Overall score
Mount Compass
40.7/100
Tooperang
30.7/100
Mount Compass vs Tooperang, SA Suburb Comparison
Mount Compass for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Mount CompassTooperang
Crime rate
Mount Compass
8.9 / 1k
Tooperang
13.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mount Compass
7
Tooperang
3
Population
Mount Compass
1,580
Tooperang
271
Metric leadMount Compass 8Tooperang 2across 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesMount Compass
- Best for familiesMount Compass
- Best for investmentMount Compass
- Best for best valueMount Compass
- Best for best schoolsMount Compass
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Mount Compass | Tooperang |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.7/100 | 30.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.2/100 | 41.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 8.9 / 1k | 13.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | — |
| Walkability | 5.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 7 | 3 |
| Planning activity | 38 | 3 |
| Green cover | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Population | 1,580 | 271 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Mount Compass is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood, and Tooperang is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe. Mount Compass sits among greener hillside streets, while Tooperang keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Mount Compass is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and walkability; Tooperang answers with overall desirability, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Choose Mount Compass if you are weighing investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools; lean toward Tooperang for families.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.