Overall score
Mount Compass
43.9/100
Tooperang
44.7/100
Mount Compass vs Tooperang, SA suburb comparison
Mount Compass for investment and value; Tooperang for 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
4
Tooperang
0
Population
Mount Compass
1,580
Tooperang
271
Metric leadMount Compass 5Tooperang 3across 8 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesTooperang
- 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 | 43.9/100 | 44.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 83.2/100 | 55.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 8.9 / 1k | 13.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | 2 | — |
| Walkability | 5.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 4 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 30 | 2 |
| 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 and a quieter safety profile; Tooperang answers with a calmer planning outlook and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Mount Compass, while Tooperang remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.