Overall score
Myponga
39.7/100
Normanville
23.2/100
Myponga vs Normanville, SA suburb comparison
Myponga for retirees and families; Normanville for beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MypongaNormanville
Crime rate
Myponga
32.4 / 1k
Normanville
26.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Myponga
3
Normanville
6
Population
Myponga
771
Normanville
1,965
Metric leadMyponga 5Normanville 31 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Myponga | Normanville |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.7/100 | 23.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 46.5/100 | 10.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 32.4 / 1k | 26.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 1 |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 1.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 3 | 6 |
| Planning activity | 9 | 45 |
| Population | 771 | 1,965 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Myponga is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood, and Normanville is a coastal smaller community shaped by beach life and outdoor living. Normanville leans into coastal living, while Myponga feels more inland and suburban in character.
Myponga pulls ahead on housing affordability and public transport access, whereas Normanville is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and nearby cafés and amenities.
Choose Myponga if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Normanville for people chasing a beach lifestyle and investors.