Overall score
Myponga
34.8/100
Yankalilla
47.7/100
Myponga vs Yankalilla, SA Suburb Comparison
Myponga for schools; Yankalilla for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MypongaYankalilla
Crime rate
Myponga
28.5 / 1k
Yankalilla
26.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Myponga
6
Yankalilla
35
Population
Myponga
771
Yankalilla
963
Metric leadMyponga 3Yankalilla 72 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesYankalilla
- Best for familiesYankalilla
- Best for investmentYankalilla
- Best for best valueYankalilla
- Best for best schoolsMyponga
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 | Yankalilla |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 34.8/100 | 47.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 40.2/100 | 71.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 28.5 / 1k | 26.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 4 |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 54.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 6 | 35 |
| Planning activity | 13 | 25 |
| Green cover | 2.4% | 0.8% |
| Population | 771 | 963 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Myponga reads as a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood; Yankalilla is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace. Myponga sits among greener hillside streets, while Yankalilla keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Myponga is stronger for tree cover and green space, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage; Yankalilla answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access.
Retirees, families, and households prioritising schools may find Myponga the better fit, while investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Yankalilla.
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.