Noarlunga Downs vs O'Sullivan Beach, SA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Noarlunga Downs | O'Sullivan Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.6/100 | 49.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 77.5/100 | 73.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 56.1 / 1k | 59.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 34 | 16 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 51.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 82 | 84 |
| Planning activity | 28 | 60 |
| Population | 4,031 | 1,844 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 1/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesNoarlunga Downs
- Best for familiesNoarlunga Downs
- Best for beach lifestyleO'Sullivan Beach
- Best for investmentO'Sullivan Beach
- Best for best schoolsO'Sullivan Beach
Comparison summary
Noarlunga Downs and O'Sullivan Beach offer different strengths across official suburb data. Noarlunga Downs leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours O'Sullivan Beach; Housing (desirability) favours Noarlunga Downs; Crime rate favours Noarlunga Downs. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Noarlunga Downs, Families → Noarlunga Downs, Beach lifestyle → O'Sullivan Beach, Investment → O'Sullivan Beach.