Overall score
Paralowie
61.6/100
Berwick
75.6/100
Paralowie for investment; Berwick for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Paralowie
61.6/100
Berwick
75.6/100
Crime rate
Paralowie
56.3 / 1k
Berwick
62.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Paralowie
163
Berwick
506
Population
Paralowie
17,504
Berwick
50,298
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Paralowie | Berwick |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61.6/100 | 75.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 77.3/100 | 67.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 56.3 / 1k | 62.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 8 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 65 |
| Public transport stops | 68 | 248 |
| Walkability | 80.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 163 | 506 |
| Planning activity | 134 | 225 |
| Population | 17,504 | 50,298 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 9/10 |
Paralowie (SA) is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Berwick (VIC) is a well-serviced metro larger suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Paralowie pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Berwick is the better pick for schools and education options and public transport access. On housing, Paralowie sits in a affordable band, compared with a expensive feel in Berwick.
Choose Paralowie if you are weighing investors; lean toward Berwick for retirees and families.