Overall score
Paralowie
36.5/100
Salisbury Downs
39.1/100
Paralowie vs Salisbury Downs, SA Suburb Comparison
Paralowie for retirees; Salisbury Downs for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ParalowieSalisbury Downs
Crime rate
Paralowie
56.3 / 1k
Salisbury Downs
99.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Paralowie
166
Salisbury Downs
132
Population
Paralowie
17,504
Salisbury Downs
6,296
Metric leadParalowie 5Salisbury Downs 52 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 retireesParalowie
- Best for familiesSalisbury Downs
- Best for best schoolsSalisbury Downs
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 | Paralowie | Salisbury Downs |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 36.5/100 | 39.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.9/100 | 62.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 56.3 / 1k | 99.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 68 | 24 |
| Walkability | 80.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 166 | 132 |
| Planning activity | 151 | 86 |
| Green cover | 6.5% | 5.4% |
| Population | 17,504 | 6,296 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Paralowie is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Salisbury Downs is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
On the data, Paralowie is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access; Salisbury Downs answers with schools and education options, walkability, and a calmer planning outlook. Paralowie generally means more sought-after housing, while Salisbury Downs leans toward more approachable housing costs.
Paralowie suits value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Salisbury Downs is the stronger match for families and households prioritising schools.
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.