Overall score
Paralowie
64.0/100
Salisbury Downs
58.2/100
Paralowie vs Salisbury Downs, SA suburb comparison
Paralowie for retirees and value; 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
51.0 / 1k
Salisbury Downs
106.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Paralowie
163
Salisbury Downs
127
Population
Paralowie
17,504
Salisbury Downs
6,296
Metric leadParalowie 6Salisbury Downs 31 tiedacross 10 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 valueParalowie
- 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 | 64.0/100 | 58.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 77.3/100 | 66.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 51.0 / 1k | 106.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 68 | 24 |
| Walkability | 80.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 163 | 127 |
| Planning activity | 131 | 73 |
| 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 and a quieter safety profile; Salisbury Downs answers with schools and education options and walkability.
Paralowie suits retirees and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Salisbury Downs is the stronger match for families and households prioritising schools.