Overall score
Paralowie
61.6/100
Salisbury North
56.3/100
Paralowie vs Salisbury North, SA suburb comparison
Paralowie for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ParalowieSalisbury North
Crime rate
Paralowie
56.3 / 1k
Salisbury North
81.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Paralowie
163
Salisbury North
152
Population
Paralowie
17,504
Salisbury North
10,683
Metric leadParalowie 6Salisbury North 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)
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 North |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61.6/100 | 56.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 77.3/100 | 77.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 56.3 / 1k | 81.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 68 | 40 |
| Walkability | 80.0/100 | 70.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 163 | 152 |
| Planning activity | 134 | 93 |
| Population | 17,504 | 10,683 |
| 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 North is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Paralowie pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and public transport access, whereas Salisbury North is the better pick for housing affordability and schools and education options.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Paralowie, while Salisbury North remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.