Overall score
Paralowie
36.5/100
Salisbury North
31.3/100
Paralowie vs Salisbury North, SA Suburb Comparison
Paralowie for retirees and schools; Salisbury North for investment.
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
166
Salisbury North
204
Population
Paralowie
17,504
Salisbury North
10,683
Metric leadParalowie 6Salisbury North 42 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 investmentSalisbury North
- Best for best schoolsParalowie
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 | 36.5/100 | 31.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.9/100 | 63.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 56.3 / 1k | 81.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 8 |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 68 | 40 |
| Walkability | 80.0/100 | 70.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 166 | 204 |
| Planning activity | 151 | 102 |
| Green cover | 6.5% | 1.7% |
| 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, public transport access, and walkability, whereas Salisbury North is the better pick for housing affordability, schools and education options, and nearby cafés and amenities. Paralowie generally means more sought-after housing, while Salisbury North leans toward more approachable housing costs.
On balance, retirees, families, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Paralowie, while Salisbury North remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.