Surrey Downs vs Yatala Vale, SA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Surrey Downs | Yatala Vale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 62.6/100 | 28.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 74.2/100 | 33.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 41.7 / 1k | 7.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | 25 | 2 |
| Walkability | 74.0/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 84 | 2 |
| Planning activity | 43 | 2 |
| Population | 3,358 | 260 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 9/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesYatala Vale
- Best for familiesYatala Vale
- Best for investmentSurrey Downs
- Best for best valueSurrey Downs
- Best for best schoolsSurrey Downs
Comparison summary
Surrey Downs and Yatala Vale offer different strengths across official suburb data. Surrey Downs leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Surrey Downs; Housing (desirability) favours Surrey Downs; Crime rate favours Yatala Vale. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Yatala Vale, Families → Yatala Vale, Investment → Surrey Downs, Best value → Surrey Downs.