Overall score
Suttontown
33.5/100
Tarpeena
27.5/100
Suttontown vs Tarpeena, SA Suburb Comparison
Suttontown for families and value; Tarpeena for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
SuttontownTarpeena
Crime rate
Suttontown
66.3 / 1k
Tarpeena
45.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Suttontown
2
Tarpeena
1
Population
Suttontown
692
Tarpeena
392
Metric leadSuttontown 6Tarpeena 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 familiesSuttontown
- Best for investmentTarpeena
- Best for best valueSuttontown
- Best for best schoolsSuttontown
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 | Suttontown | Tarpeena |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 33.5/100 | 27.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 58.8/100 | 65.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 66.3 / 1k | 45.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 1 | — |
| Walkability | 1.5/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 1 |
| Planning activity | 78 | 2 |
| Green cover | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Population | 692 | 392 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Suttontown is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, while Tarpeena is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
Suttontown tends to lead on housing affordability, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Tarpeena stands out for a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook. On housing, Suttontown sits in a expensive band, compared with a affordable feel in Tarpeena.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Suttontown, while Tarpeena 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.