Overall score
Tea Tree Gully
53.7/100
Yatala Vale
30.2/100
Tea Tree Gully vs Yatala Vale, SA suburb comparison
Tea Tree Gully for investment and value; Yatala Vale for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Tea Tree GullyYatala Vale
Crime rate
Tea Tree Gully
20.5 / 1k
Yatala Vale
7.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Tea Tree Gully
111
Yatala Vale
2
Population
Tea Tree Gully
3,499
Yatala Vale
260
Metric leadTea Tree Gully 6Yatala Vale 3across 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesYatala Vale
- Best for familiesYatala Vale
- Best for investmentTea Tree Gully
- Best for best valueTea Tree Gully
- Best for best schoolsYatala Vale
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 | Tea Tree Gully | Yatala Vale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53.7/100 | 30.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 73.3/100 | 33.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 20.5 / 1k | 7.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | 23 | 2 |
| Walkability | 48.0/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 111 | 2 |
| Planning activity | 43 | 3 |
| Population | 3,499 | 260 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Tea Tree Gully is a leafier hillside mid-sized suburb with elevated outlooks, and Yatala Vale is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city. Tea Tree Gully sits among greener hillside streets, while Yatala Vale keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Tea Tree Gully tends to lead on housing affordability and public transport access, while Yatala Vale stands out for a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook.
Investors and value-focused buyers may find Tea Tree Gully the better fit, while retirees and families are more likely to prefer Yatala Vale.