Overall score
Aberfoyle Park
72.3/100
Clarendon
40.3/100
Aberfoyle Park vs Clarendon, SA suburb comparison
Aberfoyle Park for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Aberfoyle ParkClarendon
Crime rate
Aberfoyle Park
20.7 / 1k
Clarendon
21.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Aberfoyle Park
316
Clarendon
12
Population
Aberfoyle Park
11,234
Clarendon
643
Metric leadAberfoyle Park 7Clarendon 3across 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 familiesAberfoyle Park
- Best for investmentAberfoyle Park
- Best for best valueAberfoyle Park
- Best for best schoolsAberfoyle Park
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 | Aberfoyle Park | Clarendon |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 72.3/100 | 40.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 65.4/100 | 71.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 20.7 / 1k | 21.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 63 | 2 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 7.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 316 | 12 |
| Planning activity | 80 | 11 |
| Population | 11,234 | 643 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Aberfoyle Park is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Clarendon is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe. Aberfoyle Park sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Clarendon is within day-trip reach of the capital.
On the data, Aberfoyle Park is stronger for a quieter safety profile and schools and education options; Clarendon answers with housing affordability and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, families and investors are more likely to prefer Aberfoyle Park, while Clarendon remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.