Overall score
Aberfoyle Park
72.3/100
Happy Valley
62.9/100
Aberfoyle Park vs Happy Valley, SA suburb comparison
Aberfoyle Park for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Aberfoyle ParkHappy Valley
Crime rate
Aberfoyle Park
20.7 / 1k
Happy Valley
15.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Aberfoyle Park
316
Happy Valley
105
Population
Aberfoyle Park
11,234
Happy Valley
11,420
Metric leadAberfoyle Park 6Happy Valley 4across 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 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 | Happy Valley |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 72.3/100 | 62.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 65.4/100 | 73.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 20.7 / 1k | 15.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 63 | 97 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 49.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 316 | 105 |
| Planning activity | 80 | 102 |
| Population | 11,234 | 11,420 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Aberfoyle Park is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Happy Valley is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Aberfoyle Park tends to lead on schools and education options and walkability, while Happy Valley stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Aberfoyle Park, while Happy Valley remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.