Allenby Gardens vs Bowden, SA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Allenby Gardens | Bowden |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.9/100 | 38.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.8/100 | 14.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 42.1 / 1k | 105.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | 5 | 4 |
| Walkability | 48.5/100 | 57.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 77 | 255 |
| Planning activity | 36 | 11 |
| Population | 2,045 | 1,808 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 9/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesAllenby Gardens
- Best for familiesAllenby Gardens
- Best for investmentAllenby Gardens
- Best for best valueAllenby Gardens
- Best for best schoolsAllenby Gardens
Comparison summary
Allenby Gardens and Bowden offer different strengths across official suburb data. Allenby Gardens leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Allenby Gardens; Housing (desirability) favours Allenby Gardens; Crime rate favours Allenby Gardens. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Allenby Gardens, Families → Allenby Gardens, Investment → Allenby Gardens, Best value → Allenby Gardens.