Overall score
Angaston
41.0/100
Eden Valley
31.0/100
Angaston for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Angaston
41.0/100
Eden Valley
31.0/100
Crime rate
Angaston
18.0 / 1k
Eden Valley
7.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Angaston
0
Eden Valley
0
Population
Angaston
2,202
Eden Valley
390
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Angaston | Eden Valley |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41.0/100 | 31.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.9/100 | 38.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 18.0 / 1k | 7.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | 5 | 2 |
| Walkability | 7.5/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 37 | 8 |
| Population | 2,202 | 390 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 4/10 |
Angaston is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, while Eden Valley is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
On the data, Angaston is stronger for housing affordability and public transport access; Eden Valley answers with a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Angaston, while Eden Valley remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.