Overall score
Angle Vale
55.3/100
Macdonald Park
22.9/100
Angle Vale vs Macdonald Park, SA suburb comparison
Angle Vale for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Angle ValeMacdonald Park
Crime rate
Angle Vale
83.6 / 1k
Macdonald Park
61.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Angle Vale
48
Macdonald Park
1
Population
Angle Vale
4,051
Macdonald Park
503
Metric leadAngle Vale 6Macdonald Park 2across 8 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesAngle Vale
- Best for familiesAngle Vale
- Best for investmentAngle Vale
- Best for best valueAngle Vale
- Best for best schoolsAngle 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 | Angle Vale | Macdonald Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 55.3/100 | 22.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 74.8/100 | 46.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 83.6 / 1k | 61.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | — |
| Public transport stops | 19 | — |
| Walkability | 59.5/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 48 | 1 |
| Planning activity | 472 | 11 |
| Population | 4,051 | 503 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Angle Vale is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Macdonald Park is a well-connected metro smaller community with a familiar suburban feel. Angle Vale sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Macdonald Park is further out with more breathing room.
Angle Vale pulls ahead on housing affordability and walkability, whereas Macdonald Park is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Angle Vale, while Macdonald Park remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.