Overall score
Ascot Park
43.7/100
Glengowrie
49.0/100
Ascot Park vs Glengowrie, SA Suburb Comparison
Ascot Park for investment and value; Glengowrie for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Ascot ParkGlengowrie
Crime rate
Ascot Park
51.2 / 1k
Glengowrie
24.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ascot Park
67
Glengowrie
92
Population
Ascot Park
3,588
Glengowrie
5,767
Metric leadAscot Park 3Glengowrie 71 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesGlengowrie
- Best for familiesGlengowrie
- Best for investmentAscot Park
- Best for best valueAscot Park
- Best for best schoolsGlengowrie
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 | Ascot Park | Glengowrie |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.7/100 | 49.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 69.1/100 | 60.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 51.2 / 1k | 24.3 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Public transport stops | 15 | 23 |
| Walkability | 55.5/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 67 | 92 |
| Planning activity | 25 | 87 |
| Green cover | 1.0% | 2.9% |
| Population | 3,588 | 5,767 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Ascot Park is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, while Glengowrie is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
On the data, Ascot Park is stronger for housing affordability, walkability, and a calmer planning outlook; Glengowrie answers with a quieter safety profile, public transport access, and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, retirees, families, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Glengowrie, while Ascot Park remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.