Ascot Park vs Marion, SA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Ascot Park | Marion |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.6/100 | 59.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 41.0/100 | 59.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 70.5 / 1k | 69.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 15 | 24 |
| Walkability | 55.5/100 | 80.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 65 | 190 |
| Planning activity | 16 | 43 |
| Population | 3,588 | 4,101 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 6/10 |
Quick verdicts
Comparison summary
Ascot Park and Marion offer different strengths across official suburb data. Marion leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Marion; Housing (desirability) favours Marion; Crime rate favours Marion. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Marion, Families → Marion, Investment → Marion, Best value → Marion.