Overall score
Ashton
54.9/100
Summertown
52.3/100
Ashton vs Summertown, SA Suburb Comparison
Ashton for retirees and investment; Summertown for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AshtonSummertown
Crime rate
Ashton
10.0 / 1k
Summertown
31.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ashton
8
Summertown
20
Population
Ashton
481
Summertown
752
Metric leadAshton 5Summertown 32 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesAshton
- Best for familiesSummertown
- Best for investmentAshton
- Best for best valueAshton
- Best for best schoolsSummertown
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 | Ashton | Summertown |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.9/100 | 52.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 65.2/100 | 36.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 10.0 / 1k | 31.9 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | — | 11 |
| Walkability | 2.0/100 | 18.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 8 | 20 |
| Planning activity | 12 | 14 |
| Green cover | 14.5% | 6.4% |
| Population | 481 | 752 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Ashton reads as a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace; Summertown is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood.
Ashton pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile, tree cover and green space, and overall desirability, whereas Summertown is the better pick for housing affordability, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
Ashton suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Summertown is the stronger match for investors and households prioritising schools.
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.