Overall score
Ashton
51.5/100
Summertown
53.8/100
Ashton vs Summertown, SA suburb comparison
Summertown for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AshtonSummertown
Crime rate
Ashton
8.0 / 1k
Summertown
6.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ashton
8
Summertown
18
Population
Ashton
481
Summertown
752
Metric leadAshton 1Summertown 61 tiedacross 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 familiesSummertown
- Best for investmentSummertown
- Best for best valueSummertown
- 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 | 51.5/100 | 53.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 47.2/100 | 52.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 8.0 / 1k | 6.4 / 1k |
| Public transport stops | — | 11 |
| Walkability | 2.0/100 | 18.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 8 | 18 |
| Planning activity | 8 | 12 |
| 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 calmer planning outlook, whereas Summertown is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, families and investors are more likely to prefer Summertown, while Ashton remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.