Ashton vs Teringie, SA Suburb Comparison

Ashton for retirees and investment; Teringie for families.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

AshtonTeringie

Overall score

Ashton

54.9/100

Teringie

43.5/100

Crime rate

Ashton

10.0 / 1k

Teringie

17.3 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Ashton

8

Teringie

28

Population

Ashton

481

Teringie

831

Metric leadAshton 6Teringie 22 tiedacross 10 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

Quick verdicts

Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)

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.

CategoryAshtonTeringie
Overall score54.9/10043.5/100
Housing (desirability)65.2/10049.8/100
Crime rate10.0 / 1k17.3 / 1k
Weather (desirability)37.3/10037.3/100
Walkability2.0/1000.0/100
Nearby amenities828
Planning activity1213
Green cover14.5%14.0%
Population481831
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)10/1010/10

Comparison summary

Put side by side, Ashton is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace, and Teringie is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood. Ashton sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Teringie is closer to the city centre.

Ashton tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and walkability, while Teringie stands out for nearby cafés and amenities, plus a larger local community.

On balance, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Ashton, while Teringie 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.

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