Overall score
Athelstone
59.0/100
Hectorville
41.1/100
Athelstone vs Hectorville, SA Suburb Comparison
Athelstone for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AthelstoneHectorville
Crime rate
Athelstone
16.6 / 1k
Hectorville
33.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Athelstone
111
Hectorville
122
Population
Athelstone
9,601
Hectorville
4,241
Metric leadAthelstone 9Hectorville 21 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesAthelstone
- Best for familiesAthelstone
- Best for investmentAthelstone
- Best for best valueAthelstone
- Best for best schoolsAthelstone
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 | Athelstone | Hectorville |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 59.0/100 | 41.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 63.4/100 | 62.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 16.6 / 1k | 33.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 44 | 14 |
| Walkability | 55.0/100 | 38.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 111 | 122 |
| Planning activity | 117 | 42 |
| Green cover | 24.3% | 1.8% |
| Population | 9,601 | 4,241 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Athelstone is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Hectorville is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby. Athelstone sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Hectorville is closer to the city centre.
On the data, Athelstone is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options; Hectorville answers with nearby cafés and amenities, plus a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Athelstone, while Hectorville 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.