Overall score
Athelstone
61.6/100
Newton
55.6/100
Athelstone vs Newton, SA suburb comparison
Athelstone for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AthelstoneNewton
Crime rate
Athelstone
16.7 / 1k
Newton
67.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Athelstone
109
Newton
156
Population
Athelstone
9,601
Newton
5,117
Metric leadAthelstone 7Newton 3across 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 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 | Newton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61.6/100 | 55.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 59.6/100 | 58.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 16.7 / 1k | 67.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 44 | 26 |
| Walkability | 55.0/100 | 98.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 109 | 156 |
| Planning activity | 96 | 58 |
| Population | 9,601 | 5,117 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Athelstone reads as an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap; Newton is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Athelstone sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Newton is closer to the city centre.
Athelstone tends to lead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, while Newton stands out for walkability and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Athelstone, while Newton remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.