Crime rate
Athelstone
16.7 / 1k
Rostrevor
15.8 / 1k
Athelstone vs Rostrevor, SA suburb comparison
Athelstone on schools and transport; Rostrevor on crime and SEIFA.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AthelstoneRostrevor
Nearby amenities
Athelstone
109
Rostrevor
64
Population
Athelstone
9,601
Rostrevor
8,452
Metric leadAthelstone 6Rostrevor 2across 8 compared metrics
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Athelstone | Rostrevor |
|---|---|---|
| Crime rate | 16.7 / 1k | 15.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 44 | 37 |
| Walkability | 55.0/100 | 36.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 109 | 64 |
| Planning activity | 96 | 106 |
| Population | 9,601 | 8,452 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Athelstone is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Rostrevor is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by. Athelstone sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Rostrevor is closer to the city centre.
Athelstone tends to lead on housing affordability and schools and education options, while Rostrevor stands out for a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook.
Choose Athelstone if you are weighing families and investors; lean toward Rostrevor for retirees.