Overall score
Athelstone
59.0/100
Rostrevor
49.1/100
Athelstone vs Rostrevor, SA Suburb Comparison
Athelstone for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AthelstoneRostrevor
Crime rate
Athelstone
16.6 / 1k
Rostrevor
16.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Athelstone
111
Rostrevor
66
Population
Athelstone
9,601
Rostrevor
8,452
Metric leadAthelstone 8Rostrevor 31 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 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 | Rostrevor |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 59.0/100 | 49.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 63.4/100 | 64.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 16.6 / 1k | 16.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 44 | 37 |
| Walkability | 55.0/100 | 36.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 111 | 66 |
| Planning activity | 117 | 126 |
| Green cover | 24.3% | 13.4% |
| 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, schools and education options, and public transport access, while Rostrevor stands out for a quieter safety profile and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
On balance, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Athelstone, while Rostrevor 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.