Athol Park vs Cheltenham, SA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Athol Park | Cheltenham |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.5/100 | 41.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 56.2/100 | 56.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 69.7 / 1k | 39.4 / 1k |
| Public transport stops | 16 | 12 |
| Walkability | 59.0/100 | 18.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 102 | 92 |
| Planning activity | 15 | 25 |
| Population | 2,023 | 2,236 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 5/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesCheltenham
- Best for familiesCheltenham
- Best for investmentCheltenham
Comparison summary
Athol Park and Cheltenham (SA) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Athol Park leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Athol Park; Housing (desirability) favours Cheltenham (SA); Crime rate favours Cheltenham (SA). Quick verdicts: Retirees → Cheltenham (SA), Families → Cheltenham (SA), Investment → Cheltenham (SA).