Overall score
Belair
50.8/100
Hawthorndene
48.4/100
Belair vs Hawthorndene, SA suburb comparison
Hawthorndene for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BelairHawthorndene
Crime rate
Belair
29.2 / 1k
Hawthorndene
10.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Belair
207
Hawthorndene
51
Population
Belair
4,718
Hawthorndene
3,389
Metric leadBelair 4Hawthorndene 34 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for investmentHawthorndene
- Best for best valueHawthorndene
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 | Belair | Hawthorndene |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50.8/100 | 48.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.7/100 | 61.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 29.2 / 1k | 10.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 51 | 26 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 207 | 51 |
| Planning activity | 40 | 35 |
| Population | 4,718 | 3,389 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Belair is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Hawthorndene is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Belair sits closer to the city centre, whereas Hawthorndene is in a middle-ring position.
Belair tends to lead on public transport access and nearby cafés and amenities, while Hawthorndene stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Hawthorndene, while Belair remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.