Overall score
Belair
50.8/100
Mitcham
36.7/100
Belair vs Mitcham, SA suburb comparison
Belair for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BelairMitcham
Crime rate
Belair
29.2 / 1k
Mitcham
24.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Belair
207
Mitcham
93
Population
Belair
4,718
Mitcham
1,832
Metric leadBelair 7Mitcham 22 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Mitcham |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50.8/100 | 36.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.7/100 | 18.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 29.2 / 1k | 24.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 51 | 11 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 24.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 207 | 93 |
| Planning activity | 40 | 29 |
| Population | 4,718 | 1,832 |
| 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 Mitcham is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby.
Belair pulls ahead on housing affordability and schools and education options, whereas Mitcham is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Belair, while Mitcham remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.