Overall score
Brighton
58.9/100
Glenelg
53.7/100
Brighton vs Glenelg, SA Suburb Comparison
Brighton for families and investment; Glenelg for retirees and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
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Crime rate
Brighton
82.5 / 1k
Glenelg
140.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Brighton
308
Glenelg
476
Population
Brighton
3,834
Glenelg
3,440
Metric leadBrighton 5Glenelg 33 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 | Brighton | Glenelg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 58.9/100 | 53.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.9/100 | 53.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 82.5 / 1k | 140.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Public transport stops | 22 | 22 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 308 | 476 |
| Planning activity | 56 | 35 |
| Green cover | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Population | 3,834 | 3,440 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Brighton is a beachside mid-sized suburb where the coast sets the tone, while Glenelg is a beachside mid-sized suburb where the coast sets the tone.
Brighton tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and overall desirability, while Glenelg stands out for nearby cafés and amenities, tree cover and green space, and a calmer planning outlook.
Choose Brighton if you are weighing retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers; lean toward Glenelg for families and households prioritising schools.
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.