Overall score
Brompton
48.1/100
Flinders Park
53.8/100
Brompton vs Flinders Park, SA suburb comparison
Flinders Park for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BromptonFlinders Park
Crime rate
Brompton
127.2 / 1k
Flinders Park
30.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Brompton
134
Flinders Park
100
Population
Brompton
3,729
Flinders Park
5,489
Metric leadBrompton 3Flinders Park 61 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesFlinders Park
- Best for familiesFlinders Park
- Best for investmentFlinders Park
- Best for best valueFlinders Park
- Best for best schoolsFlinders Park
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 | Brompton | Flinders Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.1/100 | 53.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 35.2/100 | 53.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 127.2 / 1k | 30.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 10 | 25 |
| Walkability | 50.0/100 | 34.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 134 | 100 |
| Planning activity | 28 | 71 |
| Population | 3,729 | 5,489 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Brompton reads as an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap; Flinders Park is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
On the data, Brompton is stronger for walkability and nearby cafés and amenities; Flinders Park answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Flinders Park, while Brompton remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.