Burnside vs Glenunga, SA suburb comparison

Burnside for retirees and families; Glenunga for investment and value.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

BurnsideGlenunga

Overall score

Burnside

44.4/100

Glenunga

52.8/100

Crime rate

Burnside

20.0 / 1k

Glenunga

66.2 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Burnside

70

Glenunga

143

Population

Burnside

3,060

Glenunga

2,184

Metric leadBurnside 3Glenunga 52 tiedacross 10 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.

CategoryBurnsideGlenunga
Overall score44.4/10052.8/100
Housing (desirability)21.8/10037.4/100
Crime rate20.0 / 1k66.2 / 1k
Schools & preschools11
Public transport stops188
Walkability35.0/10068.0/100
Nearby amenities70143
Planning activity3126
Population3,0602,184
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)10/1010/10

Comparison summary

Put side by side, Burnside is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Glenunga is an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap.

Burnside tends to lead on a quieter safety profile and public transport access, while Glenunga stands out for housing affordability and walkability.

Burnside suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Glenunga is the stronger match for investors and value-focused buyers.

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