Overall score
Burnside
49.3/100
Mount Osmond
39.7/100
Burnside vs Mount Osmond, SA suburb comparison
Burnside for retirees and families; Mount Osmond for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BurnsideMount Osmond
Crime rate
Burnside
11.1 / 1k
Mount Osmond
21.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Burnside
70
Mount Osmond
14
Population
Burnside
3,060
Mount Osmond
464
Metric leadBurnside 6Mount Osmond 21 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBurnside
- Best for familiesBurnside
- Best for investmentMount Osmond
- Best for best valueMount Osmond
- Best for best schoolsMount Osmond
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 | Burnside | Mount Osmond |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.3/100 | 39.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 21.8/100 | 44.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 11.1 / 1k | 21.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 18 | 1 |
| Walkability | 35.0/100 | 3.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 70 | 14 |
| Planning activity | 31 | 8 |
| Population | 3,060 | 464 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Burnside is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Mount Osmond is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks. Mount Osmond sits among greener hillside streets, while Burnside keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Burnside pulls ahead on public transport access and walkability, whereas Mount Osmond is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, families and investors are more likely to prefer Mount Osmond, while Burnside remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.