Overall score
Callington
44.8/100
Riverglades
38.1/100
Callington vs Riverglades, SA Suburb Comparison
Callington for families and schools; Riverglades for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CallingtonRiverglades
Crime rate
Callington
22.9 / 1k
Riverglades
8.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Callington
18
Riverglades
7
Population
Callington
625
Riverglades
856
Metric leadCallington 4Riverglades 61 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesCallington
- Best for investmentRiverglades
- Best for best valueRiverglades
- Best for best schoolsCallington
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 | Callington | Riverglades |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.8/100 | 38.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.6/100 | 66.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 22.9 / 1k | 8.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 3 | 1 |
| Walkability | 10.5/100 | 1.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 18 | 7 |
| Planning activity | 26 | 7 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Population | 625 | 856 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Callington is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace, and Riverglades is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
Callington tends to lead on public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Riverglades stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and tree cover and green space. On housing, Callington sits in a affordable band, compared with a gently premium feel in Riverglades.
Retirees, families, and households prioritising schools may find Callington the better fit, while investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Riverglades.
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.