Overall score
Chandlers Hill
32.0/100
Cherry Gardens
40.2/100
Chandlers Hill vs Cherry Gardens, SA Suburb Comparison
Cherry Gardens for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Chandlers HillCherry Gardens
Crime rate
Chandlers Hill
9.5 / 1k
Cherry Gardens
14.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Chandlers Hill
1
Cherry Gardens
1
Population
Chandlers Hill
792
Cherry Gardens
633
Metric leadChandlers Hill 4Cherry Gardens 52 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 retireesCherry Gardens
- Best for investmentCherry Gardens
- Best for best valueCherry Gardens
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 | Chandlers Hill | Cherry Gardens |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 32.0/100 | 40.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 26.1/100 | 57.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 9.5 / 1k | 14.7 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 1 | 2 |
| Walkability | 1.5/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 1 |
| Planning activity | 10 | 7 |
| Green cover | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Population | 792 | 633 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Chandlers Hill is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm, and Cherry Gardens is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace. Chandlers Hill sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Cherry Gardens is within day-trip reach of the capital.
Chandlers Hill pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile, tree cover and green space, and a larger local community, whereas Cherry Gardens is the better pick for housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability.
Choose Chandlers Hill if you are weighing retirees; lean toward Cherry Gardens for investors and value-focused buyers.
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.