Overall score
Chandlers Hill
35.7/100
Cherry Gardens
46.3/100
Chandlers Hill vs Cherry Gardens, SA suburb comparison
Chandlers Hill for retirees and families; Cherry Gardens for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Chandlers HillCherry Gardens
Crime rate
Chandlers Hill
7.6 / 1k
Cherry Gardens
10.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Chandlers Hill
1
Cherry Gardens
1
Population
Chandlers Hill
792
Cherry Gardens
633
Metric leadChandlers Hill 3Cherry Gardens 51 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 retireesChandlers Hill
- Best for familiesChandlers Hill
- 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 | 35.7/100 | 46.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.9/100 | 91.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 7.6 / 1k | 10.3 / 1k |
| Public transport stops | 1 | 2 |
| Walkability | 1.5/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 1 |
| Planning activity | 11 | 6 |
| Population | 792 | 633 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Chandlers Hill is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city, 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 and a larger local community, whereas Cherry Gardens is the better pick for housing affordability and public transport access.
Choose Chandlers Hill if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Cherry Gardens for investors and value-focused buyers.