Overall score
Chandlers Hill
35.7/100
Clarendon
40.3/100
Chandlers Hill vs Clarendon, SA suburb comparison
Chandlers Hill for retirees and families; Clarendon for value and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Chandlers HillClarendon
Crime rate
Chandlers Hill
7.6 / 1k
Clarendon
21.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Chandlers Hill
1
Clarendon
12
Population
Chandlers Hill
792
Clarendon
643
Metric leadChandlers Hill 3Clarendon 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 best valueClarendon
- Best for best schoolsClarendon
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 | Clarendon |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.7/100 | 40.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.9/100 | 71.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 7.6 / 1k | 21.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 1 | 2 |
| Walkability | 1.5/100 | 7.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 12 |
| Planning activity | 11 | 11 |
| Population | 792 | 643 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Chandlers Hill reads as a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city; Clarendon is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe. Chandlers Hill sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Clarendon is within day-trip reach of the capital.
On the data, Chandlers Hill is stronger for a quieter safety profile and a larger local community; Clarendon answers with housing affordability and public transport access.
Choose Chandlers Hill if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Clarendon for value-focused buyers and households prioritising schools.