Overall score
Chandlers Hill
35.7/100
Happy Valley
62.9/100
Chandlers Hill vs Happy Valley, SA suburb comparison
Chandlers Hill for retirees and families; Happy Valley for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Chandlers HillHappy Valley
Crime rate
Chandlers Hill
7.6 / 1k
Happy Valley
15.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Chandlers Hill
1
Happy Valley
105
Population
Chandlers Hill
792
Happy Valley
11,420
Metric leadChandlers Hill 3Happy Valley 6across 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 investmentHappy Valley
- Best for best valueHappy Valley
- Best for best schoolsHappy Valley
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 | Happy Valley |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.7/100 | 62.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.9/100 | 73.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 7.6 / 1k | 15.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 1 | 97 |
| Walkability | 1.5/100 | 49.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 105 |
| Planning activity | 11 | 102 |
| Population | 792 | 11,420 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Chandlers Hill is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city, while Happy Valley is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
On the data, Chandlers Hill is stronger for a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook; Happy Valley answers with housing affordability and public transport access.
Chandlers Hill suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Happy Valley is the stronger match for investors and value-focused buyers.