Chandlers Hill vs Happy Valley, SA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Chandlers Hill | Happy Valley |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.4/100 | 62.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.9/100 | 73.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 10.1 / 1k | 17.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 1 | 97 |
| Walkability | 1.5/100 | 49.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 105 |
| Planning activity | 11 | 80 |
| Population | 792 | 11,420 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 6/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesChandlers Hill
- Best for investmentHappy Valley
- Best for best valueHappy Valley
- Best for best schoolsHappy Valley
Comparison summary
Chandlers Hill and Happy Valley (SA) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Happy Valley (SA) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Happy Valley (SA); Housing (desirability) favours Happy Valley (SA); Crime rate favours Chandlers Hill. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Chandlers Hill, Investment → Happy Valley (SA), Best value → Happy Valley (SA), Best schools → Happy Valley (SA).