Overall score
Chandlers Hill
35.7/100
Kangarilla
40.8/100
Chandlers Hill vs Kangarilla, SA suburb comparison
Chandlers Hill for retirees and families; Kangarilla for value and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Chandlers HillKangarilla
Crime rate
Chandlers Hill
7.6 / 1k
Kangarilla
11.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Chandlers Hill
1
Kangarilla
7
Population
Chandlers Hill
792
Kangarilla
905
Metric leadChandlers Hill 3Kangarilla 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 investmentChandlers Hill
- Best for best valueKangarilla
- Best for best schoolsKangarilla
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 | Kangarilla |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.7/100 | 40.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.9/100 | 55.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 7.6 / 1k | 11.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 1 | 2 |
| Walkability | 1.5/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 7 |
| Planning activity | 11 | 12 |
| Population | 792 | 905 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Chandlers Hill is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city, and Kangarilla is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood. Kangarilla sits among greener hillside streets, while Chandlers Hill keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Chandlers Hill is stronger for a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook; Kangarilla answers with housing affordability and public transport access.
Choose Chandlers Hill if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Kangarilla for value-focused buyers and households prioritising schools.