Overall score
Charleston
39.7/100
Kenton Valley
41.4/100
Charleston vs Kenton Valley, SA suburb comparison
Charleston for investment and value; Kenton Valley for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CharlestonKenton Valley
Crime rate
Charleston
3.4 / 1k
Kenton Valley
14.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Charleston
0
Kenton Valley
10
Population
Charleston
550
Kenton Valley
262
Metric leadCharleston 5Kenton Valley 31 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 retireesKenton Valley
- Best for familiesKenton Valley
- Best for investmentCharleston
- Best for best valueCharleston
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 | Charleston | Kenton Valley |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.7/100 | 41.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 91.7/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 3.4 / 1k | 14.1 / 1k |
| Public transport stops | 3 | 1 |
| Walkability | 4.5/100 | 1.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 10 |
| Planning activity | 11 | 3 |
| Population | 550 | 262 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Charleston is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks, and Kenton Valley is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks.
Charleston pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Kenton Valley is the better pick for nearby cafés and amenities and overall desirability. On housing, Charleston sits in a expensive band, compared with a well priced feel in Kenton Valley.
Choose Charleston if you are weighing investors and value-focused buyers; lean toward Kenton Valley for retirees and families.