Overall score
Cherry Gardens
46.3/100
Clarendon
40.3/100
Cherry Gardens vs Clarendon, SA suburb comparison
Cherry Gardens for retirees and families; Clarendon for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Cherry GardensClarendon
Crime rate
Cherry Gardens
10.3 / 1k
Clarendon
21.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cherry Gardens
1
Clarendon
12
Population
Cherry Gardens
633
Clarendon
643
Metric leadCherry Gardens 4Clarendon 32 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 retireesCherry Gardens
- Best for familiesCherry Gardens
- Best for investmentCherry Gardens
- Best for best valueCherry Gardens
- 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 | Cherry Gardens | Clarendon |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.3/100 | 40.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 91.7/100 | 71.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 10.3 / 1k | 21.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 2 |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 7.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 12 |
| Planning activity | 6 | 11 |
| Population | 633 | 643 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Cherry Gardens is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, and Clarendon is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
Cherry Gardens pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Clarendon is the better pick for walkability and nearby cafés and amenities.
Retirees and families may find Cherry Gardens the better fit, while households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Clarendon.