Overall score
Clarence Gardens
46.9/100
Hawthorn
46.5/100
Clarence Gardens vs Hawthorn, SA suburb comparison
Clarence Gardens for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Clarence GardensHawthorn
Crime rate
Clarence Gardens
34.3 / 1k
Hawthorn
49.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Clarence Gardens
81
Hawthorn
119
Population
Clarence Gardens
2,373
Hawthorn
2,221
Metric leadClarence Gardens 4Hawthorn 51 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesClarence Gardens
- Best for familiesClarence Gardens
- Best for investmentClarence Gardens
- Best for best valueClarence Gardens
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 | Clarence Gardens | Hawthorn |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.9/100 | 46.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 43.9/100 | 11.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 34.3 / 1k | 49.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 12 | 20 |
| Walkability | 26.0/100 | 69.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 81 | 119 |
| Planning activity | 39 | 27 |
| Population | 2,373 | 2,221 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Clarence Gardens reads as an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap; Hawthorn is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Clarence Gardens pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Hawthorn is the better pick for public transport access and walkability.
On balance, investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Clarence Gardens, while Hawthorn remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.