Overall score
Clarence Gardens
47.1/100
Kingswood
47.0/100
Clarence Gardens vs Kingswood, SA suburb comparison
Clarence Gardens for retirees and investment; Kingswood for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Clarence GardensKingswood
Crime rate
Clarence Gardens
35.9 / 1k
Kingswood
47.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Clarence Gardens
81
Kingswood
62
Population
Clarence Gardens
2,373
Kingswood
2,554
Metric leadClarence Gardens 4Kingswood 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 investmentClarence Gardens
- Best for best valueClarence Gardens
- Best for best schoolsKingswood
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 | Kingswood |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.1/100 | 47.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 43.9/100 | 37.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 35.9 / 1k | 47.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 12 | 19 |
| Walkability | 26.0/100 | 30.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 81 | 62 |
| Planning activity | 39 | 29 |
| Population | 2,373 | 2,554 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Clarence Gardens is an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap, and Kingswood is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Clarence Gardens pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Kingswood is the better pick for schools and education options and public transport access.
Retirees and investors may find Clarence Gardens the better fit, while households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Kingswood.