Overall score
Clarence Gardens
46.9/100
Lower Mitcham
50.7/100
Clarence Gardens vs Lower Mitcham, SA suburb comparison
Clarence Gardens for investment; Lower Mitcham for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Clarence GardensLower Mitcham
Crime rate
Clarence Gardens
34.3 / 1k
Lower Mitcham
12.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Clarence Gardens
81
Lower Mitcham
23
Population
Clarence Gardens
2,373
Lower Mitcham
2,187
Metric leadClarence Gardens 4Lower Mitcham 5across 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 retireesLower Mitcham
- Best for familiesLower Mitcham
- Best for investmentClarence Gardens
- Best for best valueLower Mitcham
- Best for best schoolsLower Mitcham
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 | Lower Mitcham |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.9/100 | 50.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 43.9/100 | 48.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 34.3 / 1k | 12.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 12 | 8 |
| Walkability | 26.0/100 | 12.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 81 | 23 |
| Planning activity | 39 | 21 |
| Population | 2,373 | 2,187 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Clarence Gardens is an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap, while Lower Mitcham is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city.
Clarence Gardens pulls ahead on public transport access and walkability, whereas Lower Mitcham is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Clarence Gardens suits investors more clearly, whereas Lower Mitcham is the stronger match for retirees and families.