Overall score
Clarence Gardens
47.5/100
Lower Mitcham
57.6/100
Clarence Gardens vs Lower Mitcham, SA Suburb Comparison
Lower Mitcham for families and investment.
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
94
Lower Mitcham
24
Population
Clarence Gardens
2,373
Lower Mitcham
2,187
Metric leadClarence Gardens 5Lower Mitcham 6across 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesLower Mitcham
- Best for investmentLower Mitcham
- 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 | 47.5/100 | 57.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 61.6/100 | 72.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 34.3 / 1k | 12.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 12 | 8 |
| Walkability | 28.0/100 | 12.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 94 | 24 |
| Planning activity | 45 | 23 |
| Green cover | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| 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 sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand.
Clarence Gardens pulls ahead on public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Lower Mitcham is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and tree cover and green space.
Clarence Gardens suits investors more clearly, whereas Lower Mitcham is the stronger match for retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.