Overall score
Clarendon
40.3/100
Kangarilla
40.8/100
Clarendon vs Kangarilla, SA suburb comparison
Clarendon for investment and value; Kangarilla for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ClarendonKangarilla
Crime rate
Clarendon
21.8 / 1k
Kangarilla
11.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Clarendon
12
Kangarilla
7
Population
Clarendon
643
Kangarilla
905
Metric leadClarendon 6Kangarilla 31 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 retireesKangarilla
- Best for familiesKangarilla
- Best for investmentClarendon
- Best for best valueClarendon
- 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 | Clarendon | Kangarilla |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.3/100 | 40.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 71.4/100 | 55.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 21.8 / 1k | 11.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 2 |
| Walkability | 7.0/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 12 | 7 |
| Planning activity | 11 | 12 |
| Population | 643 | 905 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Clarendon is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, while Kangarilla is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood. Kangarilla sits among greener hillside streets, while Clarendon keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Clarendon pulls ahead on housing affordability and schools and education options, whereas Kangarilla is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and overall desirability.
Clarendon suits value-focused buyers and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Kangarilla is the stronger match for retirees and families.