Overall score
Clovelly Park
54.7/100
Edwardstown
49.4/100
Clovelly Park for retirees and families; Edwardstown for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Clovelly Park
54.7/100
Edwardstown
49.4/100
Crime rate
Clovelly Park
36.5 / 1k
Edwardstown
127.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Clovelly Park
42
Edwardstown
197
Population
Clovelly Park
3,126
Edwardstown
4,514
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Clovelly Park | Edwardstown |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.7/100 | 49.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 62.5/100 | 32.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 36.5 / 1k | 127.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | 14 | 35 |
| Walkability | 61.0/100 | 61.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 42 | 197 |
| Planning activity | 32 | 51 |
| Population | 3,126 | 4,514 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 4/10 |
Put side by side, Clovelly Park is a well-connected metro mid-sized suburb with a familiar suburban feel, and Edwardstown is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Clovelly Park pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Edwardstown is the better pick for public transport access and nearby cafés and amenities.
Retirees and families may find Clovelly Park the better fit, while households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Edwardstown.