Overall score
Clovelly Park
40.9/100
South Plympton
44.8/100
Clovelly Park vs South Plympton, SA Suburb Comparison
Clovelly Park for retirees and value; South Plympton for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Clovelly ParkSouth Plympton
Crime rate
Clovelly Park
43.5 / 1k
South Plympton
46.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Clovelly Park
44
South Plympton
67
Population
Clovelly Park
3,126
South Plympton
4,721
Metric leadClovelly Park 4South Plympton 62 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesClovelly Park
- Best for familiesSouth Plympton
- Best for investmentSouth Plympton
- Best for best valueClovelly Park
- Best for best schoolsSouth Plympton
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 | Clovelly Park | South Plympton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.9/100 | 44.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 69.0/100 | 65.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 43.5 / 1k | 46.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Public transport stops | 14 | 22 |
| Walkability | 61.0/100 | 57.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 44 | 67 |
| Planning activity | 37 | 63 |
| Green cover | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| Population | 3,126 | 4,721 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Clovelly Park is a sought-after metro mid-sized suburb where housing reflects strong local demand, while South Plympton is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
On the data, Clovelly Park is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and walkability; South Plympton answers with schools and education options, public transport access, and nearby cafés and amenities.
Clovelly Park suits investors and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas South Plympton is the stronger match for families 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.