Overall score
Clovelly Park
50.3/100
South Plympton
52.0/100
Clovelly Park for investment and value; South Plympton for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Clovelly Park
50.3/100
South Plympton
52.0/100
Crime rate
Clovelly Park
43.5 / 1k
South Plympton
46.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Clovelly Park
42
South Plympton
63
Population
Clovelly Park
3,126
South Plympton
4,721
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 | South Plympton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50.3/100 | 52.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 62.5/100 | 38.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 43.5 / 1k | 46.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 14 | 22 |
| Walkability | 61.0/100 | 57.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 42 | 63 |
| Planning activity | 32 | 57 |
| Population | 3,126 | 4,721 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 6/10 |
Clovelly Park is a well-connected metro mid-sized suburb with a familiar suburban feel, 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 and a quieter safety profile; South Plympton answers with schools and education options and public transport access.
Clovelly Park suits investors and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas South Plympton is the stronger match for families and households prioritising schools.