Overall score
Cowandilla
36.9/100
North Plympton
46.1/100
Cowandilla vs North Plympton, SA Suburb Comparison
Cowandilla for investment; North Plympton for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CowandillaNorth Plympton
Crime rate
Cowandilla
40.8 / 1k
North Plympton
24.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cowandilla
43
North Plympton
89
Population
Cowandilla
1,455
North Plympton
3,610
Metric leadCowandilla 2North Plympton 81 tiedacross 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 familiesNorth Plympton
- Best for investmentCowandilla
- Best for best schoolsNorth 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 | Cowandilla | North Plympton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 36.9/100 | 46.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 44.5/100 | 49.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 40.8 / 1k | 24.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Public transport stops | 8 | 20 |
| Walkability | 12.0/100 | 36.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 43 | 89 |
| Planning activity | 10 | 53 |
| Green cover | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Population | 1,455 | 3,610 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Cowandilla is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm, and North Plympton is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Cowandilla pulls ahead on housing affordability, tree cover and green space, and a calmer planning outlook, whereas North Plympton is the better pick for a quieter safety profile, public transport access, and walkability.
Investors may find Cowandilla the better fit, while retirees and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer North Plympton.
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.