Darlington vs Tonsley, SA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Darlington | Tonsley |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.2/100 | 32.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.7/100 | 50.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 129.4 / 1k | 141.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 6 | 7 |
| Walkability | 53.0/100 | 16.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 38 | 86 |
| Planning activity | 9 | 7 |
| Population | 1,275 | 743 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 4/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesDarlington
- Best for familiesTonsley
- Best for investmentTonsley
- Best for best valueDarlington
- Best for best schoolsTonsley
Comparison summary
Darlington (SA) and Tonsley offer different strengths across official suburb data. Darlington (SA) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Darlington (SA); Housing (desirability) favours Darlington (SA); Crime rate favours Darlington (SA). Quick verdicts: Retirees → Darlington (SA), Families → Tonsley, Investment → Tonsley, Best value → Darlington (SA).