Overall score
Davoren Park
44.7/100
Elizabeth Downs
44.0/100
Davoren Park vs Elizabeth Downs, SA suburb comparison
Davoren Park for retirees; Elizabeth Downs for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Davoren ParkElizabeth Downs
Crime rate
Davoren Park
118.2 / 1k
Elizabeth Downs
127.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Davoren Park
96
Elizabeth Downs
76
Population
Davoren Park
6,392
Elizabeth Downs
5,160
Metric leadDavoren Park 5Elizabeth Downs 32 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesDavoren Park
- Best for best schoolsElizabeth Downs
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 | Davoren Park | Elizabeth Downs |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.7/100 | 44.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 56.8/100 | 62.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 118.2 / 1k | 127.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 44 | 42 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 96 | 76 |
| Planning activity | 105 | 76 |
| Population | 6,392 | 5,160 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Davoren Park is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Elizabeth Downs is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Davoren Park tends to lead on a quieter safety profile and public transport access, while Elizabeth Downs stands out for housing affordability and schools and education options.
Retirees may find Davoren Park the better fit, while households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Elizabeth Downs.