Daw Park vs Hawthorn, SA suburb comparison

Daw Park for families and investment; Hawthorn for retirees.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

Daw ParkHawthorn

Overall score

Daw Park

45.4/100

Hawthorn

49.4/100

Crime rate

Daw Park

23.1 / 1k

Hawthorn

41.9 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Daw Park

76

Hawthorn

119

Population

Daw Park

2,705

Hawthorn

2,221

Metric leadDaw Park 4Hawthorn 51 tiedacross 10 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

Quick verdicts

Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)

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.

CategoryDaw ParkHawthorn
Overall score45.4/10049.4/100
Housing (desirability)31.3/10011.8/100
Crime rate23.1 / 1k41.9 / 1k
Schools & preschools11
Public transport stops1520
Walkability53.5/10069.0/100
Nearby amenities76119
Planning activity2327
Population2,7052,221
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)7/1010/10

Comparison summary

Daw Park is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Hawthorn is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by.

Daw Park pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Hawthorn is the better pick for public transport access and walkability.

Daw Park suits families and investors more clearly, whereas Hawthorn is the stronger match for retirees.

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