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Daw Park vs Kingswood, SA suburb comparison

Daw Park for retirees and families; Kingswood for investment and value.

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

Head to head

Visual comparison

Daw ParkKingswood

Overall score

Daw Park

45.4/100

Kingswood

47.0/100

Crime rate

Daw Park

23.1 / 1k

Kingswood

47.7 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Daw Park

76

Kingswood

62

Population

Daw Park

2,705

Kingswood

2,554

Metric leadDaw Park 5Kingswood 5across 10 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

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 ParkKingswood
Overall score45.4/10047.0/100
Housing (desirability)31.3/10037.4/100
Crime rate23.1 / 1k47.7 / 1k
Schools & preschools12
Public transport stops1519
Walkability53.5/10030.5/100
Nearby amenities7662
Planning activity2329
Population2,7052,554
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)7/109/10

Comparison summary

Put side by side, Daw Park is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Kingswood is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.

Daw Park tends to lead on a quieter safety profile and walkability, while Kingswood stands out for housing affordability and schools and education options.

Choose Daw Park if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Kingswood for investors and value-focused buyers.

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