Dover Gardens vs Marion, SA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Dover Gardens | Marion |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.1/100 | 59.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 41.1/100 | 59.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 30.4 / 1k | 69.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 17 | 24 |
| Walkability | 27.5/100 | 80.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 45 | 190 |
| Planning activity | 35 | 43 |
| Population | 3,062 | 4,101 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 6/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesDover Gardens
- Best for best valueMarion
- Best for best schoolsMarion
Comparison summary
Dover Gardens and Marion offer different strengths across official suburb data. Marion leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Marion; Housing (desirability) favours Marion; Crime rate favours Dover Gardens. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Dover Gardens, Best value → Marion, Best schools → Marion.