Overall score
Eastwood
36.8/100
Linden Park
49.0/100
Eastwood vs Linden Park, SA suburb comparison
Linden Park for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
EastwoodLinden Park
Crime rate
Eastwood
87.9 / 1k
Linden Park
31.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Eastwood
87
Linden Park
128
Population
Eastwood
712
Linden Park
2,367
Metric leadEastwood 1Linden Park 81 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 retireesLinden Park
- Best for familiesLinden Park
- Best for investmentLinden Park
- Best for best valueLinden Park
- Best for best schoolsLinden Park
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 | Eastwood | Linden Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 36.8/100 | 49.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 20.8/100 | 27.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 87.9 / 1k | 31.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 4 | 10 |
| Walkability | 12.0/100 | 40.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 87 | 128 |
| Planning activity | 11 | 26 |
| Population | 712 | 2,367 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Eastwood is an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap, and Linden Park is an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap.
Eastwood tends to lead on a calmer planning outlook, while Linden Park stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Linden Park, while Eastwood remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.