Overall score
Eastwood
36.8/100
St Georges
40.1/100
Eastwood vs St Georges, SA suburb comparison
St Georges for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
EastwoodSt Georges
Crime rate
Eastwood
87.9 / 1k
St Georges
17.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Eastwood
87
St Georges
9
Population
Eastwood
712
St Georges
1,726
Metric leadEastwood 5St Georges 41 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 retireesSt Georges
- Best for familiesSt Georges
- Best for investmentSt Georges
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 | St Georges |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 36.8/100 | 40.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 20.8/100 | 20.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 87.9 / 1k | 17.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 4 | 2 |
| Walkability | 12.0/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 87 | 9 |
| Planning activity | 11 | 33 |
| Population | 712 | 1,726 |
| 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 St Georges is a well-connected metro smaller community with a familiar suburban feel.
Eastwood pulls ahead on housing affordability and public transport access, whereas St Georges is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and overall desirability.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer St Georges, while Eastwood remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.