Overall score
Eden Hills
49.0/100
Glenalta
44.5/100
Eden Hills vs Glenalta, SA suburb comparison
Eden Hills for families and investment; Glenalta for retirees and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Eden HillsGlenalta
Crime rate
Eden Hills
24.3 / 1k
Glenalta
9.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Eden Hills
77
Glenalta
36
Population
Eden Hills
3,020
Glenalta
2,039
Metric leadEden Hills 5Glenalta 5across 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 retireesGlenalta
- Best for familiesEden Hills
- Best for investmentEden Hills
- Best for best valueGlenalta
- Best for best schoolsEden Hills
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 | Eden Hills | Glenalta |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.0/100 | 44.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.3/100 | 62.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 24.3 / 1k | 9.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 20 | 23 |
| Walkability | 34.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 77 | 36 |
| Planning activity | 39 | 23 |
| Population | 3,020 | 2,039 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Eden Hills is a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace, while Glenalta is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city. Eden Hills sits among greener hillside streets, while Glenalta keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Eden Hills pulls ahead on schools and education options and walkability, whereas Glenalta is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Families and investors may find Eden Hills the better fit, while retirees and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Glenalta.