Overall score
Eden Hills
49.0/100
Pasadena
53.0/100
Eden Hills vs Pasadena, SA suburb comparison
Eden Hills for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Eden HillsPasadena
Crime rate
Eden Hills
24.3 / 1k
Pasadena
55.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Eden Hills
77
Pasadena
174
Population
Eden Hills
3,020
Pasadena
3,073
Metric leadEden Hills 5Pasadena 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 retireesEden Hills
- Best for familiesEden Hills
- Best for investmentEden Hills
- Best for best valueEden Hills
- 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 | Pasadena |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.0/100 | 53.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.3/100 | 28.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 24.3 / 1k | 55.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 20 | 16 |
| Walkability | 34.0/100 | 68.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 77 | 174 |
| Planning activity | 39 | 26 |
| Population | 3,020 | 3,073 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Eden Hills is a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace, while Pasadena is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by. Eden Hills sits among greener hillside streets, while Pasadena keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Eden Hills pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Pasadena is the better pick for walkability and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Eden Hills, while Pasadena remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.