Overall score
Eden Hills
53.7/100
St Marys
48.3/100
Eden Hills vs St Marys, 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 HillsSt Marys
Crime rate
Eden Hills
17.4 / 1k
St Marys
96.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Eden Hills
77
St Marys
131
Population
Eden Hills
3,020
St Marys
3,010
Metric leadEden Hills 6St Marys 3across 9 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 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 | St Marys |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53.7/100 | 48.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.3/100 | 51.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 17.4 / 1k | 96.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | — |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 20 | 17 |
| Walkability | 34.0/100 | 33.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 77 | 131 |
| Planning activity | 41 | 39 |
| Population | 3,020 | 3,010 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Eden Hills is a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace, and St Marys is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Eden Hills sits among greener hillside streets, while St Marys keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Eden Hills pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and public transport access, whereas St Marys is the better pick for housing affordability and nearby cafés and amenities.
Households prioritising schools may find Eden Hills the better fit, while retirees and families are more likely to prefer St Marys.