Overall score
Eden Valley
31.0/100
Mount Pleasant
37.9/100
Eden Valley vs Mount Pleasant, SA suburb comparison
Mount Pleasant for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Eden ValleyMount Pleasant
Crime rate
Eden Valley
7.0 / 1k
Mount Pleasant
10.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Eden Valley
0
Mount Pleasant
0
Population
Eden Valley
390
Mount Pleasant
1,058
Metric leadEden Valley 3Mount Pleasant 51 tiedacross 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 retireesMount Pleasant
- Best for familiesMount Pleasant
- Best for investmentMount Pleasant
- Best for best valueMount Pleasant
- Best for best schoolsMount Pleasant
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 Valley | Mount Pleasant |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 31.0/100 | 37.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 38.0/100 | 48.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 7.0 / 1k | 10.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 4 |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 6.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 8 | 25 |
| Population | 390 | 1,058 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Eden Valley is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, while Mount Pleasant is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood. Mount Pleasant sits among greener hillside streets, while Eden Valley keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Eden Valley is stronger for a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook; Mount Pleasant answers with housing affordability and public transport access. On housing, Eden Valley sits in a well priced band, compared with a affordable feel in Mount Pleasant.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Mount Pleasant, while Eden Valley remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.