Overall score
Evandale
41.1/100
Marryatville
40.0/100
Evandale for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Evandale
41.1/100
Marryatville
40.0/100
Crime rate
Evandale
42.7 / 1k
Marryatville
29.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Evandale
29
Marryatville
32
Population
Evandale
1,378
Marryatville
648
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Evandale | Marryatville |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41.1/100 | 40.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 26.2/100 | 19.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 42.7 / 1k | 29.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 4 | 5 |
| Walkability | 6.0/100 | 9.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 29 | 32 |
| Planning activity | 17 | 6 |
| Population | 1,378 | 648 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
Evandale reads as a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city; Marryatville is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city.
On the data, Evandale is stronger for housing affordability and overall desirability; Marryatville answers with a quieter safety profile and public transport access.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Evandale, while Marryatville remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.