Overall score
Evanston
33.4/100
Evanston South
28.4/100
Evanston vs Evanston South, SA Suburb Comparison
Evanston for investment and value; Evanston South for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
EvanstonEvanston South
Crime rate
Evanston
77.2 / 1k
Evanston South
56.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Evanston
211
Evanston South
20
Population
Evanston
2,580
Evanston South
765
Metric leadEvanston 6Evanston South 41 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesEvanston South
- Best for familiesEvanston South
- Best for investmentEvanston
- Best for best valueEvanston
- Best for best schoolsEvanston South
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 | Evanston | Evanston South |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 33.4/100 | 28.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 64.8/100 | 34.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 77.2 / 1k | 56.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 25 | 2 |
| Walkability | 63.0/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 211 | 20 |
| Planning activity | 53 | 11 |
| Green cover | 0.2% | 3.3% |
| Population | 2,580 | 765 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Evanston is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Evanston South is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm. Evanston sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Evanston South is further out with more breathing room.
Evanston tends to lead on housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability, while Evanston South stands out for a quieter safety profile, tree cover and green space, and a calmer planning outlook. Evanston generally means more approachable housing costs, while Evanston South leans toward more sought-after housing.
Families, investors, and value-focused buyers may find Evanston the better fit, while retirees are more likely to prefer Evanston South.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.