Overall score
Firle
48.4/100
Royston Park
39.8/100
Firle vs Royston Park, SA suburb comparison
Royston Park for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
FirleRoyston Park
Crime rate
Firle
94.4 / 1k
Royston Park
25.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Firle
86
Royston Park
31
Population
Firle
1,508
Royston Park
1,246
Metric leadFirle 6Royston Park 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 retireesRoyston Park
- Best for familiesRoyston Park
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 | Firle | Royston Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.4/100 | 39.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 18.3/100 | 22.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 94.4 / 1k | 25.1 / 1k |
| Public transport stops | 13 | 4 |
| Walkability | 89.5/100 | 10.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 86 | 31 |
| Planning activity | 18 | 19 |
| Population | 1,508 | 1,246 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Firle reads as an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap; Royston Park is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city.
On the data, Firle is stronger for public transport access and walkability; Royston Park answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Royston Park, while Firle remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.