Overall score
Frewville
52.8/100
Glen Osmond
50.5/100
Frewville vs Glen Osmond, SA Suburb Comparison
Frewville for investment; Glen Osmond for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
FrewvilleGlen Osmond
Crime rate
Frewville
52.4 / 1k
Glen Osmond
47.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Frewville
58
Glen Osmond
108
Population
Frewville
896
Glen Osmond
2,154
Metric leadFrewville 4Glen Osmond 61 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 retireesGlen Osmond
- Best for familiesGlen Osmond
- Best for investmentFrewville
- Best for best valueGlen Osmond
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 | Frewville | Glen Osmond |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.8/100 | 50.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 47.0/100 | 35.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 52.4 / 1k | 47.6 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 3 | 11 |
| Walkability | 56.5/100 | 24.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 58 | 108 |
| Planning activity | 10 | 29 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Population | 896 | 2,154 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Frewville reads as an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap; Glen Osmond is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby.
Frewville tends to lead on walkability, overall desirability, and a calmer planning outlook, while Glen Osmond stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access.
Frewville suits families more clearly, whereas Glen Osmond is the stronger match for investors and value-focused buyers.
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.