Overall score
Frewville
46.6/100
Glen Osmond
49.3/100
Frewville vs Glen Osmond, SA suburb comparison
Glen Osmond for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
FrewvilleGlen Osmond
Crime rate
Frewville
78.0 / 1k
Glen Osmond
61.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Frewville
58
Glen Osmond
107
Population
Frewville
896
Glen Osmond
2,154
Metric leadFrewville 2Glen Osmond 7across 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 retireesGlen Osmond
- Best for investmentGlen Osmond
- 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 | 46.6/100 | 49.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 17.9/100 | 30.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 78.0 / 1k | 61.6 / 1k |
| Public transport stops | 3 | 11 |
| Walkability | 56.5/100 | 24.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 58 | 107 |
| Planning activity | 8 | 21 |
| 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 and a calmer planning outlook, while Glen Osmond stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Glen Osmond, while Frewville remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.