Overall score
Fullarton
57.2/100
Unley Park
50.7/100
Fullarton vs Unley Park, SA Suburb Comparison
Fullarton for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
FullartonUnley Park
Crime rate
Fullarton
48.2 / 1k
Unley Park
26.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Fullarton
149
Unley Park
75
Population
Fullarton
4,500
Unley Park
1,383
Metric leadFullarton 5Unley Park 51 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Fullarton | Unley Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 57.2/100 | 50.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 57.1/100 | 44.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 48.2 / 1k | 26.9 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 10 | 11 |
| Walkability | 61.0/100 | 16.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 149 | 75 |
| Planning activity | 52 | 28 |
| Green cover | 1.9% | 3.7% |
| Population | 4,500 | 1,383 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Fullarton is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, while Unley Park is an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap.
Fullarton tends to lead on housing affordability, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Unley Park stands out for a quieter safety profile, public transport access, and tree cover and green space.
Fullarton suits investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Unley Park is the stronger match for retirees and families.
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.