Gilles Plains vs Northgate, SA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Gilles Plains | Northgate |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 58.4/100 | 53.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 73.0/100 | 51.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 98.0 / 1k | 32.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 24 | 12 |
| Walkability | 79.0/100 | 45.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 149 | 83 |
| Planning activity | 42 | 6 |
| Population | 4,101 | 3,184 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 9/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesNorthgate
- Best for familiesNorthgate
- Best for investmentGilles Plains
- Best for best valueGilles Plains
- Best for best schoolsNorthgate
Comparison summary
Gilles Plains and Northgate (SA) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Gilles Plains leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Gilles Plains; Housing (desirability) favours Gilles Plains; Crime rate favours Northgate (SA). Quick verdicts: Retirees → Northgate (SA), Families → Northgate (SA), Investment → Gilles Plains, Best value → Gilles Plains.