Overall score
Glandore
45.3/100
Plympton Park
38.9/100
Glandore vs Plympton Park, SA Suburb Comparison
Glandore for retirees and families; Plympton Park for value and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GlandorePlympton Park
Crime rate
Glandore
48.2 / 1k
Plympton Park
39.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Glandore
149
Plympton Park
53
Population
Glandore
3,041
Plympton Park
3,881
Metric leadGlandore 6Plympton Park 41 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 retireesGlandore
- Best for familiesGlandore
- Best for best valuePlympton Park
- Best for best schoolsPlympton 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 | Glandore | Plympton Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.3/100 | 38.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 58.1/100 | 64.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 48.2 / 1k | 39.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Public transport stops | 17 | 24 |
| Walkability | 56.5/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 149 | 53 |
| Planning activity | 35 | 47 |
| Green cover | 2.4% | 0.3% |
| Population | 3,041 | 3,881 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Glandore is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, while Plympton Park is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
On the data, Glandore is stronger for walkability, nearby cafés and amenities, and tree cover and green space; Plympton Park answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Plympton Park, while Glandore remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.