Overall score
Glandore
50.6/100
Plympton Park
48.6/100
Glandore vs Plympton Park, SA suburb comparison
Plympton Park for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GlandorePlympton Park
Crime rate
Glandore
49.2 / 1k
Plympton Park
48.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Glandore
142
Plympton Park
49
Population
Glandore
3,041
Plympton Park
3,881
Metric leadGlandore 5Plympton Park 4across 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 familiesPlympton Park
- Best for investmentPlympton Park
- 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 | 50.6/100 | 48.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 27.9/100 | 40.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 49.2 / 1k | 48.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 17 | 24 |
| Walkability | 56.5/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 142 | 49 |
| Planning activity | 33 | 41 |
| 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 and nearby cafés and amenities; Plympton Park answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, families and investors are more likely to prefer Plympton Park, while Glandore remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.