Overall score
Glen Osmond
50.5/100
Tusmore
53.0/100
Glen Osmond vs Tusmore, SA Suburb Comparison
Glen Osmond for families and value; Tusmore for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Glen OsmondTusmore
Crime rate
Glen Osmond
47.6 / 1k
Tusmore
26.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Glen Osmond
108
Tusmore
100
Population
Glen Osmond
2,154
Tusmore
1,503
Metric leadGlen Osmond 2Tusmore 72 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 retireesTusmore
- Best for familiesGlen Osmond
- Best for best valueGlen Osmond
- Best for best schoolsGlen 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 | Glen Osmond | Tusmore |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50.5/100 | 53.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 35.1/100 | 46.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 47.6 / 1k | 26.2 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 11 | 14 |
| Walkability | 24.5/100 | 31.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 108 | 100 |
| Planning activity | 29 | 22 |
| Green cover | 0.3% | 3.6% |
| Population | 2,154 | 1,503 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Glen Osmond is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby, and Tusmore is an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap.
Glen Osmond tends to lead on housing affordability, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability, while Tusmore stands out for a quieter safety profile, public transport access, and walkability.
Families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools may find Glen Osmond the better fit, while retirees are more likely to prefer Tusmore.
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.