Overall score
Glenalta
50.0/100
Mitcham
39.6/100
Glenalta vs Mitcham, SA suburb comparison
Glenalta for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GlenaltaMitcham
Crime rate
Glenalta
4.2 / 1k
Mitcham
23.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Glenalta
36
Mitcham
93
Population
Glenalta
2,039
Mitcham
1,832
Metric leadGlenalta 7Mitcham 12 tiedacross 10 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 | Glenalta | Mitcham |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50.0/100 | 39.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 62.9/100 | 18.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 4.2 / 1k | 23.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 23 | 11 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 24.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 36 | 93 |
| Planning activity | 25 | 30 |
| Population | 2,039 | 1,832 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Glenalta reads as a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city; Mitcham is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby.
Glenalta pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Mitcham is the better pick for nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Glenalta, while Mitcham remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.