Overall score
Glenburnie
34.3/100
Worrolong
44.3/100
Glenburnie vs Worrolong, SA Suburb Comparison
Glenburnie for schools; Worrolong for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GlenburnieWorrolong
Crime rate
Glenburnie
79.2 / 1k
Worrolong
24.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Glenburnie
2
Worrolong
4
Population
Glenburnie
396
Worrolong
1,293
Metric leadGlenburnie 2Worrolong 62 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesWorrolong
- Best for investmentWorrolong
- Best for best valueWorrolong
- Best for best schoolsGlenburnie
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 | Glenburnie | Worrolong |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 34.3/100 | 44.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 44.9/100 | 52.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 79.2 / 1k | 24.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 4 |
| Planning activity | 8 | 26 |
| Green cover | 25.0% | 2.8% |
| Population | 396 | 1,293 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Glenburnie reads as a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe; Worrolong is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
Glenburnie tends to lead on tree cover and green space, plus a calmer planning outlook, while Worrolong stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and nearby cafés and amenities. Glenburnie generally means more approachable housing costs, while Worrolong leans toward more sought-after housing.
Households prioritising schools may find Glenburnie the better fit, while retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Worrolong.
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.