Overall score
Glencoe
43.7/100
Mount Burr
32.3/100
Glencoe vs Mount Burr, SA suburb comparison
Glencoe for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GlencoeMount Burr
Crime rate
Glencoe
4.5 / 1k
Mount Burr
7.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Glencoe
3
Mount Burr
15
Population
Glencoe
633
Mount Burr
367
Metric leadGlencoe 5Mount Burr 31 tiedacross 9 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 | Glencoe | Mount Burr |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.7/100 | 32.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 61.3/100 | 35.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 4.5 / 1k | 7.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 2 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 2.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 3 | 15 |
| Planning activity | 6 | 4 |
| Population | 633 | 367 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Glencoe reads as a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe; Mount Burr is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace. Mount Burr sits among greener hillside streets, while Glencoe keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Glencoe is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; Mount Burr answers with walkability and nearby cafés and amenities. Glencoe generally means more mid-market housing value, while Mount Burr leans toward more approachable housing costs.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Glencoe, while Mount Burr remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.