Glenelg vs Marion, SA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Glenelg | Marion |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 59.9/100 | 59.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 20.3/100 | 59.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 191.9 / 1k | 69.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 22 | 24 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 80.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 472 | 190 |
| Planning activity | 23 | 43 |
| Population | 3,440 | 4,101 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 6/10 |
Quick verdicts
Comparison summary
Glenelg (SA) and Marion offer different strengths across official suburb data. Glenelg (SA) leads on more comparison categories overall. Housing (desirability) favours Marion; Crime rate favours Marion; Public transport stops favours Marion. Quick verdicts: Families → Glenelg (SA), Beach lifestyle → Glenelg (SA), Investment → Marion, Best value → Marion.