Overall score
Glengowrie
49.0/100
Oaklands Park
42.6/100
Glengowrie vs Oaklands Park, SA Suburb Comparison
Glengowrie for investment and schools; Oaklands Park for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GlengowrieOaklands Park
Crime rate
Glengowrie
24.3 / 1k
Oaklands Park
276.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Glengowrie
92
Oaklands Park
225
Population
Glengowrie
5,767
Oaklands Park
3,948
Metric leadGlengowrie 5Oaklands Park 51 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 retireesOaklands Park
- Best for investmentGlengowrie
- Best for best schoolsGlengowrie
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 | Glengowrie | Oaklands Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.0/100 | 42.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 60.7/100 | 52.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 24.3 / 1k | 276.7 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Public transport stops | 23 | 25 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 85.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 92 | 225 |
| Planning activity | 87 | 56 |
| Green cover | 2.9% | 10.8% |
| Population | 5,767 | 3,948 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Glengowrie is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Oaklands Park is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Glengowrie sits closer to the city centre, whereas Oaklands Park is in a middle-ring position.
Glengowrie pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and overall desirability, whereas Oaklands Park is the better pick for public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
Retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools may find Glengowrie the better fit, while investors are more likely to prefer Oaklands Park.
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.