Glengowrie vs Plympton Park, SA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Glengowrie | Plympton Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.0/100 | 44.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 31.4/100 | 40.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 27.7 / 1k | 51.5 / 1k |
| Public transport stops | 23 | 24 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 89 | 49 |
| Planning activity | 59 | 36 |
| Population | 5,767 | 3,881 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 6/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesGlengowrie
- Best for familiesGlengowrie
- Best for investmentPlympton Park
- Best for best schoolsGlengowrie
Comparison summary
Glengowrie and Plympton Park offer different strengths across official suburb data. Glengowrie leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Glengowrie; Housing (desirability) favours Plympton Park; Crime rate favours Glengowrie. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Glengowrie, Families → Glengowrie, Investment → Plympton Park, Best schools → Glengowrie.