Overall score
Glengowrie
54.9/100
Plympton Park
48.6/100
Glengowrie vs Plympton Park, SA suburb comparison
Glengowrie for retirees and families; Plympton Park for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GlengowriePlympton Park
Crime rate
Glengowrie
26.1 / 1k
Plympton Park
48.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Glengowrie
89
Plympton Park
49
Population
Glengowrie
5,767
Plympton Park
3,881
Metric leadGlengowrie 6Plympton Park 3across 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesGlengowrie
- Best for familiesGlengowrie
- Best for investmentPlympton Park
- 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 | Plympton Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.9/100 | 48.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 31.4/100 | 40.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 26.1 / 1k | 48.9 / 1k |
| Public transport stops | 23 | 24 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 89 | 49 |
| Planning activity | 70 | 41 |
| Population | 5,767 | 3,881 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Glengowrie is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Plympton Park is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Glengowrie tends to lead on a quieter safety profile and walkability, while Plympton Park stands out for housing affordability and public transport access.
Retirees and families may find Glengowrie the better fit, while investors are more likely to prefer Plympton Park.