Overall score
Glengowrie
54.9/100
South Plympton
56.4/100
Glengowrie vs South Plympton, SA suburb comparison
Glengowrie for retirees and families; South Plympton for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GlengowrieSouth Plympton
Crime rate
Glengowrie
26.1 / 1k
South Plympton
38.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Glengowrie
89
South Plympton
63
Population
Glengowrie
5,767
South Plympton
4,721
Metric leadGlengowrie 5South Plympton 4across 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 investmentSouth Plympton
- Best for best valueSouth Plympton
- 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 | South Plympton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.9/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 31.4/100 | 38.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 26.1 / 1k | 38.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 23 | 22 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 57.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 89 | 63 |
| Planning activity | 70 | 57 |
| Population | 5,767 | 4,721 |
| 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 South Plympton is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Glengowrie pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and public transport access, whereas South Plympton is the better pick for housing affordability and walkability.
Glengowrie suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas South Plympton is the stronger match for investors and value-focused buyers.