Glengowrie vs South Plympton, SA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Glengowrie | South Plympton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.0/100 | 56.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 31.4/100 | 38.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 27.7 / 1k | 41.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 23 | 22 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 57.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 89 | 63 |
| Planning activity | 59 | 49 |
| Population | 5,767 | 4,721 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 6/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesGlengowrie
- Best for familiesGlengowrie
- Best for investmentSouth Plympton
- Best for best valueSouth Plympton
- Best for best schoolsGlengowrie
Comparison summary
Glengowrie and South Plympton offer different strengths across official suburb data. Glengowrie leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours South Plympton; Housing (desirability) favours South Plympton; Crime rate favours Glengowrie. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Glengowrie, Families → Glengowrie, Investment → South Plympton, Best value → South Plympton.