Overall score
Glenside
51.8/100
Hazelwood Park
64.6/100
Glenside vs Hazelwood Park, SA Suburb Comparison
Glenside for investment; Hazelwood Park for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GlensideHazelwood Park
Crime rate
Glenside
78.8 / 1k
Hazelwood Park
14.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Glenside
333
Hazelwood Park
85
Population
Glenside
2,852
Hazelwood Park
1,953
Metric leadGlenside 3Hazelwood Park 71 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 retireesHazelwood Park
- Best for familiesHazelwood Park
- Best for investmentGlenside
- Best for best valueHazelwood Park
- Best for best schoolsHazelwood Park
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 | Glenside | Hazelwood Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 51.8/100 | 64.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.1/100 | 57.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 78.8 / 1k | 14.9 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 7 | 13 |
| Walkability | 66.5/100 | 42.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 333 | 85 |
| Planning activity | 39 | 22 |
| Green cover | 3.1% | 15.1% |
| Population | 2,852 | 1,953 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Glenside is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, while Hazelwood Park is an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap.
On the data, Glenside is stronger for walkability, nearby cafés and amenities, and a larger local community; Hazelwood Park answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access.
Investors may find Glenside the better fit, while retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Hazelwood 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.