Overall score
Glenside
51.8/100
Leabrook
66.3/100
Glenside vs Leabrook, SA Suburb Comparison
Glenside for investment and value; Leabrook for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GlensideLeabrook
Crime rate
Glenside
78.8 / 1k
Leabrook
18.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Glenside
333
Leabrook
61
Population
Glenside
2,852
Leabrook
1,605
Metric leadGlenside 3Leabrook 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)
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 | Leabrook |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 51.8/100 | 66.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.1/100 | 55.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 78.8 / 1k | 18.0 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 7 | 13 |
| Walkability | 66.5/100 | 69.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 333 | 61 |
| Planning activity | 39 | 9 |
| Green cover | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Population | 2,852 | 1,605 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Glenside reads as a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby; Leabrook is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby.
Glenside tends to lead on housing affordability, nearby cafés and amenities, and tree cover and green space, while Leabrook stands out for a quieter safety profile, public transport access, and walkability.
On balance, retirees, families, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Leabrook, while Glenside remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.