Overall score
Glenunga
57.9/100
Leabrook
66.3/100
Glenunga vs Leabrook, SA Suburb Comparison
Glenunga for families and investment; Leabrook for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GlenungaLeabrook
Crime rate
Glenunga
60.4 / 1k
Leabrook
18.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Glenunga
143
Leabrook
61
Population
Glenunga
2,184
Leabrook
1,605
Metric leadGlenunga 4Leabrook 52 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 | Glenunga | Leabrook |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 57.9/100 | 66.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 68.0/100 | 55.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 60.4 / 1k | 18.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 8 | 13 |
| Walkability | 68.0/100 | 69.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 143 | 61 |
| Planning activity | 33 | 9 |
| Green cover | 5.1% | 1.5% |
| Population | 2,184 | 1,605 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Glenunga is an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap, and Leabrook is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby.
On the data, Glenunga is stronger for housing affordability, nearby cafés and amenities, and tree cover and green space; Leabrook answers with a quieter safety profile, public transport access, and walkability.
Glenunga suits investors and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Leabrook is the stronger match for retirees, families, and households prioritising schools.
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.