Glenunga vs Leabrook, SA suburb comparison

Glenunga for investment and value; Leabrook for retirees and families.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

GlenungaLeabrook

Overall score

Glenunga

52.8/100

Leabrook

52.6/100

Crime rate

Glenunga

66.2 / 1k

Leabrook

21.6 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Glenunga

143

Leabrook

61

Population

Glenunga

2,184

Leabrook

1,605

Metric leadGlenunga 4Leabrook 41 tiedacross 9 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

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.

CategoryGlenungaLeabrook
Overall score52.8/10052.6/100
Housing (desirability)37.4/10012.7/100
Crime rate66.2 / 1k21.6 / 1k
Schools & preschools1
Public transport stops813
Walkability68.0/10069.5/100
Nearby amenities14361
Planning activity268
Population2,1841,605
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)10/1010/10

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 and nearby cafés and amenities; Leabrook answers with a quieter safety profile and public transport access.

Glenunga suits investors and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Leabrook is the stronger match for retirees and families.

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