Overall score
Glenunga
52.8/100
Mount Osmond
45.5/100
Glenunga vs Mount Osmond, SA suburb comparison
Mount Osmond for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GlenungaMount Osmond
Crime rate
Glenunga
66.2 / 1k
Mount Osmond
14.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Glenunga
143
Mount Osmond
14
Population
Glenunga
2,184
Mount Osmond
464
Metric leadGlenunga 5Mount Osmond 31 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesMount Osmond
- Best for familiesMount Osmond
- Best for investmentMount Osmond
- Best for best schoolsMount Osmond
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 | Mount Osmond |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.8/100 | 45.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 37.4/100 | 44.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 66.2 / 1k | 14.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 8 | 1 |
| Walkability | 68.0/100 | 3.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 143 | 14 |
| Planning activity | 26 | 8 |
| Population | 2,184 | 464 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Glenunga is an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap, while Mount Osmond is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks. Mount Osmond sits among greener hillside streets, while Glenunga keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Glenunga pulls ahead on public transport access and walkability, whereas Mount Osmond is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Choose Glenunga if you are weighing investors; lean toward Mount Osmond for retirees and families.