Overall score
Glenunga
57.9/100
Mount Osmond
48.6/100
Glenunga vs Mount Osmond, SA Suburb Comparison
Glenunga for retirees and families; Mount Osmond for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GlenungaMount Osmond
Crime rate
Glenunga
60.4 / 1k
Mount Osmond
21.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Glenunga
143
Mount Osmond
17
Population
Glenunga
2,184
Mount Osmond
464
Metric leadGlenunga 7Mount Osmond 22 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 retireesGlenunga
- Best for familiesGlenunga
- Best for investmentGlenunga
- Best for best valueGlenunga
- 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 | 57.9/100 | 48.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 68.0/100 | 51.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 60.4 / 1k | 21.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 8 | 1 |
| Walkability | 68.0/100 | 3.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 143 | 17 |
| Planning activity | 33 | 9 |
| Green cover | 5.1% | 3.5% |
| 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, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Mount Osmond is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook.
Choose Glenunga if you are weighing retirees and value-focused buyers; lean toward Mount Osmond for families, investors, 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.