Overall score
Glenunga
57.9/100
Rose Park
54.0/100
Glenunga vs Rose Park, SA Suburb Comparison
Glenunga for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GlenungaRose Park
Crime rate
Glenunga
60.4 / 1k
Rose Park
16.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Glenunga
143
Rose Park
99
Population
Glenunga
2,184
Rose Park
1,375
Metric leadGlenunga 6Rose Park 42 tiedacross 12 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 | Rose Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 57.9/100 | 54.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 68.0/100 | 45.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 60.4 / 1k | 16.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 8 | 12 |
| Walkability | 68.0/100 | 20.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 143 | 99 |
| Planning activity | 33 | 24 |
| Green cover | 5.1% | 0.5% |
| Population | 2,184 | 1,375 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Glenunga is an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap, while Rose Park is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Glenunga pulls ahead on housing affordability, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Rose Park is the better pick for a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and public transport access.
Glenunga suits investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Rose Park is the stronger match for retirees and families.
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.