Glenunga vs Rose Park, SA suburb comparison

Glenunga for investment and value; Rose Park for retirees.

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

Head to head

Visual comparison

GlenungaRose Park

Overall score

Glenunga

52.8/100

Rose Park

41.7/100

Crime rate

Glenunga

66.2 / 1k

Rose Park

27.2 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Glenunga

143

Rose Park

99

Population

Glenunga

2,184

Rose Park

1,375

Metric leadGlenunga 5Rose Park 41 tiedacross 10 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.

CategoryGlenungaRose Park
Overall score52.8/10041.7/100
Housing (desirability)37.4/1007.9/100
Crime rate66.2 / 1k27.2 / 1k
Schools & preschools12
Public transport stops812
Walkability68.0/10020.0/100
Nearby amenities14399
Planning activity2618
Population2,1841,375
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)10/1010/10

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 and walkability, whereas Rose Park is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and schools and education options.

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

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