Glossop vs Loveday, SA suburb comparison

Glossop for schools; Loveday for retirees and families.

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

Head to head

Visual comparison

GlossopLoveday

Overall score

Glossop

21.7/100

Loveday

36.6/100

Crime rate

Glossop

36.9 / 1k

Loveday

16.2 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Glossop

12

Loveday

0

Population

Glossop

919

Loveday

655

Metric leadGlossop 4Loveday 31 tiedacross 8 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.

CategoryGlossopLoveday
Overall score21.7/10036.6/100
Housing (desirability)24.9/10072.6/100
Crime rate36.9 / 1k16.2 / 1k
Schools & preschools2
Public transport stops3
Walkability4.5/1000.0/100
Nearby amenities120
Planning activity68
Population919655
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)2/102/10

Comparison summary

Glossop is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, while Loveday is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.

Glossop pulls ahead on walkability and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Loveday is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.

Households prioritising schools may find Glossop the better fit, while retirees and families are more likely to prefer Loveday.

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