Overall score
Golden Grove
47.3/100
Yatala Vale
43.1/100
Golden Grove vs Yatala Vale, SA Suburb Comparison
Golden Grove for retirees and families; Yatala Vale for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Golden GroveYatala Vale
Crime rate
Golden Grove
36.0 / 1k
Yatala Vale
7.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Golden Grove
76
Yatala Vale
3
Population
Golden Grove
10,299
Yatala Vale
260
Metric leadGolden Grove 7Yatala Vale 31 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 retireesGolden Grove
- Best for familiesGolden Grove
- Best for investmentYatala Vale
- Best for best valueGolden Grove
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 | Golden Grove | Yatala Vale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.3/100 | 43.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 66.8/100 | 30.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 36.0 / 1k | 7.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 75 | 2 |
| Walkability | 70.0/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 76 | 3 |
| Planning activity | 70 | 4 |
| Green cover | 4.4% | 0.0% |
| Population | 10,299 | 260 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Golden Grove is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Yatala Vale is a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand.
On the data, Golden Grove is stronger for housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability; Yatala Vale answers with a quieter safety profile, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
On balance, families, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Golden Grove, while Yatala Vale remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.