Overall score
Golden Grove
58.9/100
Yatala Vale
33.0/100
Golden Grove vs Yatala Vale, SA suburb comparison
Golden Grove for investment and value; Yatala Vale for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Golden GroveYatala Vale
Crime rate
Golden Grove
44.0 / 1k
Yatala Vale
7.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Golden Grove
65
Yatala Vale
2
Population
Golden Grove
10,299
Yatala Vale
260
Metric leadGolden Grove 6Yatala Vale 3across 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesYatala Vale
- Best for familiesYatala Vale
- Best for investmentGolden Grove
- 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 | 58.9/100 | 33.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.8/100 | 33.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 44.0 / 1k | 7.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | — |
| Public transport stops | 75 | 2 |
| Walkability | 70.0/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 65 | 2 |
| Planning activity | 55 | 3 |
| 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 practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city.
On the data, Golden Grove is stronger for housing affordability and public transport access; Yatala Vale answers with a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook.
Investors and value-focused buyers may find Golden Grove the better fit, while retirees and families are more likely to prefer Yatala Vale.