Overall score
Grange
53.7/100
Hendon
46.1/100
Grange vs Hendon, SA Suburb Comparison
Grange for retirees and families; Hendon for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GrangeHendon
Crime rate
Grange
35.6 / 1k
Hendon
105.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Grange
511
Hendon
114
Population
Grange
6,143
Hendon
1,271
Metric leadGrange 7Hendon 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)
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 | Grange | Hendon |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53.7/100 | 46.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 58.8/100 | 75.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 35.6 / 1k | 105.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Public transport stops | 37 | 9 |
| Walkability | 71.0/100 | 71.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 511 | 114 |
| Planning activity | 76 | 22 |
| Green cover | 4.1% | 1.6% |
| Population | 6,143 | 1,271 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Grange is a coastal mid-sized suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living, while Hendon is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby. Where Grange is shaped by the coast, Hendon offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
Grange tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, public transport access, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Hendon stands out for housing affordability, walkability, and a calmer planning outlook.
Choose Grange if you are weighing retirees, families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, and households prioritising schools; lean toward Hendon for investors and value-focused buyers.
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.