Overall score
Greenhill
35.0/100
Summertown
53.8/100
Greenhill vs Summertown, SA suburb comparison
Summertown for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GreenhillSummertown
Crime rate
Greenhill
8.5 / 1k
Summertown
6.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Greenhill
20
Summertown
18
Population
Greenhill
454
Summertown
752
Metric leadGreenhill 2Summertown 61 tiedacross 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 familiesSummertown
- Best for investmentSummertown
- Best for best valueSummertown
- Best for best schoolsSummertown
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 | Greenhill | Summertown |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.0/100 | 53.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 35.5/100 | 52.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 8.5 / 1k | 6.4 / 1k |
| Public transport stops | 9 | 11 |
| Walkability | 13.5/100 | 18.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 20 | 18 |
| Planning activity | 2 | 12 |
| Population | 454 | 752 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Greenhill reads as a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace; Summertown is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood. Greenhill sits closer to the city centre, whereas Summertown is in a middle-ring position.
Greenhill tends to lead on nearby cafés and amenities and a calmer planning outlook, while Summertown stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, families and investors are more likely to prefer Summertown, while Greenhill remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.