Overall score
Gumeracha
57.7/100
Kenton Valley
47.3/100
Gumeracha vs Kenton Valley, SA Suburb Comparison
Gumeracha for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GumerachaKenton Valley
Crime rate
Gumeracha
21.9 / 1k
Kenton Valley
14.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Gumeracha
43
Kenton Valley
13
Population
Gumeracha
847
Kenton Valley
262
Metric leadGumeracha 6Kenton Valley 41 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 | Gumeracha | Kenton Valley |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 57.7/100 | 47.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.8/100 | 54.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 21.9 / 1k | 14.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 1 |
| Walkability | 26.0/100 | 1.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 43 | 13 |
| Planning activity | 15 | 3 |
| Green cover | 13.9% | 10.5% |
| Population | 847 | 262 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Gumeracha reads as a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace; Kenton Valley is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks.
Gumeracha pulls ahead on public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Kenton Valley is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook.
Investors and households prioritising schools may find Gumeracha the better fit, while retirees, families, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Kenton Valley.
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.