Overall score
Hampstead Gardens
48.1/100
Northgate
52.3/100
Hampstead Gardens vs Northgate, SA suburb comparison
Hampstead Gardens for families and schools; Northgate for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Hampstead GardensNorthgate
Crime rate
Hampstead Gardens
46.7 / 1k
Northgate
29.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hampstead Gardens
47
Northgate
83
Population
Hampstead Gardens
1,535
Northgate
3,184
Metric leadHampstead Gardens 1Northgate 8across 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 retireesNorthgate
- Best for familiesHampstead Gardens
- Best for investmentNorthgate
- Best for best valueNorthgate
- Best for best schoolsHampstead Gardens
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 | Hampstead Gardens | Northgate |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.1/100 | 52.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 31.6/100 | 51.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 46.7 / 1k | 29.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 9 | 12 |
| Walkability | 61.5/100 | 45.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 47 | 83 |
| Planning activity | 17 | 8 |
| Population | 1,535 | 3,184 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Hampstead Gardens is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Northgate is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Hampstead Gardens pulls ahead on walkability, whereas Northgate is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Families and households prioritising schools may find Hampstead Gardens the better fit, while retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Northgate.