Overall score
Hampstead Gardens
48.1/100
Sefton Park
47.4/100
Hampstead Gardens vs Sefton Park, SA suburb comparison
Hampstead Gardens for schools; Sefton Park for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Hampstead GardensSefton Park
Crime rate
Hampstead Gardens
46.7 / 1k
Sefton Park
70.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hampstead Gardens
47
Sefton Park
38
Population
Hampstead Gardens
1,535
Sefton Park
1,274
Metric leadHampstead Gardens 6Sefton Park 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 retireesSefton Park
- Best for investmentSefton Park
- Best for best valueSefton Park
- 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 | Sefton Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.1/100 | 47.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 31.6/100 | 57.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 46.7 / 1k | 70.0 / 1k |
| Public transport stops | 9 | 6 |
| Walkability | 61.5/100 | 17.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 47 | 38 |
| Planning activity | 17 | 14 |
| Population | 1,535 | 1,274 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Hampstead Gardens is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Sefton Park is a settled metro smaller community that balances access with everyday calm.
Hampstead Gardens pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and public transport access, whereas Sefton Park is the better pick for housing affordability and a calmer planning outlook.
Choose Hampstead Gardens if you are weighing households prioritising schools; lean toward Sefton Park for retirees and investors.