Overall score
Hawthorn
53.3/100
Springfield
55.0/100
Hawthorn vs Springfield, SA Suburb Comparison
Springfield for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HawthornSpringfield
Crime rate
Hawthorn
49.7 / 1k
Springfield
17.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hawthorn
120
Springfield
20
Population
Hawthorn
2,221
Springfield
548
Metric leadHawthorn 4Springfield 52 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesSpringfield
- Best for investmentSpringfield
- Best for best valueSpringfield
- Best for best schoolsSpringfield
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 | Hawthorn | Springfield |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53.3/100 | 55.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 43.5/100 | 57.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 49.7 / 1k | 17.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 20 | 1 |
| Walkability | 69.0/100 | 3.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 120 | 20 |
| Planning activity | 29 | 10 |
| Green cover | 2.1% | 4.6% |
| Population | 2,221 | 548 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Hawthorn is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by, while Springfield is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm.
Hawthorn tends to lead on public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Springfield stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and tree cover and green space.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Springfield, while Hawthorn remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.