Heathfield vs Stirling, SA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Heathfield | Stirling |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41.4/100 | 60.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 37.4/100 | 29.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 15.1 / 1k | 26.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 19 | 33 |
| Walkability | 28.5/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 34 | 244 |
| Planning activity | 16 | 38 |
| Population | 1,062 | 3,067 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesHeathfield
- Best for familiesHeathfield
- Best for best valueStirling
Comparison summary
Heathfield and Stirling (SA) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Stirling (SA) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Stirling (SA); Housing (desirability) favours Heathfield; Crime rate favours Heathfield. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Heathfield, Families → Heathfield, Best value → Stirling (SA).