Overall score
Heathfield
53.1/100
Upper Sturt
49.0/100
Heathfield vs Upper Sturt, SA Suburb Comparison
Heathfield for retirees; Upper Sturt for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HeathfieldUpper Sturt
Crime rate
Heathfield
11.5 / 1k
Upper Sturt
11.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Heathfield
32
Upper Sturt
20
Population
Heathfield
1,062
Upper Sturt
1,005
Metric leadHeathfield 5Upper Sturt 52 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesHeathfield
- Best for best valueUpper Sturt
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 | Heathfield | Upper Sturt |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53.1/100 | 49.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 36.9/100 | 48.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 11.5 / 1k | 11.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 19 | 20 |
| Walkability | 28.5/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 32 | 20 |
| Planning activity | 19 | 15 |
| Green cover | 9.0% | 0.0% |
| Population | 1,062 | 1,005 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Heathfield reads as a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace; Upper Sturt is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks.
On the data, Heathfield is stronger for schools and education options, nearby cafés and amenities, and tree cover and green space; Upper Sturt answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access.
Retirees, families, and households prioritising schools may find Heathfield the better fit, while investors are more likely to prefer Upper Sturt.
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.