Heathfield vs Upper Sturt, SA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Heathfield | Upper Sturt |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41.4/100 | 43.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 37.4/100 | 38.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 15.1 / 1k | 11.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 19 | 20 |
| Walkability | 28.5/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 34 | 23 |
| Planning activity | 16 | 9 |
| Population | 1,062 | 1,005 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesHeathfield
- Best for familiesHeathfield
- Best for investmentUpper Sturt
- Best for best schoolsHeathfield
Comparison summary
Heathfield and Upper Sturt offer different strengths across official suburb data. Upper Sturt leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Upper Sturt; Housing (desirability) favours Upper Sturt; Crime rate favours Upper Sturt. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Heathfield, Families → Heathfield, Investment → Upper Sturt, Best schools → Heathfield.