Overall score
Heathfield
41.7/100
Upper Sturt
43.1/100
Heathfield vs Upper Sturt, SA suburb comparison
Heathfield for retirees and families; Upper Sturt for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HeathfieldUpper Sturt
Crime rate
Heathfield
14.1 / 1k
Upper Sturt
11.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Heathfield
34
Upper Sturt
23
Population
Heathfield
1,062
Upper Sturt
1,005
Metric leadHeathfield 3Upper Sturt 61 tiedacross 10 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 familiesHeathfield
- Best for investmentUpper Sturt
- Best for best schoolsHeathfield
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 | 41.7/100 | 43.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 37.4/100 | 38.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 14.1 / 1k | 11.3 / 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 | 18 | 13 |
| 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 and nearby cafés and amenities; Upper Sturt answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Retirees and families may find Heathfield the better fit, while investors are more likely to prefer Upper Sturt.