Overall score
Heathpool
47.7/100
Kent Town
47.9/100
Heathpool vs Kent Town, SA Suburb Comparison
Heathpool for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HeathpoolKent Town
Crime rate
Heathpool
22.3 / 1k
Kent Town
132.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Heathpool
6
Kent Town
224
Population
Heathpool
596
Kent Town
1,443
Metric leadHeathpool 5Kent Town 41 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Heathpool | Kent Town |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.7/100 | 47.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 61.4/100 | 49.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 22.3 / 1k | 132.9 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | — | 12 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 63.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 6 | 224 |
| Planning activity | 7 | 20 |
| Green cover | 4.2% | 0.2% |
| Population | 596 | 1,443 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Heathpool is a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand, while Kent Town is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by.
On the data, Heathpool is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and tree cover and green space; Kent Town answers with walkability, nearby cafés and amenities, and a larger local community.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Heathpool, while Kent Town 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.