Highgate vs Unley, SA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Highgate | Unley |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50.3/100 | 57.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 35.9/100 | 18.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 17.3 / 1k | 70.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 7 | 20 |
| Walkability | 12.5/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 37 | 321 |
| Planning activity | 13 | 48 |
| Population | 1,504 | 3,997 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
Comparison summary
Highgate (SA) and Unley offer different strengths across official suburb data. Unley leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Unley; Housing (desirability) favours Highgate (SA); Crime rate favours Highgate (SA). Quick verdicts: Retirees → Highgate (SA), Families → Highgate (SA), Investment → Highgate (SA), Best value → Highgate (SA).