Overall score
Houghton
37.5/100
Inglewood
40.8/100
Houghton vs Inglewood, SA suburb comparison
Houghton for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HoughtonInglewood
Crime rate
Houghton
11.1 / 1k
Inglewood
14.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Houghton
4
Inglewood
0
Population
Houghton
511
Inglewood
378
Metric leadHoughton 3Inglewood 51 tiedacross 9 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.
Comparison summary
Houghton reads as a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks; Inglewood is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks. Houghton sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Inglewood is within day-trip reach of the capital.
On the data, Houghton is stronger for a quieter safety profile and nearby cafés and amenities; Inglewood answers with housing affordability and public transport access.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Houghton, while Inglewood remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.