Hyde Park vs Unley, SA suburb comparison

Hyde Park for retirees and families; Unley for value.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

Hyde ParkUnley

Overall score

Hyde Park

47.6/100

Unley

57.5/100

Crime rate

Hyde Park

42.6 / 1k

Unley

63.4 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Hyde Park

68

Unley

321

Population

Hyde Park

1,660

Unley

3,997

Metric leadHyde Park 2Unley 61 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.

CategoryHyde ParkUnley
Overall score47.6/10057.5/100
Housing (desirability)17.9/10018.5/100
Crime rate42.6 / 1k63.4 / 1k
Schools & preschools2
Public transport stops720
Walkability40.5/100100.0/100
Nearby amenities68321
Planning activity1565
Population1,6603,997
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)10/1010/10

Comparison summary

Put side by side, Hyde Park is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby, and Unley is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.

Hyde Park pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook, whereas Unley is the better pick for housing affordability and public transport access.

Hyde Park suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Unley is the stronger match for investors and value-focused buyers.

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