Overall score
Joslin
46.8/100
Kent Town
47.9/100
Joslin vs Kent Town, SA Suburb Comparison
Joslin for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
JoslinKent Town
Crime rate
Joslin
26.0 / 1k
Kent Town
132.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Joslin
20
Kent Town
224
Population
Joslin
1,243
Kent Town
1,443
Metric leadJoslin 4Kent Town 61 tiedacross 11 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 | Joslin | Kent Town |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.8/100 | 47.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 38.0/100 | 49.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 26.0 / 1k | 132.9 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 4 | 12 |
| Walkability | 6.0/100 | 63.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 20 | 224 |
| Planning activity | 16 | 20 |
| Green cover | 5.0% | 0.2% |
| Population | 1,243 | 1,443 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Joslin is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm, and Kent Town is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Joslin pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and tree cover and green space, whereas Kent Town is the better pick for public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Joslin, 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.