Kent Town vs Norwood, SA suburb comparison

Kent Town for families and investment; Norwood for retirees and value.

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

Head to head

Visual comparison

Kent TownNorwood

Overall score

Kent Town

46.2/100

Norwood

57.6/100

Crime rate

Kent Town

132.9 / 1k

Norwood

63.7 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Kent Town

222

Norwood

674

Population

Kent Town

1,443

Norwood

6,354

Metric leadKent Town 1Norwood 8across 9 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

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.

CategoryKent TownNorwood
Overall score46.2/10057.6/100
Housing (desirability)3.6/10014.2/100
Crime rate132.9 / 1k63.7 / 1k
Schools & preschools1
Public transport stops1229
Walkability63.0/100100.0/100
Nearby amenities222674
Planning activity16112
Population1,4436,354
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)8/1010/10

Comparison summary

Kent Town is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by, while Norwood is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.

Kent Town tends to lead on a calmer planning outlook, while Norwood stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.

Families and households prioritising schools may find Kent Town the better fit, while retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Norwood.

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