Overall score
Keswick
45.0/100
North Plympton
46.1/100
Keswick vs North Plympton, SA Suburb Comparison
Keswick for investment and schools; North Plympton for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
KeswickNorth Plympton
Crime rate
Keswick
128.0 / 1k
North Plympton
24.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Keswick
123
North Plympton
89
Population
Keswick
754
North Plympton
3,610
Metric leadKeswick 3North Plympton 71 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesNorth Plympton
- Best for familiesNorth Plympton
- Best for investmentKeswick
- Best for best valueNorth Plympton
- Best for best schoolsKeswick
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 | Keswick | North Plympton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.0/100 | 46.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.9/100 | 49.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 128.0 / 1k | 24.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Public transport stops | 9 | 20 |
| Walkability | 17.5/100 | 36.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 123 | 89 |
| Planning activity | 13 | 53 |
| Green cover | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Population | 754 | 3,610 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Keswick reads as a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby; North Plympton is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Keswick tends to lead on nearby cafés and amenities, plus a calmer planning outlook, while North Plympton stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access.
On balance, retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer North Plympton, while Keswick 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.