Marion vs South Plympton, SA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Marion | South Plympton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 59.9/100 | 56.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 59.7/100 | 38.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 69.5 / 1k | 41.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 24 | 22 |
| Walkability | 80.0/100 | 57.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 190 | 63 |
| Planning activity | 43 | 49 |
| Population | 4,101 | 4,721 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 6/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesSouth Plympton
- Best for familiesSouth Plympton
- Best for investmentSouth Plympton
- Best for best valueMarion
- Best for best schoolsSouth Plympton
Comparison summary
Marion and South Plympton offer different strengths across official suburb data. Marion leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Marion; Housing (desirability) favours Marion; Crime rate favours South Plympton. Quick verdicts: Retirees → South Plympton, Families → South Plympton, Investment → South Plympton, Best value → Marion.