Overall score
Mile End
46.6/100
Underdale
36.2/100
Mile End vs Underdale, SA Suburb Comparison
Mile End for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Mile EndUnderdale
Crime rate
Mile End
104.6 / 1k
Underdale
70.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mile End
195
Underdale
81
Population
Mile End
4,536
Underdale
2,429
Metric leadMile End 5Underdale 33 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 | Mile End | Underdale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.6/100 | 36.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 57.1/100 | 58.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 104.6 / 1k | 70.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Public transport stops | 14 | 14 |
| Walkability | 75.0/100 | 21.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 195 | 81 |
| Planning activity | 54 | 37 |
| Green cover | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| Population | 4,536 | 2,429 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Mile End is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Underdale is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby.
Mile End pulls ahead on housing affordability, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Underdale is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook.
Families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools may find Mile End the better fit, while retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Underdale.
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.