Overall score
Myrtle Bank
44.5/100
Unley Park
41.9/100
Myrtle Bank vs Unley Park, SA suburb comparison
Myrtle Bank for investment and value; Unley Park for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Myrtle BankUnley Park
Crime rate
Myrtle Bank
16.6 / 1k
Unley Park
26.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Myrtle Bank
116
Unley Park
74
Population
Myrtle Bank
3,158
Unley Park
1,383
Metric leadMyrtle Bank 6Unley Park 21 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesUnley Park
- Best for familiesUnley Park
- Best for investmentMyrtle Bank
- Best for best valueMyrtle Bank
- Best for best schoolsUnley Park
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 | Myrtle Bank | Unley Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.5/100 | 41.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 19.4/100 | 9.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 16.6 / 1k | 26.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | 10 | 11 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 16.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 116 | 74 |
| Planning activity | 29 | 22 |
| Population | 3,158 | 1,383 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Myrtle Bank is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, while Unley Park is an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap.
Myrtle Bank tends to lead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, while Unley Park stands out for public transport access and a calmer planning outlook.
Investors and value-focused buyers may find Myrtle Bank the better fit, while retirees and families are more likely to prefer Unley Park.