Norwood vs St Morris, SA suburb comparison

St Morris for retirees and families.

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

Head to head

Visual comparison

NorwoodSt Morris

Overall score

Norwood

57.6/100

St Morris

52.8/100

Crime rate

Norwood

63.7 / 1k

St Morris

22.0 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Norwood

674

St Morris

73

Population

Norwood

6,354

St Morris

1,598

Metric leadNorwood 6St Morris 3across 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.

CategoryNorwoodSt Morris
Overall score57.6/10052.8/100
Housing (desirability)14.2/10030.5/100
Crime rate63.7 / 1k22.0 / 1k
Schools & preschools1
Public transport stops296
Walkability100.0/10062.0/100
Nearby amenities67473
Planning activity11214
Population6,3541,598
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)10/109/10

Comparison summary

Put side by side, Norwood is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, and St Morris is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby.

On the data, Norwood is stronger for public transport access and walkability; St Morris answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.

Choose Norwood if you are weighing retirees; lean toward St Morris for families and households prioritising schools.

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