Norwood vs St Peters, SA suburb comparison

Norwood for families; St Peters for investment.

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

Head to head

Visual comparison

NorwoodSt Peters

Overall score

Norwood

56.9/100

St Peters

48.4/100

Crime rate

Norwood

76.0 / 1k

St Peters

54.1 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Norwood

674

St Peters

145

Population

Norwood

6,354

St Peters

3,231

Metric leadNorwood 5St Peters 32 tiedacross 10 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.

CategoryNorwoodSt Peters
Overall score56.9/10048.4/100
Housing (desirability)14.2/10018.2/100
Crime rate76.0 / 1k54.1 / 1k
Schools & preschools11
Public transport stops2914
Walkability100.0/10050.0/100
Nearby amenities674145
Planning activity11138
Population6,3543,231
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)10/1010/10

Comparison summary

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

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

Families may find Norwood the better fit, while investors are more likely to prefer St Peters.

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