Overall score
Norwood
53.1/100
St Peters
55.0/100
Norwood vs St Peters, SA Suburb Comparison
St Peters for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
NorwoodSt Peters
Crime rate
Norwood
63.7 / 1k
St Peters
45.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Norwood
685
St Peters
149
Population
Norwood
6,354
St Peters
3,231
Metric leadNorwood 5St Peters 43 tiedacross 12 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 | Norwood | St Peters |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53.1/100 | 55.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.5/100 | 51.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 63.7 / 1k | 45.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 29 | 14 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 50.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 685 | 149 |
| Planning activity | 119 | 45 |
| Green cover | 1.3% | 10.5% |
| Population | 6,354 | 3,231 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
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, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities; St Peters answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and tree cover and green space.
On balance, retirees and investors are more likely to prefer St Peters, while Norwood remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.