Overall score
Novar Gardens
48.3/100
Plympton
49.4/100
Novar Gardens vs Plympton, SA Suburb Comparison
Novar Gardens for retirees and families; Plympton for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Novar GardensPlympton
Crime rate
Novar Gardens
66.6 / 1k
Plympton
60.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Novar Gardens
107
Plympton
143
Population
Novar Gardens
2,508
Plympton
5,459
Metric leadNovar Gardens 1Plympton 82 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesNovar Gardens
- Best for familiesNovar Gardens
- Best for investmentPlympton
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 | Novar Gardens | Plympton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.3/100 | 49.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.6/100 | 64.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 66.6 / 1k | 60.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Public transport stops | 15 | 33 |
| Walkability | 68.5/100 | 84.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 107 | 143 |
| Planning activity | 29 | 76 |
| Green cover | 4.0% | 4.5% |
| Population | 2,508 | 5,459 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Novar Gardens is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Plympton is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Novar Gardens pulls ahead on housing affordability and a calmer planning outlook, whereas Plympton is the better pick for a quieter safety profile, public transport access, and walkability.
On balance, investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Novar Gardens, while Plympton 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.