Overall score
Novar Gardens
57.9/100
Plympton
58.5/100
Novar Gardens vs Plympton, SA suburb comparison
Novar Gardens for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Novar GardensPlympton
Crime rate
Novar Gardens
65.6 / 1k
Plympton
58.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Novar Gardens
102
Plympton
139
Population
Novar Gardens
2,508
Plympton
5,459
Metric leadNovar Gardens 2Plympton 61 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 investmentNovar Gardens
- Best for best valueNovar Gardens
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 | 57.9/100 | 58.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 32.9/100 | 26.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 65.6 / 1k | 58.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 15 | 33 |
| Walkability | 68.5/100 | 84.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 102 | 139 |
| Planning activity | 23 | 68 |
| 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 and public transport access.
On balance, investors are more likely to prefer Plympton, while Novar Gardens remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.