Plympton vs Richmond, SA suburb comparison

Plympton for value; Richmond for families.

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

Head to head

Visual comparison

PlymptonRichmond

Overall score

Plympton

58.5/100

Richmond

43.0/100

Crime rate

Plympton

58.9 / 1k

Richmond

42.2 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Plympton

139

Richmond

111

Population

Plympton

5,459

Richmond

3,474

Metric leadPlympton 6Richmond 3across 9 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.

CategoryPlymptonRichmond
Overall score58.5/10043.0/100
Housing (desirability)26.1/10026.2/100
Crime rate58.9 / 1k42.2 / 1k
Schools & preschools3
Public transport stops335
Walkability84.0/10015.5/100
Nearby amenities139111
Planning activity6837
Population5,4593,474
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)7/105/10

Comparison summary

Plympton is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, while Richmond is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.

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

Choose Plympton if you are weighing investors and value-focused buyers; lean toward Richmond for families.

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