Overall score
Ridgehaven
56.9/100
Surrey Downs
63.4/100
Ridgehaven vs Surrey Downs, SA suburb comparison
Surrey Downs for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
RidgehavenSurrey Downs
Crime rate
Ridgehaven
30.1 / 1k
Surrey Downs
39.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ridgehaven
112
Surrey Downs
84
Population
Ridgehaven
4,304
Surrey Downs
3,358
Metric leadRidgehaven 5Surrey Downs 41 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for investmentSurrey Downs
- Best for best valueSurrey Downs
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 | Ridgehaven | Surrey Downs |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 56.9/100 | 63.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 66.3/100 | 74.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 30.1 / 1k | 39.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 27 | 25 |
| Walkability | 57.0/100 | 74.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 112 | 84 |
| Planning activity | 52 | 54 |
| Population | 4,304 | 3,358 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Ridgehaven reads as a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace; Surrey Downs is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by. Ridgehaven sits among greener hillside streets, while Surrey Downs keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Ridgehaven is stronger for a quieter safety profile and public transport access; Surrey Downs answers with housing affordability and walkability.
On balance, investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Surrey Downs, while Ridgehaven remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.