Overall score
Ridgehaven
54.8/100
Tea Tree Gully
53.7/100
Ridgehaven vs Tea Tree Gully, SA suburb comparison
Tea Tree Gully for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
RidgehavenTea Tree Gully
Crime rate
Ridgehaven
30.6 / 1k
Tea Tree Gully
20.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ridgehaven
112
Tea Tree Gully
111
Population
Ridgehaven
4,304
Tea Tree Gully
3,499
Metric leadRidgehaven 5Tea Tree Gully 5across 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 retireesTea Tree Gully
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 | Tea Tree Gully |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.8/100 | 53.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 66.3/100 | 73.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 30.6 / 1k | 20.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 27 | 23 |
| Walkability | 57.0/100 | 48.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 112 | 111 |
| Planning activity | 52 | 43 |
| Population | 4,304 | 3,499 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Ridgehaven is a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace, while Tea Tree Gully is a leafier hillside mid-sized suburb with elevated outlooks.
Ridgehaven pulls ahead on public transport access and walkability, whereas Tea Tree Gully is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Choose Ridgehaven if you are weighing investors; lean toward Tea Tree Gully for retirees.