Overall score
Summertown
52.3/100
Teringie
43.5/100
Summertown vs Teringie, SA Suburb Comparison
Summertown for families and value; Teringie for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
SummertownTeringie
Crime rate
Summertown
31.9 / 1k
Teringie
17.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Summertown
20
Teringie
28
Population
Summertown
752
Teringie
831
Metric leadSummertown 2Teringie 62 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 retireesTeringie
- Best for familiesSummertown
- Best for investmentTeringie
- Best for best valueSummertown
- Best for best schoolsSummertown
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 | Summertown | Teringie |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.3/100 | 43.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 36.7/100 | 49.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 31.9 / 1k | 17.3 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 11 | — |
| Walkability | 18.5/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 20 | 28 |
| Planning activity | 14 | 13 |
| Green cover | 6.4% | 14.0% |
| Population | 752 | 831 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Summertown is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood, and Teringie is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood. Summertown sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Teringie is closer to the city centre.
On the data, Summertown is stronger for housing affordability, walkability, and overall desirability; Teringie answers with a quieter safety profile, nearby cafés and amenities, and tree cover and green space.
Choose Summertown if you are weighing families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools; lean toward Teringie for retirees.
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.