Overall score
Summertown
53.8/100
Teringie
43.3/100
Summertown vs Teringie, SA suburb comparison
Summertown for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
SummertownTeringie
Crime rate
Summertown
6.4 / 1k
Teringie
10.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Summertown
18
Teringie
27
Population
Summertown
752
Teringie
831
Metric leadSummertown 5Teringie 21 tiedacross 8 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesSummertown
- Best for familiesSummertown
- Best for investmentSummertown
- 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 | 53.8/100 | 43.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.1/100 | 42.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 6.4 / 1k | 10.4 / 1k |
| Public transport stops | 11 | — |
| Walkability | 18.5/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 18 | 27 |
| Planning activity | 12 | 13 |
| 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 and a quieter safety profile; Teringie answers with nearby cafés and amenities and a larger local community.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Summertown, while Teringie remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.