Overall score
Thebarton
50.0/100
Underdale
36.2/100
Thebarton for families and schools; Underdale for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Thebarton
50.0/100
Underdale
36.2/100
Crime rate
Thebarton
94.9 / 1k
Underdale
70.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Thebarton
261
Underdale
81
Population
Thebarton
1,442
Underdale
2,429
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Thebarton | Underdale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50.0/100 | 36.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.3/100 | 58.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 94.9 / 1k | 70.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Public transport stops | 23 | 14 |
| Walkability | 85.0/100 | 21.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 261 | 81 |
| Planning activity | 18 | 37 |
| Green cover | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Population | 1,442 | 2,429 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 7/10 |
Thebarton reads as a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby; Underdale is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby.
On the data, Thebarton is stronger for public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities; Underdale answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a larger local community.
On balance, value-focused buyers and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Thebarton, while Underdale remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.