Two neighbouring Adelaide suburbs, 1.0 km apart, on the same open data. Alberton scores higher on 6 of 10 measures.
| Alberton | Cheltenham | |
|---|---|---|
| Active | 90 | 94 |
| Safety | 10 | 51 |
| Wealth | 21 | 40 |
| Value | 46 | 73 |
| Parks | 64 | 20 |
| Cafés | 80 | 28 |
| Transit | 69 | 53 |
| Green space | 78 | 9 |
| Active & healthy | 77 | 51 |
| Schools nearby (OSM) | 41 | 18 |
| Median rent | $279/wk | $290/wk |
| Median house price (Apr–Jun 2026) | $1,550,000 | $991,500 |
| House sales this quarter | 1 | 7 |
| Population | 1,860 | 2,236 |
| Full profile | Alberton in full | Cheltenham in full |
Scores are percentiles across all 274 Adelaide suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.
Cheltenham scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.
Cheltenham has the lower median house price of the two ($991,500 vs $1,550,000).
Alberton scores higher on 6 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Alberton or Cheltenham.
Updated October 2026. Compare other Adelaide suburbs →