Two neighbouring Adelaide suburbs, 2.3 km apart, on the same open data. They split the measures evenly.
| Athelstone | Highbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Active | 36 | 28 |
| Safety | 89 | 81 |
| Wealth | 80 | 84 |
| Value | 78 | 83 |
| Parks | 35 | 44 |
| Cafés | 28 | 28 |
| Transit | 16 | 5 |
| Green space | 79 | 51 |
| Active & healthy | 54 | 38 |
| Schools nearby (OSM) | 37 | 48 |
| Median rent | $360/wk | $369/wk |
| Median house price (Apr–Jun 2026) | $1,139,000 | $1,180,000 |
| House sales this quarter | 32 | 26 |
| Population | 9,601 | 6,956 |
| Full profile | Athelstone in full | Highbury 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.
Athelstone scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.
Athelstone has the lower median house price of the two ($1,139,000 vs $1,180,000).
They split the measures evenly across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Athelstone or Highbury.
Updated October 2026. Compare other Adelaide suburbs →