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Birkenhead vs Largs Bay

Two neighbouring Adelaide suburbs, 1.1 km apart, on the same open data. They split the measures evenly.

BirkenheadLargs Bay
Active3477
Safety4727
Wealth4876
Value6191
Parks1916
Cafés2828
Transit4937
Green space3216
Active & healthy3244
Schools nearby (OSM)7054
Median rent$315/wk $315/wk
Median house price (Apr–Jun 2026)$975,000$1,025,000
House sales this quarter814
Population1,7984,104
Full profile Birkenhead in full Largs Bay 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.

Is Birkenhead safer than Largs Bay?

Birkenhead scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Birkenhead or Largs Bay?

Birkenhead has the lower median house price of the two ($975,000 vs $1,025,000).

Should I live in Birkenhead or Largs Bay?

They split the measures evenly across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Birkenhead or Largs Bay.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Adelaide suburbs →