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Bowden vs North Adelaide

Two neighbouring Adelaide suburbs, 1.6 km apart, on the same open data. Bowden scores higher on 1 of 10 measures.

BowdenNorth Adelaide
Active2690
Safety1719
Wealth5274
Value1344
Parks7285
Cafés9596
Transit10049
Green space6292
Active & healthy4785
Schools nearby (OSM)2564
Median rent$390/wk $390/wk
Median house price (Apr–Jun 2026)$1,225,000$4,270,000
House sales this quarter56
Population1,8086,823
Full profile Bowden in full North Adelaide 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 Bowden safer than North Adelaide?

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

Which is cheaper, Bowden or North Adelaide?

Bowden has the lower median house price of the two ($1,225,000 vs $4,270,000).

Should I live in Bowden or North Adelaide?

Bowden scores higher on 1 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Bowden or North Adelaide.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Adelaide suburbs →