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Burnside vs Wattle Park

Two neighbouring Adelaide suburbs, 1.9 km apart, on the same open data. They split the measures evenly.

BurnsideWattle Park
Active6392
Safety9591
Wealth9395
Value9250
Parks3684
Cafés8428
Transit4141
Green space5068
Active & healthy6865
Schools nearby (OSM)4823
Median rent$375/wk $470/wk
Median house price (Apr–Jun 2026)$2,087,500$1,970,000
House sales this quarter410
Population3,0601,885
Full profile Burnside in full Wattle Park 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 Burnside safer than Wattle Park?

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

Which is cheaper, Burnside or Wattle Park?

Wattle Park has the lower median house price of the two ($1,970,000 vs $2,087,500).

Should I live in Burnside or Wattle Park?

They split the measures evenly across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Burnside or Wattle Park.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Adelaide suburbs →