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Cheltenham vs Queenstown

Two neighbouring Adelaide suburbs, 1.3 km apart, on the same open data. They split the measures evenly.

CheltenhamQueenstown
Active9438
Safety5141
Wealth406
Value7311
Parks2044
Cafés2828
Transit5397
Green space924
Active & healthy5133
Schools nearby (OSM)1884
Median rent$290/wk $270/wk
Median house price (Apr–Jun 2026)$991,500$1,059,000
House sales this quarter72
Population2,2361,943
Full profile Cheltenham in full Queenstown 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 Cheltenham safer than Queenstown?

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

Which is cheaper, Cheltenham or Queenstown?

Cheltenham has the lower median house price of the two ($991,500 vs $1,059,000).

Should I live in Cheltenham or Queenstown?

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

Updated October 2026. Compare other Adelaide suburbs →