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Daw Park vs Melrose Park

Two neighbouring Adelaide suburbs, 0.8 km apart, on the same open data. Daw Park scores higher on 4 of 10 measures.

Daw ParkMelrose Park
Active5244
Safety7324
Wealth5347
Value8130
Parks1482
Cafés2892
Transit8285
Green space2326
Active & healthy2943
Schools nearby (OSM)2752
Median rent$300/wk $350/wk
Median house price (Apr–Jun 2026)$1,416,000$1,247,500
House sales this quarter513
Population2,7052,319
Full profile Daw Park in full Melrose 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 Daw Park safer than Melrose Park?

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

Which is cheaper, Daw Park or Melrose Park?

Melrose Park has the lower median house price of the two ($1,247,500 vs $1,416,000).

Should I live in Daw Park or Melrose Park?

Daw Park scores higher on 4 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Daw Park or Melrose Park.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Adelaide suburbs →