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Dulwich vs Parkside

Two neighbouring Adelaide suburbs, 1.6 km apart, on the same open data. Dulwich scores higher on 8 of 10 measures.

DulwichParkside
Active7216
Safety7958
Wealth8985
Value9665
Parks4440
Cafés9428
Transit4141
Green space2252
Active & healthy5835
Schools nearby (OSM)4241
Median rent$320/wk $395/wk
Median house price (Apr–Jun 2026)$2,050,000$1,755,000
House sales this quarter312
Population1,6595,126
Full profile Dulwich in full Parkside 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 Dulwich safer than Parkside?

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

Which is cheaper, Dulwich or Parkside?

Parkside has the lower median house price of the two ($1,755,000 vs $2,050,000).

Should I live in Dulwich or Parkside?

Dulwich scores higher on 8 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Dulwich or Parkside.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Adelaide suburbs →