BestSuburbs › Adelaide › compare

Gilberton vs North Adelaide

Two neighbouring Adelaide suburbs, 1.9 km apart, on the same open data. Gilberton scores higher on 3 of 10 measures.

GilbertonNorth Adelaide
Active6690
Safety3319
Wealth7074
Value6844
Parks8385
Cafés2896
Transit5849
Green space8292
Active & healthy6485
Schools nearby (OSM)3364
Median rent$344/wk $390/wk
Median house price (Apr–Jun 2026)$2,257,500$4,270,000
House sales this quarter46
Population1,5286,823
Full profile Gilberton 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 Gilberton safer than North Adelaide?

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

Which is cheaper, Gilberton or North Adelaide?

Gilberton has the lower median house price of the two ($2,257,500 vs $4,270,000).

Should I live in Gilberton or North Adelaide?

Gilberton scores higher on 3 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Gilberton or North Adelaide.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Adelaide suburbs →