BestSuburbs › Adelaide › compare

Glenelg North vs Novar Gardens

Two neighbouring Adelaide suburbs, 1.2 km apart, on the same open data. Glenelg North scores higher on 2 of 9 measures.

Glenelg NorthNovar Gardens
Active5276
Safety5128
Wealth5734
Parks6892
Cafés6172
Transit3851
Green space5064
Active & healthy5474
Schools nearby (OSM)4864
Median rent$320/wk $165/wk
Median house price (Apr–Jun 2026)$1,593,000$1,485,000
House sales this quarter146
Population6,5942,508
Full profile Glenelg North in full Novar Gardens 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 Glenelg North safer than Novar Gardens?

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

Which is cheaper, Glenelg North or Novar Gardens?

Novar Gardens has the lower median house price of the two ($1,485,000 vs $1,593,000).

Should I live in Glenelg North or Novar Gardens?

Glenelg North scores higher on 2 of 9 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Glenelg North or Novar Gardens.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Adelaide suburbs →