BestSuburbs › Adelaide › compare

Golden Grove vs Surrey Downs

Two neighbouring Adelaide suburbs, 3.2 km apart, on the same open data. Golden Grove scores higher on 3 of 10 measures.

Golden GroveSurrey Downs
Active6484
Safety6645
Wealth5657
Value6860
Parks7394
Cafés6828
Transit683
Green space5290
Active & healthy6068
Schools nearby (OSM)6365
Median rent$320/wk $330/wk
Median house price (Apr–Jun 2026)$933,500$850,000
House sales this quarter2812
Population10,2993,358
Full profile Golden Grove in full Surrey Downs 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 Golden Grove safer than Surrey Downs?

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

Which is cheaper, Golden Grove or Surrey Downs?

Surrey Downs has the lower median house price of the two ($850,000 vs $933,500).

Should I live in Golden Grove or Surrey Downs?

Golden Grove scores higher on 3 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Golden Grove or Surrey Downs.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Adelaide suburbs →