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Hawthorn vs Kingswood

Two neighbouring Adelaide suburbs, 0.9 km apart, on the same open data. Hawthorn scores higher on 8 of 10 measures.

HawthornKingswood
Active9068
Safety4559
Wealth9677
Value10086
Parks814
Cafés8928
Transit9590
Green space508
Active & healthy7047
Schools nearby (OSM)3199
Median rent$295/wk $333/wk
Median house price (Apr–Jun 2026)$1,810,500$2,162,500
House sales this quarter61
Population2,2212,554
Full profile Hawthorn in full Kingswood 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 Hawthorn safer than Kingswood?

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

Which is cheaper, Hawthorn or Kingswood?

Hawthorn has the lower median house price of the two ($1,810,500 vs $2,162,500).

Should I live in Hawthorn or Kingswood?

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

Updated October 2026. Compare other Adelaide suburbs →