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Kingswood vs Malvern

Two neighbouring Adelaide suburbs, 1.3 km apart, on the same open data. Kingswood scores higher on 2 of 10 measures.

KingswoodMalvern
Active6872
Safety5940
Wealth7799
Value8698
Parks44
Cafés2890
Transit4141
Green space810
Active & healthy4758
Schools nearby (OSM)9974
Median rent$333/wk $380/wk
Median house price (Apr–Jun 2026)$2,162,500$2,410,000
House sales this quarter13
Population2,5542,713
Full profile Kingswood in full Malvern 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 Kingswood safer than Malvern?

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

Which is cheaper, Kingswood or Malvern?

Kingswood has the lower median house price of the two ($2,162,500 vs $2,410,000).

Should I live in Kingswood or Malvern?

Kingswood scores higher on 2 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Kingswood or Malvern.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Adelaide suburbs →