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Plympton Park vs South Plympton

Two neighbouring Adelaide suburbs, 0.9 km apart, on the same open data. Plympton Park scores higher on 4 of 10 measures.

Plympton ParkSouth Plympton
Active316
Safety5848
Wealth5641
Value6832
Parks442
Cafés2828
Transit9489
Green space528
Active & healthy1930
Schools nearby (OSM)2882
Median rent$320/wk $340/wk
Median house price (Apr–Jun 2026)$1,305,500$1,260,000
House sales this quarter1217
Population3,8814,721
Full profile Plympton Park in full South Plympton 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 Plympton Park safer than South Plympton?

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

Which is cheaper, Plympton Park or South Plympton?

South Plympton has the lower median house price of the two ($1,260,000 vs $1,305,500).

Should I live in Plympton Park or South Plympton?

Plympton Park scores higher on 4 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Plympton Park or South Plympton.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Adelaide suburbs →