Allenby Gardens vs West Hindmarsh
The verdict
West Hindmarsh is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.13M versus $1.20M in Allenby Gardens. West Hindmarsh rates higher for education (78 vs 73). West Hindmarsh has a shorter estimated CBD commute (25 vs 28 min). On the separate residential safety score, Allenby Gardens rates higher (89 vs 18/100 in West Hindmarsh).
Scores
| Allenby Gardens | West Hindmarsh | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 82 |
| Transport | 82 | 83 |
| Education | 73 | 78 |
| Liveability | 83 | 85 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Allenby Gardens | West Hindmarsh | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,045 | 1,560 |
| Median age | 40 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,732 | $1,640 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 47.1% | 53.9% |
| Born in Australia | 71.3% | 66.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.3 |
Growth: Allenby Gardens High Growth · West Hindmarsh High Growth
Property
| Allenby Gardens | West Hindmarsh | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.20M | $1.13M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 9.3% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $700 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.0% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Allenby Gardens | West Hindmarsh | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 89 | 18 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 147 | 577 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 98 | 449 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,205 | 5,321 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Allenby Gardens | West Hindmarsh | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,067 | 1,060 |
See the full school list on each profile: Allenby Gardens · West Hindmarsh
Transport
| Allenby Gardens | West Hindmarsh | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 82 | 83 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 6 | 5 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 28 | 25 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.0 km | 910 m |
Liveability
| Allenby Gardens | West Hindmarsh | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 6 | 2 |
| Parks | 4 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.0 km | 6.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 5.2 km | 4.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.0 km | 6.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.7 km | 3.4 km |
Population & growth
| Allenby Gardens | West Hindmarsh | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,045 | 1,560 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,162 | 1,649 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,704 | 2,062 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.40% | 1.40% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Allenby Gardens or West Hindmarsh?
Allenby Gardens has the higher residential safety score (Allenby Gardens 89/100 vs West Hindmarsh 18/100).
Which is more affordable, Allenby Gardens or West Hindmarsh?
West Hindmarsh is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.13M versus $1.20M.
Which has better schools, Allenby Gardens or West Hindmarsh?
Allenby Gardens has a higher average school ICSEA (Allenby Gardens 1067 vs West Hindmarsh 1060; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Allenby Gardens or West Hindmarsh?
West Hindmarsh has the higher transport score (Allenby Gardens 82/100 vs West Hindmarsh 83/100).
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