Edwardstown vs South Plympton
The verdict
Edwardstown is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.14M versus $1.21M in South Plympton. Edwardstown rates higher for transport (97 vs 86). Edwardstown has a shorter estimated CBD commute (21 vs 31 min). On the separate residential safety score, South Plympton rates higher (85 vs 39/100 in Edwardstown).
Scores
| Edwardstown | South Plympton | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 81 |
| Transport | 97 | 86 |
| Education | 76 | 78 |
| Liveability | 80 | 78 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Edwardstown | South Plympton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,514 | 4,721 |
| Median age | 37 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,360 | $1,552 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 47.4% | 50.8% |
| Born in Australia | 65.2% | 65.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.3 |
Growth: Edwardstown Moderate Growth · South Plympton Moderate Growth
Property
| Edwardstown | South Plympton | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.14M | $1.21M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 11.1% | 21.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $640 | $605 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.0% | 2.5% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Edwardstown | South Plympton | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 39 | 85 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 510 | 191 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 222 | 64 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 13,491 | 4,109 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Edwardstown | South Plympton | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 3 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,096 | 1,045 |
See the full school list on each profile: Edwardstown · South Plympton
Transport
| Edwardstown | South Plympton | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 97 | 86 |
| Train stations | 2 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 29 | 20 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 21 | 31 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 360 m | 870 m |
Liveability
| Edwardstown | South Plympton | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 2 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 5.3 km | 4.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 6.4 km | 6.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.5 km | 8.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.6 km | 3.2 km |
Population & growth
| Edwardstown | South Plympton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,514 | 4,721 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,736 | 4,953 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,130 | 5,365 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.21% | 1.21% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Edwardstown or South Plympton?
South Plympton has the higher residential safety score (Edwardstown 39/100 vs South Plympton 85/100).
Which is more affordable, Edwardstown or South Plympton?
Edwardstown is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.14M versus $1.21M.
Which has better schools, Edwardstown or South Plympton?
Edwardstown has a higher average school ICSEA (Edwardstown 1096 vs South Plympton 1045; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Edwardstown or South Plympton?
Edwardstown has the higher transport score (Edwardstown 97/100 vs South Plympton 86/100).
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