Best value-for-money suburbs in Adelaide

Liveable suburbs that don't cost the earth — affordability weighted alongside safety and transport, so the list isn't just the cheapest fringe. Refine it below.

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    Top matches in Adelaide

    from 318 suburbs
    1. 1

      O'Sullivan Beach

      SA 5166 · 1,844 residents

      Strong on: Schools, Safety

      $802K median house 76/100 safety walkable79/100 transport100% above-peer schools33 min to CBD
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    2. 2

      Largs North

      SA 5016 · 4,005 residents

      Strong on: Public transport, Affordability

      $775K median house 66/100 safety walkable96/100 transport25 min to CBD
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      78
      match
    3. 3

      Ascot Park

      SA 5043 · 3,588 residents

      Strong on: Public transport, Safety

      $872K median house 76/100 safety very walkable92/100 transport16 min to CBD
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      78
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    4. 4

      Hackham West

      SA 5163 · 3,620 residents

      Strong on: Affordability, Safety

      $714K median house 74/100 safety very walkable79/100 transport32 min to CBD
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      76
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    5. 5

      St Clair

      SA 5011 · 2,634 residents

      Strong on: Public transport, Affordability · weaker on: Safety

      $758K median house 61/100 safety walkable96/100 transport50% above-peer schools19 min to CBD
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      76
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    6. 6

      Edwardstown

      SA 5039 · 4,514 residents

      Strong on: Public transport, Safety

      $885K median house 74/100 safety very walkable95/100 transport13 min to CBD
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      75
      match
    7. 7

      Aberfoyle Park

      SA 5159 · 11,234 residents

      Strong on: Safety, Schools

      $874K median house 84/100 safety walkable79/100 transport57% above-peer schools29 min to CBD
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      75
      match
    8. 8

      Hackham

      SA 5163 · 4,491 residents

      Strong on: Affordability, Safety

      $721K median house 72/100 safety walkable79/100 transport39 min to CBD
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      75
      match
    9. 9

      Elizabeth North

      SA 5113 · 3,588 residents

      Strong on: Affordability, Public transport · weaker on: Safety

      $600K median house 58/100 safety walkable95/100 transport36 min to CBD
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      73
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    10. 10

      Para Vista

      SA 5093 · 3,023 residents

      Strong on: Affordability, Safety

      $750K median house 71/100 safety walkable79/100 transport25% above-peer schools24 min to CBD
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      73
      match
    11. 11

      Seaford

      SA 5169 · 4,493 residents

      Strong on: Public transport, Affordability · weaker on: Schools

      $844K median house 71/100 safety walkable92/100 transport0% above-peer schools37 min to CBD
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      72
      match
    12. 12

      Alberton

      SA 5014 · 1,860 residents

      Strong on: Public transport, Affordability · weaker on: Safety

      $692K median house 57/100 safety very walkable96/100 transport20 min to CBD
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      72
      match
    13. 13

      Morphett Vale

      SA 5162 · 24,002 residents

      Strong on: Affordability, Safety

      $780K median house 72/100 safety very walkable79/100 transport23% above-peer schools31 min to CBD
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      72
      match
    14. 14

      Plympton Park

      SA 5038 · 3,881 residents

      Strong on: Safety, Public transport

      $910K median house 80/100 safety very walkable80/100 transport14 min to CBD
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      72
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    15. 15

      Mitchell Park

      SA 5043 · 5,754 residents

      Strong on: Public transport, Safety

      $895K median house 73/100 safety very walkable90/100 transport20% above-peer schools19 min to CBD
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      72
      match
    16. 16

      Smithfield

      SA 5114 · 2,482 residents

      Strong on: Affordability, Public transport · weaker on: Safety

      $660K median house 58/100 safety very walkable92/100 transport41 min to CBD
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      71
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    17. 17

      Christie Downs

      SA 5164 · 5,239 residents

      Strong on: Affordability, Public transport · weaker on: Safety

      $732K median house 60/100 safety very walkable92/100 transport12% above-peer schools33 min to CBD
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      71
      match
    18. 18

      Clovelly Park

      SA 5042 · 3,126 residents

      Strong on: Safety, Affordability

      $864K median house 78/100 safety very walkable79/100 transport16 min to CBD
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      70
      match
    19. 19

      Bedford Park

      SA 5042 · 1,882 residents

      Strong on: Public transport, Affordability

      $815K median house 63/100 safety walkable90/100 transport20 min to CBD
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      69
      match
    20. 20

      Kilkenny

      SA 5009 · 1,846 residents

      Strong on: Public transport, Affordability · weaker on: Safety

      $750K median house 59/100 safety very walkable91/100 transport15 min to CBD
      C
      69
      match

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