Overall score
Acton Park
48.3/100
Seven Mile Beach
40.9/100
Acton Park for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Acton Park
48.3/100
Seven Mile Beach
40.9/100
Crime rate
Acton Park
1485.7 / 1k
Seven Mile Beach
2346.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Acton Park
43
Seven Mile Beach
36
Population
Acton Park
2,293
Seven Mile Beach
1,467
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Acton Park | Seven Mile Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.3/100 | 40.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 1485.7 / 1k | 2346.4 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 37 | 17 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 25.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 43 | 36 |
| Population | 2,293 | 1,467 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Put side by side, Acton Park is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city, and Seven Mile Beach is a well-connected metro smaller community with a familiar suburban feel.
On the data, Acton Park is stronger for a quieter safety profile and public transport access; Seven Mile Beach answers with parks and reserves.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Acton Park, while Seven Mile Beach remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.