Overall score
Albert Park
36.7/100
Seaton
58.6/100
Seaton for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Albert Park
36.7/100
Seaton
58.6/100
Crime rate
Albert Park
57.5 / 1k
Seaton
52.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Albert Park
47
Seaton
224
Population
Albert Park
1,780
Seaton
10,877
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 | Albert Park | Seaton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 36.7/100 | 58.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 27.2/100 | 44.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 57.5 / 1k | 52.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 11 | 51 |
| Walkability | 45.5/100 | 63.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 47 | 224 |
| Planning activity | 16 | 117 |
| Population | 1,780 | 10,877 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 3/10 |
Albert Park reads as an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap; Seaton is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
On the data, Albert Park is stronger for a calmer planning outlook; Seaton answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Seaton, while Albert Park remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.