Overall score
Albert Park
35.6/100
Seaton
41.3/100
Seaton for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Albert Park
35.6/100
Seaton
41.3/100
Crime rate
Albert Park
59.1 / 1k
Seaton
64.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Albert Park
68
Seaton
226
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 | 35.6/100 | 41.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.9/100 | 65.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 59.1 / 1k | 64.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Public transport stops | 11 | 51 |
| Walkability | 45.5/100 | 63.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 68 | 226 |
| Planning activity | 40 | 136 |
| Green cover | 0.4% | 2.3% |
| 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 quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook; Seaton answers with housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability.
Retirees may find Albert Park the better fit, while investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Seaton.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.