Overall score
Aldinga
43.8/100
Aldinga Beach
34.6/100
Aldinga vs Aldinga Beach, SA Suburb Comparison
Aldinga Beach for retirees and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AldingaAldinga Beach
Crime rate
Aldinga
106.8 / 1k
Aldinga Beach
26.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Aldinga
75
Aldinga Beach
44
Population
Aldinga
764
Aldinga Beach
10,667
Metric leadAldinga 7Aldinga Beach 41 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesAldinga Beach
- Best for beach lifestyleAldinga Beach
- Best for investmentAldinga Beach
- Best for best valueAldinga Beach
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Aldinga | Aldinga Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.8/100 | 34.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.6/100 | 46.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 106.8 / 1k | 26.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 18 | 62 |
| Walkability | 79.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 75 | 44 |
| Planning activity | 22 | 157 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 4.1% |
| Population | 764 | 10,667 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Aldinga is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Aldinga Beach is a coastal established suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living. Where Aldinga Beach is shaped by the coast, Aldinga offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
Aldinga tends to lead on schools and education options, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Aldinga Beach stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access. On housing, Aldinga sits in a gently premium band, compared with a expensive feel in Aldinga Beach.
Choose Aldinga if you are weighing households prioritising schools; lean toward Aldinga Beach for retirees, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, and value-focused buyers.
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.