Overall score
Aldinga Beach
34.6/100
Sellicks Beach
38.6/100
Aldinga Beach vs Sellicks Beach, SA Suburb Comparison
Aldinga Beach for retirees and investment; Sellicks Beach for families and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Aldinga BeachSellicks Beach
Crime rate
Aldinga Beach
26.0 / 1k
Sellicks Beach
22.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Aldinga Beach
44
Sellicks Beach
61
Population
Aldinga Beach
10,667
Sellicks Beach
2,705
Metric leadAldinga Beach 3Sellicks Beach 71 tiedacross 11 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 familiesSellicks Beach
- Best for beach lifestyleSellicks Beach
- Best for investmentAldinga Beach
- Best for best valueAldinga Beach
- Best for best schoolsAldinga 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 Beach | Sellicks Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 34.6/100 | 38.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 46.7/100 | 54.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 26.0 / 1k | 22.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 62 | 21 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 34.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 44 | 61 |
| Planning activity | 168 | 57 |
| Green cover | 4.1% | 1.5% |
| Population | 10,667 | 2,705 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Aldinga Beach reads as a coastal established suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living; Sellicks Beach is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm.
On the data, Aldinga Beach is stronger for housing affordability, public transport access, and tree cover and green space; Sellicks Beach answers with a quieter safety profile, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, value-focused buyers and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Aldinga Beach, while Sellicks Beach remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.