Overall score
Aldinga Beach
47.2/100
Sellicks Beach
46.3/100
Aldinga Beach vs Sellicks Beach, SA suburb comparison
Aldinga Beach for value and schools; Sellicks Beach for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Aldinga BeachSellicks Beach
Crime rate
Aldinga Beach
31.6 / 1k
Sellicks Beach
22.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Aldinga Beach
37
Sellicks Beach
58
Population
Aldinga Beach
10,667
Sellicks Beach
2,705
Metric leadAldinga Beach 4Sellicks Beach 5across 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesSellicks Beach
- Best for familiesSellicks 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 | 47.2/100 | 46.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 61.6/100 | 46.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 31.6 / 1k | 22.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 62 | 21 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 34.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 37 | 58 |
| Planning activity | 142 | 52 |
| 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 and public transport access; Sellicks Beach answers with a quieter safety profile and walkability.
Aldinga Beach suits value-focused buyers and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Sellicks Beach is the stronger match for retirees and families.