Overall score
Aldinga Beach
47.2/100
Sellicks Hill
45.5/100
Aldinga Beach for beach lifestyle and schools; Sellicks Hill for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Aldinga Beach
47.2/100
Sellicks Hill
45.5/100
Crime rate
Aldinga Beach
31.6 / 1k
Sellicks Hill
19.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Aldinga Beach
37
Sellicks Hill
6
Population
Aldinga Beach
10,667
Sellicks Hill
299
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 | Aldinga Beach | Sellicks Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.2/100 | 45.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 61.6/100 | 57.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 31.6 / 1k | 19.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 62 | — |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 2.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 37 | 6 |
| Planning activity | 142 | 9 |
| Population | 10,667 | 299 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 7/10 |
Aldinga Beach reads as a coastal established suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living; Sellicks Hill is a coastal smaller community with an easy, sea-led rhythm.
On the data, Aldinga Beach is stronger for housing affordability and walkability; Sellicks Hill answers with a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook. Aldinga Beach generally means more approachable housing costs, while Sellicks Hill leans toward more mid-market housing value.
People chasing a beach lifestyle and investors may find Aldinga Beach the better fit, while retirees and families are more likely to prefer Sellicks Hill.