Overall score
Aldinga
45.7/100
Aldinga Beach
47.2/100
Aldinga vs Aldinga Beach, SA suburb comparison
Aldinga for families and schools; 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
110.4 / 1k
Aldinga Beach
31.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Aldinga
71
Aldinga Beach
37
Population
Aldinga
764
Aldinga Beach
10,667
Metric leadAldinga 5Aldinga Beach 5across 10 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 familiesAldinga
- Best for beach lifestyleAldinga Beach
- Best for investmentAldinga Beach
- Best for best valueAldinga Beach
- Best for best schoolsAldinga
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 | 45.7/100 | 47.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 30.8/100 | 61.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 110.4 / 1k | 31.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 18 | 62 |
| Walkability | 79.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 71 | 37 |
| Planning activity | 17 | 142 |
| 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 and walkability, while Aldinga Beach stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. On housing, Aldinga sits in a well priced band, compared with a affordable feel in Aldinga Beach.
Choose Aldinga if you are weighing families and households prioritising schools; lean toward Aldinga Beach for retirees and people chasing a beach lifestyle.