Overall score
Aldinga
43.8/100
Maslin Beach
36.1/100
Aldinga for schools; Maslin Beach for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Aldinga
43.8/100
Maslin Beach
36.1/100
Crime rate
Aldinga
106.8 / 1k
Maslin Beach
21.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Aldinga
75
Maslin Beach
28
Population
Aldinga
764
Maslin Beach
1,213
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 | Maslin Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.8/100 | 36.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.6/100 | 66.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 106.8 / 1k | 21.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Public transport stops | 18 | 12 |
| Walkability | 79.0/100 | 18.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 75 | 28 |
| Planning activity | 24 | 33 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| Population | 764 | 1,213 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 4/10 |
Aldinga reads as a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by; Maslin Beach is a beachside smaller community where the coast sets the tone. Where Maslin Beach is shaped by the coast, Aldinga offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
Aldinga pulls ahead on public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Maslin Beach is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and tree cover and green space. On housing, Aldinga sits in a gently premium band, compared with a expensive feel in Maslin Beach.
Choose Aldinga if you are weighing families and households prioritising schools; lean toward Maslin 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.