Overall score
Aldinga
45.7/100
Sellicks Beach
46.3/100
Aldinga vs Sellicks Beach, SA suburb comparison
Aldinga for schools; Sellicks Beach for retirees and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AldingaSellicks Beach
Crime rate
Aldinga
110.4 / 1k
Sellicks Beach
22.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Aldinga
71
Sellicks Beach
58
Population
Aldinga
764
Sellicks Beach
2,705
Metric leadAldinga 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 beach lifestyleSellicks Beach
- Best for investmentSellicks Beach
- Best for best valueSellicks 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 | Sellicks Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.7/100 | 46.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 30.8/100 | 46.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 110.4 / 1k | 22.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | — |
| Public transport stops | 18 | 21 |
| Walkability | 79.0/100 | 34.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 71 | 58 |
| Planning activity | 17 | 52 |
| Population | 764 | 2,705 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Aldinga is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Sellicks Beach is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm. Where Sellicks Beach is shaped by the coast, Aldinga offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
Aldinga tends to lead on walkability and nearby cafés and amenities, while Sellicks Beach stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. Aldinga generally means more mid-market housing value, while Sellicks Beach leans toward more approachable housing costs.
Aldinga suits households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Sellicks Beach is the stronger match for retirees and people chasing a beach lifestyle.