Overall score
Aldinga
43.8/100
Sellicks Beach
38.6/100
Aldinga vs Sellicks Beach, SA Suburb Comparison
Aldinga for schools; Sellicks Beach for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AldingaSellicks Beach
Crime rate
Aldinga
106.8 / 1k
Sellicks Beach
22.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Aldinga
75
Sellicks Beach
61
Population
Aldinga
764
Sellicks Beach
2,705
Metric leadAldinga 5Sellicks Beach 51 tiedacross 11 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 beach lifestyleSellicks 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 | 43.8/100 | 38.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.6/100 | 54.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 106.8 / 1k | 22.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Public transport stops | 18 | 21 |
| Walkability | 79.0/100 | 34.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 75 | 61 |
| Planning activity | 24 | 57 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| 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, nearby cafés and amenities, and a calmer planning outlook, while Sellicks Beach stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access. Aldinga generally means housing toward the upper end of the market, while Sellicks Beach leans toward more sought-after housing.
Aldinga suits households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Sellicks Beach is the stronger match 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.