Overall score
Aldinga
45.7/100
Sellicks Hill
45.5/100
Aldinga for schools; Sellicks Hill for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Aldinga
45.7/100
Sellicks Hill
45.5/100
Crime rate
Aldinga
110.4 / 1k
Sellicks Hill
19.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Aldinga
71
Sellicks Hill
6
Population
Aldinga
764
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 | Sellicks Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.7/100 | 45.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 30.8/100 | 57.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 110.4 / 1k | 19.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | — |
| Public transport stops | 18 | — |
| Walkability | 79.0/100 | 2.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 71 | 6 |
| Planning activity | 17 | 9 |
| Population | 764 | 299 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 7/10 |
Aldinga reads as a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by; Sellicks Hill is a coastal smaller community with an easy, sea-led rhythm. Sellicks Hill leans into coastal living, while Aldinga feels more inland and suburban in character.
Aldinga pulls ahead on walkability and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Sellicks Hill is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Households prioritising schools may find Aldinga the better fit, while retirees and families are more likely to prefer Sellicks Hill.