Overall score
Allambie Heights
66.7/100
Seaforth
72.3/100
Seaforth for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Allambie Heights
66.7/100
Seaforth
72.3/100
Crime rate
Allambie Heights
46.8 / 1k
Seaforth
21.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Allambie Heights
154
Seaforth
326
Population
Allambie Heights
7,317
Seaforth
7,384
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 | Allambie Heights | Seaforth |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 66.7/100 | 72.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 37.2/100 | 52.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 46.8 / 1k | 21.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 6 |
| Parks & reserves | 13 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 81 | 112 |
| Walkability | 92.0/100 | 94.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 154 | 326 |
| Planning activity | 16 | 29 |
| Population | 7,317 | 7,384 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Put side by side, Allambie Heights is a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace, and Seaforth is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Allambie Heights sits among greener hillside streets, while Seaforth keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Allambie Heights tends to lead on schools and education options and parks and reserves, while Seaforth stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, families and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Seaforth, while Allambie Heights remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.