Beachport vs Southend, SA suburb comparison

Beachport for schools; Southend for retirees and families.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

BeachportSouthend

Overall score

Beachport

22.1/100

Southend

28.4/100

Crime rate

Beachport

17.7 / 1k

Southend

9.4 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Beachport

0

Southend

0

Population

Beachport

745

Southend

301

Metric leadBeachport 3Southend 32 tiedacross 8 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

Quick verdicts

Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)

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.

CategoryBeachportSouthend
Overall score22.1/10028.4/100
Housing (desirability)2.6/1002.6/100
Crime rate17.7 / 1k9.4 / 1k
Schools & preschools2
Parks & reserves1
Public transport stops1
Walkability1.5/1000.0/100
Nearby amenities00
Planning activity358
Population745301
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)4/103/10

Comparison summary

Beachport reads as a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace; Southend is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.

On the data, Beachport is stronger for a quieter safety profile and walkability; Southend answers with a calmer planning outlook. On housing, Beachport sits in a well priced band, compared with a affordable feel in Southend.

On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Beachport, while Southend remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.

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