Overall score
Birkenhead
36.3/100
Semaphore South
44.9/100
Birkenhead vs Semaphore South, SA Suburb Comparison
Birkenhead for value; Semaphore South for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BirkenheadSemaphore South
Crime rate
Birkenhead
47.0 / 1k
Semaphore South
40.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Birkenhead
35
Semaphore South
72
Population
Birkenhead
1,798
Semaphore South
1,031
Metric leadBirkenhead 4Semaphore South 62 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesSemaphore South
- Best for familiesSemaphore South
- Best for beach lifestyleSemaphore South
- Best for investmentSemaphore South
- Best for best valueBirkenhead
- Best for best schoolsSemaphore South
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 | Birkenhead | Semaphore South |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 36.3/100 | 44.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 67.2/100 | 69.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 47.0 / 1k | 40.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Public transport stops | 9 | 7 |
| Walkability | 17.5/100 | 12.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 35 | 72 |
| Planning activity | 24 | 19 |
| Green cover | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Population | 1,798 | 1,031 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Birkenhead reads as a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand; Semaphore South is a coastal smaller community with an easy, sea-led rhythm. Where Semaphore South is shaped by the coast, Birkenhead offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
Birkenhead pulls ahead on housing affordability, schools and education options, and public transport access, whereas Semaphore South is the better pick for a quieter safety profile, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability.
Investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools may find Birkenhead the better fit, while retirees, families, and people chasing a beach lifestyle are more likely to prefer Semaphore South.
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.