Overall score
Clontarf
43.7/100
Seaforth
72.3/100
Seaforth for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Clontarf
43.7/100
Seaforth
72.3/100
Crime rate
Clontarf
24.2 / 1k
Seaforth
21.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Clontarf
46
Seaforth
326
Population
Clontarf
1,746
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 | Clontarf | Seaforth |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.7/100 | 72.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 36.3/100 | 52.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 24.2 / 1k | 21.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 6 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 11 | 112 |
| Walkability | 20.5/100 | 94.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 46 | 326 |
| Planning activity | 15 | 29 |
| Population | 1,746 | 7,384 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Clontarf is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by, while Seaforth is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
On the data, Clontarf is stronger for a calmer planning outlook; Seaforth answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, families and investors are more likely to prefer Seaforth, while Clontarf remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.