Overall score
Clontarf
59.9/100
Seaforth
70.5/100
Seaforth for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Clontarf
59.9/100
Seaforth
70.5/100
Crime rate
Clontarf
24.2 / 1k
Seaforth
21.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Clontarf
55
Seaforth
337
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 | 59.9/100 | 70.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.2/100 | 44.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 24.2 / 1k | 21.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 11 | 112 |
| Walkability | 20.5/100 | 94.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 55 | 337 |
| Planning activity | 16 | 34 |
| Green cover | 24.9% | 11.6% |
| 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, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves.
On balance, investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Seaforth, while Clontarf remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.