Overall score
Dover Gardens
48.6/100
Seacliff Park
56.1/100
Dover Gardens vs Seacliff Park, SA suburb comparison
Seacliff Park for value and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Dover GardensSeacliff Park
Crime rate
Dover Gardens
27.3 / 1k
Seacliff Park
38.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Dover Gardens
45
Seacliff Park
39
Population
Dover Gardens
3,062
Seacliff Park
2,644
Metric leadDover Gardens 3Seacliff Park 51 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for best valueSeacliff Park
- Best for best schoolsSeacliff Park
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 | Dover Gardens | Seacliff Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.6/100 | 56.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 41.1/100 | 64.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 27.3 / 1k | 38.8 / 1k |
| Public transport stops | 17 | 17 |
| Walkability | 27.5/100 | 69.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 45 | 39 |
| Planning activity | 43 | 39 |
| Population | 3,062 | 2,644 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Dover Gardens is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, while Seacliff Park is a practical metro mid-sized suburb with solid links to the wider city.
On the data, Dover Gardens is stronger for a quieter safety profile and nearby cafés and amenities; Seacliff Park answers with housing affordability and walkability.
On balance, value-focused buyers and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Seacliff Park, while Dover Gardens remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.