Hendon vs Semaphore Park, SA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Hendon | Semaphore Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.8/100 | 46.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 72.1/100 | 54.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 87.3 / 1k | 95.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 9 | 25 |
| Walkability | 71.5/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 103 | 190 |
| Planning activity | 12 | 42 |
| Population | 1,271 | 4,541 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 3/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for familiesSemaphore Park
- Best for beach lifestyleSemaphore Park
- Best for investmentHendon
- Best for best valueHendon
- Best for best schoolsSemaphore Park
Comparison summary
Hendon (SA) and Semaphore Park offer different strengths across official suburb data. Hendon (SA) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Hendon (SA); Housing (desirability) favours Hendon (SA); Crime rate favours Hendon (SA). Quick verdicts: Families → Semaphore Park, Beach lifestyle → Semaphore Park, Investment → Hendon (SA), Best value → Hendon (SA).