Overall score
Killarney Heights
58.2/100
Seaforth
72.3/100
Killarney Heights for retirees; Seaforth for value and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Killarney Heights
58.2/100
Seaforth
72.3/100
Crime rate
Killarney Heights
15.4 / 1k
Seaforth
21.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Killarney Heights
94
Seaforth
326
Population
Killarney Heights
4,502
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 | Killarney Heights | Seaforth |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 58.2/100 | 72.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 41.3/100 | 52.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 15.4 / 1k | 21.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 6 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 31 | 112 |
| Walkability | 44.0/100 | 94.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 94 | 326 |
| Planning activity | 11 | 29 |
| Population | 4,502 | 7,384 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Killarney Heights is a leafier hillside mid-sized suburb with elevated outlooks, while Seaforth is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Killarney Heights sits among greener hillside streets, while Seaforth keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Killarney Heights is stronger for a quieter safety profile and schools and education options; Seaforth answers with housing affordability and public transport access.
Retirees may find Killarney Heights the better fit, while value-focused buyers and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Seaforth.