Overall score
Largs Bay
52.9/100
Semaphore
53.9/100
Largs Bay for retirees and investment; Semaphore for beach lifestyle and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Largs Bay
52.9/100
Semaphore
53.9/100
Crime rate
Largs Bay
63.4 / 1k
Semaphore
92.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Largs Bay
140
Semaphore
366
Population
Largs Bay
4,104
Semaphore
2,749
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.
Largs Bay reads as a beachside mid-sized suburb where the coast sets the tone; Semaphore is a beachside mid-sized suburb where the coast sets the tone.
On the data, Largs Bay is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; Semaphore answers with walkability and nearby cafés and amenities.
Retirees and investors may find Largs Bay the better fit, while people chasing a beach lifestyle and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Semaphore.