Overall score
Largs Bay
44.8/100
Semaphore South
44.9/100
Largs Bay vs Semaphore South, SA Suburb Comparison
Largs Bay for value; Semaphore South for families and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Largs BaySemaphore South
Crime rate
Largs Bay
69.5 / 1k
Semaphore South
40.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Largs Bay
146
Semaphore South
72
Population
Largs Bay
4,104
Semaphore South
1,031
Metric leadLargs Bay 4Semaphore South 62 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesSemaphore South
- Best for beach lifestyleSemaphore South
- Best for investmentSemaphore South
- Best for best valueLargs Bay
- Best for best schoolsSemaphore South
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 | Largs Bay | Semaphore South |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.8/100 | 44.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.6/100 | 69.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 69.5 / 1k | 40.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Public transport stops | 19 | 7 |
| Walkability | 55.5/100 | 12.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 146 | 72 |
| Planning activity | 70 | 19 |
| Green cover | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Population | 4,104 | 1,031 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Largs Bay is a beachside mid-sized suburb where the coast sets the tone, while Semaphore South is a coastal smaller community with an easy, sea-led rhythm.
Largs Bay pulls ahead on housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability, whereas Semaphore South is the better pick for a quieter safety profile, tree cover and green space, and a calmer planning outlook.
Largs Bay suits people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Semaphore South is the stronger match for retirees, families, and households prioritising schools.
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.