Overall score
Largs North
39.0/100
Semaphore
54.7/100
Largs North vs Semaphore, SA Suburb Comparison
Largs North for value; Semaphore for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Largs NorthSemaphore
Crime rate
Largs North
37.8 / 1k
Semaphore
67.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Largs North
101
Semaphore
370
Population
Largs North
4,005
Semaphore
2,749
Metric leadLargs North 5Semaphore 51 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesSemaphore
- Best for familiesSemaphore
- Best for beach lifestyleSemaphore
- Best for best valueLargs North
- Best for best schoolsSemaphore
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 North | Semaphore |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.0/100 | 54.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 65.0/100 | 71.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 37.8 / 1k | 67.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Public transport stops | 25 | 14 |
| Walkability | 34.0/100 | 91.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 101 | 370 |
| Planning activity | 43 | 48 |
| Green cover | 3.7% | 2.9% |
| Population | 4,005 | 2,749 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Largs North is a coastal mid-sized suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living, while Semaphore is a beachside mid-sized suburb where the coast sets the tone.
Largs North pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access, whereas Semaphore is the better pick for walkability, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability.
Largs North suits investors and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Semaphore is the stronger match for retirees, families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, 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.