Marino vs Seacombe Heights, SA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Marino | Seacombe Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50.7/100 | 47.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.9/100 | 52.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 15.8 / 1k | 20.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 9 | 10 |
| Walkability | 15.5/100 | 15.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 92 | 27 |
| Planning activity | 24 | 11 |
| Population | 2,277 | 1,549 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 8/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesMarino
- Best for familiesMarino
- Best for beach lifestyleMarino
- Best for investmentSeacombe Heights
- Best for best schoolsSeacombe Heights
Comparison summary
Marino and Seacombe Heights offer different strengths across official suburb data. Marino leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Marino; Housing (desirability) favours Marino; Crime rate favours Marino. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Marino, Families → Marino, Beach lifestyle → Marino, Investment → Seacombe Heights.