Overall score
Marino
54.6/100
Seaview Downs
51.8/100
Marino vs Seaview Downs, SA suburb comparison
Marino for retirees and families; Seaview Downs for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MarinoSeaview Downs
Crime rate
Marino
16.6 / 1k
Seaview Downs
28.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Marino
92
Seaview Downs
56
Population
Marino
2,277
Seaview Downs
2,718
Metric leadMarino 7Seaview Downs 21 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesMarino
- Best for familiesMarino
- Best for beach lifestyleMarino
- Best for investmentSeaview Downs
- Best for best schoolsMarino
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 | Marino | Seaview Downs |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.6/100 | 51.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.9/100 | 58.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 16.6 / 1k | 28.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 9 | 8 |
| Walkability | 15.5/100 | 14.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 92 | 56 |
| Planning activity | 27 | 33 |
| Population | 2,277 | 2,718 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Marino is a coastal smaller community with an easy, sea-led rhythm, and Seaview Downs is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby. Where Marino is shaped by the coast, Seaview Downs offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
Marino tends to lead on a quieter safety profile and public transport access, while Seaview Downs stands out for housing affordability and a calmer planning outlook.
Marino suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Seaview Downs is the stronger match for investors.