Marino vs Seaview Downs, SA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Marino | Seaview Downs |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50.7/100 | 52.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.9/100 | 58.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 15.8 / 1k | 26.9 / 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 | 24 | 32 |
| Population | 2,277 | 2,718 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 8/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesMarino
- Best for familiesMarino
- Best for beach lifestyleMarino
- Best for investmentSeaview Downs
- Best for best valueSeaview Downs
- Best for best schoolsSeaview Downs
Comparison summary
Marino and Seaview Downs offer different strengths across official suburb data. Marino leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Seaview Downs; Housing (desirability) favours Seaview Downs; Crime rate favours Marino. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Marino, Families → Marino, Beach lifestyle → Marino, Investment → Seaview Downs.