Overall score
Maslin Beach
43.1/100
Seaford Heights
31.7/100
Maslin Beach for families and beach lifestyle; Seaford Heights for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Maslin Beach
43.1/100
Seaford Heights
31.7/100
Crime rate
Maslin Beach
14.9 / 1k
Seaford Heights
39.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Maslin Beach
28
Seaford Heights
23
Population
Maslin Beach
1,213
Seaford Heights
1,079
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Maslin Beach | Seaford Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.1/100 | 31.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 65.3/100 | 43.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 14.9 / 1k | 39.1 / 1k |
| Public transport stops | 12 | 2 |
| Walkability | 18.0/100 | 28.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 28 | 23 |
| Planning activity | 24 | 48 |
| Population | 1,213 | 1,079 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 8/10 |
Maslin Beach reads as a beachside smaller community where the coast sets the tone; Seaford Heights is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace. Maslin Beach leans into coastal living, while Seaford Heights feels more inland and suburban in character.
On the data, Maslin Beach is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; Seaford Heights answers with walkability and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Choose Maslin Beach if you are weighing families and people chasing a beach lifestyle; lean toward Seaford Heights for households prioritising schools.