Overall score
Maslin Beach
36.1/100
Seaford Rise
32.6/100
Maslin Beach for families and beach lifestyle; Seaford Rise for retirees and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Maslin Beach
36.1/100
Seaford Rise
32.6/100
Crime rate
Maslin Beach
21.6 / 1k
Seaford Rise
37.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Maslin Beach
28
Seaford Rise
81
Population
Maslin Beach
1,213
Seaford Rise
6,105
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 Rise |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 36.1/100 | 32.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 66.2/100 | 63.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 21.6 / 1k | 37.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Public transport stops | 12 | 33 |
| Walkability | 18.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 28 | 81 |
| Planning activity | 33 | 35 |
| Green cover | 0.4% | 8.1% |
| Population | 1,213 | 6,105 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 3/10 |
Maslin Beach reads as a beachside smaller community where the coast sets the tone; Seaford Rise is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby. Where Maslin Beach is shaped by the coast, Seaford Rise offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
Maslin Beach pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Seaford Rise is the better pick for housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability.
Maslin Beach suits people chasing a beach lifestyle more clearly, whereas Seaford Rise is the stronger match for families, investors, value-focused buyers, 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.