McLaren Vale vs Seaford Heights, SA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | McLaren Vale | Seaford Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 56.4/100 | 30.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 54.0/100 | 43.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 31.0 / 1k | 42.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | 26 | 2 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 28.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 147 | 23 |
| Planning activity | 63 | 37 |
| Population | 4,061 | 1,079 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 8/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesSeaford Heights
- Best for familiesMcLaren Vale
- Best for investmentMcLaren Vale
- Best for best valueMcLaren Vale
- Best for best schoolsMcLaren Vale
Comparison summary
McLaren Vale and Seaford Heights offer different strengths across official suburb data. McLaren Vale leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours McLaren Vale; Housing (desirability) favours McLaren Vale; Crime rate favours McLaren Vale. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Seaford Heights, Families → McLaren Vale, Investment → McLaren Vale, Best value → McLaren Vale.