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McLaren Vale vs Seaford Heights, SA suburb comparison

McLaren Vale for families and investment; Seaford Heights for retirees.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

McLaren ValeSeaford Heights

Overall score

McLaren Vale

56.2/100

Seaford Heights

31.7/100

Crime rate

McLaren Vale

28.9 / 1k

Seaford Heights

39.1 / 1k

Nearby amenities

McLaren Vale

147

Seaford Heights

23

Population

McLaren Vale

4,061

Seaford Heights

1,079

Metric leadMcLaren Vale 7Seaford Heights 2across 9 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

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.

CategoryMcLaren ValeSeaford Heights
Overall score56.2/10031.7/100
Housing (desirability)54.0/10043.8/100
Crime rate28.9 / 1k39.1 / 1k
Schools & preschools2—
Public transport stops262
Walkability100.0/10028.0/100
Nearby amenities14723
Planning activity7348
Population4,0611,079
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)6/108/10

Comparison summary

Put side by side, McLaren Vale is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Seaford Heights is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace. Seaford Heights sits among greener hillside streets, while McLaren Vale keeps a flatter suburban layout.

On the data, McLaren Vale is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; Seaford Heights answers with a calmer planning outlook and stronger socioeconomic advantage.

Choose McLaren Vale if you are weighing families and investors; lean toward Seaford Heights for retirees.

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