Overall score
McLaren Vale
49.0/100
Seaford Rise
32.6/100
McLaren Vale vs Seaford Rise, SA Suburb Comparison
McLaren Vale for schools; Seaford Rise for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
McLaren ValeSeaford Rise
Crime rate
McLaren Vale
28.5 / 1k
Seaford Rise
37.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
McLaren Vale
169
Seaford Rise
81
Population
McLaren Vale
4,061
Seaford Rise
6,105
Metric leadMcLaren Vale 5Seaford Rise 61 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for investmentSeaford Rise
- Best for best valueSeaford Rise
- Best for best schoolsMcLaren Vale
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.
| Category | McLaren Vale | Seaford Rise |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.0/100 | 32.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 58.4/100 | 63.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 28.5 / 1k | 37.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Public transport stops | 26 | 33 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 169 | 81 |
| Planning activity | 81 | 35 |
| Green cover | 2.1% | 8.1% |
| Population | 4,061 | 6,105 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
McLaren Vale is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, while Seaford Rise is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
On the data, McLaren Vale is stronger for a quieter safety profile, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities; Seaford Rise answers with housing affordability, schools and education options, and public transport access.
Retirees may find McLaren Vale the better fit, while investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Seaford Rise.
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.