Overall score
Moana
35.7/100
Seaford Heights
34.5/100
Moana vs Seaford Heights, SA Suburb Comparison
Moana for families and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MoanaSeaford Heights
Crime rate
Moana
25.3 / 1k
Seaford Heights
31.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Moana
72
Seaford Heights
24
Population
Moana
3,316
Seaford Heights
1,079
Metric leadMoana 8Seaford Heights 21 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Moana | Seaford Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.7/100 | 34.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.3/100 | 27.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 25.3 / 1k | 31.4 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 18 | 2 |
| Walkability | 29.0/100 | 28.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 72 | 24 |
| Planning activity | 65 | 62 |
| Green cover | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Population | 3,316 | 1,079 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Moana is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm, while Seaford Heights is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace. Where Moana is shaped by the coast, Seaford Heights offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
On the data, Moana is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access; Seaford Heights answers with a calmer planning outlook and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Choose Moana if you are weighing people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools; lean toward Seaford Heights for retirees and families.
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.