Overall score
Moana
49.5/100
Seaford Heights
31.7/100
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
19.2 / 1k
Seaford Heights
39.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Moana
71
Seaford Heights
23
Population
Moana
3,316
Seaford Heights
1,079
Metric leadMoana 7Seaford Heights 2across 9 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 | 49.5/100 | 31.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 56.0/100 | 43.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 19.2 / 1k | 39.1 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 18 | 2 |
| Walkability | 29.0/100 | 28.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 71 | 23 |
| Planning activity | 51 | 48 |
| 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 and a quieter safety profile; Seaford Heights answers with a calmer planning outlook and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
On balance, families and people chasing a beach lifestyle are more likely to prefer Moana, while Seaford Heights remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.