Overall score
Old Noarlunga
33.1/100
Seaford Rise
32.6/100
Old Noarlunga for schools; Seaford Rise for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Old Noarlunga
33.1/100
Seaford Rise
32.6/100
Crime rate
Old Noarlunga
99.1 / 1k
Seaford Rise
37.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Old Noarlunga
61
Seaford Rise
81
Population
Old Noarlunga
1,531
Seaford Rise
6,105
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Old Noarlunga | Seaford Rise |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 33.1/100 | 32.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 67.7/100 | 63.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 99.1 / 1k | 37.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Public transport stops | 15 | 33 |
| Walkability | 38.5/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 61 | 81 |
| Planning activity | 26 | 35 |
| Green cover | 0.4% | 8.1% |
| Population | 1,531 | 6,105 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 3/10 |
Old Noarlunga reads as an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap; Seaford Rise is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Old Noarlunga tends to lead on walkability and a calmer planning outlook, while Seaford Rise stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options. On housing, Old Noarlunga sits in a affordable band, compared with a expensive feel in Seaford Rise.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Seaford Rise, while Old Noarlunga remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.