Overall score
Old Noarlunga
39.8/100
Seaford Rise
53.7/100
Seaford Rise for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Old Noarlunga
39.8/100
Seaford Rise
53.7/100
Crime rate
Old Noarlunga
82.2 / 1k
Seaford Rise
28.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Old Noarlunga
60
Seaford Rise
79
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 | 39.8/100 | 53.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 66.0/100 | 74.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 82.2 / 1k | 28.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 15 | 33 |
| Walkability | 38.5/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 60 | 79 |
| Planning activity | 25 | 27 |
| 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 and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Seaford Rise, while Old Noarlunga remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.