Queenstown vs Semaphore South, SA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Queenstown | Semaphore South |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.4/100 | 32.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 57.2/100 | 41.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 52.5 / 1k | 65.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 13 | 7 |
| Walkability | 23.5/100 | 12.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 57 | 68 |
| Planning activity | 14 | 15 |
| Population | 1,943 | 1,031 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 8/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesSemaphore South
- Best for familiesQueenstown
- Best for beach lifestyleSemaphore South
- Best for best valueQueenstown
- Best for best schoolsQueenstown
Comparison summary
Queenstown (SA) and Semaphore South offer different strengths across official suburb data. Queenstown (SA) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Queenstown (SA); Housing (desirability) favours Queenstown (SA); Crime rate favours Queenstown (SA). Quick verdicts: Retirees → Semaphore South, Families → Queenstown (SA), Beach lifestyle → Semaphore South, Best value → Queenstown (SA).