Overall score
Queenstown
42.6/100
Semaphore South
35.5/100
Queenstown vs Semaphore South, SA suburb comparison
Queenstown for families and value; Semaphore South for retirees and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
QueenstownSemaphore South
Crime rate
Queenstown
46.3 / 1k
Semaphore South
63.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Queenstown
57
Semaphore South
68
Population
Queenstown
1,943
Semaphore South
1,031
Metric leadQueenstown 8Semaphore South 2across 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesSemaphore South
- Best for familiesQueenstown
- Best for beach lifestyleSemaphore South
- Best for best valueQueenstown
- Best for best schoolsQueenstown
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 | Queenstown | Semaphore South |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.6/100 | 35.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 57.2/100 | 41.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 46.3 / 1k | 63.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 13 | 7 |
| Walkability | 23.5/100 | 12.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 57 | 68 |
| Planning activity | 15 | 19 |
| Population | 1,943 | 1,031 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Queenstown reads as a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby; Semaphore South is a coastal smaller community with an easy, sea-led rhythm. Where Semaphore South is shaped by the coast, Queenstown offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
Queenstown tends to lead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, while Semaphore South stands out for nearby cafés and amenities and a calmer planning outlook. Queenstown generally means more approachable housing costs, while Semaphore South leans toward more sought-after housing.
Queenstown suits families and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Semaphore South is the stronger match for retirees and people chasing a beach lifestyle.