Overall score
Seacombe Gardens
39.3/100
Tonsley
33.6/100
Seacombe Gardens vs Tonsley, SA Suburb Comparison
Seacombe Gardens for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Seacombe GardensTonsley
Crime rate
Seacombe Gardens
39.6 / 1k
Tonsley
118.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Seacombe Gardens
66
Tonsley
87
Population
Seacombe Gardens
3,373
Tonsley
743
Metric leadSeacombe Gardens 7Tonsley 32 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesSeacombe Gardens
- Best for investmentSeacombe Gardens
- Best for best valueSeacombe Gardens
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 | Seacombe Gardens | Tonsley |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.3/100 | 33.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 79.3/100 | 55.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 39.6 / 1k | 118.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Public transport stops | 14 | 7 |
| Walkability | 40.0/100 | 16.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 66 | 87 |
| Planning activity | 45 | 13 |
| Green cover | 3.5% | 3.9% |
| Population | 3,373 | 743 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Seacombe Gardens is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Tonsley is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby. Seacombe Gardens sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Tonsley is closer to the city centre.
Seacombe Gardens tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options, while Tonsley stands out for nearby cafés and amenities, tree cover and green space, and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Seacombe Gardens, while Tonsley 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.