Overall score
Seaford Heights
31.7/100
Seaford
67.1/100
Seaford Heights for retirees; Seaford for families and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Seaford Heights
31.7/100
Seaford
67.1/100
Crime rate
Seaford Heights
39.1 / 1k
Seaford
99.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Seaford Heights
23
Seaford
231
Population
Seaford Heights
1,079
Seaford
4,493
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 | Seaford Heights | Seaford |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 31.7/100 | 67.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 43.8/100 | 82.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 39.1 / 1k | 99.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 39 |
| Walkability | 28.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 23 | 231 |
| Planning activity | 48 | 74 |
| Population | 1,079 | 4,493 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 3/10 |
Put side by side, Seaford Heights is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace, and Seaford is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm. Where Seaford is shaped by the coast, Seaford Heights offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
Seaford Heights tends to lead on a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook, while Seaford stands out for housing affordability and public transport access. Seaford Heights generally means more sought-after housing, while Seaford leans toward more approachable housing costs.
Seaford Heights suits retirees more clearly, whereas Seaford is the stronger match for families and people chasing a beach lifestyle.