Overall score
Seaford Meadows
42.6/100
Seaford Rise
32.6/100
Seaford Meadows for retirees and families; Seaford Rise for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Seaford Meadows
42.6/100
Seaford Rise
32.6/100
Crime rate
Seaford Meadows
45.9 / 1k
Seaford Rise
37.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Seaford Meadows
180
Seaford Rise
81
Population
Seaford Meadows
5,102
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 | Seaford Meadows | Seaford Rise |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.6/100 | 32.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 61.6/100 | 63.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 45.9 / 1k | 37.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Public transport stops | 19 | 33 |
| Walkability | 76.5/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 180 | 81 |
| Planning activity | 16 | 35 |
| Green cover | 2.1% | 8.1% |
| Population | 5,102 | 6,105 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 3/10 |
Seaford Meadows is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Seaford Rise is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
On the data, Seaford Meadows is stronger for housing affordability, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities; Seaford Rise answers with a quieter safety profile, public transport access, and tree cover and green space.
Choose Seaford Meadows if you are weighing retirees, families, and value-focused buyers; lean toward Seaford Rise for investors.
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.