Overall score
Seaford Rise
53.7/100
Seaford
67.1/100
Seaford Rise for retirees and families; Seaford for beach lifestyle and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Seaford Rise
53.7/100
Seaford
67.1/100
Crime rate
Seaford Rise
28.1 / 1k
Seaford
99.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Seaford Rise
79
Seaford
231
Population
Seaford Rise
6,105
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 Rise | Seaford |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53.7/100 | 67.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 74.2/100 | 82.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 28.1 / 1k | 99.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 33 | 39 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 79 | 231 |
| Planning activity | 27 | 74 |
| Population | 6,105 | 4,493 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 3/10 |
Seaford Rise reads as a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby; Seaford is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm. Where Seaford is shaped by the coast, Seaford Rise offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
On the data, Seaford Rise is stronger for a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook; Seaford answers with housing affordability and schools and education options.
Seaford Rise suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Seaford is the stronger match for people chasing a beach lifestyle and investors.