Overall score
Seaholme
49.2/100
South Kingsville
43.7/100
Seaholme vs South Kingsville, VIC suburb comparison
Seaholme for beach lifestyle and investment; South Kingsville for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
SeaholmeSouth Kingsville
Crime rate
Seaholme
51.8 / 1k
South Kingsville
44.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Seaholme
136
South Kingsville
31
Population
Seaholme
2,067
South Kingsville
2,156
Metric leadSeaholme 4South Kingsville 7across 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesSouth Kingsville
- Best for familiesSouth Kingsville
- Best for beach lifestyleSeaholme
- Best for investmentSeaholme
- Best for best valueSeaholme
- Best for best schoolsSouth Kingsville
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 | Seaholme | South Kingsville |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.2/100 | 43.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.6/100 | 20.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 51.8 / 1k | 44.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 8 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 10 | 16 |
| Walkability | 15.0/100 | 51.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 136 | 31 |
| Planning activity | 37 | 32 |
| Population | 2,067 | 2,156 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Seaholme is a coastal smaller community shaped by beach life and outdoor living, and South Kingsville is a settled metro smaller community that balances access with everyday calm. Where Seaholme is shaped by the coast, South Kingsville offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
Seaholme pulls ahead on housing affordability and parks and reserves, whereas South Kingsville is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and schools and education options.
Choose Seaholme if you are weighing people chasing a beach lifestyle and investors; lean toward South Kingsville for retirees and families.