Semaphore Park vs Tennyson, SA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Semaphore Park | Tennyson |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.3/100 | 47.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 54.9/100 | 24.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 95.8 / 1k | 29.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 25 | 12 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 18.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 190 | 88 |
| Planning activity | 42 | 8 |
| Population | 4,541 | 1,137 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesTennyson
- Best for familiesTennyson
- Best for beach lifestyleSemaphore Park
- Best for investmentSemaphore Park
- Best for best valueSemaphore Park
- Best for best schoolsSemaphore Park
Comparison summary
Semaphore Park and Tennyson (SA) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Semaphore Park leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Tennyson (SA); Housing (desirability) favours Semaphore Park; Crime rate favours Tennyson (SA). Quick verdicts: Retirees → Tennyson (SA), Families → Tennyson (SA), Beach lifestyle → Semaphore Park, Investment → Semaphore Park.