Overall score
Semaphore Park
34.9/100
West Lakes
48.3/100
Semaphore Park vs West Lakes, SA Suburb Comparison
Semaphore Park for value and schools; West Lakes for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Semaphore ParkWest Lakes
Crime rate
Semaphore Park
109.0 / 1k
West Lakes
112.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Semaphore Park
201
West Lakes
449
Population
Semaphore Park
4,541
West Lakes
6,768
Metric leadSemaphore Park 3West Lakes 81 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesWest Lakes
- Best for familiesWest Lakes
- Best for beach lifestyleWest Lakes
- Best for best valueSemaphore Park
- Best for best schoolsSemaphore Park
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 | Semaphore Park | West Lakes |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 34.9/100 | 48.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 71.5/100 | 78.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 109.0 / 1k | 112.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 25 | 44 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 85.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 201 | 449 |
| Planning activity | 52 | 170 |
| Green cover | 1.6% | 3.6% |
| Population | 4,541 | 6,768 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Semaphore Park reads as a beachside mid-sized suburb where the coast sets the tone; West Lakes is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm.
On the data, Semaphore Park is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options; West Lakes answers with public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
Semaphore Park suits families and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas West Lakes is the stronger match for retirees, people chasing a beach lifestyle, and value-focused buyers.
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.