Semaphore Park vs West Lakes, SA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Semaphore Park | West Lakes |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.3/100 | 63.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 54.9/100 | 47.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 95.8 / 1k | 97.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 25 | 44 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 85.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 190 | 439 |
| Planning activity | 42 | 131 |
| Population | 4,541 | 6,768 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 8/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesWest Lakes
- Best for beach lifestyleWest Lakes
- Best for best valueWest Lakes
- Best for best schoolsSemaphore Park
Comparison summary
Semaphore Park and West Lakes offer different strengths across official suburb data. West Lakes leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours West Lakes; Housing (desirability) favours Semaphore Park; Crime rate favours Semaphore Park. Quick verdicts: Retirees → West Lakes, Beach lifestyle → West Lakes, Best value → West Lakes, Best schools → Semaphore Park.