Overall score
Semaphore
53.9/100
Semaphore Park
46.3/100
Semaphore for retirees and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Semaphore
53.9/100
Semaphore Park
46.3/100
Crime rate
Semaphore
92.9 / 1k
Semaphore Park
95.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Semaphore
366
Semaphore Park
191
Population
Semaphore
2,749
Semaphore Park
4,541
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 | Semaphore | Semaphore Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53.9/100 | 46.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 54.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 92.9 / 1k | 95.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 14 | 25 |
| Walkability | 91.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 366 | 191 |
| Planning activity | 38 | 48 |
| Population | 2,749 | 4,541 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 3/10 |
Semaphore reads as a beachside mid-sized suburb where the coast sets the tone; Semaphore Park is a beachside mid-sized suburb where the coast sets the tone.
On the data, Semaphore is stronger for a quieter safety profile and walkability; Semaphore Park answers with housing affordability and public transport access. On housing, Semaphore sits in a expensive band, compared with a affordable feel in Semaphore Park.
Semaphore suits retirees and people chasing a beach lifestyle more clearly, whereas Semaphore Park is the stronger match for investors.