Semaphore 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 | West Lakes |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 55.9/100 | 63.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 47.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 96.4 / 1k | 97.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 14 | 44 |
| Walkability | 91.0/100 | 85.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 366 | 439 |
| Planning activity | 36 | 129 |
| Population | 2,749 | 6,768 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 8/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesWest Lakes
- Best for familiesSemaphore
- Best for beach lifestyleWest Lakes
- Best for best valueWest Lakes
- Best for best schoolsSemaphore
Comparison summary
Semaphore 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 West Lakes; Crime rate favours Semaphore. Quick verdicts: Retirees → West Lakes, Families → Semaphore, Beach lifestyle → West Lakes, Investment → West Lakes.