Aldinga Beach vs Sellicks Beach
The verdict
Aldinga Beach is more affordable, with a median house price of $820K versus $871K in Sellicks Beach. Aldinga Beach rates higher for liveability (30 vs 13). Aldinga Beach has a shorter estimated CBD commute (140 vs 152 min). On the separate residential safety score, Aldinga Beach rates higher (81 vs 76/100 in Sellicks Beach).
Scores
| Aldinga Beach | Sellicks Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 25 |
| Transport | 29 | 28 |
| Education | 46 | 37 |
| Liveability | 30 | 13 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Aldinga Beach | Sellicks Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,667 | 2,705 |
| Median age | 39 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,297 | $1,424 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 23.1% | 22.3% |
| Born in Australia | 75.5% | 72.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.4 |
Growth: Aldinga Beach Moderate Growth · Sellicks Beach Moderate Growth
Property
| Aldinga Beach | Sellicks Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $820K | $871K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 7.0% | 19.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $620 | $610 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.8% | 3.3% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Aldinga Beach | Sellicks Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 81 | 76 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 216 | 222 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 94 | 74 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,384 | 2,440 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Aldinga Beach | Sellicks Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 948 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Aldinga Beach · Sellicks Beach
Transport
| Aldinga Beach | Sellicks Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 29 | 28 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 62 | 21 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 140 | 152 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 11.8 km | 15.9 km |
Liveability
| Aldinga Beach | Sellicks Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 2 |
| Parks | 17 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 7 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.2 km | 1.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 42.6 km | 46.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.0 km | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 32.7 km | 28.9 km |
Population & growth
| Aldinga Beach | Sellicks Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 10,667 | 2,705 |
| Estimated 2025 | 11,316 | 2,870 |
| Projected 2041 | 13,351 | 3,386 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.49% | 1.49% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Aldinga Beach or Sellicks Beach?
Aldinga Beach has the higher residential safety score (Aldinga Beach 81/100 vs Sellicks Beach 76/100).
Which is more affordable, Aldinga Beach or Sellicks Beach?
Aldinga Beach is more affordable, with a median house price of $820K versus $871K.
Which has better public transport, Aldinga Beach or Sellicks Beach?
Aldinga Beach has the higher transport score (Aldinga Beach 29/100 vs Sellicks Beach 28/100).
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