Aldinga vs Sellicks Beach
The verdict
Sellicks Beach is more affordable, with a median house price of $871K versus $894K in Aldinga. Aldinga rates higher for liveability (36 vs 13). Sellicks Beach is closer to the coast (1.0 km vs 2.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Sellicks Beach rates higher (76 vs 54/100 in Aldinga).
Scores
| Aldinga | Sellicks Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 25 |
| Transport | 24 | 28 |
| Education | 58 | 37 |
| Liveability | 36 | 13 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Aldinga | Sellicks Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 764 | 2,705 |
| Median age | 49 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,102 | $1,424 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 39.9% | 22.3% |
| Born in Australia | 66.5% | 72.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.4 |
Growth: Aldinga Moderate Growth · Sellicks Beach Moderate Growth
Property
| Aldinga | Sellicks Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $894K | $871K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 19.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $400 | $610 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.3% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Aldinga | Sellicks Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 54 | 76 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 262 | 222 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | 74 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 11,911 | 2,440 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Aldinga | Sellicks Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Aldinga · Sellicks Beach
Transport
| Aldinga | Sellicks Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 24 | 28 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 18 | 21 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 131 | 152 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 9.0 km | 15.9 km |
Liveability
| Aldinga | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 2 |
| Parks | 0 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 5 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.4 km | 1.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 39.5 km | 46.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.5 km | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 34.2 km | 28.9 km |
Population & growth
| Aldinga | Sellicks Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 764 | 2,705 |
| Estimated 2025 | 810 | 2,870 |
| Projected 2041 | 956 | 3,386 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.47% | 1.49% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Aldinga or Sellicks Beach?
Sellicks Beach has the higher residential safety score (Aldinga 54/100 vs Sellicks Beach 76/100).
Which is more affordable, Aldinga or Sellicks Beach?
Sellicks Beach is more affordable, with a median house price of $871K versus $894K.
Which has better public transport, Aldinga or Sellicks Beach?
Sellicks Beach has the higher transport score (Aldinga 24/100 vs Sellicks Beach 28/100).
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