Royal Park vs Semaphore Park
The verdict
Royal Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $920K versus $1.18M in Semaphore Park. Semaphore Park is closer to the coast (950 m vs 2.2 km). On the separate residential safety score, Royal Park rates higher (67 vs 23/100 in Semaphore Park).
Scores
| Royal Park | Semaphore Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 73 |
| Transport | 80 | 80 |
| Education | 54 | 54 |
| Liveability | 79 | 82 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Royal Park | Semaphore Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,453 | 4,541 |
| Median age | 37 | 46 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,414 | $1,262 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 31.4% | 32.4% |
| Born in Australia | 70.4% | 74.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.2 |
Growth: Royal Park Stable · Semaphore Park Moderate Growth
Property
| Royal Park | Semaphore Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $920K | $1.18M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 28.8% | 13.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $680 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.3% | 3.2% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Royal Park | Semaphore Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 67 | 23 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 232 | 815 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 203 | 132 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,661 | 9,579 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Royal Park | Semaphore Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 966 | 1,015 |
See the full school list on each profile: Royal Park · Semaphore Park
Transport
| Royal Park | Semaphore Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 80 | 80 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 19 | 25 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 44 | 52 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.6 km | 1.1 km |
Liveability
| Royal Park | Semaphore Park | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 | 1 |
| Parks | 4 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.2 km | 950 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 10.7 km | 13.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.5 km | 900 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.8 km | 5.4 km |
Population & growth
| Royal Park | Semaphore Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,453 | 4,541 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,631 | 4,737 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,723 | 5,599 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.26% | 1.06% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Royal Park or Semaphore Park?
Royal Park has the higher residential safety score (Royal Park 67/100 vs Semaphore Park 23/100).
Which is more affordable, Royal Park or Semaphore Park?
Royal Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $920K versus $1.18M.
Which has better schools, Royal Park or Semaphore Park?
Semaphore Park has a higher average school ICSEA (Royal Park 966 vs Semaphore Park 1015; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Royal Park or Semaphore Park?
Royal Park and Semaphore Park have similar transport scores.
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