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McLaren Vale vs Seaford Rise

Two neighbouring Adelaide suburbs, 6.1 km apart, on the same open data. They split the measures evenly.

McLaren ValeSeaford Rise
Active4821
Safety7159
Wealth1838
Value839
Parks2492
Cafés7828
Transit234
Green space5167
Active & healthy6539
Schools nearby (OSM)1910
Median rent$328/wk $318/wk
Median house price (Apr–Jun 2026)$1,035,000$920,000
House sales this quarter1427
Population4,0616,105
Full profile McLaren Vale in full Seaford Rise in full

Scores are percentiles across all 274 Adelaide suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is McLaren Vale safer than Seaford Rise?

McLaren Vale scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, McLaren Vale or Seaford Rise?

Seaford Rise has the lower median house price of the two ($920,000 vs $1,035,000).

Should I live in McLaren Vale or Seaford Rise?

They split the measures evenly across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for McLaren Vale or Seaford Rise.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Adelaide suburbs →