Alberton vs Port Adelaide, SA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Alberton | Port Adelaide |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.2/100 | 56.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 40.5/100 | 50.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 112.9 / 1k | 568.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 11 | 38 |
| Walkability | 68.5/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 130 | 425 |
| Planning activity | 32 | 35 |
| Population | 1,860 | 1,338 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 3/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesAlberton
- Best for familiesPort Adelaide
- Best for investmentAlberton
- Best for best valuePort Adelaide
- Best for best schoolsPort Adelaide
Comparison summary
Alberton (SA) and Port Adelaide offer different strengths across official suburb data. Port Adelaide leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Port Adelaide; Housing (desirability) favours Port Adelaide; Crime rate favours Alberton (SA). Quick verdicts: Retirees → Alberton (SA), Families → Port Adelaide, Investment → Alberton (SA), Best value → Port Adelaide.