Overall score
Aldinga Beach
47.2/100
Port Willunga
30.2/100
Aldinga Beach vs Port Willunga, SA suburb comparison
Aldinga Beach for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Aldinga BeachPort Willunga
Crime rate
Aldinga Beach
31.6 / 1k
Port Willunga
32.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Aldinga Beach
37
Port Willunga
37
Population
Aldinga Beach
10,667
Port Willunga
1,785
Metric leadAldinga Beach 6Port Willunga 21 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesAldinga Beach
- Best for familiesAldinga Beach
- Best for beach lifestyleAldinga Beach
- Best for investmentAldinga Beach
- Best for best valueAldinga Beach
- Best for best schoolsAldinga Beach
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Aldinga Beach | Port Willunga |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.2/100 | 30.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 61.6/100 | 30.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 31.6 / 1k | 32.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 62 | 14 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 23.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 37 | 37 |
| Planning activity | 143 | 29 |
| Population | 10,667 | 1,785 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Aldinga Beach is a coastal established suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living, while Port Willunga is a coastal smaller community shaped by beach life and outdoor living.
Aldinga Beach tends to lead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, while Port Willunga stands out for a calmer planning outlook and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Aldinga Beach, while Port Willunga remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.