Overall score
Aldinga
45.7/100
Port Willunga
30.2/100
Aldinga vs Port Willunga, SA suburb comparison
Aldinga for families and value; Port Willunga for beach lifestyle and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AldingaPort Willunga
Crime rate
Aldinga
110.4 / 1k
Port Willunga
32.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Aldinga
71
Port Willunga
37
Population
Aldinga
764
Port Willunga
1,785
Metric leadAldinga 7Port Willunga 2across 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 familiesAldinga
- Best for beach lifestylePort Willunga
- Best for investmentPort Willunga
- Best for best valueAldinga
- Best for best schoolsAldinga
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 | Port Willunga |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.7/100 | 30.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 30.8/100 | 30.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 110.4 / 1k | 32.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | — |
| Public transport stops | 18 | 14 |
| Walkability | 79.0/100 | 23.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 71 | 37 |
| Planning activity | 17 | 29 |
| Population | 764 | 1,785 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Aldinga is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by, while Port Willunga is a coastal smaller community shaped by beach life and outdoor living. Port Willunga leans into coastal living, while Aldinga feels more inland and suburban in character.
Aldinga pulls ahead on housing affordability and public transport access, whereas Port Willunga is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and a larger local community. Aldinga generally means more mid-market housing value, while Port Willunga leans toward more approachable housing costs.
Families and value-focused buyers may find Aldinga the better fit, while people chasing a beach lifestyle and investors are more likely to prefer Port Willunga.