Overall score
Balaklava
38.1/100
Port Wakefield
21.3/100
Balaklava vs Port Wakefield, SA Suburb Comparison
Balaklava for retirees and families; Port Wakefield for beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BalaklavaPort Wakefield
Crime rate
Balaklava
21.9 / 1k
Port Wakefield
220.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Balaklava
14
Port Wakefield
17
Population
Balaklava
2,083
Port Wakefield
661
Metric leadBalaklava 8Port Wakefield 31 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBalaklava
- Best for familiesBalaklava
- Best for beach lifestylePort Wakefield
- Best for best valueBalaklava
- Best for best schoolsBalaklava
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 | Balaklava | Port Wakefield |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.1/100 | 21.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 60.4/100 | 56.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 21.9 / 1k | 220.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 15.5/100 | 15.5/100 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 1 |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 1.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 14 | 17 |
| Planning activity | 23 | 15 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Population | 2,083 | 661 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Balaklava is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, while Port Wakefield is a coastal smaller community with an easy, sea-led rhythm. Where Port Wakefield is shaped by the coast, Balaklava offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
On the data, Balaklava is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options; Port Wakefield answers with nearby cafés and amenities, tree cover and green space, and a calmer planning outlook.
Balaklava suits retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Port Wakefield is the stronger match for people chasing a beach lifestyle.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.