Overall score
Chiton
49.0/100
Port Elliot
38.8/100
Chiton vs Port Elliot, SA Suburb Comparison
Chiton for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ChitonPort Elliot
Crime rate
Chiton
10.2 / 1k
Port Elliot
21.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Chiton
13
Port Elliot
20
Population
Chiton
440
Port Elliot
2,251
Metric leadChiton 5Port Elliot 32 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Chiton | Port Elliot |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.0/100 | 38.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 42.3/100 | 42.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 10.2 / 1k | 21.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | — | 2 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 13 | 20 |
| Planning activity | 20 | 67 |
| Green cover | 12.4% | 5.6% |
| Population | 440 | 2,251 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Chiton is a beachside smaller community where the coast sets the tone, and Port Elliot is a coastal smaller community shaped by beach life and outdoor living.
Chiton tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, tree cover and green space, and overall desirability, while Port Elliot stands out for walkability, nearby cafés and amenities, and a larger local community. On housing, Chiton sits in a expensive band, compared with a affordable feel in Port Elliot.
On balance, retirees, families, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Chiton, while Port Elliot remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.