Overall score
Curramulka
24.5/100
Port Victoria
9.6/100
Curramulka vs Port Victoria, SA suburb comparison
Curramulka for retirees and families; Port Victoria for beach lifestyle and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CurramulkaPort Victoria
Crime rate
Curramulka
15.8 / 1k
Port Victoria
55.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Curramulka
0
Port Victoria
0
Population
Curramulka
304
Port Victoria
397
Metric leadCurramulka 5Port Victoria 21 tiedacross 8 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesCurramulka
- Best for familiesCurramulka
- Best for beach lifestylePort Victoria
- Best for investmentPort Victoria
- Best for best valueCurramulka
- Best for best schoolsCurramulka
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 | Curramulka | Port Victoria |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 24.5/100 | 9.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 25.4/100 | 10.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 15.8 / 1k | 55.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | — | 1 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 1.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 2 | 26 |
| Population | 304 | 397 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Curramulka reads as a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe; Port Victoria is a coastal smaller community shaped by beach life and outdoor living. Port Victoria leans into coastal living, while Curramulka feels more inland and suburban in character.
Curramulka tends to lead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, while Port Victoria stands out for walkability and a larger local community. Curramulka generally means more mid-market housing value, while Port Victoria leans toward more approachable housing costs.
Curramulka suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Port Victoria is the stronger match for people chasing a beach lifestyle and investors.