Overall score
Curramulka
39.3/100
Port Vincent
42.2/100
Curramulka vs Port Vincent, SA Suburb Comparison
Curramulka for retirees and investment; Port Vincent for families and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CurramulkaPort Vincent
Crime rate
Curramulka
6.3 / 1k
Port Vincent
10.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Curramulka
0
Port Vincent
8
Population
Curramulka
304
Port Vincent
534
Metric leadCurramulka 5Port Vincent 41 tiedacross 10 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 familiesPort Vincent
- Best for beach lifestylePort Vincent
- Best for investmentCurramulka
- 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 Vincent |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.3/100 | 42.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.7/100 | 42.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 6.3 / 1k | 10.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Public transport stops | — | 2 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 8 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 19 |
| Green cover | 2.4% | 1.7% |
| Population | 304 | 534 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Curramulka is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, while Port Vincent is a coastal smaller community shaped by beach life and outdoor living. Port Vincent leans into coastal living, while Curramulka feels more inland and suburban in character.
Curramulka pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and tree cover and green space, whereas Port Vincent is the better pick for walkability, nearby cafés and amenities, and a larger local community. On housing, Curramulka sits in a well priced band, compared with a affordable feel in Port Vincent.
Curramulka suits retirees, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Port Vincent is the stronger match for families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, and investors.
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.