Overall score
Ethelton
35.5/100
Port Adelaide
46.7/100
Ethelton vs Port Adelaide, SA Suburb Comparison
Ethelton for investment and schools; Port Adelaide for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
EtheltonPort Adelaide
Crime rate
Ethelton
44.3 / 1k
Port Adelaide
484.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ethelton
35
Port Adelaide
446
Population
Ethelton
1,487
Port Adelaide
1,338
Metric leadEthelton 5Port Adelaide 51 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesPort Adelaide
- Best for familiesPort Adelaide
- Best for investmentEthelton
- Best for best schoolsEthelton
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 | Ethelton | Port Adelaide |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.5/100 | 46.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 49.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 44.3 / 1k | 484.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Public transport stops | 6 | 38 |
| Walkability | 15.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 35 | 446 |
| Planning activity | 20 | 58 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 2.2% |
| Population | 1,487 | 1,338 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Ethelton is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm, and Port Adelaide is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby.
Ethelton tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook, while Port Adelaide stands out for public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
Choose Ethelton if you are weighing retirees, families, and households prioritising schools; lean toward Port Adelaide for value-focused buyers.
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.