Overall score
Ethelton
40.2/100
Port Adelaide
55.2/100
Ethelton vs Port Adelaide, SA suburb comparison
Ethelton for retirees and families; Port Adelaide for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
EtheltonPort Adelaide
Crime rate
Ethelton
40.7 / 1k
Port Adelaide
514.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ethelton
31
Port Adelaide
425
Population
Ethelton
1,487
Port Adelaide
1,338
Metric leadEthelton 5Port Adelaide 4across 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesEthelton
- Best for familiesEthelton
- Best for best valuePort Adelaide
- 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 | 40.2/100 | 55.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 54.8/100 | 50.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 40.7 / 1k | 514.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 6 | 38 |
| Walkability | 15.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 31 | 425 |
| Planning activity | 20 | 41 |
| Population | 1,487 | 1,338 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Ethelton is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city, and Port Adelaide is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby.
Ethelton tends to lead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, while Port Adelaide stands out for public transport access and walkability. On housing, Ethelton sits in a expensive band, compared with a affordable feel in Port Adelaide.
Choose Ethelton if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Port Adelaide for investors and value-focused buyers.