Overall score
Largs North
49.8/100
Port Adelaide
55.2/100
Largs North vs Port Adelaide, SA suburb comparison
Largs North for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Largs NorthPort Adelaide
Crime rate
Largs North
35.6 / 1k
Port Adelaide
514.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Largs North
97
Port Adelaide
425
Population
Largs North
4,005
Port Adelaide
1,338
Metric leadLargs North 5Port Adelaide 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 retireesLargs North
- Best for familiesLargs North
- Best for beach lifestyleLargs North
- Best for investmentLargs North
- Best for best valueLargs North
- Best for best schoolsLargs North
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 | Largs North | Port Adelaide |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.8/100 | 55.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 73.8/100 | 50.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 35.6 / 1k | 514.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 25 | 38 |
| Walkability | 34.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 97 | 425 |
| Planning activity | 34 | 41 |
| Population | 4,005 | 1,338 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Largs North is a coastal mid-sized suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living, and Port Adelaide is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby. Where Largs North is shaped by the coast, Port Adelaide offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
Largs North pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Port Adelaide is the better pick for public transport access and walkability. On housing, Largs North sits in a expensive band, compared with a affordable feel in Port Adelaide.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Largs North, while Port Adelaide remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.