Overall score
Maitland
19.1/100
Port Victoria
9.6/100
Maitland vs Port Victoria, SA suburb comparison
Maitland for retirees and families; Port Victoria for beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MaitlandPort Victoria
Crime rate
Maitland
49.8 / 1k
Port Victoria
55.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Maitland
0
Port Victoria
0
Population
Maitland
1,312
Port Victoria
397
Metric leadMaitland 7Port Victoria 02 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Maitland | Port Victoria |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 19.1/100 | 9.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 17.4/100 | 10.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 49.8 / 1k | 55.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 1 |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 1.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 17 | 26 |
| Population | 1,312 | 397 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Maitland is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, while Port Victoria is a coastal smaller community shaped by beach life and outdoor living. Port Victoria leans into coastal living, while Maitland feels more inland and suburban in character.
Maitland pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Port Victoria is the better pick for relatively affordable housing and easy access to the coast.
Retirees and families may find Maitland the better fit, while people chasing a beach lifestyle are more likely to prefer Port Victoria.