Overall score
Maslin Beach
43.1/100
Port Willunga
30.2/100
Maslin Beach vs Port Willunga, SA suburb comparison
Maslin Beach for retirees and families; Port Willunga for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Maslin BeachPort Willunga
Crime rate
Maslin Beach
14.9 / 1k
Port Willunga
32.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Maslin Beach
28
Port Willunga
37
Population
Maslin Beach
1,213
Port Willunga
1,785
Metric leadMaslin Beach 5Port Willunga 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 retireesMaslin Beach
- Best for familiesMaslin Beach
- Best for beach lifestyleMaslin Beach
- Best for investmentMaslin Beach
- Best for best valueMaslin Beach
- Best for best schoolsPort Willunga
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 | Maslin Beach | Port Willunga |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.1/100 | 30.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 65.3/100 | 30.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 14.9 / 1k | 32.5 / 1k |
| Public transport stops | 12 | 14 |
| Walkability | 18.0/100 | 23.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 28 | 37 |
| Planning activity | 24 | 29 |
| Population | 1,213 | 1,785 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Maslin Beach reads as a beachside smaller community where the coast sets the tone; Port Willunga is a coastal smaller community shaped by beach life and outdoor living.
Maslin Beach pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Port Willunga is the better pick for public transport access and walkability. On housing, Maslin Beach sits in a expensive band, compared with a affordable feel in Port Willunga.
Retirees and families may find Maslin Beach the better fit, while households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Port Willunga.