Middleton vs Port Elliot, SA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Middleton | Port Elliot |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 20.6/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 10.6/100 | 10.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 32.4 / 1k | 31.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 2 |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 6 |
| Planning activity | 34 | 48 |
| Population | 1,298 | 2,251 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 3/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesMiddleton
- Best for familiesPort Elliot
- Best for beach lifestylePort Elliot
- Best for best valuePort Elliot
- Best for best schoolsPort Elliot
Comparison summary
Middleton (SA) and Port Elliot offer different strengths across official suburb data. Port Elliot leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Port Elliot; Crime rate favours Port Elliot; Nearby amenities favours Port Elliot. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Middleton (SA), Families → Port Elliot, Beach lifestyle → Port Elliot, Investment → Port Elliot.