Overall score
Minlaton
35.6/100
Point Turton
40.5/100
Minlaton vs Point Turton, SA Suburb Comparison
Minlaton for retirees and investment; Point Turton for families and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MinlatonPoint Turton
Crime rate
Minlaton
14.2 / 1k
Point Turton
21.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Minlaton
4
Point Turton
17
Population
Minlaton
1,018
Point Turton
350
Metric leadMinlaton 7Point Turton 5across 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesMinlaton
- Best for familiesPoint Turton
- Best for beach lifestylePoint Turton
- Best for investmentMinlaton
- Best for best valueMinlaton
- Best for best schoolsPoint Turton
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 | Minlaton | Point Turton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.6/100 | 40.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 61.7/100 | 42.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 14.2 / 1k | 21.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 64.0/100 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 1 |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 3.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 4 | 17 |
| Planning activity | 9 | 21 |
| Green cover | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Population | 1,018 | 350 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Minlaton is a beachside smaller community where the coast sets the tone, and Point Turton is a coastal smaller community with an easy, sea-led rhythm. Minlaton sits further into the wider countryside, whereas Point Turton is more remote from the capital.
Minlaton tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options, while Point Turton stands out for walkability, nearby cafés and amenities, and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Minlaton, while Point Turton remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.