Overall score
Minlaton
29.0/100
Point Turton
25.7/100
Minlaton vs Point Turton, SA suburb comparison
Minlaton for investment and value; Point Turton for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MinlatonPoint Turton
Crime rate
Minlaton
25.5 / 1k
Point Turton
7.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Minlaton
0
Point Turton
9
Population
Minlaton
1,018
Point Turton
350
Metric leadMinlaton 6Point Turton 4across 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 retireesPoint Turton
- Best for familiesPoint Turton
- Best for beach lifestylePoint Turton
- Best for investmentMinlaton
- Best for best valueMinlaton
- Best for best schoolsMinlaton
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 | 29.0/100 | 25.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.3/100 | 10.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 25.5 / 1k | 7.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 1 |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 3.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 9 |
| Planning activity | 7 | 17 |
| 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 and schools and education options, while Point Turton stands out for a quieter safety profile and walkability.
Investors and value-focused buyers may find Minlaton the better fit, while retirees and families are more likely to prefer Point Turton.