Overall score
Minlaton
35.6/100
Port Victoria
32.5/100
Minlaton vs Port Victoria, SA Suburb Comparison
Minlaton for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MinlatonPort Victoria
Crime rate
Minlaton
14.2 / 1k
Port Victoria
31.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Minlaton
4
Port Victoria
2
Population
Minlaton
1,018
Port Victoria
397
Metric leadMinlaton 10Port Victoria 01 tiedacross 11 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 | Minlaton | Port Victoria |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.6/100 | 32.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 61.7/100 | 42.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 14.2 / 1k | 31.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 15.5/100 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 1 |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 1.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 4 | 2 |
| Planning activity | 9 | 29 |
| Green cover | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Population | 1,018 | 397 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Minlaton is a beachside smaller community where the coast sets the tone, and Port Victoria is a coastal smaller community shaped by beach life and outdoor living.
Minlaton pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access, whereas Port Victoria is the better pick for relatively affordable housing and easy access to the coast.
On balance, retirees, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Minlaton, while Port Victoria 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.