Overall score
Minlaton
29.0/100
Port Victoria
9.6/100
Minlaton for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Minlaton
29.0/100
Port Victoria
9.6/100
Crime rate
Minlaton
25.5 / 1k
Port Victoria
55.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Minlaton
0
Port Victoria
0
Population
Minlaton
1,018
Port Victoria
397
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Minlaton | Port Victoria |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 29.0/100 | 9.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.3/100 | 10.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 25.5 / 1k | 55.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 1 |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 1.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 7 | 26 |
| Population | 1,018 | 397 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 2/10 |
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 and a quieter safety profile, whereas Port Victoria is the better pick for relatively affordable housing and easy access to the coast.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Minlaton, while Port Victoria remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.