Overall score
Ottoway
37.4/100
Port Adelaide
46.7/100
Ottoway vs Port Adelaide, SA Suburb Comparison
Ottoway for investment and value; Port Adelaide for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
OttowayPort Adelaide
Crime rate
Ottoway
57.0 / 1k
Port Adelaide
484.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ottoway
103
Port Adelaide
446
Population
Ottoway
2,783
Port Adelaide
1,338
Metric leadOttoway 4Port Adelaide 61 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesPort Adelaide
- Best for familiesPort Adelaide
- Best for investmentOttoway
- Best for best valueOttoway
- Best for best schoolsOttoway
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 | Ottoway | Port Adelaide |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37.4/100 | 46.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 64.5/100 | 49.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 57.0 / 1k | 484.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Public transport stops | 14 | 38 |
| Walkability | 69.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 103 | 446 |
| Planning activity | 36 | 58 |
| Green cover | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Population | 2,783 | 1,338 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Ottoway is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Port Adelaide is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby.
On the data, Ottoway is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook; Port Adelaide answers with public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Ottoway, while Port Adelaide 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.