Overall score
Port Adelaide
55.2/100
Queenstown
42.6/100
Queenstown for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Port Adelaide
55.2/100
Queenstown
42.6/100
Crime rate
Port Adelaide
514.5 / 1k
Queenstown
46.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Port Adelaide
425
Queenstown
57
Population
Port Adelaide
1,338
Queenstown
1,943
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 | Port Adelaide | Queenstown |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 55.2/100 | 42.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.3/100 | 57.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 514.5 / 1k | 46.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 38 | 13 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 23.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 425 | 57 |
| Planning activity | 41 | 15 |
| Population | 1,338 | 1,943 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 2/10 |
Port Adelaide reads as a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby; Queenstown is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby.
Port Adelaide pulls ahead on public transport access and walkability, whereas Queenstown is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Investors and value-focused buyers may find Port Adelaide the better fit, while families and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Queenstown.