Overall score
Port Germein
22.6/100
Wirrabara
36.1/100
Port Germein vs Wirrabara, SA Suburb Comparison
Wirrabara for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Port GermeinWirrabara
Crime rate
Port Germein
42.7 / 1k
Wirrabara
27.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Port Germein
2
Wirrabara
6
Population
Port Germein
368
Wirrabara
353
Metric leadPort Germein 3Wirrabara 71 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 | Port Germein | Wirrabara |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 22.6/100 | 36.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 44.2/100 | 49.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 42.7 / 1k | 27.7 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 19.1/100 | 19.1/100 |
| Public transport stops | 3 | 1 |
| Walkability | 4.5/100 | 1.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 6 |
| Planning activity | 6 | 4 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 1.8% |
| Population | 368 | 353 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Port Germein is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, while Wirrabara is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
Port Germein tends to lead on public transport access, walkability, and a larger local community, while Wirrabara stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and nearby cafés and amenities.
Choose Port Germein if you are weighing families; lean toward Wirrabara for retirees and value-focused buyers.
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.