Overall score
Port Pirie West
24.0/100
Solomontown
26.5/100
Port Pirie West vs Solomontown, SA Suburb Comparison
Solomontown for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Port Pirie WestSolomontown
Crime rate
Port Pirie West
54.0 / 1k
Solomontown
101.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Port Pirie West
0
Solomontown
33
Population
Port Pirie West
2,556
Solomontown
1,088
Metric leadPort Pirie West 2Solomontown 63 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 familiesSolomontown
- Best for best schoolsSolomontown
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 Pirie West | Solomontown |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 24.0/100 | 26.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 60.6/100 | 60.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 54.0 / 1k | 101.2 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 19.1/100 | 19.1/100 |
| Public transport stops | 9 | 14 |
| Walkability | 13.5/100 | 27.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 33 |
| Planning activity | 18 | 9 |
| Green cover | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Population | 2,556 | 1,088 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Port Pirie West is a slower-paced mid-sized suburb with open surrounds, while Solomontown is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.
Port Pirie West tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, overall desirability, and a larger local community, while Solomontown stands out for public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
Port Pirie West suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Solomontown is the stronger match for households prioritising schools.
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.