Overall score
Portarlington
45.2/100
St Leonards
43.3/100
Portarlington vs St Leonards, VIC suburb comparison
Portarlington for families and schools; St Leonards for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
PortarlingtonSt Leonards
Crime rate
Portarlington
36.3 / 1k
St Leonards
42.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Portarlington
1
St Leonards
5
Population
Portarlington
4,436
St Leonards
3,542
Metric leadPortarlington 5St Leonards 33 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 familiesPortarlington
- Best for best valueSt Leonards
- Best for best schoolsPortarlington
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 | Portarlington | St Leonards |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.2/100 | 43.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 36.7/100 | 46.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 36.3 / 1k | 42.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 36 | 27 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 5 |
| Planning activity | 104 | 61 |
| Population | 4,436 | 3,542 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Portarlington is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm, and St Leonards is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm.
On the data, Portarlington is stronger for parks and reserves and public transport access; St Leonards answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Households prioritising schools may find Portarlington the better fit, while retirees and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer St Leonards.