Portarlington vs St Leonards, VIC suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Portarlington | St Leonards |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.7/100 | 43.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 36.7/100 | 46.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 41.5 / 1k | 48.8 / 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 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for familiesPortarlington
- Best for best valueSt Leonards
- Best for best schoolsPortarlington
Comparison summary
Portarlington and St Leonards (Vic.) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Portarlington leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Portarlington; Housing (desirability) favours St Leonards (Vic.); Crime rate favours Portarlington. Quick verdicts: Families → Portarlington, Best value → St Leonards (Vic.), Best schools → Portarlington.