Adelaide Airport vs West Beach
The verdict
Adelaide Airport rates higher for liveability (66 vs 54). West Beach rates higher for education (71 vs 36). West Beach is closer to the coast (840 m vs 2.6 km).
Scores
Adelaide AirportWest Beach
| Adelaide Airport | West Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 64 |
| Transport | 56 | 69 |
| Education | 36 | 71 |
| Liveability | 66 | 54 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Adelaide Airport | West Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4 | 5,175 |
| Median age | 51 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | Data not available | $1,746 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 0.0% | 46.9% |
| Born in Australia | 100.0% | 74.3% |
| Avg household size | Data not available | 2.4 |
Growth: Adelaide Airport — · West Beach —
Property
| Adelaide Airport | West Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $1.50M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 6.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | $780 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 2.6% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Adelaide Airport | West Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 88 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | 174 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 700,000 | 116 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,625,000 | 3,556 |
Adelaide Airport is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Adelaide Airport | West Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,091 |
See the full school list on each profile: Adelaide Airport · West Beach
Transport
| Adelaide Airport | West Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 56 | 69 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 13 | 48 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 32 | 38 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.2 km | 4.0 km |
Liveability
| Adelaide Airport | West Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 12 | 5 |
| Parks | 2 | 14 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 13 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.6 km | 840 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 6.7 km | 8.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.3 km | 3.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.2 km | 6.2 km |
Population & growth
| Adelaide Airport | West Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4 | 5,175 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4 | 5,455 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.00% | 1.33% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Adelaide Airport or West Beach?
West Beach has the higher transport score (Adelaide Airport 56/100 vs West Beach 69/100).
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