Adelaide vs Port Lincoln
The verdict
Adelaide rates higher for transport (99 vs 0). Port Lincoln is closer to the coast (1.5 km vs 9.2 km). On the separate residential safety score, Port Lincoln rates higher (18 vs 11/100 in Adelaide).
Scores
| Adelaide | Port Lincoln | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 28 |
| Transport | 99 | 0 |
| Education | 86 | 31 |
| Liveability | 89 | 54 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Adelaide | Port Lincoln | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,202 | 14,458 |
| Median age | 31 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,365 | $1,243 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 63.3% | 21.7% |
| Born in Australia | 41.0% | 84.2% |
| Avg household size | 1.8 | 2.3 |
Growth: Adelaide High Growth · Port Lincoln Stable
Property
| Adelaide | Port Lincoln | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.16M | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 9.3% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $520 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.1% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Adelaide | Port Lincoln | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 11 | 18 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 429 | 740 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 1,011 | 387 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 46,561 | 13,425 |
Adelaide is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Adelaide | Port Lincoln | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 15 | 8 |
| Government | 4 | 6 |
| Independent | 7 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,081 | 919 |
See the full school list on each profile: Adelaide · Port Lincoln
Transport
| Adelaide | Port Lincoln | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 99 | 0 |
| Train stations | 2 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 225 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 14 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 8 | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 130 m | 240.4 km |
Liveability
| Adelaide | Port Lincoln | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 24.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 480 |
| Supermarkets | 14 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 373 | 12 |
| Parks | 46 | 31 |
| Playgrounds | 11 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 8 |
| Medical GPs | 17 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 9.2 km | 1.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 10 m | 252.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.8 km | 3.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 440 m | 740 m |
Population & growth
| Adelaide | Port Lincoln | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 18,202 | 14,458 |
| Estimated 2025 | 22,154 | 14,649 |
| Projected 2041 | 29,393 | 14,836 |
| Annual growth rate | 5.03% | 0.33% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Adelaide or Port Lincoln?
Port Lincoln has the higher residential safety score (Adelaide 11/100 vs Port Lincoln 18/100).
Which has better schools, Adelaide or Port Lincoln?
Adelaide has a higher average school ICSEA (Adelaide 1081 vs Port Lincoln 919; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Adelaide or Port Lincoln?
Adelaide has the higher transport score (Adelaide 99/100 vs Port Lincoln 0/100).
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