Aldinga vs Port Willunga
The verdict
Aldinga is more affordable, with a median house price of $894K versus $969K in Port Willunga. Aldinga rates higher for education (58 vs 51). Port Willunga rates higher for transport (32 vs 24). Port Willunga is closer to the coast (300 m vs 2.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Aldinga rates higher (54 vs 20/100 in Port Willunga).
Scores
| Aldinga | Port Willunga | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 39 |
| Transport | 24 | 32 |
| Education | 58 | 51 |
| Liveability | 36 | 36 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Aldinga | Port Willunga | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 764 | 1,785 |
| Median age | 49 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,102 | $1,313 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 39.9% | 31.3% |
| Born in Australia | 66.5% | 79.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.3 |
Growth: Aldinga Moderate Growth · Port Willunga Moderate Growth
Property
| Aldinga | Port Willunga | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $894K | $969K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 50.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $400 | $605 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 2.7% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Aldinga | Port Willunga | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 54 | 20 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 262 | 504 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | 504 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 11,911 | 3,473 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Aldinga | Port Willunga | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 963 |
See the full school list on each profile: Aldinga · Port Willunga
Transport
| Aldinga | Port Willunga | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 24 | 32 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 18 | 14 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 131 | 129 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 9.0 km | 8.0 km |
Liveability
| Aldinga | Port Willunga | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 1 |
| Parks | 0 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 5 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.4 km | 300 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 39.5 km | 38.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.5 km | 5.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 34.2 km | 36.0 km |
Population & growth
| Aldinga | Port Willunga | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 764 | 1,785 |
| Estimated 2025 | 810 | 1,894 |
| Projected 2041 | 956 | 2,234 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.47% | 1.49% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Aldinga or Port Willunga?
Aldinga has the higher residential safety score (Aldinga 54/100 vs Port Willunga 20/100).
Which is more affordable, Aldinga or Port Willunga?
Aldinga is more affordable, with a median house price of $894K versus $969K.
Which has better public transport, Aldinga or Port Willunga?
Port Willunga has the higher transport score (Aldinga 24/100 vs Port Willunga 32/100).
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