Hallett Cove vs Port Lincoln
The verdict
Hallett Cove rates higher for transport (93 vs 0). Port Lincoln rates higher for liveability (54 vs 43). On the separate residential safety score, Hallett Cove rates higher (100 vs 18/100 in Port Lincoln).
Scores
| Hallett Cove | Port Lincoln | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 28 |
| Transport | 93 | 0 |
| Education | 59 | 31 |
| Liveability | 43 | 54 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Hallett Cove | Port Lincoln | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,512 | 14,458 |
| Median age | 43 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,871 | $1,243 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 37.9% | 21.7% |
| Born in Australia | 65.2% | 84.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.3 |
Growth: Hallett Cove Stable · Port Lincoln Stable
Property
| Hallett Cove | Port Lincoln | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $943K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 4.8% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $520 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.4% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Hallett Cove | Port Lincoln | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 18 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 120 | 740 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 56 | 387 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,918 | 13,425 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Hallett Cove | Port Lincoln | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 8 |
| Government | 3 | 6 |
| Independent | 1 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,018 | 919 |
See the full school list on each profile: Hallett Cove · Port Lincoln
Transport
| Hallett Cove | Port Lincoln | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 93 | 0 |
| Train stations | 2 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 89 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 44 | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 890 m | 240.4 km |
Liveability
| Hallett Cove | 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 | 2 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 12 |
| Parks | 24 | 31 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | 284 | 8 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.3 km | 1.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 18.0 km | 252.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 3.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 15.1 km | 740 m |
Population & growth
| Hallett Cove | Port Lincoln | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 12,512 | 14,458 |
| Estimated 2025 | 12,696 | 14,649 |
| Projected 2041 | 13,045 | 14,836 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.37% | 0.33% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Hallett Cove or Port Lincoln?
Hallett Cove has the higher residential safety score (Hallett Cove 100/100 vs Port Lincoln 18/100).
Which has better schools, Hallett Cove or Port Lincoln?
Hallett Cove has a higher average school ICSEA (Hallett Cove 1018 vs Port Lincoln 919; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Hallett Cove or Port Lincoln?
Hallett Cove has the higher transport score (Hallett Cove 93/100 vs Port Lincoln 0/100).
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