Happy Valley vs Port Lincoln
The verdict
Happy Valley rates higher for transport (43 vs 0). Port Lincoln is closer to the coast (1.5 km vs 6.9 km). On the separate residential safety score, Happy Valley rates higher (100 vs 18/100 in Port Lincoln).
Scores
| Happy Valley | Port Lincoln | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 28 |
| Transport | 43 | 0 |
| Education | 56 | 31 |
| Liveability | 60 | 54 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Happy Valley | Port Lincoln | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,420 | 14,458 |
| Median age | 42 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,573 | $1,243 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 31.0% | 21.7% |
| Born in Australia | 79.0% | 84.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.3 |
Growth: Happy Valley — · Port Lincoln Stable
Property
| Happy Valley | Port Lincoln | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $829K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 14.0% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $520 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.7% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Happy Valley | Port Lincoln | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 18 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 44 | 740 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 61 | 387 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,778 | 13,425 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Happy Valley | Port Lincoln | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 8 |
| Government | 2 | 6 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,035 | 919 |
See the full school list on each profile: Happy Valley · Port Lincoln
Transport
| Happy Valley | Port Lincoln | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 43 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 97 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 62 | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.4 km | 240.4 km |
Liveability
| Happy Valley | 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 | 1 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 12 |
| Parks | 26 | 31 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | 108 | 8 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.9 km | 1.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 16.6 km | 252.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 3.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 14.3 km | 740 m |
Population & growth
| Happy Valley | Port Lincoln | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 11,420 | 14,458 |
| Estimated 2025 | Data not available | 14,649 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | 14,836 |
| Annual growth rate | Data not available | 0.33% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Happy Valley or Port Lincoln?
Happy Valley has the higher residential safety score (Happy Valley 100/100 vs Port Lincoln 18/100).
Which has better schools, Happy Valley or Port Lincoln?
Happy Valley has a higher average school ICSEA (Happy Valley 1035 vs Port Lincoln 919; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Happy Valley or Port Lincoln?
Happy Valley has the higher transport score (Happy Valley 43/100 vs Port Lincoln 0/100).
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