Paralowie vs Port Lincoln
The verdict
Paralowie rates higher for transport (58 vs 0). Port Lincoln is closer to the coast (1.5 km vs 5.7 km). On the separate residential safety score, Paralowie rates higher (60 vs 18/100 in Port Lincoln).
Scores
| Paralowie | Port Lincoln | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 28 |
| Transport | 58 | 0 |
| Education | 37 | 31 |
| Liveability | 69 | 54 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Paralowie | Port Lincoln | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,504 | 14,458 |
| Median age | 35 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,479 | $1,243 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 21.0% | 21.7% |
| Born in Australia | 66.2% | 84.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.3 |
Growth: Paralowie Stable · Port Lincoln Stable
Property
| Paralowie | Port Lincoln | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $737K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 14.7% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $520 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.0% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Paralowie | Port Lincoln | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 60 | 18 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 269 | 740 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 274 | 387 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,405 | 13,425 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Paralowie | Port Lincoln | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 8 |
| Government | 2 | 6 |
| Independent | 2 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 953 | 919 |
See the full school list on each profile: Paralowie · Port Lincoln
Transport
| Paralowie | Port Lincoln | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 58 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 67 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 69 | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.2 km | 240.4 km |
Liveability
| Paralowie | 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 | 0 | 12 |
| Parks | 21 | 31 |
| Playgrounds | 14 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 8 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 5.7 km | 1.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 19.1 km | 252.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.1 km | 3.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.2 km | 740 m |
Population & growth
| Paralowie | Port Lincoln | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 17,504 | 14,458 |
| Estimated 2025 | 17,999 | 14,649 |
| Projected 2041 | 18,791 | 14,836 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.70% | 0.33% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Paralowie or Port Lincoln?
Paralowie has the higher residential safety score (Paralowie 60/100 vs Port Lincoln 18/100).
Which has better schools, Paralowie or Port Lincoln?
Paralowie has a higher average school ICSEA (Paralowie 953 vs Port Lincoln 919; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Paralowie or Port Lincoln?
Paralowie has the higher transport score (Paralowie 58/100 vs Port Lincoln 0/100).
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