Ethelton vs Port Adelaide
Port Adelaide scores higher on walkability (56/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Port Adelaide (993) sits above Ethelton (992). Ethelton skews owner-occupied (69%), Port Adelaide runs more rental-dense (43% owner).
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Ethelton and Port Adelaide side by side
| Measure | Ethelton | Port Adelaide |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $1,000,000 |
| Median unit | – | $240,480 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $620/wk | $635/wk |
| Unit rent | $455/wk | $550/wk |
| Owner occupied | 69.0% | 43.0% |
| Renter occupied | 30.0% | 54.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 992 | 993 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 56 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 20 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 1,487 | 1,338 |
| Median age | 42 | 45 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 401 mm | 401 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.5°C | 29.5°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Port Adelaide edges out on average school ICSEA (993 vs 992).
Ethelton vs Port Adelaide: common questions
Does Ethelton or Port Adelaide have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Port Adelaide scores 993 vs 992 in Ethelton. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Ethelton or Port Adelaide?
Port Adelaide scores 100/100 on walkability vs 56/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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