Port Elliot vs Middleton
Port Elliot scores higher on walkability (56/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Port Elliot (996) sits above Middleton (992). Middleton skews owner-occupied (81%), Port Elliot runs more rental-dense (66% owner).
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Port Elliot and Middleton side by side
| Measure | Port Elliot | Middleton |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $550/wk | $580/wk |
| Unit rent | $350/wk | $283/wk |
| Owner occupied | 66.0% | 81.0% |
| Renter occupied | 22.0% | 18.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 7 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 996 | 992 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 56 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 35 | 0 |
| Population | 2,251 | 1,298 |
| Median age | 61 | 49 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 488 mm | 534 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.0°C | 25.1°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 Elliot edges out on average school ICSEA (996 vs 992).
Port Elliot vs Middleton: common questions
Does Port Elliot or Middleton have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Port Elliot scores 996 vs 992 in Middleton. 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, Port Elliot or Middleton?
Port Elliot scores 56/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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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