Side by sideSuburb comparison

Port Germein vs Telowie.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Telowie edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Telowie (896) sits above Port Germein (871).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Telowie edges out on average school ICSEA (896 vs 871).

Common questionsPort Germein vs Telowie

Common questions

Does Port Germein or Telowie have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Telowie scores 896 vs 871 in Port Germein. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Port Germein
Metric
Telowie

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$189/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$185/wk
$185/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$190/wk
83.0%
Owner occupied
76.0%
8.0%
Renter occupied
13.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

2
Walk score
0
Transit score
0
Bike score
368
Population
89
59
Median age
56

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

6
Schools nearby
8
871
Avg ICSEA
896

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).