Port Willunga vs Maslin Beach
Maslin Beach (median $955,000) is roughly 7% cheaper to buy into than Port Willunga ($1,025,000).
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Port Willunga and Maslin Beach side by side
| Measure | Port Willunga | Maslin Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,025,000 | $955,000 |
| Median unit | $221,760 | $208,800 |
| House price change, 12 months | +22.4% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $600/wk | $620/wk |
| Unit rent | $328/wk | $580/wk |
| Owner occupied | 75.0% | 76.0% |
| Renter occupied | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 12 | 18 |
| Average ICSEA | 1005 | 995 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 95 |
| Population | 1,785 | 1,213 |
| Median age | 44 | 46 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 479 mm | 516 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.0°C | 27.1°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
Port Willunga scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Port Willunga (1005) sits above Maslin Beach (995).
- For buyers
- Maslin Beach is the lower entry point at $955,000 median, 7% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Maslin Beach offers the higher gross rental yield (3.38% vs 3.04%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Port Willunga edges out on average school ICSEA (1005 vs 995).
Port Willunga vs Maslin Beach: common questions
Is Port Willunga or Maslin Beach cheaper to buy in?
Maslin Beach has the lower median house price at $955,000, roughly 7% below Port Willunga ($1,025,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Port Willunga or Maslin Beach have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Port Willunga scores 1005 vs 995 in Maslin Beach. 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 Willunga or Maslin Beach?
Port Willunga scores 2/100 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Port Willunga or Maslin Beach?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.38% in Maslin Beach vs 3.04% in Port Willunga. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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