Port Willunga vs Sellicks Beach
Sellicks Beach (median $947,500) is roughly 8% cheaper to buy into than Port Willunga ($1,025,000). Over the past year, Port Willunga (+22.4%) ran 13.5 percentage points ahead of Sellicks Beach (+8.9%) on house-price growth.
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Port Willunga and Sellicks Beach side by side
| Measure | Port Willunga | Sellicks Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,025,000 | $947,500 |
| Median unit | $221,760 | $231,840 |
| House price change, 12 months | +22.4% | +8.9% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $600/wk | $717/wk |
| Unit rent | $328/wk | $320/wk |
| Owner occupied | 75.0% | 79.0% |
| Renter occupied | 23.0% | 17.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 12 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 1005 | 969 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 4 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 55 |
| Population | 1,785 | 2,705 |
| Median age | 44 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 479 mm | 651 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.0°C | 25.5°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
Sellicks Beach scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Port Willunga (1005) sits above Sellicks Beach (969).
- For buyers
- Sellicks Beach is the lower entry point at $947,500 median, 8% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Sellicks Beach delivers the better gross yield (3.93% vs 3.04%), but Port Willunga has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
- For families
- Port Willunga edges out on average school ICSEA (1005 vs 969).
Port Willunga vs Sellicks Beach: common questions
Is Port Willunga or Sellicks Beach cheaper to buy in?
Sellicks Beach has the lower median house price at $947,500, roughly 8% below Port Willunga ($1,025,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Port Willunga or Sellicks Beach?
Over the past 12 months, Port Willunga grew +22.4% vs +8.9% in Sellicks Beach, a gap of 13.5 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Port Willunga or Sellicks Beach have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Port Willunga scores 1005 vs 969 in Sellicks 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 Sellicks Beach?
Sellicks Beach scores 4/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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 Sellicks Beach?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.93% in Sellicks 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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