Whites Valley vs Port Willunga
Port Willunga scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Whites Valley (1009) sits above Port Willunga (1005). Whites Valley skews owner-occupied (89%), Port Willunga runs more rental-dense (75% owner).
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| Measure | Whites Valley | Port Willunga |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $1,025,000 |
| Median unit | – | $221,760 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | +22.4% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $765/wk | $600/wk |
| Unit rent | $270/wk | $328/wk |
| Owner occupied | 89.0% | 75.0% |
| Renter occupied | 7.0% | 23.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 8 | 12 |
| Average ICSEA | 1009 | 1005 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 10 | 100 |
| Population | 313 | 1,785 |
| Median age | 48 | 44 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 584 mm | 479 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.4°C | 27.0°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
- Whites Valley edges out on average school ICSEA (1009 vs 1005). Whites Valley also has a higher family-household share (83% vs 66%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Whites Valley vs Port Willunga: common questions
Does Whites Valley or Port Willunga have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Whites Valley scores 1009 vs 1005 in Port Willunga. 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, Whites Valley or Port Willunga?
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.
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