SA · Port Adelaide Enfield Council
Alberton (SA), SA, 5014
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Desirability score
Suburb snapshot
Alberton (SA) is a small locality in the Port Adelaide Enfield area, home to around 1,860 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 210 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun) with relatively stable year-on-year trends (+3%), roughly 112.9 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $428 (flats $260, houses $500), median house prices near $1,615,000 (up 118% recently), 11 public transport stops within the suburb, a reasonable spread of amenities, and notable planning and development activity on record. See the sections below for population, safety, schools and local activity.
Population
- Population
- 1,860
- Median age
- 44
- Median household income / week
- $1,350
- Dwelling vacancy
- 5.7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 51 of 894
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,602
- Employment rate
- 60.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 72 / 181 / 78
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $260
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $500
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $427.5
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 15
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $1,615,000
- Median price change
- +118.2%
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026; 1Q 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 210
- Against the person
- 39
- Against property
- 171
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 112.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 48 residents
- State safety percentile
- 87.5th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 154
- Increase (daily rate)
- +3.2%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental29
- Other Theft40
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury23
- Theft From Motor Vehicle15
- Theft From Shop42
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Public transport
11 public transport stops in this suburb
- Alberton Railway Station
- Stop 30 Port Rd - North East side
- Stop 32 Port Rd - North East side
- Stop 33 Torrens Rd - South side
- Stop 36 Port Rd - North East side
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
188 planning-related records
2026· 29 proposals
June 2026
- Swimming pool and associated safety fencing110 PORT RD ALBERTON SA 5014Under Assessment
- Update to Essential Safety Provisions Schedule Only.LOT 100 QUEEN ST ALBERTON SA 5014Under Assessment
- Conventional land division creating two (2) allotments from one (1) existing allotment19 WILLIAM ST ALBERTON SA 5014Under Assessment
- Verandah78 PORT RD ALBERTON SA 5014Decision Made
- Garage with covered outdoor kitchen at rear7 PRINCE ST ALBERTON SA 5014Under Assessment
- Variation to Application ID: 26007522 (Single-storey dwelling)3 MELBOURNE PL ALBERTON SA 5014Under Assessment
- Spa with associated safety features21 QUEEN ST ALBERTON SA 5014Decision Made
- Dwelling addition, replacement carport and outbuilding29 QUEEN ST ALBERTON SA 5014Under Assessment
May 2026
- Dwelling alterations and additions including: internal alterations, extension of existing rear terrace with verandah over, carport and outbuilding with shower room17 PRINCE ST ALBERTON SA 5014Under Assessment
- Conventional land division: 2 allotments from 143 SUSSEX ST ALBERTON SA 5014;43A SUSSEX ST ALBERTON SA 5014Decision Made
- Dwelling alterations and additions39 PRINCE ST ALBERTON SA 5014Under Assessment
- Dwelling alterations and new additions to the rear of the existing dwelling, including new alfresco4 TODD ST ALBERTON SA 5014Under Assessment
April 2026
- Carport at front of dwelling and two verandahs at rear of dwelling49 COBURG RD ALBERTON SA 5014Decision Made
- Swimming pool and associated safety fencing54 MELBOURNE PL ALBERTON SA 5014Decision Made
- Two warehouses with associated offices168 -172 PORT RD ALBERTON SA 5014Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwelling with retaining walls and fencing71 QUEEN ST ALBERTON SA 5014Decision Made
- Fibreglass pool installation and safety features27 SUSSEX ST ALBERTON SA 5014Decision Made
- Outbuilding (garage and storage shed)4 CAIRE ST ALBERTON SA 5014Decision Made
- Single-storey dwelling3 MELBOURNE PL ALBERTON SA 5014Under Assessment
- Conventional two (2) into four (4) land division13 BROUGHAM PL ALBERTON SA 5014;15 BROUGHAM PL ALBERTON SA 5014Decision Made
March 2026
- Dwelling addition and building alterations, verandah and associated partial demolition works44 QUEEN ST ALBERTON SA 5014Decision Made
- Verandah with partial screeningUNIT 2 7 OZONE ST ALBERTON SA 5014Decision Made
- New carport and rear verandah4 CAIRE ST ALBERTON SA 5014Decision Made
February 2026
- Remove regulated street tree - melaleuca armilarisUNIT 1 37 COBURG RD ALBERTON SA 5014Decision Made
- Carport to side of existing dwelling47 COBURG RD ALBERTON SA 5014Decision Made
- Removal of two significant trees - Norfolk Island Pines25 QUEEN ST ALBERTON SA 5014Decision Made
- Outbuilding (shed)5 KINGSCOTE ST ALBERTON SA 5014Decision Made
- CONSTRUCT A CLASS 1A ADDITION TO AN EXISTING DWELLING27 SUSSEX ST ALBERTON SA 5014Decision Made
January 2026
- Remove significant street tree - Callistemon citrinus52 KING ST ALBERTON SA 5014Decision Made
2025· 11 proposals
December 2025
- Conventional land division creating two (2) allotments from one (1) existing allotmentLOT 2 ST GEORGES PL ALBERTON SA 5014Decision Made
- Carport at front of dwelling16 WELLINGTON ST ALBERTON SA 5014Decision Made
November 2025
- Masonry fencing (precast concrete) with 1.8m high pillar4 CAIRE ST ALBERTON SA 5014Decision Made
- Bullnose Verandah and Lean Too Verandah24 QUEEN ST ALBERTON SA 5014Decision Made
- Flat roof carport755 TORRENS RD ALBERTON SA 5014Decision Made
- Conventional boundary realignment of two existing allotments and change of use from residential to outdoor storage associated with adjacent timber joinery manufacturer12 ALFRED ST ALBERTON SA 5014;14 ALFRED ST ALBERTON SA 5014Decision Made
October 2025
- Swimming pool & safety barrier (in connection with Application ID: 25029065 for a dwelling)71 QUEEN ST ALBERTON SA 5014Decision Made
- Addition to side of existing dwelling, swimming pool and associated safety features and demolition of existing shed17 SUSSEX ST ALBERTON SA 5014Under Assessment
- Domestic outbuilding749 TORRENS RD ALBERTON SA 5014Decision Made
- Dwelling alterations and new single storey dwelling additions; and new carport12 SUSSEX ST ALBERTON SA 5014Decision Made
September 2025
- VerandahUNIT 3 4 WELLINGTON ST ALBERTON SA 5014Decision Made
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site
Amenities
39 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Alcohol
- Bbq
- Bench
- Bicycle Parking
- Stop 30 Port Road - North East sideBus stop
- Stop 31 Port Road - North East sideBus stop
- Stop 32 Port Road - North East sideBus stop
- Stop 33 Port Road - North East sideBus stop
- Stop 33 Torrens Road - South sideBus stop
- Stop 34 Port Road - North East sideBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 5/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
248 state heritage places
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 3
- Parks (OSM)
- 3
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 42.9/100
- National rank
- 2728th in Australia
- State rank
- 262nd in SA
- Peer rank
- #59 among Metro Adelaide · Emerging suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #175 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
- Data confidence
- 81%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Other Property Damage And Environmentalcrime29
- Other Theftcrime40
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injurycrime23
- Theft From Motor Vehiclecrime15
- Theft From Shopcrime42
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
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