SA · Port Adelaide Enfield Council
Exeter, 5019
Current weather
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74% humidity · 25.2 km/h wind · 13.9° / 11.8° today · 14.2 mm rain
Desirability score
Suburb snapshot
Exeter (SA) is a small locality in the Port Adelaide Enfield area, home to around 1,066 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 137 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun) with rising year-on-year trends (+12%), roughly 128.5 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $530 (flats $440, houses $630), limited but present public transport access, 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
- 1,066
- Median age
- 48
- Median household income / week
- $1,397
- Dwelling vacancy
- 8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 43 of 538
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,567
- Employment rate
- 61.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 42 / 71 / 97
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)
- $440
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $630
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $530
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 10
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 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 137
- Against the person
- 25
- Against property
- 112
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 128.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 43 residents
- State safety percentile
- 89.4th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 192
- Increase (daily rate)
- +11.7%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental24
- Other Theft19
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury12
- Theft From Motor Vehicle13
- Theft From Shop38
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
3 public transport stops in this suburb
- Peterhead Railway Station
- Peterhead Railway Station
- Peterhead Railway Station
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.
80 planning-related records
2026· 14 proposals
June 2026
- Change of use to office with internal works and retaining existing shop front tenancy178 SEMAPHORE RD EXETER SA 5019Under Assessment
- Verandah182 SEMAPHORE RD EXETER SA 5019Decision Made
- Installation of an inground fiberglass swimming pool. All compliant safety features installed by homeowner.23 TEAKLE ST EXETER SA 5019Decision Made
May 2026
- Tree damaging activity - Removal of a regulated white cedar tree (Melia Azedarach)7 COLLINS ST EXETER SA 5019Decision Made
- Shed at rear of allotment21 WELLINGTON ST EXETER SA 5019Decision Made
- amendment to form 1 schedule of ESPs only152 SEMAPHORE RD EXETER SA 5019Decision Made
- Swimming pool and safety fence191 SEMAPHORE RD EXETER SA 5019Under Assessment
April 2026
- Single-storey dwelling addition28 WOOLNOUGH RD EXETER SA 5019Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling80 WOOLNOUGH RD EXETER SA 5019Under Assessment
March 2026
- Removal of regulated tree - Eucalyptus cladocalyx86 HARGRAVE ST EXETER SA 5019Decision Made
- Bullnose verandah, carport and front picket fence30 WOOLNOUGH RD EXETER SA 5019Decision Made
February 2026
- Two storey dwelling addition and alterations to existing dwelling22 LIGHT ST EXETER SA 5019Under Assessment
- External wall repair9 COLLINS ST EXETER SA 5019Decision Made
January 2026
- Storage shed ancillary to existing dwellingUNIT 1 8 CHARLTON ST EXETER SA 5019Decision Made
2025· 15 proposals
December 2025
- Single storey detached dwelling with associated retaining walls and fencing9 COLLINS ST EXETER SA 5019Under Assessment
November 2025
- Variation to DA 25007279 - Three single storey detached dwellings in a terrace arrangement and associated retaining walls with fencing on top – alterations to dwelling 1 (increase in building footprint and reduction of soft landscaping)LOT 31 SWAN TCE EXETER SA 5019Decision Made
- Dwelling addition and associated new carport and verandah structure8 MARTINI ST EXETER SA 5019Decision Made
October 2025
- Conversion of existing outbuilding to ancillary accommodation20 CHARLTON ST EXETER SA 5019Decision Made
- Single storey dwelling16 YOUNG ST EXETER SA 5019Under Assessment
September 2025
- Partial demolition of a building or structure and Dwelling Alteration and Addition26 TEAKLE ST EXETER SA 5019Decision Made
- Verandah80 HARGRAVE ST EXETER SA 5019Decision Made
March 2025
- Three single storey detached dwellings in a terrace arrangement and associated retaining walls with fencing on top3 CLARK ST EXETER SA 5019Under Assessment
- land division creating two allotments from one allotment14 -16 HARRIS ST EXETER SA 5019Decision Made
February 2025
- Carport and verandahUNIT 1 8A YOUNG ST EXETER SA 5019Decision Made
- Two single storey detached dwellings14 -16 HARRIS ST EXETER SA 5019Decision Made
- Convert existing dwelling into a shop180 SEMAPHORE RD EXETER SA 5019Decision Made
- Swimming pool and safety barrier15 HUTTON PL EXETER SA 5019Decision Made
January 2025
- VerandahUNIT 2 26 HARRIS ST EXETER SA 5019Decision Made
- Construction of a two-storey detached dwelling including associated earthworks and retaining walls8 HUTTON PL MOUNT COMPASS SA 5210Decision Made
2024· 11 proposals
November 2024
- Removal of two Regulated Trees (Casuarina cunninghamiana - River Oaks)48 WOOLNOUGH RD EXETER SA 5019Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling and fencing.22 CHARLTON ST EXETER SA 5019Decision Made
September 2024
- Conventional land division creating two allotments from one, retaining structures on Lot 381 and rear verandah on Lot 3829 COLLINS ST EXETER SA 5019Decision Made
August 2024
- Single storey dwelling addition and outbuilding (shed)16 MARTINI ST EXETER SA 5019Decision Made
- Verandah (6.5m x 7m)10 LIGHT ST EXETER SA 5019Decision Made
July 2024
- Accessible ramp146 SEMAPHORE RD EXETER SA 5019Decision Made
June 2024
- Boundary realignment (2 into 2) Conventional181 SEMAPHORE RD EXETER SA 5019;8 DENMAN ST EXETER SA 5019;LOT 71 SEMAPHORE RD EXETER SA 5019;LOT 72 SEMAPHORE RD EXETER SA 5019Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling with associated retaining walls and fencing24 EMES ST EXETER SA 5019Decision Made
May 2024
- Verandah60 HARGRAVE ST EXETER SA 5019Decision Made
- Verandah2 WELLINGTON ST EXETER SA 5019Decision Made
March 2024
- Carport to side of dwelling25 MARTINI ST EXETER SA 5019Decision 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
26 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bench (2)
- MyRideBicycle
Unit 4 135 Semaphore Road
- Bicycle Parking (6)
- Stop 44C Woolnough Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 44D Woolnough Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 44E Woolnough Road - East sideBus stop
- Euro Crash RepairsCar repair
Unit 1 132 Semaphore Road
- StyleClothes
- Coastal Living SemaphoreFurniture
Unit 7 135 Semaphore Road
- Chatty At HeartHairdresser
Unit 5 135 Semaphore Road
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
81 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)
- 1
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
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
- 21.8/100
- National rank
- 6340th in Australia
- State rank
- 647th in SA
- Peer rank
- #66 among Metro Adelaide · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #347 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
- Data confidence
- 70%
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 Environmentalcrime24
- Other Theftcrime19
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injurycrime12
- Theft From Motor Vehiclecrime13
- Theft From Shopcrime38
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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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