SA · Port Adelaide Enfield Council
Largs Bay, SA, 5016
Current weather
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78% humidity · 29.9 km/h wind · 13.8° / 11.8° today · 27.7 mm rain
Desirability index
#157 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Largs Bay is a smaller suburban community in the Port Adelaide Enfield area, home to around 4,104 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 282 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 68.7 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $550 (flats $460, houses $650), median house prices near $1,070,000 (up 26% recently), 1 school and preschool site in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Adelaide Metro stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- Population
- 4,104
- Median age
- 46
- Median household income / week
- $1,886
- Dwelling vacancy
- 8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 138 of 1,723
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,800
- Employment rate
- 60.3%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 111 / 102 / 171
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)
- $460
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $650
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $550
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 25
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $1,070,000
- Median price change
- +25.8%
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
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)
- 282
- Against the person
- 33
- Against property
- 249
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 68.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 124 residents
- State safety percentile
- 75.4th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 69
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental35
- Other Theft86
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury17
- Theft From Motor Vehicle17
- Theft From Shop77
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,018
- Largs Bay SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 1018
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site · Static register
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
19 public transport stops in this suburb
- Largs Railway Station
- Stop 45C Military Rd - South East side
- Stop 45D Military Rd - South East side
- Stop 46 Military Rd - South East side
- Stop 48 Military Rd - South East side
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.
398 planning-related records
2026· 40 proposals
June 2026
- Replacement of existing front fence with new masonry front fence and automated sliding vehicle access gate337 MILITARY RD LARGS BAY SA 5016Under Assessment
- Dwelling addition21 CLAIRE ST LARGS BAY SA 5016Under Assessment
- Dwelling addition5 WILLS ST LARGS BAY SA 5016Under Assessment
- Carport and verandah at rear of house214 FLETCHER RD LARGS BAY SA 5016Under Assessment
- Two-storey dwelling, retaining walls, fencing4 -6 EVERARD ST LARGS BAY SA 5016Under Assessment
- Dwelling additions and alterations with ancillary carport, combined garage and verandah structure, swimming pool and safety fence6 OLIVE ST LARGS BAY SA 5016Under Assessment
- Double storey detached dwelling208 LADY GOWRIE DR LARGS BAY SA 5016;4 -6 EVERARD ST LARGS BAY SA 5016;LOT 244 LADY GOWRIE DR LARGS BAY SA 5016Under Assessment
May 2026
- Replace Existing Carport15 JOANNA ST LARGS BAY SA 5016Decision Made
- Ancillary accommodation438 MILITARY RD LARGS BAY SA 5016Under Assessment
- Verandah and deck152 FLETCHER RD LARGS BAY SA 5016Decision Made
- Installation of an inground fiberglass swimming pool. All associated pool safety features installed by homeowner.45 ALFRED ST LARGS BAY SA 5016Decision Made
- Nine (9) group dwellings, together with associated common driveways, carports, underground water tanks, the removal of one regulated tree and construction of a combined retaining wall and fence.208 LADY GOWRIE DR LARGS BAY SA 5016Under Assessment
- Proposed renovations to current residence, include back room extension, outdoor verandah and update to carport (using current footprint).4 LINCOLN ST LARGS BAY SA 5016Under Assessment
- Dwelling addition with associated building alterations86 JETTY RD LARGS BAY SA 5016Under Assessment
- Swimming Pool and Safety Fence65 JETTY RD LARGS BAY SA 5016Decision Made
- Replacement of an existing 40kL Used Cooking Oil Storage Tank with a 58kL Used Cooking Oil Storage Tank, on the same footprintLOT 202 ELDER RD LARGS BAY SA 5016Decision Made
April 2026
- Garage construction12 JETTY RD LARGS BAY SA 5016Decision Made
- Swimming pool and safety barrier318 MILITARY RD LARGS BAY SA 5016Decision Made
- Carport on southern boundary318 MILITARY RD LARGS BAY SA 5016Decision Made
- Verandah to rear of existing dwelling with 2.4m high privacy screen situated on western boundary35 HANNAY ST LARGS BAY SA 5016Decision Made
- Swimming pool & safety fences12 GLOUCESTER ST LARGS BAY SA 5016Decision Made
- Concrete swimming pool and safety fencing75 HARGRAVE ST LARGS BAY SA 5016Decision Made
- Verandah (Unit 19b)477 -479 MILITARY RD LARGS BAY SA 5016Decision Made
- Verandah33 UNION ST LARGS BAY SA 5016Decision Made
March 2026
- Carport & verandah429 MILITARY RD LARGS BAY SA 5016Under Assessment
- Bullnose verandah (to the rear) and replacement alfresco roof.337 MILITARY RD LARGS BAY SA 5016Decision Made
- Dwelling alterations and new single storey additions, new carport and verandah45 LINCOLN ST LARGS BAY SA 5016Under Assessment
- Dwelling addition and alterations67 JETTY RD LARGS BAY SA 5016Decision Made
- Dwelling addition including storage with ancillary pool safety fence12 CHESTER ST LARGS BAY SA 5016Decision Made
- Removal of significant tree - Corymbia Ficiifolia232 FLETCHER RD LARGS BAY SA 5016Decision Made
- Masonry front fence137 FLETCHER RD LARGS BAY SA 5016Decision Made
- Demolish rear lean-to & Construct a rear dwelling addition & verandah206 FLETCHER RD LARGS BAY SA 5016Under Assessment
- Dwelling additions and alterations, carport, front verandah, swimming pool with associated safety features, and garage at rear of allotment18 DEVON ST LARGS BAY SA 5016Under Assessment
February 2026
- Remove regulated street tree - Eucalyptus leucoxylon128 JETTY RD LARGS BAY SA 5016Decision Made
- Verandah at rear of dwelling17 HAVELOCK ST LARGS BAY SA 5016Decision Made
- Partial demolition of existing dwelling and construction of dwelling addition and carport20 WIGLEY ST LARGS BAY SA 5016Under Assessment
- Dwelling alterations and new additions34 JETTY RD LARGS BAY SA 5016Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (shed) attached to existing shed7 ALEXANDER ST LARGS BAY SA 5016Decision Made
January 2026
- Construction of a bullnose carport attached to the west side of the existing dwelling and abutting the west side property boundary10 WAVERLEY ST LARGS BAY SA 5016Decision Made
- Carport on southern side of dwelling365 MILITARY RD LARGS BAY SA 5016Decision Made
2025· 75 proposals
75 proposals lodged in 2025. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2024· 78 proposals
78 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 51 proposals
51 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 87 proposals
87 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 57 proposals
57 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026; 2021; 2022… · Updated on site
Amenities
84 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bbq
- Bench (30)
- Bicycle Parking (2)
- Stop 45C Military Road - South East sideBus stop
- Stop 45D Military Road - North West sideBus stop
- Stop 45D Military Road - South East sideBus stop
- Stop 46 Military Road - North West sideBus stop
- Stop 46 Military Road - South East sideBus stop
- Stop 47 Fletcher Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 47 Fletcher Road - West sideBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 7/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 7/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 2
- Parks (OSM)
- 2
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 52.5/100
- Cohort rank
- #157 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
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