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SA · Port Adelaide Enfield Council

Port Adelaide, 5015

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Desirability score

54.5/100
Average

Top 12% of South Australia's suburbs

96% data confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Dining hub
  • Top transport
  • Heritage
  • Affordable
  • Green space
What Port Adelaide is known for: Dining hub, Top transport, Heritage, Affordable, Green space

Suburb profile

In Port Adelaide Enfield, Port Adelaide is a settled smaller community with a familiar suburban feel and good links to the wider city. Well placed between the city and outer suburbs, it offers practical access in every direction. The area suits established families and long-term locals, with family life visible on every street.

Food, coffee and entertainment are never far away, whether locally or in the suburbs next door. There is enough green space nearby for walks, picnics and after-school play. Public transport links make it easy to move between neighbouring suburbs without relying on the car.

Housing remains accessible compared with many parts of the state. Active development is adding new homes and refreshed pockets throughout the suburb.

The desirability score is around average, weighed down by weaker community and employment and safety against similar metro suburbs, even with transport and access and parks and green space holding up better.

Population

Population
1,338
Median age
45
Median household income / week
$1,230
Dwelling vacancy
13.5%
Unoccupied private dwellings
101 of 746
Median monthly mortgage
$1,672
Employment rate
54.3%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
52 / 372 / 63

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)
$475
Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$675
All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$607.5
Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
30
Median house price (Q1 2026)
$720,000
Median price change
-5.3%

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)
761
Against the person
148
Against property
613
Rate per 1,000 residents
568.8
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 9 residents
State safety percentile
98.4th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
123
Decrease (daily rate)
-10.6%

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • Other Property Damage And Environmental145
  • Other Theft145
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury67
  • Theft From Motor Vehicle51
  • Theft From Shop111

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

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
1
  • National Railway Museum76 Lipson StreetSpecialist Facilities

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

  • Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site · Static register

Public transport

38 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Port Adelaide Railway Station
  • Port Dock Railway Station
  • Stop 37 Commercial Rd - North East side
  • Stop 38 Commercial Rd - North East side
  • Zone A Port Dock Interchange

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

6 active roadworks / incidents

  • InvestigationsFrancis Street, Francis Street Accs16 Jun 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
  • MowingFrancis Street, Francis St15 Jun 2026 – 16 Jul 2026
  • Sewer ConnectionEastern Parade, Gillman Ramp To Salisbury03 Jun 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
  • Traffic ManagementCommercial Road, St Vincent St11 Nov 2023 – 12 Oct 2029
  • Traffic ManagementSt Vincent Street, Commercial Rd11 Nov 2023 – 12 Oct 2029
  • Traffic ManagementSt Vincent Street, Commercial Rd11 Nov 2023 – 12 Oct 2029

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.

396 planning-related records

2026· 35 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Four storey residential flat building, containing 18 dwellings with ground level undercroft carparking and consulting room.
    LOT 4 GODFREY ST PORT ADELAIDE SA 5015Under Assessment
  • Land Division creating 1 additional allotment (1 into 2).
    LOT 25 OCEAN STEAMERS RD PORT ADELAIDE SA 5015Under Assessment
  • Construction of a female amenity building
    LOT 5 OCEAN STEAMERS RD PORT ADELAIDE SA 5015Under Assessment
  • 2 three storey row dwellings with ancillary parking.
    14 -30 MCLAREN PDE PORT ADELAIDE SA 5015Under Assessment
  • Community title land division: 2 allotments from 1, with common area
    16 ENDEAVOUR DR PORT ADELAIDE SA 5015Under Assessment
  • Verandah
    29 ALBANY LANE PORT ADELAIDE SA 5015Under Assessment
  • verandah
    293 ST VINCENT ST PORT ADELAIDE SA 5015Under Assessment
  • Variation to authorised development ID 21042215 for amalgamation of two (2) bulky goods tenancies into one (1) with associated change of use to an Indoor Recreation Facility and building alterations
    279 COMMERCIAL RD PORT ADELAIDE SA 5015;41 LIPSON ST PORT ADELAIDE SA 5015Under Assessment
  • Boundary realignment (2 into 2)
    331 ST VINCENT ST E PORT ADELAIDE SA 5015;ST VINCENT ST E PORT ADELAIDE SA 5015Decision Made

  • May 2026

  • Outbuilding (shed) at rear of allotment
    13 PRINCES ST PORT ADELAIDE SA 5015Decision Made
  • Variation to 23007337 to the original application 040/3484/20 (21037154), for: - The relocation of the ancillary office building. - A retaining wall, 0.8 metres high, with a 1.4 metre fence on top, will be located in the south eastern corner of the allotment. - The reconfiguration of the approved silo and two additional silos added. - The reclad of the existing shed on the site. - A forklift wash-down area, located in the North-west corner of the allotment.
    LOT 5 OCEAN STEAMERS RD PORT ADELAIDE SA 5015Under Assessment
  • Change front French doors to bifold door
    29 ALBANY LANE PORT ADELAIDE SA 5015Decision Made
  • Removal of 8 significant trees - Date Palms
    UNIT 1-36 200 -220 COMMERCIAL RD PORT ADELAIDE SA 5015Decision Made
  • Remedial works to existing verandah over Council footpath (Local Heritage Place)
    109 -113 COMMERCIAL RD PORT ADELAIDE SA 5015Decision Made
  • Shed
    35 CANNON ST PORT ADELAIDE SA 5015Under Assessment

  • April 2026

  • Alterations and additions to existing dwelling comprising a viewing deck and staircase
    41 MCLAREN PDE PORT ADELAIDE SA 5015Under Assessment
  • Additions and alterations to an existing building comprising of the inclusion of a second storey extension and associated installation of an LED advertisement sign for third-party advertising - variation to DA 25018512
    346 -348 PORT RD PORT ADELAIDE SA 5015Under Assessment
  • New verandah to replace the existing structure
    12 KNAPMAN CR PORT ADELAIDE SA 5015Decision Made
  • outbuilding
    16 KNAPMAN CR PORT ADELAIDE SA 5015Decision Made
  • Community Title Land Division - 2 allotments into 5
    16 -20 ST VINCENT ST PORT ADELAIDE SA 5015Decision Made

  • March 2026

  • Construction of a new supermarket (shop), mall entry, advertising displays, car parking and the removal of one (1) regulated tree
    176 -180 ST VINCENT ST PORT ADELAIDE SA 5015;182 ST VINCENT ST PORT ADELAIDE SA 5015;20 -26 MARRYATT ST PORT ADELAIDE SA 5015;28 -30 MARRYATT ST PORT ADELAIDE SA 5015;LOT 1 DALE ST PORT ADELAIDE SA 5015Under Assessment
  • Construction of a Mixed Use Building incorporating Commercial, Educational and Function Centre & Removal of Four (4) Regulated Trees.
    LOT 421 LEADENHALL ST PORT ADELAIDE SA 5015Under Assessment
  • Retrospective works comprising of building alterations, additions and partial demolition works to an existing stone warehouse (Local Heritage Place - LHP) and repainting of ancillary warehouse structure
    8 KYLE PL PORT ADELAIDE SA 5015Under Assessment
  • Front fence (picket fence)
    16 CANNON ST PORT ADELAIDE SA 5015Decision Made
  • 2 dwellings above an existing office building with rear loaded parking
    123 COMMERCIAL RD PORT ADELAIDE SA 5015Under Assessment

  • February 2026

  • Variation to Planning Consent Authorisation 25009795 (change in the use of the land to warehouse including the construction of 2 warehouse buildings with associated offices, advertisements, water tanks, pump shed outbuilding, car parking, landscaping, fencing & earthworks) including to allow for the use of the northern most warehouse for bulk chemical (fertiliser) storage (with ancillary blending & coating), a reduction in the warehouse building floor area, an increase in the warehouse building
    LOT 26 OCEAN STEAMERS RD PORT ADELAIDE SA 5015Under Assessment
  • Internal alterations - internal office and mezzanine addition inside existing warehouse
    54 -70 LESLIE PL PORT ADELAIDE SA 5015Decision Made
  • Variation to DA 21040670 comprising external alterations to tourist accommodation building and associated car park
    LOT 500 MCLAREN PDE PORT ADELAIDE SA 5015Under Assessment
  • Verandah
    71 ST VINCENT ST PORT ADELAIDE SA 5015Decision Made
  • Installation of a LED display for third party advertising
    54 SANTO PDE PORT ADELAIDE SA 5015Under Assessment
  • Construction of offices within existing warehouse
    54 -70 LESLIE PL PORT ADELAIDE SA 5015Under Assessment

  • January 2026

  • Outbuilding (garage) and carport to rear of existing dwelling, 1.8m high fence situated on eastern boundary and security window guards to four north facing windows
    38 DALE ST PORT ADELAIDE SA 5015Under Assessment
  • Variation of Development Application 25028107 (Deck) for changes to setback and height of balustrade
    3A JUBILEE ST PORT ADELAIDE SA 5015Under Assessment
  • Variation to Planning Consent Authorisation 24031520 (Construction of a 4 level lift and 3 level stairwell adjacent to the ship 'City of Adelaide') to allow for design modifications
    LOT 2 OCEAN STEAMERS RD PORT ADELAIDE SA 5015Under Assessment
  • Internal Alterations, 2 x kitchenettes & additional WC facilities
    83 DALE ST PORT ADELAIDE SA 5015Decision Made
2025· 5 proposals

  • November 2025

  • Re-painting exterior entranceway of an existing building in a State Heritage Area, and add organisation brand signage.
    175 ST VINCENT ST PORT ADELAIDE SA 5015Decision Made
  • Installation of a conveyor belt sensor sorting machine in association with the established scrap metal treatment facility
    LOT 3 MORIALTA RD PORT ADELAIDE SA 5015;LOT 3 OCEAN STEAMERS RD PORT ADELAIDE SA 5015;MORIALTA RD PORT ADELAIDE SA 5015Decision Made
  • Shop (commercial laundromat for shop 3)
    30 -34 QUEBEC ST PORT ADELAIDE SA 5015Decision Made
  • Excavation and filling of land for pavement surfacing
    LOT 5 MOONTA RD PORT ADELAIDE SA 5015;LOT 5 OCEAN STEAMERS RD PORT ADELAIDE SA 5015;UNIT 1-2 LOT 5 MINNIPA RD PORT ADELAIDE SA 5015Decision Made
  • Cantilever carport
    131 -135 OCEAN STEAMERS RD PORT ADELAIDE SA 5015Decision Made

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

240 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Bluetongue AuctionsAntiques
  • The Port Adelaide EmporiumAntiques
  • Altair Art And SuplliesArt

    83 Commercial Road

  • Better World ArtsArt
  • Super FoodsArt
  • The DarkroomArt

    154 St Vincent Street

  • VitalstatistixArts centre
  • Bag
  • Lipson Street CollectiveBakery
  • MayfairBakery

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)
3/10
IRSD decile (2021)
2/10

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

Heritage

153 state heritage places

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Data sources & freshness

Childcare

2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Hessel Children's Centrechildcare
  • Indieschoolkindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

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

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
7
Parks (OSM)
7

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
54.5/100 — Average
State standing
Top 12% of South Australia's suburbs
National rank
1268th in Australia
State rank
82nd in SA
Peer rank
#7 among Metro Adelaide · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#63 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Data confidence
96%

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 Environmentalcrime145
  • Other Theftcrime145
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injurycrime67
  • Theft From Motor Vehiclecrime51
  • Theft From Shopcrime111
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  • Indieschoolchildcarekindergarten
  • Heritage placeheritageState heritage
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Data sources & freshness

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