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SA · Barunga West Council

Port Broughton, 5522

Current weather

12°CMainly clear

84% humidity · 21.1 km/h wind · 14.1° / 10.1° today · 12.3 mm rain

Desirability score

30/100
Below average

524th in SA

89% data confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Coastal
  • Affordable
  • Historic
  • Green space
  • Schools
What Port Broughton is known for: Coastal, Affordable, Historic, Green space, Schools

Suburb profile

Port Broughton is a coastal smaller community where beach life and relaxed outdoor living shape the local character. Distance from the capital is noticeable, but the trade-off is space, calm and a community that knows its neighbours. Salt air and open horizons give the suburb a relaxed, outdoor feel year-round.

An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. The town centre holds its own, with enough local flavour to make staying close to home appealing. There is enough green space nearby for walks, picnics and after-school play.

Homes are relatively affordable, which helps families and first-time residents put down roots. Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.

The desirability score is below average, weighed down by weaker local dining and lifestyle amenities and transport and access against similar coastal suburbs, even with growth momentum and parks and green space holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

Population

Population
1,312
Median age
62
Median household income / week
$997
Dwelling vacancy
30.6%
Unoccupied private dwellings
252 of 823
Median monthly mortgage
$1,300
Employment rate
37.2%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
37 / 44 / 8

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)
$495
Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$470
All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$482.5
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)
26
Against the person
6
Against property
20
Rate per 1,000 residents
19.8
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 219 residents
State safety percentile
27.6th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
6
Increase (daily rate)
+0.3%

Reported offences are unchanged compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • Obtain Benefit By Deception2
  • Other Property Damage And Environmental4
  • Other Theft6
  • Sct - Non Residence3
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury3

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
2 (1 schools, 1 preschools)
Median school ICSEA
980
  • Port Broughton Area SchoolCombined · ICSEA 980
  • Port Broughton KindergartenCnr South Tce & Kadina RdPreschools

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

1 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Bay St / East Tce - South side (Roadhouse Port Broughton)

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

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

294 planning-related records

2026· 34 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Single storey detached dwelling, including associated earthworks and retaining wall up to a maximum height 1.4m
    LOT 2 CASEY RD PORT BROUGHTON SA 5522Under Assessment
  • Dwelling alterations and additions
    10 MCKAY ST PORT BROUGHTON SA 5522Under Assessment
  • Single storey dwelling addition (ensuite) and front arbour structure
    151 JOHN LEWIS DR PORT BROUGHTON SA 5522Under Assessment
  • Veranda (9.9m x 1.5m x 2.9m post height) and deck (6m x 1.5m x 650mm above ground level)
    LOT 3 CASEY RD PORT BROUGHTON SA 5522Decision Made
  • Swimming Pool and Safety Fence
    2 HUSSMAN DR PORT BROUGHTON SA 5522Decision Made
  • Domestic Outbuilding (Shed) with associated rainwater tanks.
    195 UPPER YORKE RD PORT BROUGHTON SA 5522Under Assessment
  • Two Storey Detached dwelling with an overall height of 8 metres, with associated garage.
    10 GRACE HARWAR DR PORT BROUGHTON SA 5522Under Assessment

  • May 2026

  • Partial redevelopment of Barunga Village including two-storey aged care facility comprising 46 supported accommodation units, communal areas, staff and administration amenities, storage areas, landscaping, and associated earthworks.
    11 EDMUND ST PORT BROUGHTON SA 5522Under Assessment
  • Single storey detached dwelling
    LOT 73 DALE RD PORT BROUGHTON SA 5522Under Assessment
  • Swimming pool and associated swimming pool safety features
    10 DALLING ST PORT BROUGHTON SA 5522Decision Made
  • Extend property, to allow for a new kitchen/dining and lounge area. Turn existing kitchen area into a bedroom. Add a small second bathroom.
    59 JOHN LEWIS DR PORT BROUGHTON SA 5522Under Assessment
  • Outbuilding (Shed) – 11m x 7m x 3.6m wall height (4.217m overall height).
    152 JOHN LEWIS DR PORT BROUGHTON SA 5522Decision Made
  • The proposed development involves the installation of a patio structure to the rear of the existing dwelling. The patio will be constructed by Stratco and positioned to provide a covered outdoor living area for domestic use. The structure will be used for recreational and outdoor entertaining purposes ancillary to the main residence. No changes to the primary use of the land are proposed.
    74 DALE RD PORT BROUGHTON SA 5522Decision Made

  • April 2026

  • Variation to Development Application 25023822 comprising changes to the siting of the dwelling, associated earthworks, driveway, and septic tank.
    20 GRACE HARWAR DR PORT BROUGHTON SA 5522Decision Made
  • verandah 9.3m (length) X 4.0m (width) X 2.85m (high) with colorbond roof (surfmist color)
    12 CASEY RD PORT BROUGHTON SA 5522Decision Made
  • Dwelling additions and alterations
    24 MUNDOORA RD PORT BROUGHTON SA 5522Under Assessment

  • March 2026

  • Verandah
    14 FISHERMAN BAY RD PORT BROUGHTON SA 5522Decision Made
  • Carport
    26 PARMA ST PORT BROUGHTON SA 5522Decision Made
  • 2-storey detached dwelling incorporating a garage
    21 JOHN LEWIS DR PORT BROUGHTON SA 5522Under Assessment
  • 2 storey detached dwelling and retaining wall up to 1.2 metres
    18 GRACE HARWAR DR PORT BROUGHTON SA 5522Under Assessment
  • Swimming pool and safety fence
    11 SUMMERTON RD PORT BROUGHTON SA 5522Decision Made
  • Build 4 metre deck & patio to front of home.
    16 SPENCER HWY PORT BROUGHTON SA 5522Decision Made

  • February 2026

  • Single storey detached dwelling
    137 UPPER YORKE RD PORT BROUGHTON SA 5522Decision Made
  • Advertising hoarding incorporating a 6m x 2m high double-sided panel mounted on posts, total height 3.5m
    29 SPENCER HWY PORT BROUGHTON SA 5522Decision Made
  • Single storey detached dwelling
    LOT 3 CASEY RD PORT BROUGHTON SA 5522Decision Made
  • Carport (15m x 6.18m x 3m post height) as a replacement for a smaller existing carport
    155 JOHN LEWIS DR PORT BROUGHTON SA 5522Decision Made
  • Single storey detached dwelling, and partial change of use of existing agricultural building to home based industry (up to 66m²) for the processing of fresh fish
    40 MUNDOORA RD PORT BROUGHTON SA 5522Under Assessment
  • Colorbond outbuilding (9.1m x 7.7m x 3.635m wall height)
    14 J JOHNS RD PORT BROUGHTON SA 5522Decision Made

  • January 2026

  • Colorbond outbuilding (combined garage/carport) - 11.99m x 6.913m x 2.7m wall height
    12 CASEY RD PORT BROUGHTON SA 5522Decision Made
  • Carport attached to existing dwelling
    2 FALIE ST PORT BROUGHTON SA 5522Decision Made
  • Verandah
    30A HARVEY ST PORT BROUGHTON SA 5522Decision Made
  • Colorbond outbuilding (9.15m x 7.756m x 3.636m wall height)
    LOT 32 MOSHULU ST PORT BROUGHTON SA 5522Decision Made
  • Single storey detached dwelling
    LOT 33 MOSHULU ST PORT BROUGHTON SA 5522Under Assessment
  • Land division - 1 into 4 allotments
    LOT 80 RICHARDS RD PORT BROUGHTON SA 5522Decision Made
2025· 6 proposals

  • December 2025

  • Retaining wall along rear eastern property boundary (16m x 1.3m high)
    7 HAWK CR PORT BROUGHTON SA 5522Decision Made
  • Shed
    117C FISHERMAN BAY RD PORT BROUGHTON SA 5522Decision Made
  • Single storey detached dwelling
    LOT 5 EDMUND ST PORT BROUGHTON SA 5522Decision Made
  • Construction of an enclosed hardstand annex adjacent existing caravan
    2 BARKER ST PORT BROUGHTON SA 5522Decision Made
  • Construction of an enclosed hardstand annex adjacent existing caravan
    2 BARKER ST PORT BROUGHTON SA 5522Decision Made
  • Two Storey Detached Dwelling
    137 JOHN LEWIS DR PORT BROUGHTON SA 5522Under Assessment

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

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

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
1
Emergency department
On site
  • Port Broughton and District Hospital and Health Service56-82 Bay RoadPublic Hospital

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

  • Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · Period: current · Updated on site

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

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

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

15 state heritage places

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Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies
Bushfire safer places
1

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)
9
Parks (OSM)
4

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
30.0/100 — Below average
National rank
5232nd in Australia
State rank
524th in SA
Peer rank
#33 among Coastal & beach · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#51 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Data confidence
89%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Obtain Benefit By Deceptioncrime2
  • Other Property Damage And Environmentalcrime4
  • Other Theftcrime6
  • Sct - Non Residencecrime3
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injurycrime3
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