SA · Yorke Peninsula Council
Port Victoria, 5573
Current weather
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77% humidity · 34.4 km/h wind · 13.5° / 11.2° today · 9.5 mm rain
Desirability score
Suburb snapshot
Port Victoria is a small locality in the Yorke Peninsula area, home to around 397 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 23 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun) with rising year-on-year trends (+156%), roughly 57.9 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $420, limited but present public transport access, and notable planning and development activity on record. See the sections below for population, safety, schools and local activity.
Population
- Population
- 397
- Median age
- 60
- Median household income / week
- $946
- Dwelling vacancy
- 64.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 303 of 470
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,192
- Employment rate
- 34.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 15 / 0 / 0
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
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $420
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)
- 23
- Against the person
- 7
- Against property
- 16
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 57.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 57 residents
- State safety percentile
- 69.6th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 27
- Increase (daily rate)
- +156.3%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Common Assault1
- Other Property Damage And Environmental3
- Other Theft2
- Sct - Residence5
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury5
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
1 public transport stops in this suburb
- Main St / Victoria Tce - South West side (Port Victoria Kiosk)
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.
174 planning-related records
2026· 19 proposals
June 2026
- Two-Storey Dwelling Addition with Front Balcony & Outbuilding (Shed with attached Carport)6 DEVLIN ST PORT VICTORIA SA 5573Under Assessment
- Two Storey DwellingLOT 7 PERIWINKLE DR PORT VICTORIA SA 5573Under Assessment
- Land Division - 1 into 2 allotments23 MOORARA DR PORT VICTORIA SA 5573Under Assessment
May 2026
- Detached dwelling & Outbuilding (shed)35 PERIWINKLE DR PORT VICTORIA SA 5573Under Assessment
- Land Division - 1 into 5LOT 131 ISLAND VIEW RD PORT VICTORIA SA 5573;LOT 380 ISLAND VIEW RD PORT VICTORIA SA 5573Decision Made
April 2026
- Outbuilding (garage)43 EDWARDES TCE PORT VICTORIA SA 5573Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling with verandahs & outbuilding (shed)LOT 8 DAVIES TCE PORT VICTORIA SA 5573Under Assessment
- Outbuilding - Shed7 MAIN ST PORT VICTORIA SA 5573Under Assessment
March 2026
- Variation of Development Application 25013725 - Ancillary Accommodation3 MAIN ST PORT VICTORIA SA 5573Under Assessment
- Two Storey Detached Dwelling and Outbuilding - Garage37 PERIWINKLE DR PORT VICTORIA SA 5573Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (Shed)LOT 1 ISLAND VIEW RD PORT VICTORIA SA 5573Decision Made
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling, including rear UMR Verandah and DeckLOT 1 ISLAND VIEW RD PORT VICTORIA SA 5573Decision Made
- Verandah & Deck29 DAVIES TCE PORT VICTORIA SA 5573Decision Made
- Two Storey Detached Dwelling and Outbuilding - Garage44 PERIWINKLE DR PORT VICTORIA SA 5573Decision Made
- Ancillary Accommodation (Expandable moveable housing)10 PASSAT ST PORT VICTORIA SA 5573Under Assessment
January 2026
- 12 x 3.5m verandah to the east side of the existing 12x6 metre shed.LOT 20 MOORARA DR PORT VICTORIA SA 5573Decision Made
- Outbuilding (garage)LOT 28 PERIWINKLE DR PORT VICTORIA SA 5573Decision Made
- Two storey detached dwelling including verandah & deckLOT 30 PERIWINKLE DR PORT VICTORIA SA 5573Decision Made
- Boundary Realignment and Detached Dwelling and Outbuilding - Shed5 -7 LAWHILL ST PORT VICTORIA SA 5573Under Assessment
2025· 21 proposals
December 2025
- Outbuilding (shed)LOT 30 PERIWINKLE DR PORT VICTORIA SA 5573Decision Made
- Amenities Block - Bush Camping ToiletLOT 286 EDWARDES TCE PORT VICTORIA SA 5573Decision Made
- Outbuilding (Shed)37 EDWARDES TCE PORT VICTORIA SA 5573Decision Made
- Single Storey Detached DwellingLOT 23 PERIWINKLE DR PORT VICTORIA SA 5573Decision Made
October 2025
- Carport (Enclosed on 2 sides)9 VICTORIA TCE PORT VICTORIA SA 5573Decision Made
- Proposed Carport and Verandah43 DAVIES TCE PORT VICTORIA SA 5573Decision Made
- Two storey detached dwelling including verandah & deckLOT 4 PEBBLE BEACH RD PORT VICTORIA SA 5573Decision Made
- Outbuilding - Shed10 -12 LAWHILL ST PORT VICTORIA SA 5573Decision Made
September 2025
- Outbuilding4A CARDIGAN CASTLE CCT PORT VICTORIA SA 5573Decision Made
- Two storey dwelling37 EDWARDES TCE PORT VICTORIA SA 5573Decision Made
- Installation of a swimming pool, temporary fencing and permanent fencing187 SONGVAAR RD PORT VICTORIA SA 5573Decision Made
- Two storey detached dwelling116 SONGVAAR RD PORT VICTORIA SA 5573Decision Made
- Outbuilding (Storage Shed)31 -33 DAVIES TCE PORT VICTORIA SA 5573Decision Made
August 2025
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling and Outbuilding - Boat ShedUNIT 2 31 DAVIES TCE PORT VICTORIA SA 5573Decision Made
July 2025
- Outbuilding (garage & attached carport)UNIT 3 31 DAVIES TCE PORT VICTORIA SA 5573Decision Made
- Single Storey Detached DwellingLOT 52 INVESTIGATOR RD PORT VICTORIA SA 5573Decision Made
- Two-Storey Detached DwellingUNIT 3 31 DAVIES TCE PORT VICTORIA SA 5573Decision Made
- Two Storey Detached Dwelling4A CARDIGAN CASTLE CCT PORT VICTORIA SA 5573Decision Made
May 2025
- Replacement Building - Single Storey Detached Dwelling1 NAGLE CT PORT VICTORIA SA 5573Decision Made
- Dwelling alterations & additions including verandah, deck and stairs; 2 x Outbuilding (carports)43 CRAMPTON CR PORT VICTORIA SA 5573Decision Made
- Dwelling Addition - Office and Garage3 MAIN ST PORT VICTORIA SA 5573Under Assessment
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
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
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 2/10
- 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
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
2 state heritage places
- Heritage placeState heritage
- Heritage placeState heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
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
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 10.7/100
- National rank
- 6930th in Australia
- State rank
- 707th in SA
- Peer rank
- #60 among Coastal & beach · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #79 among Coastal & beach suburbs
- Data confidence
- 60%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Common Assaultcrime1
- Other Property Damage And Environmentalcrime3
- Other Theftcrime2
- Sct - Residencecrime5
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injurycrime5
- Heritage placeheritageState heritage
- Heritage placeheritageState heritage
- 12 x 3.5m verandah to the east side of the existing 12x6 metre shed.planningLOT 20 MOORARA DR PORT VICTORIA SA 5573Lodged 29 Jan 2026 · Decision Made
- Amenities Block - Bush Camping ToiletplanningLOT 286 EDWARDES TCE PORT VICTORIA SA 5573Lodged 22 Dec 2025 · Decision Made
- Ancillary Accommodation (Expandable moveable housing)planning10 PASSAT ST PORT VICTORIA SA 5573Lodged 04 Mar 2026 · Under Assessment
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Updated on site
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
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