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SA · Yorke Peninsula Council

Port Vincent, 5581

Current weather

11.7°CMainly clear

71% humidity · 29.3 km/h wind · 13.9° / 11.1° today · 12.1 mm rain

Desirability score

16.6/100

6746th in Australia

70% data confidence

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Port Vincent is a small locality in the Yorke Peninsula area, home to around 534 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 10 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun) with rising year-on-year trends (+43%), roughly 18.7 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $415, 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
534
Median age
65
Median household income / week
$934
Dwelling vacancy
60.7%
Unoccupied private dwellings
411 of 677
Median monthly mortgage
$1,100
Employment rate
37.1%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
11 / 8 / 14

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)
$415

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)
10
Against the person
2
Against property
8
Rate per 1,000 residents
18.7
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 267 residents
State safety percentile
24.9th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
1
Increase (daily rate)
+43.2%

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • Obtain Benefit By Deception1
  • Other Property Damage And Environmental3
  • Other Theft1
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury1
  • Theft From Motor Vehicle1

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

2 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Marine Pde / Main St - North side (IGA Port Vincent)
  • Marine Pde / Main St - South side (IGA Port Vincent)

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.

162 planning-related records

2026· 9 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Detached Dwelling
    8 BENNETT ST PORT VINCENT SA 5581Under Assessment

  • May 2026

  • Partial Demolition and Two Storey Dwelling Addition with Carport and Outbuilding
    11 RAMSAY ST PORT VINCENT SA 5581Under Assessment
  • The proposed development is for the erection of an Olympic Industries colourbond shed. The proposed shed is planned to be 6m long by 4m wide by 2.7m high (overall height is 3.197m) with a concrete floor and to be built on the rear boundary of 8 Lulu Court, Port Vincent. As shown in the attached site plans, 8 Lulu Court does not share a rear boundary with another residential block. The proposed shed would not have any access doors on the boundary side wall. Rainwater would flow into an existing r
    8 LULU CT PORT VINCENT SA 5581Decision Made

  • March 2026

  • Demolition of existing Dwelling and Structures. New Detached Dwelling.
    85 MARINE PDE PORT VINCENT SA 5581Decision Made

  • February 2026

  • Outbuilding (garage)
    15 WAURALTEE RD PORT VINCENT SA 5581Decision Made
  • Verandah
    5 GERMEIN ST PORT VINCENT SA 5581Decision Made
  • Dwelling Extension, Outbuilding (Garden Shed) with attached Verandah/Shade and Front Deck.
    1 MARINE PDE PORT VINCENT SA 5581Under Assessment

  • January 2026

  • Retrospective Deck & New Verandah
    17 VENTNOR ST PORT VINCENT SA 5581Decision Made
  • Tourist Accommodation - Relocate an existing group dwelling and construct a new group dwelling
    1 CAMERON ST PORT VINCENT SA 5581Under Assessment
2025· 28 proposals

  • December 2025

  • Replacement Building - Detached Dwelling
    7 LUXMORE ST PORT VINCENT SA 5581Decision Made

  • November 2025

  • Outbuilding (shed and verandah)
    46 ESPLANADE PORT VINCENT SA 5581Decision Made

  • October 2025

  • Outbuilding - Shed
    9 KEMP ST PORT VINCENT SA 5581Decision Made
  • Verandah and Carport
    25 LIME KILN RD PORT VINCENT SA 5581Decision Made
  • Outbuilding (shed)
    11 FORD AV PORT VINCENT SA 5581Decision Made
  • Two storey detached dwelling including garage, terrace & balconies
    44 MARINA DR PORT VINCENT SA 5581Under Assessment
  • Verandah
    11 BAKER AV PORT VINCENT SA 5581Decision Made
  • Internal alterations to the house, with some external wall upgrades and a porch construction
    2 LIME KILN RD PORT VINCENT SA 5581Decision Made

  • September 2025

  • Outbuilding (American barn replacing existing shed)
    11 KEMP ST PORT VINCENT SA 5581Decision Made
  • Ancillary Accommodation
    3050 ST VINCENT HWY PORT VINCENT SA 5581Decision Made
  • Outbuilding (shed)
    1225 DUMP RD PORT VINCENT SA 5581Decision Made
  • Single storey detached dwelling
    2 FORD AV PORT VINCENT SA 5581Decision Made

  • August 2025

  • Two storey detached dwelling including garage & verandahs
    63 MARINA DR PORT VINCENT SA 5581Decision Made
  • Verandah
    3 FORD AV PORT VINCENT SA 5581Decision Made
  • Outbuilding (garage)
    2 YOUNG AV PORT VINCENT SA 5581Decision Made

  • July 2025

  • Freestanding Carport
    10 YOUNG AV PORT VINCENT SA 5581Under Assessment
  • Outbuilding (Shed)
    45 MAIN ST PORT VINCENT SA 5581Decision Made

  • June 2025

  • Two Storey Detached Dwelling
    16 MARINA DR PORT VINCENT SA 5581Decision Made

  • May 2025

  • Three Storey Detached Dwelling, Outbuilding and associated Landscaping and Retaining Walls
    45 MARINA DR PORT VINCENT SA 5581;47 MARINA DR PORT VINCENT SA 5581;49 MARINA DR PORT VINCENT SA 5581Under Assessment

  • April 2025

  • CB garage extension, 3m x 6m x 3m (h) roof only
    1 BENNETT ST PORT VINCENT SA 5581Decision Made
  • Dwelling Addition
    1 HARDY ST PORT VINCENT SA 5581Decision Made
  • Land Division - 1 into 2 allotments
    15 -17 MINLACOWIE RD PORT VINCENT SA 5581Decision Made

  • March 2025

  • Two Storey Detached Dwelling and Outbuilding - Garage
    28 KOORINGA ST PORT VINCENT SA 5581Decision Made
  • Carport extension
    22 BUTTFIELD AV PORT VINCENT SA 5581Decision Made
  • Dwelling alteration & addition
    6 YOUNG AV PORT VINCENT SA 5581Decision Made

  • February 2025

  • Construct rear verandah
    35 MARINE PDE PORT VINCENT SA 5581Decision Made
  • Outbuilding (shed)
    16 CORRELL ST PORT VINCENT SA 5581Decision Made

  • January 2025

  • Outbuilding (shed)
    4 TALBOT RD PORT VINCENT SA 5581Decision Made
2024· 3 proposals

  • December 2024

  • Outbuilding (garaport)
    7 LUXMORE ST PORT VINCENT SA 5581Decision Made
  • Retaining wall and boundary fence
    21 YOUNG AV PORT VINCENT SA 5581Decision Made

  • November 2024

  • Verandahs
    31 MARINE PDE PORT VINCENT SA 5581Decision Made

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

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
3/10
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

Heritage

1 state heritage place

  • Heritage placeState heritage

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)
5
Parks (OSM)
2

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
16.6/100
National rank
6746th in Australia
State rank
688th in SA
Peer rank
#57 among Coastal & beach · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#76 among Coastal & beach 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

  • Obtain Benefit By Deceptioncrime1
  • Other Property Damage And Environmentalcrime3
  • Other Theftcrime1
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injurycrime1
  • Theft From Motor Vehiclecrime1
  • Heritage placeheritageState heritage
  • Ancillary Accommodationplanning3050 ST VINCENT HWY PORT VINCENT SA 5581Lodged 22 Sep 2025 · Decision Made
  • CB garage extension, 3m x 6m x 3m (h) roof onlyplanning1 BENNETT ST PORT VINCENT SA 5581Lodged 07 Apr 2025 · Decision Made
  • Carport extensionplanning22 BUTTFIELD AV PORT VINCENT SA 5581Lodged 11 Mar 2025 · Decision Made
  • Construct rear verandahplanning35 MARINE PDE PORT VINCENT SA 5581Lodged 17 Feb 2025 · Decision Made

Data sources & freshness

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