SA · Onkaparinga Council
Port Willunga, 5173
Current weather
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82% humidity · 36.1 km/h wind · 13.6° / 11.6° today · 28.4 mm rain
Desirability score
Suburb snapshot
Port Willunga is a small locality in the Onkaparinga area, home to around 1,785 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 62 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun) with rising year-on-year trends (+17%), roughly 34.7 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $605, median house prices near $1,175,000 (up 51% recently), 14 public transport stops within the suburb, a reasonable spread of amenities, and notable planning and development activity on record. See the sections below for population, safety, schools and local activity.
Population
- Population
- 1,785
- Median age
- 44
- Median household income / week
- $1,313
- Dwelling vacancy
- 29.3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 293 of 999
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Employment rate
- 53.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 55 / 27 / 7
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)
- $605
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 10
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $1,175,000
- Median price change
- +50.6%
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)
- 62
- Against the person
- 12
- Against property
- 50
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 34.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 149 residents
- State safety percentile
- 50.8th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 78
- Increase (daily rate)
- +17.3%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental11
- Other Theft7
- Sct - Residence9
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury8
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv9
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
14 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 107 Port Rd - North side
- Stop 108 Port Rd - North side
- Stop 109 The Esplanade - West side
- Stop 110 The Esplanade - West side
- Stop 112 Rowley Rd - West side
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.
227 planning-related records
2026· 22 proposals
June 2026
- Verandah24 BELAIR AV PORT WILLUNGA SA 5173Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwellingLOT 703 ELDER PDE PORT WILLUNGA SA 5173Under Assessment
- Padel court (including lighting), shed, glasshouse and outdoor pavillion14 PORT RD PORT WILLUNGA SA 5173Under Assessment
- Torrens title land division - 2 allotments from 153 QUINLIVEN RD PORT WILLUNGA SA 5173Under Assessment
- Removal of one regulated Sugar Gum (Eucalyptus cladocaylx)LOT 70 PORT RD PORT WILLUNGA SA 5173Under Assessment
May 2026
- Torrens title land division - 3 allotments from 1 in association with 250341743 VALIANT RD PORT WILLUNGA SA 5173Under Assessment
- Building alterations comprising internal works and the addition of a roof extension to create a rear balcony and front porch27 STAR OF GREECE RD PORT WILLUNGA SA 5173Under Assessment
- Relocation of an existing transportable dwelling, including the existing deck, and construction of a carport on proposed Lot 101 to enable land division application 250278358 FALCON ST PORT WILLUNGA SA 5173Under Assessment
- Outbuilding- Shed3 M G PL PORT WILLUNGA SA 5173Under Assessment
April 2026
- Removal of one (1) significant tree- Corymbia maculata (Spotted Gum)1 BUICK ST PORT WILLUNGA SA 5173Under Assessment
- Removal of regulates trees (Pinus halepensis – Aleppo Pine)7 STAR OF GREECE RD PORT WILLUNGA SA 5173Under Assessment
- Construction of a garage and addition to upper-level rear balcony.7 STAR OF GREECE RD PORT WILLUNGA SA 5173Under Assessment
- Outbuilding and pool safety barrier3 DE CAUX AV PORT WILLUNGA SA 5173Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling40A ZEPHYR TCE PORT WILLUNGA SA 5173Under Assessment
March 2026
- Single storey dwelling addition including addition of 3 bedrooms, 1 study and a deck13 CHURCH ST PORT WILLUNGA SA 5173Decision Made
- Relocating the position of the existing dwelling, including building alterations and new decking and carport, to enable a Torrens Title land division from 1 into 2 allotments8 FALCON ST PORT WILLUNGA SA 5173Under Assessment
- Removal of two (2) Significant Trees (Tree 1 – Eucalyptus camaldulensis and Tree 3 – Eucalyptus cladocalyx) and one (1) Regulated Tree (Tree 2 – Eucalyptus cladocaly)39 PORT RD PORT WILLUNGA SA 5173Under Assessment
February 2026
- Single storey detached dwelling45 DESOTO DR PORT WILLUNGA SA 5173Under Assessment
- Carport38 SHELLY AV PORT WILLUNGA SA 5173Decision Made
January 2026
- Carport24 JAGUAR AV PORT WILLUNGA SA 5173Decision Made
- Demolish existing shed and construct shipping container (outbuilding)70 BOWERING HILL RD PORT WILLUNGA SA 5173Decision Made
- Carport (addition to approved built form 25008369)3 JAGUAR AV PORT WILLUNGA SA 5173Decision Made
2025· 18 proposals
December 2025
- Removal of a regulated Eucalyptus leucoxylon (SA Blue Gum)4 SEABORNE AV PORT WILLUNGA SA 5173Decision Made
November 2025
- Outbuilding shed (extension)6 ALFRED PL PORT WILLUNGA SA 5173Decision Made
- Partial demolition of existing dwelling; alterations and additions, including upper-level addition, carport, verandah, and fencing22 ESPLANADE PORT WILLUNGA SA 5173Under Assessment
- Swimming pool and associated safety barrier3 DE CAUX AV PORT WILLUNGA SA 5173Decision Made
- Three (3) single storey detached dwellings in a terrace arrangement3 VALIANT RD PORT WILLUNGA SA 5173Under Assessment
- Attached Verandahs -2 NosUNIT 1-2 23 BELAIR AV PORT WILLUNGA SA 5173Decision Made
- In-ground swimming pool with safety barrier3 STAR OF GREECE RD PORT WILLUNGA SA 5173Decision Made
- Carport40 ELDER PDE PORT WILLUNGA SA 5173Decision Made
October 2025
- Land Division (1 into 2 allotment)11 JAGUAR AV PORT WILLUNGA SA 5173Decision Made
- Significant Tree Removal22 BELAIR AV PORT WILLUNGA SA 5173Decision Made
- Verandah1 KOMBI CT PORT WILLUNGA SA 5173Decision Made
- Variation to Development Application 23024739, additions and alterations to existing house.27 MARTIN ST PORT WILLUNGA SA 5173Under Assessment
- Attached Verandah80 -84 BOWERING HILL RD PORT WILLUNGA SA 5173Decision Made
September 2025
- CARPORT60 ZEPHYR TCE PORT WILLUNGA SA 5173Decision Made
- Carport14 HOLDEN ST PORT WILLUNGA SA 5173Decision Made
- Construct 2 storey detached dwelling, with associated retaining walls and fencing42 DESOTO DR PORT WILLUNGA SA 5173Decision Made
- Construct 2 storey detached dwelling with deck, swimming pool, with associated retaining walls and fencing42 DESOTO DR PORT WILLUNGA SA 5173Under Assessment
August 2025
- Replacement Stratco skillion shedUNIT 2 9 QUINLIVEN RD PORT WILLUNGA SA 5173Decision Made
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
27 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bench (8)
- Stop 106 Bowering Road - West sideBus stop
- Stop 107 Port Road - North sideBus stop
- Stop 107 Port Road - South sideBus stop
- Stop 108 Port Road - North sideBus stop
- Stop 108 Port Road - South sideBus stop
- Stop 109 The Esplanade - East sideBus stop
- Stop 109 The Esplanade - West sideBus stop
- Stop 110 The Esplanade - East sideBus stop
- Stop 110 The Esplanade - West sideBus stop
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)
- 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
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
15 state heritage places
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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 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
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 1
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
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
- 30.4/100
- National rank
- 5086th in Australia
- State rank
- 517th in SA
- Peer rank
- #11 among Coastal & beach · Emerging suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #48 among Coastal & beach suburbs
- Data confidence
- 81%
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 Environmentalcrime11
- Other Theftcrime7
- Sct - Residencecrime9
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injurycrime8
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mvcrime9
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
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