SA · Port Adelaide Enfield Council
Queenstown, 5014
Current weather
11.2°CDense drizzle
82% humidity · 20.1 km/h wind · 13.2° / 10.6° today · 21.1 mm rain
Updated
Desirability score
- Affordable
- Transport
- Schools
- Shops
- Metro
Suburb profile
In Port Adelaide Enfield, Queenstown 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. Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with a strong presence of young families throughout.
Everyday errands and local outings are straightforward, with the wider metro area adding variety. Buses and trains connect the area to surrounding suburbs, keeping the wider city within easy reach. The area offers approachable housing costs alongside a lifestyle that still feels complete.
Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.
On the desirability index, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because local dining and lifestyle amenities and growth momentum lag similar metro suburbs, despite relative strength in schools and education and housing affordability. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 1,943
- Median age
- 43
- Median household income / week
- $1,115
- Dwelling vacancy
- 7.9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 77 of 977
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,463
- Employment rate
- 52.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 64 / 355 / 37
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)
- $455
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $550
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $550
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 15
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $779,500
- Median price change
- -26.5%
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)
- 102
- Against the person
- 25
- Against property
- 77
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 52.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 78 residents
- State safety percentile
- 66.3th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 154
- Increase (daily rate)
- +18.9%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental22
- Other Theft18
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury10
- Theft From Motor Vehicle11
- Theft From Shop6
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
- 3 (1 schools, 2 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,002
- Alberton Preschool14 Broad StreetPreschools
- Alberton Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 1002
- Kalaya Children's Centre50 Webb StreetIntegrated Centres
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
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
13 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 28 Old Port Rd - North side
- Stop 30 Port Rd - South West side
- Stop 34 Old Port Rd - North East side
- Stop 34 Port Rd - South West side
- Stop 34A Old Port Rd - North 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.
172 planning-related records
2026· 13 proposals
June 2026
- Significant tree removal99 PORT RD QUEENSTOWN SA 5014Under Assessment
- Verandah17 WILSON ST QUEENSTOWN SA 5014Decision Made
May 2026
- Replace existing swimming pool & safety fences137 NEW ST QUEENSTOWN SA 5014Decision Made
April 2026
- One (1) into two (2) community title land division (incl. battle-axe allotment) with proposed carport for existing dwelling111 SPRING ST QUEENSTOWN SA 5014Under Assessment
- Verandah at rear of dwelling22 WEST ST QUEENSTOWN SA 5014Decision Made
- Removal of significant tree (Date Palm)10 WEBB ST QUEENSTOWN SA 5014Decision Made
March 2026
- Ancillary accommodation to rear of existing dwelling66 VICTORIA ST QUEENSTOWN SA 5014Decision Made
- New carport42A WEBB ST QUEENSTOWN SA 5014Decision Made
February 2026
- Carport and verandah10 HEATHFIELD DR QUEENSTOWN SA 5014Decision Made
- Addition to front section of existing dwelling14 WESTPORT AV QUEENSTOWN SA 5014Under Assessment
- Domestic outbuilding (shed)2 CROSS ST QUEENSTOWN SA 5014Decision Made
January 2026
- Verandah12 KENT ST QUEENSTOWN SA 5014Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwellingLOT 51 SPRING ST QUEENSTOWN SA 5014Under Assessment
2025· 27 proposals
December 2025
- Additions to existing shop (retail space with associated office)223 PORT RD QUEENSTOWN SA 5014Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (shed)87 OLD PORT RD QUEENSTOWN SA 5014Decision Made
November 2025
- One (1) into four (4) community title land division47 SPRING ST QUEENSTOWN SA 5014Decision Made
October 2025
- Removal of Regulated Tree - GumUNIT 2 95A NEW ST QUEENSTOWN SA 5014Decision Made
- Shed31A VICTORIA ST QUEENSTOWN SA 5014Decision Made
September 2025
- Community Title Land Division creating three (3) allotments from one (1) existing allotment in connection with Development Authorisation granted under Application ID: 2403094728 WEBB ST QUEENSTOWN SA 5014Decision Made
- Construction of a verandah and deck121 NEW ST QUEENSTOWN SA 5014Decision Made
- Repairs to fire damaged dwelling3 BROAD ST QUEENSTOWN SA 5014Decision Made
- Partial demolition of existing dwelling, dwelling additions and alterations77 NEW ST QUEENSTOWN SA 5014Under Assessment
- 1 x single storey detached dwelling and 2 x single storey group dwellings with associated retaining walls and fencing7 WEBBER ST QUEENSTOWN SA 5014Under Assessment
- U31 Carport ReplacementUNIT 1-62 17 -19 PORT RD QUEENSTOWN SA 5014Decision Made
August 2025
- Land Division 4 into 8 Torrens Title48 NEW ST QUEENSTOWN SA 5014;50 NEW ST QUEENSTOWN SA 5014;52 NEW ST QUEENSTOWN SA 5014;71 LONG ST QUEENSTOWN SA 5014Under Assessment
- Community title land division creating two allotments from one64 VICTORIA ST QUEENSTOWN SA 5014Decision Made
- Conventional land division creating two allotments from one64 VICTORIA ST QUEENSTOWN SA 5014Decision Made
- Carport and verandah112 SPRING ST QUEENSTOWN SA 5014Decision Made
- One (1) two storey detached dwelling and two (2) two storey group dwellings associated common driveway and landscaping64 VICTORIA ST QUEENSTOWN SA 5014Decision Made
July 2025
- Single storey detached dwelling33A SPRING ST QUEENSTOWN SA 5014Decision Made
- Outbuilding (shed)41 SPRING ST QUEENSTOWN SA 5014Decision Made
- Removal of 3 regulated trees (Umbrella leaf tree, Cedar tree and Willow myrtle)UNIT 2 95A NEW ST QUEENSTOWN SA 5014Decision Made
- Removal of regulated tree - Cotton Palm (Washington Robusta)36 PORTLAND RD QUEENSTOWN SA 5014Decision Made
- Remove a Regulated Tree (Lilly Pilly)41 SPRING ST QUEENSTOWN SA 5014Decision Made
June 2025
- Verandah17 KENT ST QUEENSTOWN SA 5014Decision Made
- Domestic Carport16B VICTORIA ST QUEENSTOWN SA 5014Decision Made
April 2025
- Dwelling alterations and additions74 NEW ST QUEENSTOWN SA 5014Decision Made
- Single storey renovation and extension2 PORTLAND RD QUEENSTOWN SA 5014Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling, residential flat building comprising two single storey dwellings, single storey group dwelling and associated retaining walls and fences47 SPRING ST QUEENSTOWN SA 5014Decision Made
March 2025
- Three single storey dwellings, one with direct access to Portland Road and two at the rear sharing common driveway access to Portland Road with associated landscaping and retaining walls with fencing on top50A PORTLAND RD QUEENSTOWN SA 5014Decision 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
30 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bench
- Bicycle Parking
- Stop 28 Old Port Road - North sideBus stop
- Stop 29 Old Port Road - North sideBus stop
- Stop 29 Port Road - South West sideBus stop
- Stop 30 Port Road - South West sideBus stop
- Stop 31 Port Road - South West sideBus stop
- Stop 32 Port Road - South West sideBus stop
- Stop 33 Port Road - South West sideBus stop
- Stop 34 Old Port Road - North East 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)
- 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
5 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
- 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
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 2
- 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
- 40.2/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 46% of South Australia's suburbs
- National rank
- 3310th in Australia
- State rank
- 320th in SA
- Peer rank
- #55 among Metro Adelaide · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #225 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 Environmentalcrime22
- Other Theftcrime18
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injurycrime10
- Theft From Motor Vehiclecrime11
- Theft From Shopcrime6
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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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Comparable suburbs
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