SA · Port Adelaide Enfield Council
Sefton Park, 5083
Current weather
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82% humidity · 20.1 km/h wind · 13.2° / 10.6° today · 21.1 mm rain
Desirability score
Suburb snapshot
Sefton Park is a small locality in the Port Adelaide Enfield area, home to around 1,274 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 96 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun) with falling year-on-year trends (-44%), roughly 75.4 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $550 (flats $480, houses $572), 6 public transport stops within the suburb, a reasonable spread of amenities, 1 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. See the sections below for population, safety, schools and local activity.
Population
- Population
- 1,274
- Median age
- 39
- Median household income / week
- $1,663
- Dwelling vacancy
- 6.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 33 of 529
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,775
- Employment rate
- 63.3%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 23 / 67 / 53
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)
- $480
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $572.5
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $550
- 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)
- 96
- Against the person
- 16
- Against property
- 80
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 75.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 80 residents
- State safety percentile
- 77.9th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 40
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -44.4%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Obtain Benefit By Deception11
- Other Property Damage And Environmental7
- Other Theft12
- Theft From Motor Vehicle6
- Theft From Shop31
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
6 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 15 Main North Rd - East side
- Stop 16 Main North Rd - East side
- Stop 17 Main North Rd - East side
- Stop 17A Regency Rd - South side
- Stop 18 Regency Rd / Burns Ave - South 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
Roadworks & transport
1 active roadworks / incidents
- Footpath Maintenance/RepairsMain North Road, Edgeworth St26 Jun 2026 – 10 Jul 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Traffic SA road events — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
114 planning-related records
2026· 12 proposals
June 2026
- Conventional land division creating two (2) allotments from one (1) with existing dwelling retained3 SCOTT ST SEFTON PARK SA 5083Under Assessment
- Dwelling Additions and Alterations (including Upper Level), Carport, Swimming Pool and Safety Fence12 THIRD AV SEFTON PARK SA 5083Under Assessment
- Internal Renovations to Dwelling38 PARK ST SEFTON PARK SA 5083Decision Made
May 2026
- Removal of a regulated street tree - Eucalyptus Torquata2A BURNS AV SEFTON PARK SA 5083Decision Made
April 2026
- Single storey detached dwelling, swimming pool with associated safety fencing and removal of a regulated tree (grevillea robusta)20 MUNRO AV SEFTON PARK SA 5083;3 BURNS AV SEFTON PARK SA 5083Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwelling and associated retaining walls with fencing on top3 BURNS AV SEFTON PARK SA 5083Under Assessment
- Removal of a regulated street tree (Koelreuteria paniculata)49 EMILIE ST SEFTON PARK SA 5083Decision Made
- Freestanding carport27A SCOTT ST SEFTON PARK SA 5083Decision Made
- Three single storey detached dwellings and removal of two regulated trees (Jacaranda mimosifolia and Citharexylum spinosum)11 MUNRO AV SEFTON PARK SA 5083;13 MUNRO AV SEFTON PARK SA 5083Under Assessment
February 2026
- Internal refurbishment of existing gaming room, bar & amenities269 MAIN NORTH RD SEFTON PARK SA 5083Decision Made
- Removal of a significant street tree (Callistemon Harkness)15 MARGARET ST SEFTON PARK SA 5083Decision Made
- LED sign on southern elevation of existing buildingUNIT 1-2 255 MAIN NORTH RD SEFTON PARK SA 5083Decision Made
2025· 19 proposals
December 2025
- Conversion of existing building to ancillary accommodation and verandah7 SCOTT ST SEFTON PARK SA 5083Under Assessment
November 2025
- Single storey detached dwelling with associated retaining wall and fencing525 REGENCY RD SEFTON PARK SA 5083Decision Made
October 2025
- Sefton Foodland Refurbishment239 MAIN NORTH RD SEFTON PARK SA 5083Decision Made
- freestanding verandah1C BURNS AV SEFTON PARK SA 5083Decision Made
September 2025
- Verandah7 FERGUSON AV SEFTON PARK SA 5083Decision Made
- Variation to DA 22037856 - Swimming Pool and Safety Fence, and modifications to Shed and Verandah43 THIRD AV SEFTON PARK SA 5083Decision Made
- Conventional land division creating three allotments from two and removal of two regulated trees (jacaranda mimosifolia & citharexylum spinosum)11 MUNRO AV SEFTON PARK SA 5083;13 MUNRO AV SEFTON PARK SA 5083Decision Made
August 2025
- Proposed rooftop car park modifications, including new shade sails and lighting, and new escalator to integrate with the existing shopping centre239 MAIN NORTH RD SEFTON PARK SA 5083Under Assessment
- Removal of exiting shed and proposal of new domestic shed (outbuilding)53 EMILIE ST SEFTON PARK SA 5083Decision Made
July 2025
- Dwelling Additions and Alterations, Verandah and Carport Extension72 SECOND AV SEFTON PARK SA 5083Under Assessment
- Two Storey Detached Dwelling58 EMILIE ST SEFTON PARK SA 5083Decision Made
- Shed to rear of existing dwelling49 EMILIE ST SEFTON PARK SA 5083Decision Made
June 2025
- Verandah addition.95 ALICE ST SEFTON PARK SA 5083Decision Made
April 2025
- Removal of a regulated street tree (Golden Rain) adjacent 26 Park St, Sefton Park26 PARK ST SEFTON PARK SA 5083Decision Made
March 2025
- Carport43 EMILIE ST SEFTON PARK SA 5083Decision Made
- SWIMMING POOL & ASSOCIATED POOL SAFETY BARRIERS18 PARK ST SEFTON PARK SA 5083Decision Made
- Carport29 SECOND AV SEFTON PARK SA 5083Decision Made
February 2025
- Two Storey Detached Dwelling (with Garage and Verandahs)55 SECOND AV SEFTON PARK SA 5083Decision Made
- Storage shed5 MUNRO AV SEFTON PARK SA 5083Decision Made
2024· 9 proposals
December 2024
- Swimming Pool and Associated Safety Fence48 SECOND AV SEFTON PARK SA 5083Decision Made
- Revised Coolroom, refrigeration plant room, and generator.239 MAIN NORTH RD SEFTON PARK SA 5083Under Assessment
November 2024
- Swimming pool and safety fence5 MUNRO AV SEFTON PARK SA 5083Decision Made
October 2024
- Building alterations including Installation of external generator (with screening), roof top condenser (with screening) and roof top solar panels.239 MAIN NORTH RD SEFTON PARK SA 5083Under Assessment
September 2024
- Verandah22 SECOND AV SEFTON PARK SA 5083Decision Made
- Two-storey detached dwelling and masonry fence13 FERGUSON AV SEFTON PARK SA 5083Under Assessment
August 2024
- Fernwood Women’s Health Club (indoor recreation facility) at the Regency Lifestyle Centre269 MAIN NORTH RD SEFTON PARK SA 5083Decision Made
- Dwelling addition and alterations including carport, verandah and partial demolition69 ALICE ST SEFTON PARK SA 5083Decision Made
June 2024
- Tree damaging activity (removal of street tree)82 ALICE ST SEFTON PARK SA 5083Decision 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
20 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bench
- Bicycle Parking
- Bus stop (3)
- Stop 15 Main North Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 16 Main North Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 17 Main North Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 17A Regency Road - South sideBus stop
- Stop 17B Regency Road - South sideBus stop
- Stop 18 Regency Road - South sideBus stop
- The BarunCafe
219 Main North Road
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)
- 7/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 6/10
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
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
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 38.1/100
- National rank
- 3620th in Australia
- State rank
- 368th in SA
- Peer rank
- #61 among Metro Adelaide · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #251 among Metro Adelaide 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
- Obtain Benefit By Deceptioncrime11
- Other Property Damage And Environmentalcrime7
- Other Theftcrime12
- Theft From Motor Vehiclecrime6
- Theft From Shopcrime31
- Building alterations including Installation of external generator (with screening), roof top condenser (with screening) and roof top solar panels.planning239 MAIN NORTH RD SEFTON PARK SA 5083Lodged 03 Oct 2024 · Under Assessment
- Carportplanning43 EMILIE ST SEFTON PARK SA 5083Lodged 24 Mar 2025 · Decision Made
- Carportplanning29 SECOND AV SEFTON PARK SA 5083Lodged 19 Mar 2025 · Decision Made
- Conventional land division creating three allotments from two and removal of two regulated trees (jacaranda mimosifolia & citharexylum spinosum)planning11 MUNRO AV SEFTON PARK SA 5083;13 MUNRO AV SEFTON PARK SA 5083Lodged 04 Sep 2025 · Decision Made
- Conventional land division creating two (2) allotments from one (1) with existing dwelling retainedplanning3 SCOTT ST SEFTON PARK SA 5083Lodged 02 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
Data sources & freshness
- 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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