SA · Port Adelaide Enfield Council
Semaphore, 5019
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Desirability score
Suburb snapshot
Semaphore is a smaller suburban community in the Port Adelaide Enfield area, home to around 2,749 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 265 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun) with rising year-on-year trends (+20%), roughly 96.4 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $632 (flats $560, houses $650), median house prices near $1,472,500 (up 24% recently), 14 public transport stops within the suburb, many local shops, services and recreation venues, and notable planning and development activity on record. See the sections below for population, safety, schools and local activity.
Population
- Population
- 2,749
- Median age
- 50
- Median household income / week
- $1,718
- Dwelling vacancy
- 9.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 116 of 1,263
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,733
- Employment rate
- 59.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 91 / 261 / 128
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)
- $560
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $650
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $632.5
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 30
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $1,472,500
- Median price change
- +24.3%
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)
- 265
- Against the person
- 72
- Against property
- 193
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 96.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 38 residents
- State safety percentile
- 84.3th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 192
- Increase (daily rate)
- +20.2%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental45
- Other Theft42
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury30
- Theft From Motor Vehicle23
- Theft From Shop26
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
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,048
- Dominican SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 1048
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
14 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 43A Military Rd - West side
- Stop 43B Military Rd - East side
- Stop 44 Military Rd - East side
- Stop 44 Military Rd - West side
- Stop 45C Military Rd - North 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.
311 planning-related records
2026· 36 proposals
June 2026
- Partial demolition of existing dwelling and alterations, demolition of existing shed, dwelling addition and swimming pool with associated safety fencing41 SOUTH TCE SEMAPHORE SA 5019Under Assessment
May 2026
- New single storey detached dwelling, and new domestic shed sited along the northern side and rear boundaries10 EMU ST SEMAPHORE SA 5019Under Assessment
- Shade structure over playground area237 MILITARY RD SEMAPHORE SA 5019Under Assessment
- Two signage banners on the eastern facade10 -14 SEMAPHORE RD SEMAPHORE SA 5019Under Assessment
- Construct in ground swimming pool & install associated safety fencing12 BROWN ST SEMAPHORE SA 5019Decision Made
April 2026
- Replacement barrier screen around outdoor dining area adjacent the Federation Hotel on Council land25 SEMAPHORE RD SEMAPHORE SA 5019Decision Made
- Demolition of existing carport and construction of new shop tenancy122 SEMAPHORE RD SEMAPHORE SA 5019Under Assessment
- Coastal protection works - Construction of a geotextile sand container revetment to provide erosion protection to the WatchtowerLOT 370 ESPLANADE SEMAPHORE SA 5019Under Assessment
- Variation of DA 23036802 - Reduced total floor area of second floor, reduced commercial floor area, replacement of windows and alteration of external colours and finishes57 SEMAPHORE RD SEMAPHORE SA 5019Under Assessment
March 2026
- Alterations and additions to existing dwelling, construction of a fence (2.4m high), and alterations to existing outbuilding for a conversion into an ancillary accommodation (studio)299 MILITARY RD SEMAPHORE SA 5019Under Assessment
- Semaphore Foreshore Reserve upgrades including recreation and play space areas, landscaping, pathways/accessways, exercise facilities, play tower, skate park, water play area, basketball court, activity hub and event areas, shelters, seating, plaza, kiosk, storage & irrigation sheds, mini steam train depot maintenance shed, toilet block, plant building, relocation of Optus small cell facility, lighting, transplanting of 16 regulated and 3 significant Washingtonia Filifera (Californian Fan Palm)LOT 103 ESPLANADE SEMAPHORE SA 5019;LOT 370 ESPLANADE SEMAPHORE SA 5019;LOT 52 ESPLANADE SEMAPHORE SA 5019Under Assessment
- Signage and Painting of Local Heritage Building6 SEMAPHORE RD SEMAPHORE SA 5019Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (garage)116 ESPLANADE SEMAPHORE SA 5019Under Assessment
- Dwelling additions and alterations with associated carport extension - variation to DA 2301848231 CAVENDISH ST SEMAPHORE SA 5019Under Assessment
- Remove Regulated Tree - Eucalypt132 MILITARY RD SEMAPHORE SA 5019Decision Made
- Verandah30 PENNY ST SEMAPHORE SA 5019Decision Made
February 2026
- Verandah61 DUDLEY ST SEMAPHORE SA 5019Decision Made
- Land Division - 2 Allotment into 8 community lots50 ESPLANADE SEMAPHORE SA 5019;UNIT 1 50 ESPLANADE SEMAPHORE SA 5019;UNIT 2 50 ESPLANADE SEMAPHORE SA 5019;UNIT 3 50 ESPLANADE SEMAPHORE SA 5019;UNIT 4 50 ESPLANADE SEMAPHORE SA 5019;UNIT 5 50 ESPLANADE SEMAPHORE SA 5019;UNIT 6 50 ESPLANADE SEMAPHORE SA 5019;UNIT 7 50 ESPLANADE SEMAPHORE SA 5019;UNIT 8 50 ESPLANADE SEMAPHORE SA 5019Decision Made
- Retaining walls and colorbond fencing on top81 SEMAPHORE RD SEMAPHORE SA 5019Decision Made
- 1 into 2 Torrens Title Land Division32 SEMAPHORE RD SEMAPHORE SA 5019Decision Made
- 1 into 4 Community Title Land Division32 SEMAPHORE RD SEMAPHORE SA 5019Decision Made
- Detached Dwelling14 HANSON ST SEMAPHORE SA 5019Decision Made
- Demolition of existing lean-to and new dwelling additions9 HART ST SEMAPHORE SA 5019Decision Made
- Verandah at rear of site54 DUDLEY ST SEMAPHORE SA 5019Decision Made
- Dwelling additions and building alterations with associated verandahs10 SWAN ST SEMAPHORE SA 5019Under Assessment
- Conventional land division creating two allotments from one307 MILITARY RD SEMAPHORE SA 5019Decision Made
- Removal of regulated Corymbia citriodora (Lemon Scented Gum)15 DUDLEY ST SEMAPHORE SA 5019Decision Made
- Conventional one (1) into two (2) land division3 -5 DUDLEY ST SEMAPHORE SA 5019Decision Made
- Removal of Regulated Street tree (Corymbia tessellaris)15 DERBY ST SEMAPHORE SA 5019Decision Made
- Partial demolition of existing dwelling and demolition of existing outbuildings, dwelling additions and alterations and verandah21 DUDLEY ST SEMAPHORE SA 5019Under Assessment
- Verandah47 WOOLNOUGH RD SEMAPHORE SA 5019Decision Made
January 2026
- Carport28A YEO ST SEMAPHORE SA 5019Decision Made
- Swimming Pool and Safety Fence to Rear of Existing Dwelling14 NEWMAN ST SEMAPHORE SA 5019Decision Made
- Advertisement signage to front and rear of building including internal illumination, repair works to existing signage brackets25 SEMAPHORE RD SEMAPHORE SA 5019Under Assessment
- Single storey additions to rear of dwelling, internal alterations to dwelling floor plan, select demolition works (including laundry, wc, garaging, portion of dwelling roofing at rear), and construction of new garage with raised finished floor level (approx 600mm) and setback from east side property boundary (approx 1.4m)40 ALBERT ST SEMAPHORE SA 5019Under Assessment
- Carport218 ROBIN RD SEMAPHORE SA 5019Decision Made
2025· 4 proposals
December 2025
- Free-standing bell column with bell affixed to top200 MILITARY RD SEMAPHORE SA 5019Under Assessment
- Alterations and additions comprising verandah over front porch, carport, deck at side of dwelling with verandah over, basement with shower room and storage areas43 NEWMAN ST SEMAPHORE SA 5019Decision Made
November 2025
- Single storey detached dwelling with associated retaining walls and fencing and masonry front fence30 HARGRAVE ST SEMAPHORE SA 5019Under Assessment
October 2025
- Tree Pruning - Removal of branches from significant tree (melia azedarach).12 BROWN ST SEMAPHORE SA 5019Decision 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
259 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Antiques
- La La VintageAntiques
- Art
Unit 1 93 Semaphore Road
- CBAATM
- NABATM
- Boulangerie 113Bakery
- SkalaBakery
- The Semaphore BakehouseBakery
- Sweet Amber Brew CafeBar
- Bbq (5)
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
Heritage
481 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)
- 4
- Parks (OSM)
- 4
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
- 53.6/100
- National rank
- 1333rd in Australia
- State rank
- 95th in SA
- Peer rank
- #9 among Coastal & beach · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #12 among Coastal & beach suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
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 Environmentalcrime45
- Other Theftcrime42
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injurycrime30
- Theft From Motor Vehiclecrime23
- Theft From Shopcrime26
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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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