SA · Port Adelaide Enfield Council
Semaphore South, 5019
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Desirability score
Suburb snapshot
Semaphore South is a small locality in the Port Adelaide Enfield area, home to around 1,031 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 67 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun) with rising year-on-year trends (+34%), roughly 65.0 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $545 (flats $470, houses $765), median house prices near $1,336,500 (up 6% recently), 1 school and preschool site in the area, 7 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
- 1,031
- Median age
- 44
- Median household income / week
- $1,676
- Dwelling vacancy
- 10.3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 51 of 493
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,842
- Employment rate
- 63.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 28 / 147 / 30
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)
- $470
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $765
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $545
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 10
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $1,336,500
- Median price change
- +6.5%
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)
- 67
- Against the person
- 15
- Against property
- 52
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 65
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 69 residents
- State safety percentile
- 73.3th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 192
- Increase (daily rate)
- +34.4%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental10
- Other Theft13
- Property Damage By Fire Or Explosion5
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury9
- Theft From Motor Vehicle11
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
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 951
- Le Fevre High SchoolSecondary · ICSEA 951
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
7 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 39M Military Rd - East side
- Stop 39M Military Rd - West side
- Stop 40M Military Rd - East side
- Stop 40M Military Rd - West side
- Stop School Le Fevre High Swan Tce
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.
90 planning-related records
2026· 14 proposals
June 2026
- Removal of significant tree from road reserve (Leptospermum laevigatum/Coastal Tea-tree/) Work will be performed by council staff.UNIT 1-4 LOT 100 SWAN TCE SEMAPHORE SOUTH SA 5019Under Assessment
- Conventional land division: 2 allotments from 13 BOORD ST SEMAPHORE SOUTH SA 5019Under Assessment
- Installation of an inground fiberglass swimming pool and all associated temporary pool safety features.13 PAXTON ST SEMAPHORE SOUTH SA 5019Decision Made
- New rear verandah with decking beneathUNIT 7 21 ESPLANADE SEMAPHORE SOUTH SA 5019Decision Made
May 2026
- Dwelling addition, deck with verandah over, carport, front fence with gates20 HART ST SEMAPHORE SOUTH SA 5019Under Assessment
- New masonry front fence with aluminium batten profile infill panels9 BOORD ST SEMAPHORE SOUTH SA 5019Decision Made
- Two storey detached dwelling with ancillary retaining walls and fencing81 MILITARY RD SEMAPHORE SOUTH SA 5019Under Assessment
April 2026
- Verandah with infill screeningUNIT 1 30 BOORD ST SEMAPHORE SOUTH SA 5019Decision Made
- Spa pool and safety barrier27 BOORD ST SEMAPHORE SOUTH SA 5019Decision Made
March 2026
- SUPPLY & INSTALL NEW STRATCO VERANDAH9 BOORD ST SEMAPHORE SOUTH SA 5019Decision Made
- Retrospective Swimming Pool128A ROBIN RD SEMAPHORE SOUTH SA 5019Decision Made
February 2026
- Garage and verandah ancillary to existing dwelling48 MILITARY RD SEMAPHORE SOUTH SA 5019Under Assessment
- LED scoreboard in connection with existing playing field.UNIT 1-4 LOT 100 SWAN TCE SEMAPHORE SOUTH SA 5019Decision Made
January 2026
- Single storey detached dwelling32 PARK AV SEMAPHORE SOUTH SA 5019Decision Made
2025· 15 proposals
December 2025
- Upgrade & modifications to existing bathrooms and storage areasUNIT 1-4 LOT 100 SWAN TCE SEMAPHORE SOUTH SA 5019Decision Made
November 2025
- Verandah and pergola at rear of dwelling12 ARTHUR ST SEMAPHORE SOUTH SA 5019Decision Made
October 2025
- Conventional land division creating two allotments from one23 BOORD ST SEMAPHORE SOUTH SA 5019Decision Made
- Replacement building - Rebuilding all elements of existing dwelling due to fire damage, including, roof framing, roof cladding, masonry walls, solid render, electrical, plumbing services, and wet area renovationsUNIT 3 57 MILITARY RD SEMAPHORE SOUTH SA 5019Under Assessment
September 2025
- Remove significant Callistemon viminalis located on passive reserve and replace with three onsite. Work will be performed by council.UNIT 1-4 LOT 100 SWAN TCE SEMAPHORE SOUTH SA 5019Decision Made
August 2025
- Two double storey detached dwellings3 BOORD ST SEMAPHORE SOUTH SA 5019Decision Made
- Swimming pool and safety barriers11 JERVOIS RD SEMAPHORE SOUTH SA 5019Decision Made
June 2025
- 1.8m Masonry fence on front boundary and 4m wide gate32 MILITARY RD SEMAPHORE SOUTH SA 5019Decision Made
April 2025
- Verandah43 BOWER RD SEMAPHORE SOUTH SA 5019Decision Made
- Verandah, deck, and spa and safety barrier24 PAXTON ST SEMAPHORE SOUTH SA 5019Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to a dwelling including a verandah, ancillary accommodation & outbuilding20 ETON RD SEMAPHORE SOUTH SA 5019Decision Made
- Two verandahs to the side and rear of existing dwelling42A BOORD ST SEMAPHORE SOUTH SA 5019Decision Made
March 2025
- Two, two storey detached dwellings and associated retaining walls with fencing on top23 BOORD ST SEMAPHORE SOUTH SA 5019Decision Made
January 2025
- Verandah attached to dwelling and separate verandah structure.84 MILITARY RD SEMAPHORE SOUTH SA 5019Decision Made
- Carport forward of dwelling.49 MILITARY RD SEMAPHORE SOUTH SA 5019Decision Made
2024· 11 proposals
December 2024
- Outbuilding20 HART ST SEMAPHORE SOUTH SA 5019Decision Made
- Two single storey detached dwellings9 WALD AV SEMAPHORE SOUTH SA 5019Decision Made
- Conventional one into two land division9 WALD AV SEMAPHORE SOUTH SA 5019Decision Made
October 2024
- Swimming pool and associated safety fencing12 ANNE ST SEMAPHORE SOUTH SA 5019Decision Made
- VerandahUNIT 2 35 MILITARY RD SEMAPHORE SOUTH SA 5019Decision Made
September 2024
- Alterations to existing balcony for complianceUNIT 6 1 ESPLANADE SEMAPHORE SOUTH SA 5019Decision Made
August 2024
- Shed151 ROBIN RD SEMAPHORE SOUTH SA 5019Decision Made
July 2024
- Verandah replacementUNIT 1 12 PAXTON ST SEMAPHORE SOUTH SA 5019Decision Made
May 2024
- VerandahUNIT 4 11 BOORD ST SEMAPHORE SOUTH SA 5019Decision Made
January 2024
- Schedule of new essential safety provisions (Existing DA 040/3512/03 - Carry over from Minister’s Specification SA 76 to MBS 002)59 BOWER RD SEMAPHORE SOUTH SA 5019Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling43 BOWER RD SEMAPHORE SOUTH 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
44 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bench (11)
- Stop 36C Bower Road - North sideBus stop
- Stop 39M Military Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 39M Military Road - West sideBus stop
- Stop 40M Military Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 40M Military Road - West sideBus stop
- Stop 42D Hart Street - South sideBus stop
- Stop 43 Hart Street - South sideBus stop
- NooniesCafe
- Ifixit ComputersComputer
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)
- 8/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 7/10
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
18 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)
- 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
- 30.5/100
- National rank
- 5069th in Australia
- State rank
- 514th in SA
- Peer rank
- #7 among Coastal & beach · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #47 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 Environmentalcrime10
- Other Theftcrime13
- Property Damage By Fire Or Explosioncrime5
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injurycrime9
- Theft From Motor Vehiclecrime11
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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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