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SA · Wattle Range Council
Beachport, 5280
Est. population · Jun 2025
789
Growth (1 yr)
+1.0%
Growth (5 yr)
+5.9%
Median age
55
Median income
$1,160/wk
Employment rate
50.2%
Languages at home
4.3%non-English
Most common: Italian, Mandarin
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Education hub
- Heritage area
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
In Wattle Range Council, Beachport keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. Life here is grounded in local routine rather than big-city choice.
Local green pockets are modest, with bigger outdoor outings usually found in neighbouring areas. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here, with buses covering longer trips across the wider area. Property prices are middling for the area: fair relative to what is nearby.
Reported crime has been falling recently. Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.
Desirability sits below average overall, with local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus community and employment the main drag compared with similar regional towns. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Beachport snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$450/wk
Population (ERP)
789
+1.0% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
48.5%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#115
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
18th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
74th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
4/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
47th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 26.9/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 6025th in Australia
- State rank
- 598th in SA
- Peer rank
- #115 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #196 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 75%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $450
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Median house sale prices cover metropolitan Adelaide and selected fringe councils (19 LGAs, including Adelaide Hills and Gawler), not all of regional South Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- SA rent report & metro median house sales — Government of South Australia · 1 January - 31 March 2026 · Updated · Quarterly; metro-fringe sales only
Population
Estimated resident population
789(June 2025)
+1.0% annual · +5.9% over 5 years · 74th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.0%
- 5-year growth
- +5.9%
- Change in 1 year
- +8
- Change in 5 years
- +44
- Growth rank in SA
- 74th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~800), extrapolated at +0.8% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 745
- Median age
- 55
- Median household income / week
- $1,160
- Dwelling vacancy
- 48.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 255 of 526
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,408
- Employment rate
- 50.2%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 267 / 5 / 0
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 · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 12
- Against the person
- 3
- Against property
- 9
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 15.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 248 residents
- State safety percentile
- 17.9th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 43
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -29.2%
Most common offence types
- Common Assault2
- Obtain Benefit By Deception1
- Other Property Damage And Environmental3
- Other Theft2
- Sct - Non Residence1
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated · Financial-year releases
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 1 (1 schools, 1 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,001
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 47th
School list
- Beachport PreschoolGolf Course RoadPreschools
- Beachport Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1001 · 47th percentile · LBOTE 0% · 49 students · Top SEA quarter 9%View on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
1 public transport stops in this suburb
- Railway Tce / Foster St - North East side (Jarmo's Automotive- Beachport)
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · current · Updated
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Millicent and Districts Hospital and Health Service (34.1 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Public Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 14
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 17.7
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 80 mm · ~10 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 19° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 172 mm · ~22 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 14° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 350 mm · ~44 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 17° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 181 mm · ~23 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register and EPA licensed activities.
2026· 35 proposals
August 2026
- Detached DwellingLOT 1 BURKS ISLAND RD BEACHPORT SA 5280Under Assessment
- Building alteration and addition, inlcuding deck10 SOMERVILLE ST BEACHPORT SA 5280Under Assessment
July 2026
- Building Alterations and Dwelling Addition106 ADMELLA DR BEACHPORT SA 5280Under Assessment
- Construction of Dwelling & Outbuilding8 SOUTH WEST TCE BEACHPORT SA 5280Under Assessment
- Boundary Realignment to increase the size of the allotment on Beach Road and allow access to Alfred Court10 ALFRED CT BEACHPORT SA 5280;19 BEACH RD BEACHPORT SA 5280Under Assessment
- Detached DwellingLOT 11 GOLF COURSE RD BEACHPORT SA 5280Under Assessment
June 2026
- Verandah17 NORTH WEST TCE BEACHPORT SA 5280Decision Made
- Construction of an outbuilding in conjunction with an existing dwelling28 CHAMBERS ST BEACHPORT SA 5280Under Assessment
- Outbuilding8773 SOUTHERN PORTS HWY BEACHPORT SA 5280Under Assessment
- Onsite van at the Southern Ocean Tourist Park with habitable Annexe - retrospective (change of use from 10A to 1A), including deck approval and enclosing East and West ends of the front verandah10 SOMERVILLE ST BEACHPORT SA 5280Under Assessment
May 2026
- Vary DA 21039714 to remove Stage 2 Ancillary Accommodation to become a DwellingLOT 12 SAMUEL WAY DR BEACHPORT SA 5280Decision Made
- Construction of a single storey detached dwellingLOT 11 SAMUEL WAY DR BEACHPORT SA 5280Under Assessment
- Variation of Development Application 24034431 - Outbuilding15 CHAMBERS ST BEACHPORT SA 5280Decision Made
- domestic outbuilding (including wet area)22 BEACH RD BEACHPORT SA 5280Decision Made
- Building alterations and changes to external cladding - E1810 SOMERVILLE ST BEACHPORT SA 5280Decision Made
April 2026
- Building Alterations, Dwelling Addition, Deck and retaining Wall28 PARKLANDS TCE BEACHPORT SA 5280Under Assessment
- Building alterations, changes to external cladding10 SOMERVILLE ST BEACHPORT SA 5280Decision Made
- Outbuilding.8 TI - TREE CT BEACHPORT SA 5280Decision Made
- Dwelling addition (garage) including enclosure of carport side (west elevation)LOT 13 SAMUEL WAY DR BEACHPORT SA 5280Decision Made
March 2026
- Deck and replacement of cladding10 SOMERVILLE ST BEACHPORT SA 5280Decision Made
- Domestic shedLOT 202 GOLF COURSE RD BEACHPORT SA 5280;LOT 5 GOLF COURSE RD BEACHPORT SA 5280Decision Made
- Carport13 MABEL ST BEACHPORT SA 5280Decision Made
- Change of use to consulting room (physio)5 -9 ALFRED CT BEACHPORT SA 5280Under Assessment
- Outbuilding33 ADMELLA DR BEACHPORT SA 5280Decision Made
- Detached dwelling, outbuilding and deckLOT 11 TI - TREE CT BEACHPORT SA 5280Decision Made
- Variation of Development Application 25018342 - Inclusion of outbuildingLOT 9 TI - TREE CT BEACHPORT SA 5280Decision Made
February 2026
- Construction of a agricultural buildingLOT 486 SOUTHERN PORTS HWY BEACHPORT SA 5280Decision Made
- Agricultural building9522 SOUTHERN PORTS HWY BEACHPORT SA 5280Decision Made
- Construction of verandah and changes to external cladding10 SOMERVILLE ST BEACHPORT SA 5280Decision Made
- Site E38: Installation of a window and external claddingLOT 399 FOSTER ST BEACHPORT SA 5280Decision Made
- Dwelling Addition and Retaining Wall.42 CHAMBERS ST BEACHPORT SA 5280Under Assessment
January 2026
- Construction deck and outbuilding10 SOMERVILLE ST BEACHPORT SA 5280Decision Made
- Building alterations and replacement of external cladding10 SOMERVILLE ST BEACHPORT SA 5280Decision Made
- Installation of a deck, and building alterations consisting of additional external wall and entrance.10 SOMERVILLE ST BEACHPORT SA 5280Decision Made
- Verandah, Dwelling Addition and Building Alteration.67 BURKS ISLAND RD BEACHPORT SA 5280Decision Made
2025· 9 proposals
December 2025
- Domestic shed16 ADMELLA DR BEACHPORT SA 5280Decision Made
- Outbuilding (shed), Deck and Minor Building Alterations10 SOMERVILLE ST BEACHPORT SA 5280Decision Made
November 2025
- Verandah3 RAILWAY TCE BEACHPORT SA 5280Decision Made
- Detached Dwelling.1 LAKESIDE DR BEACHPORT SA 5280Decision Made
- Construction of a Outbuilding (Garage)52 RAILWAY TCE BEACHPORT SA 5280Decision Made
- Carport.26 MCCOURT ST BEACHPORT SA 5280Decision Made
- Alterations and minor additions and deck to an existing tourist accommodation building at E48 at the Southern Ocean Tourist Park10 SOMERVILLE ST BEACHPORT SA 5280Decision Made
- Outbuilding (Abutting existing cart shed)LOT 21 GOLF COURSE RD BEACHPORT SA 5280Decision Made
- Alterations and Additions to a Tourist Accommodation CabinLOT 399 FOSTER ST BEACHPORT SA 5280Decision 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 · 2026 · Updated
Heritage
3 heritage places
- Beachport JettyRivoli Bay BEACHPORTState heritage
- Beachport Museum (former Wool and Grain Store)5 Railway Terrace BEACHPORTState heritage
- Former Beachport Customs HouseRailway Terrace BEACHPORTState heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
- Bushfire safer places
- 1
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 · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Barker
- Member of Parliament
- Tony PASIN (Liberal)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 127,045
- Turnout (2025)
- 92.6%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +3.6 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 63.0%Labor 37.0%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 42.4 km away).
Coalition 65.9%Labor 34.1%
2.9 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +3.8 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- BeachportLabor 34.8% · Coalition 65.2% TPP (2025)4.1 km away
- SouthendLabor 25.0% · Coalition 75.0% TPP (2025)18.6 km away
- RendelshamLabor 30.7% · Coalition 69.3% TPP (2025)23.7 km away
- FurnerLabor 12.8% · Coalition 87.2% TPP (2025)30.5 km away
- MillicentLabor 39.3% · Coalition 60.7% TPP (2025)36.0 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 4/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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