suburb.guide

SA · Wattle Range Council

Beachport, SA, 5280

Current weather

12.2°CRain showers

89% humidity · 23.2 km/h wind · 15.1° / 10.8° today · 8.7 mm rain

Desirability index

22.8/100

#119 among Coastal & beach suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Beachport is a small locality in the Wattle Range area, home to around 745 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 12 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 16.1 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $450, 2 school and preschool sites in the area, limited but present public transport access, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

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)
16 / 5 / 0

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

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.

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)
12
Against the person
3
Against property
9
Rate per 1,000 residents
16.1
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 248 residents
State safety percentile
18.4th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
43
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • Common Assault2
  • Obtain Benefit By Deception1
  • Other Property Damage And Environmental3
  • Other Theft2
  • Sct - Non Residence1

Data sources & freshness

  • SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
2 (1 schools, 1 preschools)
Median school ICSEA
1,001
  • Beachport PreschoolGolf Course RoadPreschools
  • Beachport Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 1001

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

1 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Railway Tce / Foster St - North East side (Jarmo's Automotive- Beachport)

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.

238 planning-related records

2026· 29 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Verandah
    17 NORTH WEST TCE BEACHPORT SA 5280Under Assessment
  • Construction of an outbuilding in conjunction with an existing dwelling
    28 CHAMBERS ST BEACHPORT SA 5280Under Assessment
  • Outbuilding
    8773 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 verandah
    10 SOMERVILLE ST BEACHPORT SA 5280Under Assessment

  • May 2026

  • Vary DA 21039714 to remove Stage 2 Ancillary Accommodation to become a Dwelling
    LOT 12 SAMUEL WAY DR BEACHPORT SA 5280Under Assessment
  • Construction of a single storey detached dwelling
    LOT 11 SAMUEL WAY DR BEACHPORT SA 5280Under Assessment
  • Variation of Development Application 24034431 - Outbuilding
    15 CHAMBERS ST BEACHPORT SA 5280Decision Made
  • domestic outbuilding (including wet area)
    22 BEACH RD BEACHPORT SA 5280Under Assessment
  • Building alterations and changes to external cladding - E18
    10 SOMERVILLE ST BEACHPORT SA 5280Decision Made

  • April 2026

  • Building Alterations, Dwelling Addition, Deck and retaining Wall
    28 PARKLANDS TCE BEACHPORT SA 5280Under Assessment
  • Building alterations, changes to external cladding
    10 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 cladding
    10 SOMERVILLE ST BEACHPORT SA 5280Decision Made
  • Domestic shed
    LOT 202 GOLF COURSE RD BEACHPORT SA 5280;LOT 5 GOLF COURSE RD BEACHPORT SA 5280Decision Made
  • Carport
    13 MABEL ST BEACHPORT SA 5280Decision Made
  • Change of use to consulting room (physio)
    5 -9 ALFRED CT BEACHPORT SA 5280Under Assessment
  • Outbuilding
    33 ADMELLA DR BEACHPORT SA 5280Decision Made
  • Detached dwelling, outbuilding and deck
    LOT 11 TI - TREE CT BEACHPORT SA 5280Decision Made
  • Variation of Development Application 25018342 - Inclusion of outbuilding
    LOT 9 TI - TREE CT BEACHPORT SA 5280Decision Made

  • February 2026

  • Construction of a agricultural building
    LOT 486 SOUTHERN PORTS HWY BEACHPORT SA 5280Decision Made
  • Agricultural building
    9522 SOUTHERN PORTS HWY BEACHPORT SA 5280Decision Made
  • Construction of verandah and changes to external cladding
    10 SOMERVILLE ST BEACHPORT SA 5280Decision Made
  • Site E38: Installation of a window and external cladding
    LOT 399 FOSTER ST BEACHPORT SA 5280Decision Made
  • Dwelling Addition and Retaining Wall.
    42 CHAMBERS ST BEACHPORT SA 5280Under Assessment

  • January 2026

  • Construction deck and outbuilding
    10 SOMERVILLE ST BEACHPORT SA 5280Decision Made
  • Building alterations and replacement of external cladding
    10 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· 36 proposals

  • December 2025

  • Domestic shed
    16 ADMELLA DR BEACHPORT SA 5280Decision Made
  • Outbuilding (shed), Deck and Minor Building Alterations
    10 SOMERVILLE ST BEACHPORT SA 5280Decision Made

  • November 2025

  • Verandah
    3 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 Park
    10 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 Cabin
    LOT 399 FOSTER ST BEACHPORT SA 5280Decision Made

  • October 2025

  • Outbuilding
    36 BEACH RD BEACHPORT SA 5280Decision Made
  • Outbuilding.
    34 ILUKA RD BEACHPORT SA 5280Decision Made
2024· 36 proposals

36 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2023· 28 proposals

28 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2022· 32 proposals

32 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2021· 47 proposals

47 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2020· 27 proposals

27 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
4/10
IRSD decile (2021)
4/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

3 state heritage places

  • Heritage placeState heritage
  • Heritage placeState heritage
  • Heritage placeState heritage

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies
Bushfire safer places
1

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via SA Planning geohub. Safer places from CFS designated locations.

Data sources & freshness

Desirability index

Desirability score
22.8/100
Cohort rank
#119 among Coastal & beach suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Heritage placeheritageState heritage
  • Heritage placeheritageState heritage
  • Heritage placeheritageState heritage
  • Agricultural buildingplanning9522 SOUTHERN PORTS HWY BEACHPORT SA 5280Lodged 05 Feb 2026 · Decision Made
  • Alterations and Additions to a Tourist Accommodation CabinplanningLOT 399 FOSTER ST BEACHPORT SA 5280Lodged 04 Nov 2025 · Decision Made
  • Alterations and minor additions and deck to an existing tourist accommodation building at E48 at the Southern Ocean Tourist Parkplanning10 SOMERVILLE ST BEACHPORT SA 5280Lodged 17 Nov 2025 · Decision Made
  • Building Alterations, Dwelling Addition, Deck and retaining Wallplanning28 PARKLANDS TCE BEACHPORT SA 5280Lodged 29 Apr 2026 · Under Assessment
  • Building alterations and changes to external cladding - E18planning10 SOMERVILLE ST BEACHPORT SA 5280Lodged 01 May 2026 · Decision Made
  • Building alterations and replacement of external claddingplanning10 SOMERVILLE ST BEACHPORT SA 5280Lodged 21 Jan 2026 · Decision Made
  • Building alterations, changes to external claddingplanning10 SOMERVILLE ST BEACHPORT SA 5280Lodged 26 Apr 2026 · Decision Made

Data sources & freshness

Similar suburbs

Suburbs with a comparable population profile, socio-economic decile, and location.