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SA · Victor Harbor Council
Hayborough, 5211
Est. population · Jun 2025
2,482
Growth (1 yr)
+1.8%
Growth (5 yr)
+9.1%
Median age
48
Median income
$1,064/wk
Employment rate
46.9%
Languages at home
3.8%non-English
Most common: Greek, Italian, Russian
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Coastal
- High desirability
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
Suburb profile
Hayborough wears its coastal identity openly, a smaller community built around sand, sea and an easy outdoor rhythm. City outings and nearby suburbs add variety without undoing the coastal pace of everyday life. Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life.
Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many coastal suburbs, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Reasonably walkable — many errands reachable on foot or by bus, and buses help with longer trips. Housing is expensive relative to much of the state.
Crime trends have improved of late compared with the previous period. Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.
The overall desirability read is around average, pulled by softer community and employment compared with similar coastal suburbs, though schools and education remain brighter spots.
At a glance
Hayborough snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$580/wk
Houses $585 · Units $495
Population (ERP)
2,482
+1.8% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
26.1%
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
#17
among Coastal & beach · Mature
Safety
42nd
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
90th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
2/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
67th
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
- 50.8/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 25% of South Australia's suburbs
- National rank
- 2070th in Australia
- State rank
- 172nd in SA
- Peer rank
- #17 among Coastal & beach · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #21 among Coastal & beach suburbs
- Data confidence
- 78%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $495
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $585
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $580
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 20
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
2,482(June 2025)
+1.8% annual · +9.1% over 5 years · 90th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.8%
- 5-year growth
- +9.1%
- Change in 1 year
- +44
- Change in 5 years
- +207
- Growth rank in SA
- 90th 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 (~2,700), extrapolated at +1.6% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 2,238
- Median age
- 48
- Median household income / week
- $1,064
- Dwelling vacancy
- 26.1%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 329 of 1,262
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Employment rate
- 46.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 859 / 61 / 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)
- 69
- Against the person
- 12
- Against property
- 57
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 27.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 186 residents
- State safety percentile
- 42.4th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 74
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -37.1%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental8
- Other Theft29
- Sct - Residence5
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury5
- Theft From Shop4
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
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,048
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 67th
School list
- Encounter Lutheran CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1048 · 67th percentile · LBOTE 7% · 748 students · Top SEA quarter 20% · 0.7 km awayView on My School →
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 · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
10 public transport stops in this suburb
- Adelaide Rd / Agnes Gillespie Dr - East side (Hayborough)
- Encounter Lutheran College (Hayborough)
- Stop 6 Port Elliot Rd / Kerr Grv - North side (Hayborough)
- Stop 7 Port Elliot Rd / Rosetta Ave - South side (Victor Harbour)
- Stop 8 Port Elliot Rd / Ocean Rd - North side (Hayborough)
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
48 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 supermarkets · 1 pharmacies · 1 playgrounds · 3 swimming pools · 2 petrol stations
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Reasonably walkable — many errands reachable on foot or by bus
- Great for outdoor family life — 7 parks mapped in suburb, 1 playgrounds nearby
- Reasonable bus and transport access — 10 public transport stops
- Walkability proxy
- 55/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 3.13
Shopping(2)
- AldiSupermarket
56-60 Adelaide Road
Health & services(1)
- TerryWhite ChemmartPharmacy
299 Port Elliot Road, Hayborough
Sport & outdoors(11)
- Brandwood ReservePark
- Park (5)
- Starfish ParkPark
- Playground
- Swimming pool (3)
Transport(6)
6 bus stops
Other(14)
- Bbq
- Bench (2)
- Victor Harbour HyundaiCar
36 Adelaide Road
- Car wash
- Boomer BeachParking
- Parking (14)
- MobilPetrol station
- OTR Victor HarborPetrol station
- Picnic Table (2)
- CouncilPublic toilets
- Shelter
- Telephone BoothTelephone
- Telstra Phone BoothTelephone
- Waste Basket
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
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
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 7
- Parks (OSM)
- 7
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 — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- South Coast District Hospital (4.7 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)
- 89
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 35.9
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
- 25° / 15°
- Rainfall
- 53 mm · ~7 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 103 mm · ~13 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 15° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 183 mm · ~23 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 20° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 104 mm · ~13 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· 41 proposals
August 2026
- Dwelling additions and alterations19 WALKER ST HAYBOROUGH SA 5211Under Assessment
- Ancillary Accommodation264 PORT ELLIOT RD HAYBOROUGH SA 5211Under Assessment
- Two x Two Storey Semi Detached Dwellings and associated retaining walls11 ADAMSON ST HAYBOROUGH SA 5211Under Assessment
- land division 1 into 2105 SEAGULL AV HAYBOROUGH SA 5211Under Assessment
July 2026
- Verandah25 MINT DR HAYBOROUGH SA 5211Under Assessment
- Land Division - 1 into 211 ADAMSON ST HAYBOROUGH SA 5211Under Assessment
- Single Storey Dwelling Addition and Garage18 OLIVERS PDE HAYBOROUGH SA 5211Under Assessment
- Two Storey Dwelling Additions and Alterations121 SEAGULL AV HAYBOROUGH SA 5211Under Assessment
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling3 TEAL CCT HAYBOROUGH SA 5211Under Assessment
- 2 storey classroom building (general learning area GLA) with Specialised Drama and Dance teaching spaces and a link bridge to the adjacent existing GLA Building64 ADELAIDE RD HAYBOROUGH SA 5211Under Assessment
June 2026
- Two Storey Detached Dwelling and Garage111 SEAGULL AV HAYBOROUGH SA 5211Under Assessment
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling10 ROYAL CT HAYBOROUGH SA 5211Under Assessment
- Deck247 PORT ELLIOT RD HAYBOROUGH SA 5211Decision Made
- Verandah14 MINT DR HAYBOROUGH SA 5211Decision Made
May 2026
- New permpaine verandah with an iron roof18 KLEINIG DR HAYBOROUGH SA 5211Decision Made
- Retaining walls (up to 2.2 metres in height)17 TURQUOISE ST HAYBOROUGH SA 5211Decision Made
- Verandah7 NEPTUNE DR HAYBOROUGH SA 5211Decision Made
- Single Storey Dwelling Addition, Deck and Verandah205 PORT ELLIOT RD HAYBOROUGH SA 5211Under Assessment
- Excavation & installation of fiberglass swimming pool.27 MINT DR HAYBOROUGH SA 5211Decision Made
April 2026
- Two Storey Detached Dwelling and associated retaining walls42 SORRENTO PDE HAYBOROUGH SA 5211Decision Made
- Two Storey Detached Dwelling7 TURQUOISE ST HAYBOROUGH SA 5211Decision Made
- Proposed Verandah Addition2 KAURNA AV HAYBOROUGH SA 5211Decision Made
March 2026
- Deck & Verandah12 SNAPPER CT HAYBOROUGH SA 5211Decision Made
- Verandah33 SAPPHIRE WAY HAYBOROUGH SA 5211Decision Made
- Shop (bulky goods) and associated parking and landscapingSHOP 1-2 10 ADELAIDE RD HAYBOROUGH SA 5211Under Assessment
- Verandahs27 SAPPHIRE WAY HAYBOROUGH SA 5211Decision Made
- Verandah14 PEPPERMINT DR HAYBOROUGH SA 5211Decision Made
- Centenary Verandah6 VIOLET AV HAYBOROUGH SA 5211Decision Made
- Retaining Walls (up to 1.8m high)11 TURQUOISE ST HAYBOROUGH SA 5211;13 TURQUOISE ST HAYBOROUGH SA 5211Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling47 EMERALD DR HAYBOROUGH SA 5211Decision Made
February 2026
- Outbuilding (shed)25 MINT DR HAYBOROUGH SA 5211Decision Made
- Verandah to dwelling2 KLEINIG DR HAYBOROUGH SA 5211Decision Made
- Dwelling additions23 MENTONE RD HAYBOROUGH SA 5211Decision Made
- Carport6 MINT DR HAYBOROUGH SA 5211Decision Made
- Swimming Pool and Safety Fence6 MINT DR HAYBOROUGH SA 5211Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling4 TEAL CCT HAYBOROUGH SA 5211Decision Made
- Domestic Shed13 ADAMSON ST HAYBOROUGH SA 5211Decision Made
January 2026
- Outbuilding (Shed)17 LINDHOLM PDE HAYBOROUGH SA 5211Decision Made
- Verandah9 NEPTUNE DR HAYBOROUGH SA 5211Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling5 TEAL CCT HAYBOROUGH SA 5211Decision Made
2025· 8 proposals
December 2025
- Two Storey Detached Dwelling55 SUTHERLAND AV HAYBOROUGH SA 5211Decision Made
- Carport28 SPRINGBETT DR HAYBOROUGH SA 5211Decision Made
- Removal of existing shed. Construction of new shed (domestic outbuilding)12 SECOND AV HAYBOROUGH SA 5211Decision Made
- Two storey dwelling addition9 BILGOLA AV HAYBOROUGH SA 5211Under Assessment
November 2025
- Carport76 KLEINIG DR HAYBOROUGH SA 5211Decision Made
- Single Storey Dwelling Alteration and Verandah19 SORRENTO PDE HAYBOROUGH SA 5211Decision Made
- Land division 1 into 2103 MENTONE RD HAYBOROUGH SA 5211Decision Made
- Two-storey detached dwelling103 MENTONE RD HAYBOROUGH SA 5211Under Assessment
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
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
- 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
- Mayo
- Member of Parliament
- Rebekha SHARKIE (Centre Alliance)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 137,818
- Turnout (2025)
- 94.2%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +3.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 45.0%Labor 55.0%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 14.1 km away).
Coalition 44.7%Labor 55.3%
0.3 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +4.2 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Victor Harbor EastLabor 55.4% · Coalition 44.6% TPP (2025)1.0 km away
- Port ElliotLabor 57.9% · Coalition 42.1% TPP (2025)3.1 km away
- Victor HarborLabor 51.2% · Coalition 48.8% TPP (2025)3.4 km away
- Victor Harbor SouthLabor 57.2% · Coalition 42.8% TPP (2025)4.5 km away
- MiddletonLabor 56.1% · Coalition 43.9% TPP (2025)6.2 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)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
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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