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SA · Port Adelaide Enfield Council

Outer Harbor, 5018

Est. population · Jun 2025

14

Growth (1 yr)

0.0%

Growth (5 yr)

+7.7%

Median age

66

Median income

$1,074/wk

Employment rate

30%

Languages at home

Mostly English at home

2021 Census · usual residence

  • Excellent transport
  • Heritage area
  • Green suburb
What Outer Harbor is known for: Excellent transport, Heritage area, Green suburb

Suburb profile

Outer Harbor is a welcoming smaller community in Port Adelaide Enfield Council, with a settled community character. Life revolves around the local community, with the wider region offering trips and services when needed. A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood.

Green space punches above what many comparable suburbs offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. A car helps for most daily errands, though buses still link the suburb further afield. Housing sits in the middle of the local market: neither cheap nor premium.

Tree-lined streets and established homes set the tone, with little pressure to reinvent the neighbourhood.

At a glance

Outer Harbor snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

—

No data available

Median rent

—

No data available

Population (ERP)

14

0.0% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

0.0%

Census unoccupied dwellings

How it compares

Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles

Safety

99th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

32nd

percentile in SA

School ICSEA

40th

percentile among schools with ICSEA

Population growth

Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years

Risks & flags

Quick scan — open a section below for full context

Living here

Population

Estimated resident population

14(June 2025)

0.0% annual · +7.7% over 5 years · 32th percentile in SA

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
0.0%
5-year growth
+7.7%
Change in 1 year
0
Change in 5 years
+1
Growth rank in SA
32th 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 (~0), extrapolated at +0.5% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
13
Median age
66
Median household income / week
$1,074
Dwelling vacancy
0%
Unoccupied private dwellings
0 of 7
Median monthly mortgage
$0
Employment rate
30%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
0 / 0 / 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 increased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2024–25)
12
Against the person
1
Against property
11
Rate per 1,000 residents
857.1
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 13 residents
State safety percentile
98.6th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
49
Increase (daily rate)
+9.4%

Most common offence types

  • Common Assault1
  • Other Property Damage And Environmental1
  • Other Theft4
  • Other Unlawful Entry With Intent1
  • Receive Or Handle Proceeds Of Crime1

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Median school ICSEA
985
Median ICSEA percentile
40th
School list
  • North Haven SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 985 · 40th percentile · LBOTE 5% · 249 students · Top SEA quarter 9% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

14 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Outer Harbor Railway Station
  • Stop 61 Veitch Rd - South side
  • Stop School Victoria Rd / Oronsay Dr
  • Stop School Victoria Rd / Sir Keith Smith Dr
  • Stop School Victoria Rd / Veitch Rd

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

77 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

1 playgrounds

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Limited walkable amenities nearby
  • Great for outdoor family life — 2 parks mapped in suburb, 1 playgrounds nearby
  • Reasonable bus and transport access — 14 public transport stops
Walkability proxy
21/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
0
Parks per 1,000 residents
153.85
Sport & outdoors(4)
  • Biodiversity ParkPark
  • Kardi YartaPark
  • Kardi Yarta PlaygroundPlayground
  • Sports field
Entertainment(1)
  • Excelsior ShipwreckViewpoint
Transport(5)

5 bus stops

Other(10)
  • Bench (7)
  • Maritime Skills CentreCollege

    630 Mersey Road North

  • Royal South Australian Yacht SquadronMarina
  • Car Park 1Parking
  • Parking (38)
  • Picnic Table (8)
  • Public toilets
  • Shelter (8)
  • Boat RampSlipway
  • Slipway

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)
2
Parks (OSM)
2

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

Health access

Nearest hospital
Pregnancy Advisory Centre (12.2 km)
Nearest hospital type
Public Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
No emergency department listed

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)
1
Participants per 1,000 residents
71.4

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

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
27° / 16°
Rainfall
49 mm · ~6 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
22° / 13°
Rainfall
94 mm · ~12 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
16° / 8°
Rainfall
161 mm · ~20 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
21° / 11°
Rainfall
95 mm · ~12 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· 6 proposals

  • August 2026

  • Alterations and Additions to existing wharf structures
    LOT 114 LADY RUTHVEN DR OUTER HARBOR SA 5018;LOT 118 VICTORIA RD OUTER HARBOR SA 5018Under Assessment

  • April 2026

  • Construction of a shed for straddle carrier maintenance purposes (maintenance bay 4 is an extension to maintenance bay 3) in association with the established container terminal land use and including the associated partial demolition of an existing building
    7 -13 COGHLAN RD OUTER HARBOR SA 5018Under Assessment
  • Change in the use of a portion of the land to, and construction of, a warehouse building with an ancillary office and associated canopies, driveways/access roads (including modifications to existing), vehicle parking, loading docks, container storage hardstand areas, landscaping, fencing, retaining wall, water tanks, solar panels, advertising sign to warehouse building, and civil works/infrastructure (including a bioretention basin, stormwater outfall, & concrete headwall to Port River)
    75 -85 PELICAN POINT RD OUTER HARBOR SA 5018;LOT 1 PELICAN POINT RD OUTER HARBOR SA 5018;LOT 2 PELICAN POINT RD OUTER HARBOR SA 5018;LOT 4 PELICAN POINT RD OUTER HARBOR SA 5018;LOT 5 PELICAN POINT RD OUTER HARBOR SA 5018;LOT 7 PELICAN POINT RD OUTER HARBOR SA 5018Under Assessment

  • February 2026

  • Variation to DA 25006611 - reduction in building height and floor area of the Skills & Training Academy Campus (STAC) building, including three additional small-scale structures, amended car parking provisions and stormwater arrangements.
    LOT 302 PELICAN POINT RD OUTER HARBOR SA 5018Under Assessment
  • Conventional torrens title land division of 3 allotments into 2
    7 -13 COGHLAN RD OUTER HARBOR SA 5018;75 -85 PELICAN POINT RD OUTER HARBOR SA 5018;LOT 2 PELICAN POINT RD OUTER HARBOR SA 5018;LOT 5 PELICAN POINT RD OUTER HARBOR SA 5018Decision Made

  • January 2026

  • Alterations and additions to existing bulk grain storage and handling facility including eight (8) new silos, new conveyor belts, new truck marshalling area, swales, removal of one Regulated Tree, and associated infrastructure.
    UNIT 1-2 LOT 251 PELICAN POINT RD OUTER HARBOR SA 5018Under Assessment
2025· 7 proposals

  • November 2025

  • Maintenance Store Shed development with ancillary infrastructure and utilities connections.
    7 -13 COGHLAN RD OUTER HARBOR SA 5018;LOT 1 COGHLAN RD OUTER HARBOR SA 5018;LOT 1 PELICAN POINT RD OUTER HARBOR SA 5018;LOT 4 PELICAN POINT RD OUTER HARBOR SA 5018Under Assessment

  • September 2025

  • New office building connected to existing gatehouse office building
    22 -24 COGHLAN RD OUTER HARBOR SA 5018Under Assessment

  • July 2025

  • Removal of a regulated Council street tree - Acacia Species
    MBTH 1-256 750 VICTORIA RD OUTER HARBOR SA 5018Decision Made

  • April 2025

  • Full development use is still in progress. The purpose of this application is to notify of the partial demolition of a warehouse to facilitate future works.
    7 -13 COGHLAN RD OUTER HARBOR SA 5018Decision Made

  • March 2025

  • Training and education facility incorporating lecture rooms, classrooms, workshops, offices and associated amenity areas; three level car parking building with amenities and storage; and associated landscaping, fencing and stormwater detention basin and removal of thirty-five (35) Regulated and five (5) Significant Trees
    LOT 302 PELICAN POINT RD OUTER HARBOR SA 5018Under Assessment

  • February 2025

  • Update essential safety provisions schedule
    16 -20 COGHLAN RD OUTER HARBOR SA 5018Decision Made
  • Variation to fuel depot development authorisation DA 22027864 for the installation of two (2) new 35kL diesel additive tanks and associated infrastructure as part of an additive system upgrade, at the existing Pelican Point fuel storage facility.
    LOT 104 PELICAN POINT RD OUTER HARBOR SA 5018Decision Made
2024· 4 proposals

  • October 2024

  • Preloading Earthworks
    LOT 302 PELICAN POINT RD OUTER HARBOR SA 5018Decision Made

  • May 2024

  • Ablution building for drivers (in association with existing bulk liquid & storage facility)
    LOT 104 PELICAN POINT RD OUTER HARBOR SA 5018Decision Made
  • Construction of netting over the vehicle storage area associated with vehicle distribution centre
    1 PELICAN POINT RD OUTER HARBOR SA 5018;LOT 1 PELICAN POINT RD OUTER HARBOR SA 5018;PELICAN POINT RD OUTER HARBOR SA 5018Decision Made

  • April 2024

  • Variation to Condition 3 of authorisation under Development Application 040/2320/19 (Change in use of portion of the land to General Industry (temporary concrete batching plant), hardstand areas with access from Pelican Point Road)
    UNIT 1-2 LOT 251 PELICAN POINT RD OUTER HARBOR SA 5018Decision Made
2023· 3 proposals

  • July 2023

  • Transport distribution facility (store) for motor vehicles
    1 PELICAN POINT RD OUTER HARBOR SA 5018Decision Made

  • May 2023

  • The installation of a 40m high exhaust gas diverter damper bypass stack building in conjunction with the established gas and steam turbine Pelican Point Power Station
    LOT 28 PELICAN POINT RD OUTER HARBOR SA 5018Decision Made

  • February 2023

  • Proposed external screen wall (to existing canopy) Proposed internal dividing wall and associated access/egress doors
    LOT 101 COGHLAN RD OUTER HARBOR SA 5018Under Assessment
2022· 1 proposal

  • August 2022

  • Store in the form of a Fuel Depot comprising three new 30,000kL steel diesel storage tanks, necessary civil works (foundations and bunding), piping, and instrumentation requirements that are pertinent to connect the proposed tanks with the current terminal infrastructure (including recirculation pump, stormwater, etc.).
    LOT 104 PELICAN POINT RD OUTER HARBOR SA 5018Decision Made
2021· 2 proposals

  • May 2021

  • Replacement of external egress stairwell (northern side of building)
    UNIT 1-3 LOT 114 OLIVER ROGERS RD OUTER HARBOR SA 5018Decision Made

  • April 2021

  • WORKSHOP FOR SERVICE AND REPAIR OF VESSELS IN ASSOCITION WITH EXISTING YACHT FACILITY
    MBTH 1-256 750 VICTORIA RD OUTER HARBOR SA 5018Decision Made
Other· 18 proposals
  • ACCIONA CONSTRUCTION AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
    Materials Handling and TransportationEPA licence
  • AMPOL AUSTRALIA PETROLEUM PTY LTD
    Materials Handling and TransportationEPA licence
  • ASC PTY LTD
    Manufacturing and Mineral ProcessingEPA licence
  • ASC PTY LTD
    OtherEPA licence
  • ASC PTY LTD
    Resource Recovery Waste Disposal and RelatedEPA licence
  • ASC SHIPBUILDING PTY LTD
    Manufacturing and Mineral ProcessingEPA licence
  • ASC SHIPBUILDING PTY LTD
    Resource Recovery Waste Disposal and RelatedEPA licence
  • BUNGE OPERATIONS PTY LTD
    Materials Handling and TransportationEPA licence
  • FLINDERS ADELAIDE CONTAINER TERMINAL PTY LTD
    Materials Handling and TransportationEPA licence
  • OSBORNE TERMINAL PTY LTD
    Hydrocarbon and ChemicalEPA licence
  • OSBORNE TERMINAL PTY LTD
    Resource Recovery Waste Disposal and RelatedEPA licence
  • PACIFIC MARINE BATTERIES PTY. LIMITED
    Manufacturing and Mineral ProcessingEPA licence
  • PACIFIC MARINE BATTERIES PTY. LIMITED
    Resource Recovery Waste Disposal and RelatedEPA licence
  • PELICAN POINT POWER LIMITED
    Hydrocarbon and ChemicalEPA licence
  • PELICAN POINT POWER LIMITED
    OtherEPA licence
  • PELICAN POINT POWER LIMITED
    Resource Recovery Waste Disposal and RelatedEPA licence
  • PORT ADELAIDE ENERGY PTY LTD
    OtherEPA licence
  • ROYAL SOUTH AUSTRALIAN YACHT SQUADRON INC
    Hydrocarbon and ChemicalEPA licence

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

13 active roadworks / incidents

  • ConstructionVictoria Road, Klingberg Dr07 Jul 2026 – 17 Aug 2026
  • ConstructionVictoria Road, Pelican Point Rd07 Jul 2026 – 17 Aug 2026
  • ConstructionVictoria Road, Sir Keith Smith Dr07 Jul 2026 – 17 Aug 2026
  • MowingVictoria Road, Osborne Rd14 Apr 2026 – 17 Aug 2026
  • MowingBourne-Jones Road, Victoria Rd11 May 2026 – 17 Aug 2026
  • MowingLady Ruthven Drive, Lady Ruthven Dr11 May 2026 – 17 Aug 2026
  • MowingOliver Rodgers Road, Oliver Rogers Rd11 May 2026 – 17 Aug 2026
  • MowingVictoria Road, Bourne-Jones Rd11 May 2026 – 17 Aug 2026
  • MowingVictoria Road, Coghlan Rd11 May 2026 – 17 Aug 2026
  • MowingVictoria Road, Klingberg Dr11 May 2026 – 17 Aug 2026

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

2 heritage places

  • Former Outer Harbor Pilot StationOliver Rogers Road OUTER HARBORState heritage
  • Outer Harbor Railway StationOliver Rogers Road NORTH HAVENLocal heritage

Data sources & freshness

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

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
Hindmarsh
Member of Parliament
Mark BUTLER (Australian Labor Party)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
131,379
Turnout (2025)
91.4%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+7.4 pp toward Labor

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 33.6%Labor 66.3%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 7.6 km away).

Coalition 28.1%Labor 71.9%

5.5 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +6.0 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • North HavenLabor 70.6% · Coalition 29.4% TPP (2025)1.3 km away
  • TaperooLabor 70.0% · Coalition 30.0% TPP (2025)2.9 km away
  • Taperoo EastLabor 76.2% · Coalition 23.8% TPP (2025)3.0 km away
  • Largs BayLabor 75.4% · Coalition 24.6% TPP (2025)5.0 km away
  • Largs Bay WestLabor 72.8% · Coalition 27.2% TPP (2025)5.4 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

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