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SA · Barunga West Council
Port Broughton, 5522
Est. population · Jun 2025
1,378
Growth (1 yr)
+0.1%
Growth (5 yr)
+1.9%
Median age
62
Median income
$997/wk
Employment rate
37.2%
Languages at home
1.5%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Coastal
- Green suburb
- Heritage area
- Education hub
- Excellent transport
Suburb profile
Port Broughton is a coastal smaller community a long way from Adelaide, where beach life and a quieter rhythm set the tone. An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. The town centre holds its own, with enough local flavour to make staying close to home appealing.
Local shops are sparse, so a fuller set of amenities usually means travelling to a neighbouring town or regional hub. Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many coastal suburbs, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. A car helps for most daily errands, though buses still link the suburb further afield.
Homes are relatively cheap compared with the wider market, which keeps entry costs lower. Older street character still shows through, alongside gradual infill and new development.
The desirability picture is below average, weighed down by softer community and employment relative to similar coastal suburbs. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Port Broughton snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$483/wk
Houses $470 · Units $495
Population (ERP)
1,378
+0.1% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
30.6%
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
#39
among Coastal & beach · Mature
Safety
27th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
48th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
3/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
38th
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
- 28.2/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 5860th in Australia
- State rank
- 585th in SA
- Peer rank
- #39 among Coastal & beach · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #57 among Coastal & beach suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
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)
- $470
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $482.5
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 10
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
1,378(June 2025)
+0.1% annual · +1.9% over 5 years · 48th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.1%
- 5-year growth
- +1.9%
- Change in 1 year
- +2
- Change in 5 years
- +26
- Growth rank in SA
- 48th 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 (~1,400), extrapolated at +0.4% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 1,312
- Median age
- 62
- Median household income / week
- $997
- Dwelling vacancy
- 30.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 252 of 823
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Employment rate
- 37.2%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 511 / 44 / 8 (+ 3 other)
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 are unchanged compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 26
- Against the person
- 6
- Against property
- 20
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 18.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 219 residents
- State safety percentile
- 27.3th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 6
- Increase (daily rate)
- +0.3%
Most common offence types
- Obtain Benefit By Deception2
- Other Property Damage And Environmental4
- Other Theft6
- Sct - Non Residence3
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury3
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
- 980
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 38th
School list
- Port Broughton Area SchoolCombined · Government · ICSEA 980 · 38th percentile · LBOTE 2% · 152 students · Top SEA quarter 8%View on My School →
- Port Broughton KindergartenCnr South Tce & Kadina RdPreschools
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
- Bay St / East Tce - South side (Roadhouse Port Broughton)
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
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 9
- Parks (OSM)
- 4
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
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 1
- Nearest hospital
- Port Broughton and District Hospital and Health Service (7.6 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Public Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- On site
- Port Broughton and District Hospital and Health Service56-82 Bay RoadPublic Hospital
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)
- 48
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 34.8
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
- 30° / 15°
- Rainfall
- 50 mm · ~6 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 24° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 82 mm · ~10 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 17° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 139 mm · ~17 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 106 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· 36 proposals
August 2026
- Alterations and Additions to an existing single-storey Dwelling and Garage97 FISHERMAN BAY RD PORT BROUGHTON SA 5522Under Assessment
July 2026
- Domestic Outbuilding (Shed ) and Carport105 FISHERMAN BAY RD PORT BROUGHTON SA 5522Under Assessment
June 2026
- Single storey detached dwelling, including associated earthworks and retaining wall up to a maximum height 1.4mLOT 2 CASEY RD PORT BROUGHTON SA 5522Under Assessment
- Dwelling alterations and additions10 MCKAY ST PORT BROUGHTON SA 5522Decision Made
- Single storey dwelling addition (ensuite) and front arbour structure151 JOHN LEWIS DR PORT BROUGHTON SA 5522Decision Made
- Veranda (9.9m x 1.5m x 2.9m post height) and deck (6m x 1.5m x 650mm above ground level)LOT 3 CASEY RD PORT BROUGHTON SA 5522Decision Made
- Swimming Pool and Safety Fence2 HUSSMAN DR PORT BROUGHTON SA 5522Decision Made
- Domestic Outbuilding (Shed) with associated rainwater tanks.195 UPPER YORKE RD PORT BROUGHTON SA 5522Under Assessment
- Two Storey Detached dwelling with an overall height of 8 metres, with associated garage.10 GRACE HARWAR DR PORT BROUGHTON SA 5522Under Assessment
May 2026
- Partial redevelopment of Barunga Village including two-storey aged care facility comprising 46 supported accommodation units, communal areas, staff and administration amenities, storage areas, landscaping, and associated earthworks.11 EDMUND ST PORT BROUGHTON SA 5522Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwellingLOT 73 DALE RD PORT BROUGHTON SA 5522Under Assessment
- Swimming pool and associated swimming pool safety features10 DALLING ST PORT BROUGHTON SA 5522Decision Made
- Extend property, to allow for a new kitchen/dining and lounge area. Turn existing kitchen area into a bedroom. Add a small second bathroom.59 JOHN LEWIS DR PORT BROUGHTON SA 5522Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (Shed) – 11m x 7m x 3.6m wall height (4.217m overall height).152 JOHN LEWIS DR PORT BROUGHTON SA 5522Decision Made
- The proposed development involves the installation of a patio structure to the rear of the existing dwelling. The patio will be constructed by Stratco and positioned to provide a covered outdoor living area for domestic use. The structure will be used for recreational and outdoor entertaining purposes ancillary to the main residence. No changes to the primary use of the land are proposed.74 DALE RD PORT BROUGHTON SA 5522Decision Made
April 2026
- Variation to Development Application 25023822 comprising changes to the siting of the dwelling, associated earthworks, driveway, and septic tank.20 GRACE HARWAR DR PORT BROUGHTON SA 5522Decision Made
- verandah 9.3m (length) X 4.0m (width) X 2.85m (high) with colorbond roof (surfmist color)12 CASEY RD PORT BROUGHTON SA 5522Decision Made
- Dwelling additions and alterations24 MUNDOORA RD PORT BROUGHTON SA 5522Under Assessment
March 2026
- Verandah14 FISHERMAN BAY RD PORT BROUGHTON SA 5522Decision Made
- Carport26 PARMA ST PORT BROUGHTON SA 5522Decision Made
- Two Storey Detached Dwelling21 JOHN LEWIS DR PORT BROUGHTON SA 5522Under Assessment
- 2 storey detached dwelling and retaining wall up to 1.2 metres18 GRACE HARWAR DR PORT BROUGHTON SA 5522Under Assessment
- Swimming pool and safety fence11 SUMMERTON RD PORT BROUGHTON SA 5522Decision Made
- Build 4 metre deck & patio to front of home.16 SPENCER HWY PORT BROUGHTON SA 5522Decision Made
February 2026
- Single storey detached dwelling137 UPPER YORKE RD PORT BROUGHTON SA 5522Decision Made
- Advertising hoarding incorporating a 6m x 2m high double-sided panel mounted on posts, total height 3.5m29 SPENCER HWY PORT BROUGHTON SA 5522Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwellingLOT 3 CASEY RD PORT BROUGHTON SA 5522Decision Made
- Carport (15m x 6.18m x 3m post height) as a replacement for a smaller existing carport155 JOHN LEWIS DR PORT BROUGHTON SA 5522Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling, and partial change of use of existing agricultural building to home based industry (up to 66m²) for the processing of fresh fish40 MUNDOORA RD PORT BROUGHTON SA 5522Under Assessment
- Colorbond outbuilding (9.1m x 7.7m x 3.635m wall height)14 J JOHNS RD PORT BROUGHTON SA 5522Decision Made
January 2026
- Colorbond outbuilding (combined garage/carport) - 11.99m x 6.913m x 2.7m wall height12 CASEY RD PORT BROUGHTON SA 5522Decision Made
- Carport attached to existing dwelling2 FALIE ST PORT BROUGHTON SA 5522Decision Made
- Verandah30A HARVEY ST PORT BROUGHTON SA 5522Decision Made
- Colorbond outbuilding (9.15m x 7.756m x 3.636m wall height)LOT 32 MOSHULU ST PORT BROUGHTON SA 5522Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwellingLOT 33 MOSHULU ST PORT BROUGHTON SA 5522Decision Made
- Land division - 1 into 4 allotmentsLOT 80 RICHARDS RD PORT BROUGHTON SA 5522Decision Made
2025· 5 proposals
December 2025
- Retaining wall along rear eastern property boundary (16m x 1.3m high)7 HAWK CR PORT BROUGHTON SA 5522Decision Made
- Shed117C FISHERMAN BAY RD PORT BROUGHTON SA 5522Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwellingLOT 5 EDMUND ST PORT BROUGHTON SA 5522Decision Made
- Construction of an enclosed hardstand annex adjacent existing caravan2 BARKER ST PORT BROUGHTON SA 5522Decision Made
- Construction of an enclosed hardstand annex adjacent existing caravan2 BARKER ST PORT BROUGHTON SA 5522Decision 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
14 heritage places
- Former Methodist Manse (now Uniting Church Opportunity Shop).8 Edmund Street (cnr Harvey Street) PORT BROUGHTONLocal heritage
- Former Port Broughton District Council Office.20 Harvey Street PORT BROUGHTONLocal heritage
- Former Port Broughton Police Station, Police Court and Cells (now Private Residence).25 Harvey Street PORT BROUGHTONLocal heritage
- Former Port Broughton Primitive Methodist Church and Memorial School Hall (now Port Broughton Uniting Church and Hall).8 Edmund Street (cnr Harvey Street) PORT BROUGHTONLocal heritage
- Former Port Broughton School (now Heritage Centre/ Museum).10 Edmund Street (cnr Harvey Street) PORT BROUGHTONLocal heritage
- Former St Philips Anglican Church (now Private Residence).5 East Terrace PORT BROUGHTONLocal heritage
- Port Broughton Hotel (formerly Broughton Hotel).2 Bay Street PORT BROUGHTONLocal heritage
- Port Broughton Jetty.West Terrace , Bay Street PORT BROUGHTONLocal heritage
- Port Broughton Masonic Lodge.16 West Terrace PORT BROUGHTONLocal heritage
- Port Broughton Post Office and attached residence.7-9 Bay Street PORT BROUGHTONLocal 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
- Grey
- Member of Parliament
- Tom VENNING (Liberal)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 128,707
- Turnout (2025)
- 89.4%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +5.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 54.6%Labor 45.4%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 40.6 km away).
Coalition 66.4%Labor 33.6%
11.8 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +5.9 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Port BroughtonLabor 34.4% · Coalition 65.6% TPP (2025)8.1 km away
- AlfordLabor 24.2% · Coalition 75.8% TPP (2025)22.2 km away
- ButeLabor 30.1% · Coalition 69.9% TPP (2025)22.7 km away
- SnowtownLabor 41.3% · Coalition 58.7% TPP (2025)25.8 km away
- RedhillLabor 24.9% · Coalition 75.1% TPP (2025)26.7 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)
- 3/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 3/10
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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