SA · Alexandrina Council
Port Elliot, SA, 5212
Current weather
11.3°CModerate drizzle
87% humidity · 30.5 km/h wind · 13.9° / 10.9° today · 20.8 mm rain
Desirability index
#108 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Port Elliot is a smaller suburban community in the Alexandrina area, home to around 2,251 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 70 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 31.1 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $530 (flats $445, houses $540), 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
- 2,251
- Median age
- 61
- Median household income / week
- $1,073
- Dwelling vacancy
- 38.4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 596 of 1,551
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,210
- Employment rate
- 38.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 55 / 29 / 41
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
- Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $445
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $540
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $530
- 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.
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)
- 70
- Against the person
- 14
- Against property
- 56
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 31.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 161 residents
- State safety percentile
- 45.9th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 6
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental22
- Other Theft7
- Sct - Non Residence4
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury8
- Theft From Motor Vehicle6
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
- 990
- Port Elliot Kindergarten5 Wright StreetPreschools
- Port Elliot Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 990
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site · Static register
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
2 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 10 North Tce / Charteris St - South side (Port Elliot)
- Stop 10 North Tce / William St - North side (Port Elliot)
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
395 planning-related records
2026· 47 proposals
June 2026
- Construction of an outbuilding15 CAMERON ST PORT ELLIOT SA 5212Under Assessment
- Construction of a verandah34 -40 WATERPORT RD PORT ELLIOT SA 5212Under Assessment
- Construction of a carport11 CAMERON ST PORT ELLIOT SA 5212Under Assessment
- Construction of Single storey dwelling (future Lot 101 Charteris Street)32 CHARTERIS ST PORT ELLIOT SA 5212Under Assessment
- Construction of a semi-permeable 2.9-metre privacy screen (wall)18 ST LUKES ST PORT ELLIOT SA 5212Under Assessment
- Dwelling additions7 MASON ST PORT ELLIOT SA 5212Under Assessment
- Construction of a two-storey, split level detacehd dwelling, in ground swimming pool, retaining walls, fencing and associated earthworks and landscaping43 BARBARA ST PORT ELLIOT SA 5212Under Assessment
May 2026
- Conservation and masonry works to existing stone wall10 THE STRAND PORT ELLIOT SA 5212Under Assessment
- Installation of solar panels (roof mounted)25 THE STRAND PORT ELLIOT SA 5212Under Assessment
- Restoration works to Local Heritage Place (underpinning and repointing mortar)21 ARTHUR ST PORT ELLIOT SA 5212Under Assessment
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling including associated earthworks and infrastructure54 TOTTENHAM COURT RD PORT ELLIOT SA 5212Under Assessment
- Demolish existing shed and construct ancillary accommodation7 CHARTERIS ST PORT ELLIOT SA 5212Under Assessment
- Alterations to the existing dwelling including replacement of the tile roof with corrugated iron and external painting30 THE STRAND PORT ELLIOT SA 5212Under Assessment
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling and outbuilding with loft storage including associated earthworks and infrastructure2 BAYVIEW RD PORT ELLIOT SA 5212Under Assessment
April 2026
- Land Division (1 into 2 Lots)54 TOTTENHAM COURT RD PORT ELLIOT SA 5212Decision Made
- Construction of an outbuilding (garage)7 CHIBNALL ST PORT ELLIOT SA 5212Decision Made
- Construction of building alterations, two storey dwelling additions including extension to existing balcony and carport8 OCEAN RD PORT ELLIOT SA 5212Under Assessment
- Variation to application 24032249 (Alterations and additions to an existing two storey detached dwelling), and the installation of a spa pool with associated safety features and infrastructure44 OCEAN RD PORT ELLIOT SA 5212Decision Made
- Installation of Stratco Patio11 CLARK TCE PORT ELLIOT SA 5212Decision Made
- Demolition of shed (excluded building)16 THE STRAND PORT ELLIOT SA 5212Decision Made
- alterations and additions to the existing dwelling including replacement of existing upper-level balconies12 OCEAN RD PORT ELLIOT SA 5212Decision Made
- Construction of a shed (outbuilding)30 CHARTERIS ST PORT ELLIOT SA 5212Decision Made
March 2026
- Construction of a pool house, a masonry wall, and a swimming pool and associated safety features680 PORT ELLIOT RD PORT ELLIOT SA 5212Under Assessment
- Single storey dwelling alterations and additions6 STOCK DR PORT ELLIOT SA 5212Under Assessment
- Torrens Title boundary realignment two (2) into two (2)22 STRANGWAYS TCE PORT ELLIOT SA 5212Under Assessment
- Change in land use from dwelling and art gallery to dwelling and restaurant (maximum capacity 30 persons), including outdoor dining, associated building works and car park alterations45 PORT ELLIOT RD PORT ELLIOT SA 5212Under Assessment
- Construction of a verandah5 PORT ELLIOT RD PORT ELLIOT SA 5212Decision Made
- Ancillary Accommodation26 GREGORY ST PORT ELLIOT SA 5212Under Assessment
- Change of land use to vehicle and trailer (boat, caravan etc.) storage facility with associated security gate and fencing, CCTV camera mounts, lighting, landscaping and other infrastructure18 -22 HILL ST PORT ELLIOT SA 5212Under Assessment
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling including associated fencing and retaining walls14 BATTUNGA AV PORT ELLIOT SA 5212Under Assessment
- Alterations and additions to the existing dwelling and carport including associated earthworks and infrastructure2 SCRYMGOUR RD PORT ELLIOT SA 5212Under Assessment
- Dwelling alterations & additions comprising deck and balcony.19 TOTTENHAM COURT RD PORT ELLIOT SA 5212Decision Made
February 2026
- Construction of a single storey dwelling addition in the form of a garage and outdoor living area, and swimming pool with associated swimming pool safety features14 GREGORY ST PORT ELLIOT SA 5212Decision Made
- Construction of an outbuilding (garage and domestic storage)34 -40 WATERPORT RD PORT ELLIOT SA 5212Decision Made
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding (garage) replacing existing outbuilding7 PORT ELLIOT RD PORT ELLIOT SA 5212Decision Made
- Construction of a detached single-storey dwelling with associated retaining10 CHARTERIS ST PORT ELLIOT SA 5212Under Assessment
- Verandah and carport67 NORTH TCE PORT ELLIOT SA 5212Decision Made
- Outbuilding (shed) and carport20 STOCK DR PORT ELLIOT SA 5212Decision Made
- Demolition of the existing and, construction of a two-storey detached dwelling with a sub-surface level, installation of an in-ground swimming pool with associated safety features, infrastructure and earthworks40 OCEAN RD PORT ELLIOT SA 5212Under Assessment
- Land Division - 2 into 428 CHARTERIS ST PORT ELLIOT SA 5212Under Assessment
2025· 74 proposals
74 proposals lodged in 2025. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2024· 58 proposals
58 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 60 proposals
60 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 82 proposals
82 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 71 proposals
71 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026; 2021; 2022… · Updated on site
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)
- 3/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
- Bushfire safer places
- 1
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via SA Planning geohub. Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 10
- Parks (OSM)
- 7
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 29.9/100
- Cohort rank
- #108 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
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
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