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SA · Alexandrina Council
Port Elliot, 5212
Est. population · Jun 2025
2,469
Growth (1 yr)
+1.6%
Growth (5 yr)
+12.0%
Median age
61
Median income
$1,073/wk
Employment rate
38.4%
Languages at home
3.2%non-English
Most common: French, Punjabi, Indonesian
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Coastal
- Heritage area
- Green suburb
- Education hub
- Excellent transport
Suburb profile
Port Elliot wears its coastal identity openly, a smaller community built around sand, sea and an easy outdoor rhythm. A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric. With fewer amenities on hand, neighbouring suburbs do much of the shopping and service heavy lifting.
Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. A car helps for most daily errands, though buses still link the suburb further afield. Purchase and rent costs sit on the more affordable side of the local range.
Reported crime has been rising recently. The built character feels historic and distinctive, with heritage detail visible throughout.
Versus similar coastal suburbs, the suburb reads below average on desirability, chiefly because community and employment trail behind. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Port Elliot snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$530/wk
Houses $540 · Units $445
Population (ERP)
2,469
+1.6% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
38.4%
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
#36
among Coastal & beach · Mature
Safety
43rd
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
88th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
3/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
42nd
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
- 30.6/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 5481st in Australia
- State rank
- 557th in SA
- Peer rank
- #36 among Coastal & beach · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #53 among Coastal & beach suburbs
- Data confidence
- 85%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
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.
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
2,469(June 2025)
+1.6% annual · +12.0% over 5 years · 88th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.6%
- 5-year growth
- +12.0%
- Change in 1 year
- +40
- Change in 5 years
- +265
- Growth rank in SA
- 88th 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 +1.8% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- 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)
- 879 / 29 / 41 (+ 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 increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 70
- Against the person
- 14
- Against property
- 56
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 28.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 161 residents
- State safety percentile
- 43.3th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 6
- Increase (daily rate)
- +15.1%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental22
- Other Theft7
- Sct - Non Residence4
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury8
- Theft From Motor Vehicle6
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
- 990
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 42th
School list
- Port Elliot Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 990 · 42th percentile · LBOTE 2% · 351 students · Top SEA quarter 10% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →
- Port Elliot Kindergarten5 Wright StreetPreschools
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
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)
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
6 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
5 swimming pools
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Great for outdoor family life — 7 parks mapped in suburb
- Walkability proxy
- 3/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 3.11
Sport & outdoors(6)
- Sports field
- Swimming pool (5)
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)
- 15
- 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 (8.4 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)
- 71
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 28.8
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
- 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· 55 proposals
August 2026
- Alterations and two storey additions to the existing single storey detached dwelling and new 100kL rainwater tank with associated earthworks and infrastructure165 HEYSEN RD PORT ELLIOT SA 5212Under Assessment
July 2026
- Construction of an outbuilding (garage)8 BOOMER DR PORT ELLIOT SA 5212Under Assessment
- Construction of an agricultural building11 BAYVIEW RD PORT ELLIOT SA 5212;14 -30 WATERPORT RD PORT ELLIOT SA 5212Under Assessment
- Construction of a dwelling addition (second-floor verandah over existing deck)6 ROSETTA TCE PORT ELLIOT SA 5212Decision Made
- Dwelling additions17 FRENCHMAN DR PORT ELLIOT SA 5212Under Assessment
- Torrens Title land division one into two (1 into 2)59 WATERPORT RD PORT ELLIOT SA 5212Under Assessment
- Installation of a swimming pool and associated swimming pool safety features9 ARTHUR ST PORT ELLIOT SA 5212Under Assessment
June 2026
- Construction of an outbuilding15 CAMERON ST PORT ELLIOT SA 5212Decision Made
- Dwelling addition and addition to an existing outbuilding9 NORTH TCE PORT ELLIOT SA 5212Under Assessment
- Construction of a verandah34 -40 WATERPORT RD PORT ELLIOT SA 5212Decision Made
- Construction of a carport11 CAMERON ST PORT ELLIOT SA 5212Decision Made
- 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 5212Decision Made
- 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 5212Decision Made
- Installation of solar panels (roof mounted)25 THE STRAND PORT ELLIOT SA 5212Decision Made
- 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 5212Decision Made
- 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 5212Decision Made
- 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 5212Decision Made
- 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
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
38 heritage places
- 'Arnella' Guest House (former Port Elliot Hotel)28 North Terrace PORT ELLIOTState heritage
- Arnella28 North Terrace Lot 2, (28) PORT ELLIOTLocal heritage
- Bakery31 North Terrace PORT ELLIOTLocal heritage
- BreakwaterHorseshoe Bay PORT ELLIOTLocal heritage
- Cottage (St Judes Rectory)21 Arthur Street PORT ELLIOTLocal heritage
- Dwelling (`Brooklands) and CottageHeysen Road PORT ELLIOTState heritage
- Former Port Elliot Council Chambers33 The Strand PORT ELLIOTState heritage
- Former Port Elliot Institute and Library16 The Strand PORT ELLIOTState heritage
- Former Port Elliot Police Station, Cells, Stables & Fence1 Young Street PORT ELLIOTState heritage
- Former Port Elliot Waterworks including Well and Remnant PipeworkOff Water Lane PORT ELLIOTState 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
- 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 10.2 km away).
Coalition 43.9%Labor 56.1%
1.2 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +2.4 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Port ElliotLabor 57.9% · Coalition 42.1% TPP (2025)2.2 km away
- MiddletonLabor 56.1% · Coalition 43.9% TPP (2025)3.0 km away
- Victor Harbor EastLabor 55.4% · Coalition 44.6% TPP (2025)4.1 km away
- Victor HarborLabor 51.2% · Coalition 48.8% TPP (2025)7.4 km away
- Victor Harbor SouthLabor 57.2% · Coalition 42.8% TPP (2025)8.5 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)
- 4/10
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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