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SA · Mount Remarkable Council

Port Germein, SA, 5495

Current weather

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56% humidity · 31.1 km/h wind · 14.9° / 11.5° today · 8.5 mm rain

Desirability index

4.7/100

#212 among Country & regional suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Port Germein is a small locality in the Mount Remarkable area, home to around 368 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 15 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 40.8 offences per 1,000 residents, 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
368
Median age
59
Median household income / week
$917
Dwelling vacancy
35.9%
Unoccupied private dwellings
93 of 259
Median monthly mortgage
$877
Employment rate
39.3%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
16 / 0 / 0

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.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2024–25)
15
Against the person
4
Against property
11
Rate per 1,000 residents
40.8
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 92 residents
State safety percentile
56.2th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
8
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • Other Property Damage And Environmental3
  • Other Unlawful Entry With Intent2
  • Sct - Residence2
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury2
  • Theft From Motor Vehicle2

Data sources & freshness

  • SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases

Public transport

3 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Augusta Hwy / Port Germein Rd - East side (Port Germein Turn Off)
  • Augusta Hwy / Port Germein Rd - West side (Port Germein Turn Off)
  • Esplanade / High St - North side - (Goods Shed Port Germein)

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Planning & development

Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.

41 planning-related records

2026· 2 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Double storey detached dwelling
    35 ESPLANADE PORT GERMEIN SA 5495Under Assessment

  • February 2026

  • We wish to upgrade the battery on our solar farm but as we lease the land and don't own it the bank will not loan us the money. We wish to sub-divide off the existing solar farm foot print (including the detention dam in south west corner). The land owner wishes the sub-division to be as small as possible to allow the cropping and grazing to continue as it currently does. There will be no changes to existing fence lines.
    LOT 97 BRIDLE TRK PORT GERMEIN SA 5495Decision Made
2025· 7 proposals

  • October 2025

  • New Colorbond Shed 18mL x 8mW x 3mH Colour: Shale Grey Walls, PA Door Surfmist Roof, Gutters, Barges and RAD Purpose: Storage of Vehicle and Domestic Items Storm Water to new 22000L Tank to be purchased when shed built.
    43 HIGH ST PORT GERMEIN SA 5495Decision Made

  • September 2025

  • New Colorbond Shed 6.07mW x 5.4mL x 2.7mH Colour: Classic Cream - Walls, PA Door Manor Red - Roof, RAD, Barge, Flashing Purpose: Storage of Vehicles and Domestic Items Stormwater to Garden
    32 MOZART ST PORT GERMEIN SA 5495Decision Made
  • Single storey detached dwelling
    43 HIGH ST PORT GERMEIN SA 5495Decision Made

  • April 2025

  • Two storey dwelling
    35 ESPLANADE PORT GERMEIN SA 5495Decision Made

  • January 2025

  • colorbond 9m x 9m x 3.5m (high) carport
    14 ARCHIBALD ST PORT GERMEIN SA 5495Decision Made
  • New shed to replace existing smaller unsuitable shed
    LOT 165 PORT GERMEIN RD PORT GERMEIN SA 5495Decision Made
  • Shed
    32 HIGH ST PORT GERMEIN SA 5495Decision Made
2024· 6 proposals

  • October 2024

  • Freestanding carport (W 9m x H 3m x L 5m) in front of current 6mx9m shed.
    23 -25 PEDERSEN ST PORT GERMEIN SA 5495Decision Made

  • August 2024

  • To build a shed on the existing vacant site. This will serve as an outbuilding to a house to be built at a future date on the allotment.
    40-42 PONAPE ST PORT GERMEIN SA 5495Decision Made

  • April 2024

  • Shed
    9 OLIVEBANK ST PORT GERMEIN SA 5495Decision Made

  • March 2024

  • 2 x carports to block sun from windows to the house (extend the old shelter there)
    139 PORT GERMEIN RD PORT GERMEIN SA 5495Under Assessment
  • Removal of old verandah and install new Stratco Patio
    144 GERMEIN GORGE RD PORT GERMEIN SA 5495Decision Made
  • Detached dwelling
    30 BAROOTA TCE PORT GERMEIN SA 5495Decision Made
2023· 10 proposals

  • September 2023

  • New Verandah for use as a shade shelter 9mL x 4mW x 2.7mH Colorbond - Colour Classic Cream - All Materials S/W to Kerb.
    11-13 PONAPE ST PORT GERMEIN SA 5495Decision Made

  • August 2023

  • New dwelling with verandah & garage
    21 OLIVEBANK ST PORT GERMEIN SA 5495Decision Made
  • Extension to existing home comprising of new living space, bedroom and ensuite
    19-21 PEDERSEN ST PORT GERMEIN SA 5495Decision Made

  • July 2023

  • Storage sea container to be place adjacent to current Men's Shed buildings on site. Verandah build to existing Men's Shed to increase work and activity space
    29-39 KARPFANGER ST PORT GERMEIN SA 5495Decision Made
  • The Proposed Development is for a New Attached Colourbond (Deep Ocean) Carport to the Existing Shed structure. Carport Manufacturer: Olympic Industries. Project: Standard Gable Building. Site Location: Wind Region A Terrain Category 2. Span: 6100mm Length: 6100mm Height: 3752mm (Gable Height) Bay Spacing: 3000mm. Pitch: 13 deg.
    11 OLIVEBANK ST PORT GERMEIN SA 5495Decision Made

  • May 2023

  • The development proposes a two story addition to the existing timber framed residence. The two story componant will be constructed from timber wall, floor and roof framing and Hardies cladding. Minor modification of the existing residence will occur to allow for connection between the existing and proposed.
    55 KEELEY RD PORT GERMEIN SA 5495Decision Made
  • Install an above ground swimming pool into the ground under the existing pergola 6.5 metres x 3 metres 132cm deep Sterns brand with sand filter on block no 189. Documents will be submitted with the plans New pool bought second-hand for 1500.00 to be installed by myself
    40-42 KARPFANGER ST PORT GERMEIN SA 5495Decision Made

  • April 2023

  • Kitchen & common room addition, with verandah & deck
    1197 MIDDLE TRK PORT GERMEIN SA 5495Decision Made

  • March 2023

  • Erect Carport
    29 OLIVEBANK ST PORT GERMEIN SA 5495Decision Made

  • January 2023

  • 7 bay farm shed
    144 GERMEIN GORGE RD PORT GERMEIN SA 5495Decision Made
2022· 8 proposals

  • September 2022

  • 11m x 5m freestanding skillion carport on the northern side of existing house and a 11m x5m freestanding skillion carport on the southern side of house steel post with C section framing members with zincalume roofing iron.
    44-46 KARPFANGER ST PORT GERMEIN SA 5495Decision Made

  • August 2022

  • 12.1 x 7.6 x 3.0m Storage Shed
    9 KILLORAN ST PORT GERMEIN SA 5495Decision Made
  • Olympic Industries Shed, 18.3m Long, 9.18m Wide, 3.66m High walls Colourbond Concrete Floor Power 2 x Sliding Doors on Eastern End. PA Door and 1 window on southern side
    49 ESPLANADE PORT GERMEIN SA 5495Decision Made

  • May 2022

  • Extension to existing dwelling
    45 ESPLANADE PORT GERMEIN SA 5495Decision Made

  • March 2022

  • Installation of new garage/carport from Alpha Industries (quote number 05032/21) 18.1 mtrs in length x 9.1 mtrs in width x 4.3 mtrs in height over and extending existing garage foot print to house storage racks, work bench also to house boat/trailer and tractor.In addition provide protection and shade to vehicles that can be parked in front under opened bay area 6.0 mtr x 9.1mtr wide incorporating privacy screening down either side of 6.0 mtr length.
    8 ARCHIBALD ST PORT GERMEIN SA 5495Decision Made
  • Verandah & Decking onto existing dwelling at site address
    23-25 KARPFANGER ST PORT GERMEIN SA 5495Decision Made

  • February 2022

  • 120T capacity Sliding roof fertiliser storage shed. Ancillary use to the existing functions of the farming practice. To be able to purchase bulk material when it becomes available, and then to be used (on farm) at the owners discretion.
    148 POLE RD PORT GERMEIN SA 5495Decision Made

  • January 2022

  • New Shed 16m x 10m x 4.5m in Colorbond. Monument colour. She specifications provided with application documents.
    LOT 96 PORT GERMEIN RD PORT GERMEIN SA 5495Decision Made
2021· 7 proposals

  • November 2021

  • Carport and rollerdoor off side of house. Freestanding
    10 KILLORAN ST PORT GERMEIN SA 5495Decision Made

  • September 2021

  • 12x8mtr shed and a 12x18mtr shed
    203 PORT GERMEIN RD PORT GERMEIN SA 5495Decision Made

  • June 2021

  • The addition of two verandahs to the existing residentual house. One on the rear, extending the length of the house to cover the existing decking. The other, at the front of the house to cover the existing decking. The rear will join to the facia and be supported by 65x65x2.4mm columns. The one of the front will be attached to the trusses in the roof and an existing column to negate the roof line. The planning will be done with the expert input of the materials supplier.
    38 BAROOTA TCE PORT GERMEIN SA 5495Under Assessment

  • April 2021

  • Proposed Domestic Garage
    43-45 PONAPE ST PORT GERMEIN SA 5495Decision Made

  • March 2021

  • Secondhand transportable Dwelling
    44 WINTERHUDE ST PORT GERMEIN SA 5495Decision Made

  • January 2021

  • Boundary realignment 2 into 2
    482 GERMEIN GORGE RD PORT GERMEIN SA 5495Decision Made
  • Carport, verandah and two sheds
    38-40 HIGH ST PORT GERMEIN SA 5495Decision Made
2020· 1 proposal

1 proposal lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

Data sources & freshness

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)
1/10
IRSD decile (2021)
1/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

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Heritage

1 state heritage place

  • Heritage placeState heritage

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Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies
Bushfire safer places
1

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via SA Planning geohub. Safer places from CFS designated locations.

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Desirability index

Desirability score
4.7/100
Cohort rank
#212 among Country & regional suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Heritage placeheritageState heritage
  • 11m x 5m freestanding skillion carport on the northern side of existing house and a 11m x5m freestanding skillion carport on the southern side of house steel post with C section framing members with zincalume roofing iron.planning44-46 KARPFANGER ST PORT GERMEIN SA 5495Lodged 19 Sep 2022 · Decision Made
  • 12.1 x 7.6 x 3.0m Storage Shedplanning9 KILLORAN ST PORT GERMEIN SA 5495Lodged 16 Aug 2022 · Decision Made
  • 120T capacity Sliding roof fertiliser storage shed. Ancillary use to the existing functions of the farming practice. To be able to purchase bulk material when it becomes available, and then to be used (on farm) at the owners discretion.planning148 POLE RD PORT GERMEIN SA 5495Lodged 07 Feb 2022 · Decision Made
  • 12x8mtr shed and a 12x18mtr shedplanning203 PORT GERMEIN RD PORT GERMEIN SA 5495Lodged 21 Sep 2021 · Decision Made
  • 2 x carports to block sun from windows to the house (extend the old shelter there)planning139 PORT GERMEIN RD PORT GERMEIN SA 5495Lodged 21 Mar 2024 · Under Assessment
  • 7 bay farm shedplanning144 GERMEIN GORGE RD PORT GERMEIN SA 5495Lodged 31 Jan 2023 · Decision Made
  • Boundary realignment 2 into 2planning482 GERMEIN GORGE RD PORT GERMEIN SA 5495Lodged 29 Jan 2021 · Decision Made
  • Carport and rollerdoor off side of house. Freestandingplanning10 KILLORAN ST PORT GERMEIN SA 5495Lodged 23 Nov 2021 · Decision Made
  • Carport, verandah and two shedsplanning38-40 HIGH ST PORT GERMEIN SA 5495Lodged 13 Jan 2021 · Decision Made

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