SA · Copper Coast Council
Port Hughes, SA, 5558
Current weather
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Desirability index
#77 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Port Hughes is a small locality in the Copper Coast area, home to around 647 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 15 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 23.2 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $540 (flats $420, houses $550), a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- Population
- 647
- Median age
- 61
- Median household income / week
- $1,231
- Dwelling vacancy
- 56%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 348 of 621
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,517
- Employment rate
- 44.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 3 / 6 / 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.
Housing
- Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $420
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $550
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $540
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 5
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)
- 15
- Against the person
- 3
- Against property
- 12
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 23.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 216 residents
- State safety percentile
- 33th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 31
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental3
- Other Theft7
- Sct - Non Residence2
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury2
- Serious Assault Resulting In Injury1
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
322 planning-related records
2026· 23 proposals
June 2026
- Verandah46 FURNER CR PORT HUGHES SA 5558Under Assessment
- 2 x Semi-detached Single Storey Dwellings3 PAR CT PORT HUGHES SA 5558;4 PAR CT PORT HUGHES SA 5558Under Assessment
- Land Division - 3 into 9 residential allotments and 1 walkway with associated Retaining Wall2 -3 MATCHPLAY CT PORT HUGHES SA 5558;LOT 446 ST ANDREWS DR PORT HUGHES SA 5558;LOT 447 ST ANDREWS DR PORT HUGHES SA 5558Under Assessment
May 2026
- Carport and verandah14 CORMAC ST PORT HUGHES SA 5558Decision Made
- 2 x Two Storey Semi Detached Dwellings and associated retaining walls and fencing9 FORD ST PORT HUGHES SA 5558Under Assessment
- Land Division (1 into 26 residential allotments) with associated Retaining WallsLOT 3051 WEDGE RD PORT HUGHES SA 5558Under Assessment
- Two Storey Detached Dwelling16 RANDOLPH ST PORT HUGHES SA 5558Under Assessment
- Install bathroom toilet / shower.16 SOUTH TCE PORT HUGHES SA 5558Under Assessment
April 2026
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling9 LAMBERT RD PORT HUGHES SA 5558Under Assessment
- Two story detached dwellingLOT 468 ARCHER RD PORT HUGHES SA 5558Under Assessment
- Two story detached dwellingLOT 469 ARCHER RD PORT HUGHES SA 5558Under Assessment
- Two story detached dwellingLOT 467 ARCHER RD PORT HUGHES SA 5558Under Assessment
March 2026
- Detached Single Storey Dwelling with associated retaining wall and fence66 ST ANDREWS DR PORT HUGHES SA 5558Under Assessment
- Single Storey Detached DwellingLOT 388 FAIRWAY PL PORT HUGHES SA 5558Under Assessment
- Garage22 HARRYS POINT RD PORT HUGHES SA 5558Decision Made
- Construction of an outbuilding (garage)4 DOWLING DR PORT HUGHES SA 5558Under Assessment
- Lift and Verandah11A FORD ST PORT HUGHES SA 5558Decision Made
February 2026
- Detached Two-Storey Dwelling22 CHARLES ST PORT HUGHES SA 5558Decision Made
- Carport20 SCADDEN AV PORT HUGHES SA 5558Decision Made
- Garage9 GILBERT ST PORT HUGHES SA 5558Decision Made
- Demolition of Existing Dwelling and Construction of a Two Storey Detached Dwelling26 CUNLIFFE ST PORT HUGHES SA 5558Under Assessment
January 2026
- Outbuilding (Shed)8 TRENERRY PL PORT HUGHES SA 5558Decision Made
- Two storey dwelling, shed, verandah, carport, pool and fence over 2.1m36 DOWLING DR PORT HUGHES SA 5558Under Assessment
2025· 51 proposals
December 2025
- Two Storey Detached DwellingLOT 470 ARCHER RD PORT HUGHES SA 5558Decision Made
- Carport10A SCADDEN AV PORT HUGHES SA 5558Decision Made
- Detached Single storey dwellingLOT 412 FAIRWAY PL PORT HUGHES SA 5558Decision Made
November 2025
- Carport25 EMERSON ST PORT HUGHES SA 5558Decision Made
- Detached single storey dwelling7 SNELL AV PORT HUGHES SA 5558Under Assessment
October 2025
- Shed (storage of implements)127 WEDGE RD PORT HUGHES SA 5558Decision Made
- Attached Verandah8A RICHARDS TCE PORT HUGHES SA 5558Decision Made
- Verandah23 ALBATROSS DR PORT HUGHES SA 5558Decision Made
- Two story detached dwelling10 WEST TCE PORT HUGHES SA 5558Decision Made
- New Verandah/Patio10A SCADDEN AV PORT HUGHES SA 5558Decision Made
- 2 x Verandahs and Decks7 BRIDGMAN CT PORT HUGHES SA 5558Decision Made
September 2025
- Verandah49 SOUTH TCE PORT HUGHES SA 5558Decision Made
August 2025
- Dwelling Addition32 EMERSON ST PORT HUGHES SA 5558Decision Made
- Swimming pool and Verandah2 STROKE CT PORT HUGHES SA 5558Decision Made
- Detached Single storey dwelling19 PAR CT PORT HUGHES SA 5558Decision Made
- Annex with bathroom, verandah and deck16 SOUTH TCE PORT HUGHES SA 5558Decision Made
- Temporary (12 month) change of use to - 'Display home & Office' and signage85 ST ANDREWS DR PORT HUGHES SA 5558Decision Made
2024· 67 proposals
67 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 45 proposals
45 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· 52 proposals
52 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
1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Public toilets
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 5/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 5/10
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
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)
- 1
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
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
- 49.8/100
- Cohort rank
- #77 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
- 2 x Semi-detached Single Storey Dwellingsplanning3 PAR CT PORT HUGHES SA 5558;4 PAR CT PORT HUGHES SA 5558Lodged 22 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
- 2 x Two Storey Semi Detached Dwellings and associated retaining walls and fencingplanning9 FORD ST PORT HUGHES SA 5558Lodged 13 May 2026 · Under Assessment
- 2 x Verandahs and Decksplanning7 BRIDGMAN CT PORT HUGHES SA 5558Lodged 08 Oct 2025 · Decision Made
- Annex with bathroom, verandah and deckplanning16 SOUTH TCE PORT HUGHES SA 5558Lodged 04 Aug 2025 · Decision Made
- Attached Verandahplanning8A RICHARDS TCE PORT HUGHES SA 5558Lodged 23 Oct 2025 · Decision Made
- Carportplanning20 SCADDEN AV PORT HUGHES SA 5558Lodged 10 Feb 2026 · Decision Made
- Carportplanning10A SCADDEN AV PORT HUGHES SA 5558Lodged 14 Dec 2025 · Decision Made
- Carportplanning25 EMERSON ST PORT HUGHES SA 5558Lodged 28 Nov 2025 · Decision Made
- Carport and verandahplanning14 CORMAC ST PORT HUGHES SA 5558Lodged 19 May 2026 · Decision Made
- Construction of a single storey detached dwellingplanning9 LAMBERT RD PORT HUGHES SA 5558Lodged 22 Apr 2026 · Under Assessment
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Updated on site
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