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SA · Copper Coast Council
Port Hughes, 5558
Est. population · Jun 2025
725
Growth (1 yr)
+2.3%
Growth (5 yr)
+12.6%
Median age
61
Median income
$1,231/wk
Employment rate
44.7%
Languages at home
5%non-English
Most common: Italian
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Coastal
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Port Hughes 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 families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. Weekends tend to revolve around local favourites: a café, a market run, a walk through town.
Pocket parks and green corners give residents room to get outside without leaving the neighbourhood. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here than in denser, more walkable pockets. Buyers typically pay more than the metro middle for a home here.
Reported crime has been rising recently. Infill and new builds are slowly updating the area without overwhelming its existing character.
Desirability sits below average overall, with housing affordability the main drag compared with similar coastal suburbs. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Port Hughes snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$540/wk
Houses $550 · Units $420
Population (ERP)
725
+2.3% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
56.0%
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
#58
among Coastal & beach · Mature
Safety
30th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
95th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
5/10
national SEIFA decile
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
- 18.2/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 6801st in Australia
- State rank
- 684th in SA
- Peer rank
- #58 among Coastal & beach · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #77 among Coastal & beach suburbs
- Data confidence
- 62%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
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.
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
725(June 2025)
+2.3% annual · +12.6% over 5 years · 95th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +2.3%
- 5-year growth
- +12.6%
- Change in 1 year
- +16
- Change in 5 years
- +81
- Growth rank in SA
- 95th 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 (~800), extrapolated at +2.2% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- 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)
- 268 / 6 / 0 (+ 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)
- 15
- Against the person
- 3
- Against property
- 12
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 20.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 216 residents
- State safety percentile
- 30th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 31
- Increase (daily rate)
- +67.1%
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
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
Amenities
9 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 0/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 1.55
Sport & outdoors(2)
- Moonta Golf ClubGolf course
- Park
Other(6)
- BIG4 Port Hughes Holiday ParkCaravan Site
- Port Hughes Caravan ParkCaravan Site
- Port Hughes Accomodation CentreHostel
- Parking (2)
- South Beach Car ParkParking
- Public toilets
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)
- 1
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
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
- Northern Yorke Peninsula Health Service (Wallaroo) (18.9 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)
- 17
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 23.4
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· 32 proposals
August 2026
- Detached Single Story Dwelling with associated Retaining Wall and Fencing14 CALLAWAY CT PORT HUGHES SA 5558Under Assessment
- Two Storey Detached Dwelling4 EAGLE ST PORT HUGHES SA 5558Under Assessment
July 2026
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling50 SNELL AV PORT HUGHES SA 5558Under Assessment
- Domestic Outbuilding (Shed)LOT 412 FAIRWAY PL PORT HUGHES SA 5558Decision Made
- Single storey dwelling addition23 SOUTH TCE PORT HUGHES SA 5558Under Assessment
- Semi-Detached Two Storey Residential dwelling with associated Retaining Wall13 FORD ST PORT HUGHES SA 5558Under Assessment
- Single Storey Detached DwellingLOT 410 FAIRWAY PL PORT HUGHES SA 5558Under Assessment
- Extend exiting shed15 CORMAC ST PORT HUGHES SA 5558Under Assessment
- Outbuilding - Garage14 DOWLING DR PORT HUGHES SA 5558Under Assessment
June 2026
- Verandah46 FURNER CR PORT HUGHES SA 5558Decision Made
- 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 5558Decision Made
- 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· 14 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
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
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 38.3 km away).
Coalition 57.9%Labor 42.1%
3.3 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +4.6 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- MoontaLabor 42.7% · Coalition 57.3% TPP (2025)3.3 km away
- WallarooLabor 47.5% · Coalition 52.5% TPP (2025)17.7 km away
- Wallaroo MinesLabor 43.3% · Coalition 56.7% TPP (2025)18.3 km away
- KadinaLabor 40.0% · Coalition 60.0% TPP (2025)19.7 km away
- ArthurtonLabor 22.2% · Coalition 77.8% TPP (2025)26.8 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)
- 5/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 5/10
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
More in Copper Coast Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of South Australia.