Median house price
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SA · Yorke Peninsula Council
Port Julia, 5580
Est. population · Jun 2025
61
Growth (1 yr)
0.0%
Growth (5 yr)
+1.7%
Median age
66
Median income
$767/wk
Employment rate
20%
Languages at home
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
- National parks
- Excellent transport
- Heritage area
Suburb profile
In Yorke Peninsula Council, Port Julia keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. The town centre holds its own, with enough local flavour to make staying close to home appealing.
Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many comparable suburbs, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here, with buses covering longer trips across the wider area. Property prices are middling for the area: fair relative to what is nearby.
Local crime has been trending higher of late. The streetscape feels settled and established, with older homes giving the area a familiar, lived-in look.
At a glance
Port Julia snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
61
0.0% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
75.3%
Census unoccupied dwellings
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Safety
50th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
35th
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
Population
Estimated resident population
61(June 2025)
0.0% annual · +1.7% over 5 years · 35th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- 0.0%
- 5-year growth
- +1.7%
- Change in 1 year
- 0
- Change in 5 years
- +1
- Growth rank in SA
- 35th 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 (~50), extrapolated at +0.5% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 59
- Median age
- 66
- Median household income / week
- $767
- Dwelling vacancy
- 75.3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 110 of 146
- Median monthly mortgage
- $658
- Employment rate
- 20%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 32 / 0 / 0
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)
- 2
- Against the person
- 0
- Against property
- 2
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 32.8
- State safety percentile
- 49.8th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 1
- Increase (daily rate)
- +100.5%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental1
- Other Theft1
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
Public transport
2 public transport stops in this suburb
- St Vincent Hwy / Twelve Mile Rd - East side (Port Julia Turn Off)
- St Vincent Hwy / Twelve Mile Rd - West side (Port Julia Turn Off)
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
1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Great for outdoor family life — 1 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
- 16.95
Other(1)
- Unnamed (No.HA1377) Heritage AgreementNature Reserve
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)
- 2
- 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
- Central Yorke Peninsula Hospital (Maitland) (35.6 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)
- 1
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 16.4
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
- 27° / 16°
- Rainfall
- 49 mm · ~6 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 94 mm · ~12 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 161 mm · ~20 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 95 mm · ~12 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· 6 proposals
August 2026
- Outbuilding - Garage and Verandah18 BERNO CR PORT JULIA SA 5580Under Assessment
June 2026
- Verandah & Deck16 TICKERA CT PORT JULIA SA 5580Decision Made
March 2026
- 1 - 6 allotments with road20 ESTHER LANE PORT JULIA SA 5580Decision Made
- Outbuilding (shed)2 -4 OSPREY ST PORT JULIA SA 5580Decision Made
January 2026
- Verandah and carport16 ACTIVE RD PORT JULIA SA 5580Decision Made
- Freestanding Verandah and Swimming Pool86 ACTIVE RD PORT JULIA SA 5580Decision Made
2025· 7 proposals
November 2025
- Outbuilding (Shed)14 ESTHER LANE PORT JULIA SA 5580Decision Made
October 2025
- Garage / Shed16 TICKERA CT PORT JULIA SA 5580Decision Made
July 2025
- Attached Carport10 TICKERA CT PORT JULIA SA 5580Decision Made
- Verandah14 ESTHER LANE PORT JULIA SA 5580Decision Made
June 2025
- Store - Boat Shed7 MOORARA WAY PORT JULIA SA 5580Decision Made
May 2025
- Dwelling extension, verandah and deck17 OSPREY ST PORT JULIA SA 5580Decision Made
April 2025
- Carport in front of shed20 BERNO CR PORT JULIA SA 5580Decision Made
2024· 11 proposals
October 2024
- Outbuilding (shed)5 ADONIS CT PORT JULIA SA 5580Decision Made
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling, Ancillary Accommodation, Outbuilding - Shed, Swimming Pool and associated safety barriers11 ESTHER LANE PORT JULIA SA 5580Under Assessment
September 2024
- Dwelling Addition2 JULIA RD PORT JULIA SA 5580Decision Made
- Verandah & Deck35 OSPREY ST PORT JULIA SA 5580Decision Made
July 2024
- Double storey detached dwelling8 ESTHER LANE PORT JULIA SA 5580Decision Made
May 2024
- Two storey detached dwelling, associated retaining walls.22 JETTY RD PORT JULIA SA 5580Under Assessment
- Verandah & Deck16 TICKERA CT PORT JULIA SA 5580Decision Made
February 2024
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding - freestanding carport (measuring 6.0m x 4.6m x 3.0m post height)20 ACTIVE RD PORT JULIA SA 5580Decision Made
- Land Division (1 into 6 Torrens Titles)76-80 ACTIVE RD PORT JULIA SA 5580Decision Made
January 2024
- Two-storey dwelling, verandahs and decks.14 ACTIVE RD PORT JULIA SA 5580Under Assessment
- Garage 10.8m x 7.6m x 3.658m high26 ACTIVE RD PORT JULIA SA 5580Decision Made
2023· 6 proposals
December 2023
- Single storey detached dwelling14 ESTHER LANE PORT JULIA SA 5580Decision Made
November 2023
- Outbuilding & Verandah29 OSPREY ST PORT JULIA SA 5580Decision Made
October 2023
- Outbuilding16 TICKERA CT PORT JULIA SA 5580Under Assessment
May 2023
- Replacement two-story detached dwelling.8 ESTHER LANE PORT JULIA SA 5580Decision Made
- Carport & extend rear verandah9 WELLINGTON DR PORT JULIA SA 5580Decision Made
January 2023
- Attached Outbuilding (replacement) (10.2m x 3.8m x 3.3m)24 ACTIVE RD PORT JULIA SA 5580Decision Made
2022· 8 proposals
November 2022
- Outbuilding (12.19m x 7.77m x 3.65m)20 BERNO CR PORT JULIA SA 5580Decision Made
October 2022
- Outbuilding (9.1m x 7.7m x 3.3m)8 ESTHER LANE PORT JULIA SA 5580Decision Made
- Outbuilding (7.8m x 5.4m x 2.7m)1 ENDEAVOUR DR PORT JULIA SA 5580Decision Made
September 2022
- Carport - 6.1m x 6.1m Verandah - 5m x 4m6 JULIA RD PORT JULIA SA 5580Decision Made
August 2022
- Outbuilding (13m x 12m x 3m) & freestanding carport (4m x 8m x 3.97m).15 WELLINGTON DR PORT JULIA SA 5580Decision Made
June 2022
- Outbuilding2 WELLINGTON DR PORT JULIA SA 5580Decision Made
April 2022
- Two storey detached dwelling15 WELLINGTON DR PORT JULIA SA 5580Decision Made
March 2022
- Single Storey Dwelling Addition16 OSPREY ST PORT JULIA SA 5580Decision Made
2021· 3 proposals
November 2021
- Outbuilding18 TICKERA CT PORT JULIA SA 5580Decision Made
October 2021
- Outbuilding (Garage)16 ESTHER LANE PORT JULIA SA 5580Decision Made
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling & Carport extension to Garage34 ACTIVE RD PORT JULIA SA 5580Decision 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
1 heritage place
- Port Julia Jetty and Cargo ShedJetty Road PORT JULIAState heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
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 44.8 km away).
Coalition 67.8%Labor 32.2%
13.2 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +6.5 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Port VincentLabor 34.3% · Coalition 65.7% TPP (2025)14.1 km away
- CurramulkaLabor 26.8% · Coalition 73.2% TPP (2025)15.0 km away
- ArdrossanLabor 39.6% · Coalition 60.4% TPP (2025)25.8 km away
- MinlatonLabor 32.6% · Coalition 67.4% TPP (2025)28.3 km away
- StansburyLabor 39.0% · Coalition 61.0% TPP (2025)29.3 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
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