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SA · Tumby Bay Council

Port Neill, SA, 5604

Current weather

12.7°CLight drizzle

80% humidity · 33 km/h wind · 14.4° / 11.3° today · 5.7 mm rain

Desirability index

6.1/100

#145 among Coastal & beach suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Port Neill is a small locality in the Tumby Bay area, home to around 218 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 13 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 59.6 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $200, 2 school and preschool sites in the area, 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
218
Median age
56
Median household income / week
$850
Dwelling vacancy
50.2%
Unoccupied private dwellings
102 of 203
Median monthly mortgage
$1,250
Employment rate
49.5%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
9 / 3 / 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)
$200

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)
13
Against the person
4
Against property
9
Rate per 1,000 residents
59.6
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 54 residents
State safety percentile
70.8th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • Other Property Damage And Environmental2
  • Sct - Residence2
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury2
  • Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv2
  • Threatening Behaviour2

Data sources & freshness

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

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
2 (1 schools, 1 preschools)
Median school ICSEA
1,060
  • Port Neill PlaycentreWallis StreetPlaycentres
  • Port Neill Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 1060

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Public transport

1 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Wallis St / Gill St - North side (Port Neil Post and Trade)

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Planning & development

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

90 planning-related records

2026· 11 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Replacement Beach Access Stairs
    LOT 136 MOTTLED COVE RD PORT NEILL SA 5604Under Assessment
  • Replacement Beach Access Stairs
    LOT 86 PEAKE TCE PORT NEILL SA 5604Under Assessment
  • Alterations and additions to existing dwelling
    48 WALLIS ST PORT NEILL SA 5604Under Assessment

  • May 2026

  • Additions and alterations to existing dwelling and construction of outbuilding
    55 WALLIS ST PORT NEILL SA 5604Under Assessment
  • Verandah
    25 CARROW TCE PORT NEILL SA 5604Under Assessment

  • March 2026

  • Detached dwelling and outbuilding
    LOT 100 CARROW TCE PORT NEILL SA 5604Under Assessment
  • Outbuilding
    7462 LINCOLN HWY PORT NEILL SA 5604Decision Made
  • Lean-to attached to existing outbuilding
    48 WALLIS ST PORT NEILL SA 5604Decision Made
  • Extension to existing shed structure
    88 NORTON RD PORT NEILL SA 5604Decision Made

  • February 2026

  • Outbuilding and ancillary accommodation
    35 PEAKE TCE PORT NEILL SA 5604Under Assessment
  • Construction of an Outbuilding (Domestic Storage)
    52 WALLIS ST PORT NEILL SA 5604Decision Made
2025· 13 proposals

  • December 2025

  • Alterations and additions to existing dwelling, and construction of carport and verandah
    524 WHARMINDA RD PORT NEILL SA 5604Under Assessment
  • Alterations and additions to existing dwelling (construction of garage and deck)
    8 MOTTLED COVE RD PORT NEILL SA 5604Decision Made
  • Outbuilding and attached verandah
    1148 WHARMINDA RD PORT NEILL SA 5604Decision Made

  • October 2025

  • Shed
    LOT 6 CHALMERS RD PORT NEILL SA 5604Decision Made
  • Outbuilding
    17 PEAKE TCE PORT NEILL SA 5604Under Assessment

  • August 2025

  • Single-storey detached dwelling and associated outbuilding
    8 -10 O'LOUGHLIN TCE PORT NEILL SA 5604Decision Made
  • Two-storey detached dwelling
    53 WALLIS ST PORT NEILL SA 5604Decision Made

  • July 2025

  • Shed and attached verandah
    2 PORT NEILL ACCESS RD PORT NEILL SA 5604Decision Made

  • June 2025

  • New Agricultural Machinery/Grain Shed
    352 NORTH COAST RD PORT NEILL SA 5604Decision Made

  • May 2025

  • Freestanding outbuilding with attached carport and verandah.
    51 WALLIS ST PORT NEILL SA 5604Decision Made

  • April 2025

  • Single storey detached dwelling
    40 O'LOUGHLIN TCE PORT NEILL SA 5604Decision Made

  • January 2025

  • Proposed dwelling alterations, addition & carport.
    46 WALLIS ST PORT NEILL SA 5604Decision Made
  • Domestic storage shed with attached carport
    16 NORTH COAST RD PORT NEILL SA 5604Decision Made
2024· 18 proposals

  • December 2024

  • Two storey detached dwelling
    8 CAPE BURR RD PORT NEILL SA 5604Decision Made

  • October 2024

  • Three (3) verandahs attached to existing dwelling
    LOT 36 HABIB RD PORT NEILL SA 5604Decision Made
  • Single storey detached dwelling
    1148 WHARMINDA RD PORT NEILL SA 5604Decision Made
  • Carport
    9 MOTTLED COVE RD PORT NEILL SA 5604Decision Made

  • September 2024

  • Domestic storage shed with attached verandah
    12 NORTH COAST RD PORT NEILL SA 5604Decision Made
  • Single storey detached dwelling.
    58 NORTON RD PORT NEILL SA 5604Decision Made
  • Installation of four (4) light poles with maximum height of 5.0 metres
    LOT 1 PEAKE TCE PORT NEILL SA 5604Decision Made

  • August 2024

  • Proposed single level Dwelling & Steel Framed Garage
    LOT 248 PIONEER DR PORT NEILL SA 5604Under Assessment

  • July 2024

  • Domestic store
    58 NORTON RD PORT NEILL SA 5604Decision Made
  • Single storey detached dwelling
    LOT 114 PORT NEILL ACCESS RD PORT NEILL SA 5604Decision Made
  • Boundary realignment 2 into 2
    47-49 WALLIS ST PORT NEILL SA 5604Decision Made

  • June 2024

  • Dredging for Pt Neil boat Ramp and approach.
    LOT 136 MOTTLED COVE RD PORT NEILL SA 5604;LOT 86 PEAKE TCE PORT NEILL SA 5604;Port Neill Boat RampDecision Made
  • Domestic storage shed
    63 CARROW TCE PORT NEILL SA 5604Decision Made

  • April 2024

  • Verandah to northern elevation of outbuilding.
    3 O'LOUGHLIN TCE PORT NEILL SA 5604Decision Made

  • March 2024

  • Dwelling addition and covered deck.
    25 CARROW TCE PORT NEILL SA 5604Under Assessment
  • New Workers' Accommodation, Kitchen & Ancillary Office
    352 NORTH COAST RD PORT NEILL SA 5604Decision Made
2023· 8 proposals

8 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2022· 21 proposals

21 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2021· 14 proposals

14 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2020· 2 proposals

2 proposals 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)
2/10
IRSD decile (2021)
2/10

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

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Heritage

4 state heritage places

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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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Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
128
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
6.1/100
Cohort rank
#145 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

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  • Additions and alterations to existing dwelling and construction of outbuildingplanning55 WALLIS ST PORT NEILL SA 5604Lodged 28 May 2026 · Under Assessment
  • Alterations and additions to existing dwellingplanning48 WALLIS ST PORT NEILL SA 5604Lodged 03 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
  • Alterations and additions to existing dwelling (construction of garage and deck)planning8 MOTTLED COVE RD PORT NEILL SA 5604Lodged 21 Dec 2025 · Decision Made
  • Alterations and additions to existing dwelling, and construction of carport and verandahplanning524 WHARMINDA RD PORT NEILL SA 5604Lodged 23 Dec 2025 · Under Assessment
  • Boundary realignment 2 into 2planning47-49 WALLIS ST PORT NEILL SA 5604Lodged 03 Jul 2024 · Decision Made
  • Carportplanning9 MOTTLED COVE RD PORT NEILL SA 5604Lodged 11 Oct 2024 · Decision Made

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