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SA · Tumby Bay Council
Port Neill, 5604
Est. population · Jun 2025
233
Growth (1 yr)
+0.9%
Growth (5 yr)
+5.4%
Median age
56
Median income
$850/wk
Employment rate
49.5%
Languages at home
4.5%non-English
Most common: Italian
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Education hub
- Heritage area
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Port Neill offers a slower smaller community life in Tumby Bay Council, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. Life here is grounded in local routine rather than big-city choice.
Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here, with buses covering longer trips across the wider area. Housing is more affordable than in many parts of the state.
Reported crime has been rising recently. Occasional new builds add variety while most of the suburb keeps its established look.
The overall desirability read is below average, pulled by softer local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus community and employment compared with similar regional towns, though schools and education remain brighter spots. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Port Neill snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$200/wk
Population (ERP)
233
+0.9% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
50.2%
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
#140
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
69th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
69th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
2/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
72nd
percentile among schools with ICSEA
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
- 21.6/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 6606th in Australia
- State rank
- 655th in SA
- Peer rank
- #140 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #233 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 85%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
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.
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
233(June 2025)
+0.9% annual · +5.4% over 5 years · 69th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.9%
- 5-year growth
- +5.4%
- Change in 1 year
- +2
- Change in 5 years
- +12
- Growth rank in SA
- 69th 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 (~250), extrapolated at +0.8% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- 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)
- 91 / 3 / 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)
- 13
- Against the person
- 4
- Against property
- 9
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 55.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 54 residents
- State safety percentile
- 69.4th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +160.7%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental2
- Sct - Residence2
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury2
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv2
- Threatening Behaviour2
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
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 1 (1 schools, 1 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,060
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 72th
School list
- Port Neill PlaycentreWallis StreetPlaycentres
- Port Neill Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1060 · 72th percentile · LBOTE 0% · 26 students · Top SEA quarter 26%View on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
1 public transport stops in this suburb
- Wallis St / Gill St - North side (Port Neil Post and Trade)
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
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
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)
- 130
- 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
- Tumby Bay Hospital and Health Services (39.4 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)
- 6
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 25.8
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
- 28° / 15°
- Rainfall
- 50 mm · ~6 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 77 mm · ~10 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 7°
- Rainfall
- 154 mm · ~19 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 93 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· 11 proposals
June 2026
- Replacement Beach Access StairsLOT 136 MOTTLED COVE RD PORT NEILL SA 5604Decision Made
- Replacement Beach Access StairsLOT 86 PEAKE TCE PORT NEILL SA 5604Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to existing dwelling48 WALLIS ST PORT NEILL SA 5604Under Assessment
May 2026
- Additions and alterations to existing dwelling and construction of outbuilding55 WALLIS ST PORT NEILL SA 5604Under Assessment
- Verandah25 CARROW TCE PORT NEILL SA 5604Under Assessment
March 2026
- Detached dwelling and outbuildingLOT 100 CARROW TCE PORT NEILL SA 5604Under Assessment
- Outbuilding7462 LINCOLN HWY PORT NEILL SA 5604Decision Made
- Lean-to attached to existing outbuilding48 WALLIS ST PORT NEILL SA 5604Decision Made
- Extension to existing shed structure88 NORTON RD PORT NEILL SA 5604Decision Made
February 2026
- Outbuilding and ancillary accommodation35 PEAKE TCE PORT NEILL SA 5604Decision Made
- 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 verandah524 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 verandah1148 WHARMINDA RD PORT NEILL SA 5604Decision Made
October 2025
- ShedLOT 6 CHALMERS RD PORT NEILL SA 5604Decision Made
- Outbuilding17 PEAKE TCE PORT NEILL SA 5604Under Assessment
August 2025
- Single-storey detached dwelling and associated outbuilding8 -10 O'LOUGHLIN TCE PORT NEILL SA 5604Decision Made
- Two-storey detached dwelling53 WALLIS ST PORT NEILL SA 5604Decision Made
July 2025
- Shed and attached verandah2 PORT NEILL ACCESS RD PORT NEILL SA 5604Decision Made
June 2025
- New Agricultural Machinery/Grain Shed352 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 dwelling40 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 carport16 NORTH COAST RD PORT NEILL SA 5604Decision Made
2024· 16 proposals
December 2024
- Two storey detached dwelling8 CAPE BURR RD PORT NEILL SA 5604Decision Made
October 2024
- Three (3) verandahs attached to existing dwellingLOT 36 HABIB RD PORT NEILL SA 5604Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling1148 WHARMINDA RD PORT NEILL SA 5604Decision Made
- Carport9 MOTTLED COVE RD PORT NEILL SA 5604Decision Made
September 2024
- Domestic storage shed with attached verandah12 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 metresLOT 1 PEAKE TCE PORT NEILL SA 5604Decision Made
August 2024
- Proposed single level Dwelling & Steel Framed GarageLOT 248 PIONEER DR PORT NEILL SA 5604Under Assessment
July 2024
- Domestic store58 NORTON RD PORT NEILL SA 5604Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwellingLOT 114 PORT NEILL ACCESS RD PORT NEILL SA 5604Decision Made
- Boundary realignment 2 into 247-49 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 shed63 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 Office352 NORTH COAST RD PORT NEILL SA 5604Decision 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
4 heritage places
- Lady Kinnard AnchorPort Neill Foreshore PORT NEILLLocal heritage
- Port Neill Hotel5-9 Peake Terrace PORT NEILLLocal heritage
- Port Neill JettyPort Neill Foreshore PORT NEILLLocal heritage
- Uniting ChurchLot 31 Wallis Street PORT NEILLLocal heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · current · 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 73.0 km away).
Coalition 78.8%Labor 21.2%
24.2 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: -8.5 pp toward Coalition
Nearest polling places
- Port NeillLabor 20.7% · Coalition 79.3% TPP (2025)6.2 km away
- UngarraLabor 13.8% · Coalition 86.2% TPP (2025)25.4 km away
- Arno BayLabor 31.5% · Coalition 68.5% TPP (2025)31.4 km away
- Tumby BayLabor 31.0% · Coalition 69.0% TPP (2025)37.3 km away
- CleveLabor 24.2% · Coalition 75.8% TPP (2025)46.1 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)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
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 Tumby Bay Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of South Australia.