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SA · Yorke Peninsula Council
Port Victoria, 5573
Est. population · Jun 2025
413
Growth (1 yr)
+0.5%
Growth (5 yr)
+3.0%
Median age
60
Median income
$946/wk
Employment rate
34.7%
Languages at home
4.4%non-English
Most common: Italian
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Coastal
- Excellent transport
- Heritage area
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Life in Port Victoria revolves around the coast at a genuine remove from Adelaide. 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.
Open space is thinner than in many coastal suburbs, so residents often travel a little further for a longer park day. A car helps for most daily errands, though buses still link the suburb further afield. Purchase and rent costs sit on the more affordable side of the local range.
Crime reports are up on the previous period. Infill and new builds are slowly updating the area without overwhelming its existing character.
Desirability sits below average overall, with community and employment the main drag compared with similar coastal suburbs. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Port Victoria snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$420/wk
Population (ERP)
413
+0.5% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
64.5%
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
#60
among Coastal & beach · Mature
Safety
69th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
53rd
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
2/10
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
- 9.6/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 6946th in Australia
- State rank
- 708th in SA
- Peer rank
- #60 among Coastal & beach · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #79 among Coastal & beach suburbs
- Data confidence
- 60%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $420
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
413(June 2025)
+0.5% annual · +3.0% over 5 years · 53th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.5%
- 5-year growth
- +3.0%
- Change in 1 year
- +2
- Change in 5 years
- +12
- Growth rank in SA
- 53th 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 (~450), extrapolated at +0.6% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 397
- Median age
- 60
- Median household income / week
- $946
- Dwelling vacancy
- 64.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 303 of 470
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,192
- Employment rate
- 34.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 170 / 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)
- 23
- Against the person
- 7
- Against property
- 16
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 55.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 57 residents
- State safety percentile
- 69.3th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 27
- Increase (daily rate)
- +156.3%
Most common offence types
- Common Assault1
- Other Property Damage And Environmental3
- Other Theft2
- Sct - Residence5
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury5
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
1 public transport stops in this suburb
- Main St / Victoria Tce - South West side (Port Victoria Kiosk)
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
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Central Yorke Peninsula Hospital (Maitland) (21.8 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)
- 10
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 24.2
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· 26 proposals
August 2026
- Outbuilding - Garage/Carport2126 PORT VICTORIA RD PORT VICTORIA SA 5573Under Assessment
- Dwelling Alteration & Addition Outbuilding - Shed x 2 Full and partial demolition of existing structures33 EDWARDES TCE PORT VICTORIA SA 5573Under Assessment
July 2026
- Store - 3 Dome SheltersLOT 20 KNEEBONE DR PORT VICTORIA SA 5573Under Assessment
- Verandah1 NAGLE CT PORT VICTORIA SA 5573Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (Carport)14 KNEEBONE DR PORT VICTORIA SA 5573Decision Made
- Two storey detached dwelling including garage, verandahs & decks46 PERIWINKLE DR PORT VICTORIA SA 5573Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwelling including carport, alfresco & porchUNIT 9 14 DAVIES TCE PORT VICTORIA SA 5573Under Assessment
June 2026
- Two-Storey Dwelling Addition with Front Balcony & Outbuilding (Shed with attached Carport)6 DEVLIN ST PORT VICTORIA SA 5573Under Assessment
- Two Storey DwellingLOT 7 PERIWINKLE DR PORT VICTORIA SA 5573Under Assessment
- Land Division - 1 into 2 allotments23 MOORARA DR PORT VICTORIA SA 5573Decision Made
May 2026
- Detached dwelling & Outbuilding (shed)35 PERIWINKLE DR PORT VICTORIA SA 5573Under Assessment
- Land Division - 1 into 5LOT 131 ISLAND VIEW RD PORT VICTORIA SA 5573;LOT 380 ISLAND VIEW RD PORT VICTORIA SA 5573Decision Made
April 2026
- Outbuilding (garage)43 EDWARDES TCE PORT VICTORIA SA 5573Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling with verandahs & outbuilding (shed)LOT 8 DAVIES TCE PORT VICTORIA SA 5573Under Assessment
- Outbuilding - Shed7 MAIN ST PORT VICTORIA SA 5573Decision Made
March 2026
- Variation of Development Application 25013725 - Ancillary Accommodation3 MAIN ST PORT VICTORIA SA 5573Under Assessment
- Two Storey Detached Dwelling and Outbuilding - Garage37 PERIWINKLE DR PORT VICTORIA SA 5573Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (Shed)LOT 1 ISLAND VIEW RD PORT VICTORIA SA 5573Decision Made
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling, including rear UMR Verandah and DeckLOT 1 ISLAND VIEW RD PORT VICTORIA SA 5573Decision Made
- Verandah & Deck29 DAVIES TCE PORT VICTORIA SA 5573Decision Made
- Two Storey Detached Dwelling and Outbuilding - Garage44 PERIWINKLE DR PORT VICTORIA SA 5573Decision Made
- Ancillary Accommodation (Expandable moveable housing)10 PASSAT ST PORT VICTORIA SA 5573Under Assessment
January 2026
- 12 x 3.5m verandah to the east side of the existing 12x6 metre shed.LOT 20 MOORARA DR PORT VICTORIA SA 5573Decision Made
- Outbuilding (garage)LOT 28 PERIWINKLE DR PORT VICTORIA SA 5573Decision Made
- Two storey detached dwelling including verandah & deckLOT 30 PERIWINKLE DR PORT VICTORIA SA 5573Decision Made
- Boundary Realignment and Detached Dwelling and Outbuilding - Shed5 -7 LAWHILL ST PORT VICTORIA SA 5573Under Assessment
2025· 20 proposals
December 2025
- Outbuilding (shed)LOT 30 PERIWINKLE DR PORT VICTORIA SA 5573Decision Made
- Amenities Block - Bush Camping ToiletLOT 286 EDWARDES TCE PORT VICTORIA SA 5573Decision Made
- Outbuilding (Shed)37 EDWARDES TCE PORT VICTORIA SA 5573Decision Made
- Single Storey Detached DwellingLOT 23 PERIWINKLE DR PORT VICTORIA SA 5573Decision Made
October 2025
- Carport (Enclosed on 2 sides)9 VICTORIA TCE PORT VICTORIA SA 5573Decision Made
- Proposed Carport and Verandah43 DAVIES TCE PORT VICTORIA SA 5573Decision Made
- Two storey detached dwelling including verandah & deckLOT 4 PEBBLE BEACH RD PORT VICTORIA SA 5573Decision Made
- Outbuilding - Shed10 -12 LAWHILL ST PORT VICTORIA SA 5573Decision Made
September 2025
- Outbuilding4A CARDIGAN CASTLE CCT PORT VICTORIA SA 5573Decision Made
- Two storey dwelling37 EDWARDES TCE PORT VICTORIA SA 5573Decision Made
- Installation of a swimming pool, temporary fencing and permanent fencing187 SONGVAAR RD PORT VICTORIA SA 5573Decision Made
- Two storey detached dwelling116 SONGVAAR RD PORT VICTORIA SA 5573Decision Made
- Outbuilding (Storage Shed)31 -33 DAVIES TCE PORT VICTORIA SA 5573Decision Made
August 2025
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling and Outbuilding - Boat ShedUNIT 2 31 DAVIES TCE PORT VICTORIA SA 5573Decision Made
July 2025
- Outbuilding (garage & attached carport)UNIT 3 31 DAVIES TCE PORT VICTORIA SA 5573Decision Made
- Single Storey Detached DwellingLOT 52 INVESTIGATOR RD PORT VICTORIA SA 5573Decision Made
- Two-Storey Detached DwellingUNIT 3 31 DAVIES TCE PORT VICTORIA SA 5573Decision Made
- Two Storey Detached Dwelling4A CARDIGAN CASTLE CCT PORT VICTORIA SA 5573Decision Made
May 2025
- Replacement Building - Single Storey Detached Dwelling1 NAGLE CT PORT VICTORIA SA 5573Decision Made
- Dwelling alterations & additions including verandah, deck and stairs; 2 x Outbuilding (carports)43 CRAMPTON CR PORT VICTORIA SA 5573Decision 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 Victoria Jetty and Cargo ShedVictoria Terrace PORT VICTORIAState 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 43.5 km away).
Coalition 67.7%Labor 32.3%
13.1 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +3.1 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Port VictoriaLabor 32.4% · Coalition 67.6% TPP (2025)3.0 km away
- MaitlandLabor 29.6% · Coalition 70.5% TPP (2025)21.8 km away
- CurramulkaLabor 26.8% · Coalition 73.2% TPP (2025)27.5 km away
- MinlatonLabor 32.6% · Coalition 67.4% TPP (2025)29.9 km away
- ArthurtonLabor 22.2% · Coalition 77.8% TPP (2025)35.9 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
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