Median house price
$1.47M
+24% change
SA · Port Adelaide Enfield Council
Semaphore, 5019
Est. population · Jun 2025
2,852
Growth (1 yr)
+0.6%
Growth (5 yr)
+5.3%
Median age
50
Median income
$1,718/wk
Employment rate
59.6%
Median house price · Q1 2026
$1,472,500
Languages at home
8.5%non-English
Most common: Greek, Italian, Arabic
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Coastal
- Café precinct
- Heritage area
- High desirability
- Cycling
Suburb profile
Semaphore is a coastal mid-sized suburb where beach life and relaxed outdoor living shape the local character. Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. For coastal suburbs, the café and dining scene is notably rich, with locals returning to favourite spots.
Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many coastal suburbs, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Daily life works well on foot, with buses and trains also serving the suburb. Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs.
Crime reports are up on the previous period. The built character feels historic and distinctive, with heritage detail visible throughout.
Against similar coastal suburbs, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because community and employment lag behind, despite relative strength in growth momentum, plus schools and education.
At a glance
Semaphore snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$633/wk
Houses $650 · Units $560
Population (ERP)
2,852
+0.6% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
9.2%
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
#14
among Coastal & beach · Mature
Safety
84th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
57th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
7/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
57th
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
- 53.9/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 18% of South Australia's suburbs
- National rank
- 1688th in Australia
- State rank
- 126th in SA
- Peer rank
- #14 among Coastal & beach · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #18 among Coastal & beach suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $560
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $650
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $632.5
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 30
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $1,472,500
- Median price change
- +24.3%
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; 1Q 2026 · Updated · Quarterly; metro-fringe sales only
Population
Estimated resident population
2,852(June 2025)
+0.6% annual · +5.3% over 5 years · 57th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.6%
- 5-year growth
- +5.3%
- Change in 1 year
- +17
- Change in 5 years
- +143
- Growth rank in SA
- 57th 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 (~2,900), extrapolated at +0.4% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 2,749
- Median age
- 50
- Median household income / week
- $1,718
- Dwelling vacancy
- 9.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 116 of 1,263
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,733
- Employment rate
- 59.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 744 / 261 / 128 (+ 5 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)
- 265
- Against the person
- 72
- Against property
- 193
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 92.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 38 residents
- State safety percentile
- 83.8th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 192
- Increase (daily rate)
- +20.2%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental45
- Other Theft42
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury30
- Theft From Motor Vehicle23
- Theft From Shop26
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
- Median school ICSEA (6 schools)
- 1,021.5
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 57th
School list
- Dominican SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1048 · 68th percentile · LBOTE 7% · 230 students · Top SEA quarter 22% · 0.2 km awayView on My School →
- Le Fevre High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 951 · 25th percentile · LBOTE 22% · 456 students · Top SEA quarter 7% · 0.7 km awayView on My School →
- Le Fevre Peninsula Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 902 · 11th percentile · LBOTE 26% · 232 students · Top SEA quarter 5% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
- Portside Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1067 · 74th percentile · LBOTE 27% · 626 students · Top SEA quarter 26% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
- Westport Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1025 · 58th percentile · LBOTE 18% · 421 students · Top SEA quarter 20% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →
- Largs Bay SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1018 · 55th percentile · LBOTE 14% · 418 students · Top SEA quarter 15% · 2.0 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
14 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 43B Military Rd - East side
- Stop 43B Military Rd - West side
- Stop 44 Military Rd - East side
- Stop 44 Military Rd - West side
- Stop 45C Military Rd - North West side
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
366 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
16 restaurants · 6 cafes · 1 pubs · 1 bars · 2 supermarkets · 2 pharmacies · 14 fast food · 3 bakeries
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Strong café and dining scene — 41 food & drink venues nearby
- Great for outdoor family life — 4 parks mapped in suburb, 4 playgrounds nearby
- Reasonable bus and transport access — 14 public transport stops
- Walkability proxy
- 91/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 2.18
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 14.91
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 1.46
Food & drink(41)
- Boulangerie 113Bakery
- SkalaBakery
- The Semaphore BakehouseBakery
- Sweet Amber Brew CafeBar
- ❤️ of SemaphoreCafe
103A Semaphore Road
- FrangipaniCafe
- FrootCafe
- High TideCafe
- Suanie's Cafe & KitchenCafe
73 Semaphore Road
- Swedish TartsCafe
40 Semaphore Road
- Bellini's PizzaFast food
119 Military Road
- Captain Chicken Seafood And GrillFast food
78 Semaphore Road
- CopenhagenFast food
Unit 5 13 Semaphore Road
- Greek Street FoodFast food
- Lamb Spit BBQFast food
21a Semaphore Road
- Semaphore Fish & ChipsFast food
- Semaphore PizzaFast food
- Semaphore Steam Train KioskFast food
- Sotos Fish ShopFast food
23 Semaphore Road
- SubwayFast food
Unit 4 13 Semaphore Road
- Swish SushiFast food
- The Black RoosterFast food
119 Military Road
- Yummy BanhmiFast food
- ZambreroFast food
Semaphore Road
- Semaphore HotelPub
17 Semaphore Road
- Barry's BurgersRestaurant
Unit 1 13 Semaphore Road
- Cafe 199Restaurant
17 Semaphore Road
- Fusion India RestaurantRestaurant
39A Semaphore Road
- Gopal'sRestaurant
- Great OceanRestaurant
- Hola AmigosRestaurant
- Hungry LlamaRestaurant
- Journey to EverestRestaurant
- LickerishRestaurant
- Palais HotelRestaurant
- Phoeva RollsRestaurant
97 Semaphore Road
- Red Ass CurryRestaurant
Unit 2 120 Semaphore Road
- Red Rock Inn Noodle BarRestaurant
- U.C.BRestaurant
47 Semaphore Road
- Viva Zepata Mexican CantinaRestaurant
6 Semaphore Road
- Wok By The SeaRestaurant
31 Semaphore Road
Shopping(6)
- Saint MeatButcher
37 Semaphore Road
- Semaphore Fruit & VegGreengrocer
39 Semaphore Road
- DrakesSupermarket
22 Semaphore Road
- IGASupermarket
51 Semaphore Road
Community(2)
- Port Adelaide-Enfield Council Library, Semaphore BranchLibrary
Institute Lane
- Dominican SchoolSchool
Health & services(8)
- ONiA OrthodonticDentist
41A Semaphore Road
- Semaphore DentalDentist
62 Semaphore Road
- Semaphore Footcare ClinicMedical clinic
Unit 2 93 Semaphore Road
- Skin Doctor SAMedical clinic
15 Semaphore Road
- Spring Life Medical CentreMedical clinic
104-108A Semaphore Road
- Craig Roberts PharmacyPharmacy
126 Semaphore Road
- Priceline PharmacyPharmacy
- Semaphore Vetinary SurgeryVeterinary
109 Semaphore Road
Sport & outdoors(12)
- Park (3)
- Phillips ReservePark
- Picnic area
- Playground (4)
- Rival PursuitSports centre
80 Semaphore Road
- Sports field
- Swimming pool
Entertainment(2)
- Odeon StarCinema
Semaphore Road
- Viewpoint
Transport(18)
17 bus stops · 1 train stations
Other(93)
- The Fed CellarsAlcohol
25 Semaphore Road
- Alternative
- Acworths Quality FurnitureAntiques
77 Semaphore Road
- Antiques
- La La VintageAntiques
- Oldfields Antique MarketAntiques
9 Woolnough Road, Semaphore
- Art
Unit 1 93 Semaphore Road
- MiddenArtwork
- CBAATM
- NABATM
- Attraction
- CarroselAttraction
- Audiologist
- Bbq (5)
- Bling BlingBeauty salon
- Habit Day SpaBeauty salon
- Miss JuneBeauty salon
- Pink Fizz Style LoungeBeauty salon
- Semaphore Nails SpaBeauty salon
37A Semaphore Road
- Bench (51)
- Bicycle Parking (17)
- Biergarten
- Chalet
- ElciesCharity
- RSPCA OpShopCharity
Unit 2 106 Semaphore Road
- VinniesCharity
57A Semaphore Road
- DevoteeClothes
99 Semaphore Road
- Honey Hive EmporiumClothes
Unit 3 93 Semaphore Road
- Lula BluClothes
- Mister Percival MenswearClothes
- TrashvilleClothes
115A Semaphore Road
- Seaside SweetsConfectionery
21 Semaphore Road
- Drinking water (7)
- Acres Dry CleaningDry Cleaning
47A Semaphore Road
- Happy OasisE-Cigarette
- Fitness EquipmentFitness Station
- Fitness Station
- Semaphore FlowersFlorist
- Fowler FuneralsFuneral Directors
82-84 Semaphore Road
- Hoffs Furniture MarketFurniture
1 Woolnough Road, Semaphore
- Garden
- Semaphore Pets and GardenGarden Centre
119 Semaphore Road
- Semaphore Pets and GardenGarden Centre
119-121 Semaphore Road
- B.E HomeGift
- Lemon Bay BoutiqueGift
- LeRoomGift
91 Semaphore Road
- Lucy Belle Unique GiftsGift
71a Semaphore Road
- Bayside BarbershopHairdresser
- Gentleman's Barber ShopHairdresser
- JordanHairdresser
105 Semaphore Road
- Mane Street Hair and BodyHairdresser
- PalourHairdresser
- Go VitaHealth Food
56 Semaphore Road
- Happy HerbsHerbalist
- Hotel
17 Semaphore Road
- Semaphore Blue ApartmentsHotel
- The FedHotel
25 Semaphore Road
- Ice Cream
- St LouisIce Cream
23a Semaphore Road
- The Cookie Dough LabIce Cream
- Information (2)
- Jewelry (2)
- Laundry
- Massage
- Mr V MusicMusic
115 Semaphore Road
- Newsagent
- Parking (49)
- The Fed ParkingParking
- Parking Space (12)
- Semaphore Road PhysioPhysiotherapist
95 Semaphore Road
- Picnic Table (4)
- Our Saviour Lutheran ChurchPlace of worship
- Place of worship
- St. BedesPlace of worship
- SAPOLPolice
- Australia PostPost Box
- Post Box
- Public Bookcase
- Public toilets
- Shelter (2)
- McHale Gifts and ShoesShoes
- Shoes On SemaphoreShoes
Unit 2 13 Semaphore Road
- Shower (2)
- Semaphore Residential Care CentreSocial Facility
122 Esplanade, Semaphore
- WOW FM 100.5Studio
20 Freshwater Road
- TelstraTelephone
- Easy Stop Smoke ShopTobacco
- Toys
- ArivoTravel Agency
- Phil Hoffman TravelTravel Agency
64b Semaphore Road
- Vacant
Semaphore Road
- Waste Basket (45)
- Yes
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)
- 4
- Parks (OSM)
- 4
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
Places of worship
3 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Our Saviour Lutheran Church
- Place of worship
- St. Bedes
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (6.7 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)
- 100
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 35.1
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· 38 proposals
July 2026
- Spa with associated safety fencing and louvre verandah42 COPPIN ST SEMAPHORE SA 5019Decision Made
- Construction of single storey dwelling and 1 ancillary garage and 2 carports and removal of 2 regulated trees (Corymbia maculata and Eucalyptus leucoxylon) and 1 significant tree (Phoenix canariensis)19 PENNY ST SEMAPHORE SA 5019;21 PENNY ST SEMAPHORE SA 5019Under Assessment
June 2026
- Partial demolition of existing dwelling and alterations, demolition of existing shed and dwelling addition41 SOUTH TCE SEMAPHORE SA 5019Under Assessment
May 2026
- New single storey detached dwelling, and new domestic shed sited along the northern side and rear boundaries10 EMU ST SEMAPHORE SA 5019Decision Made
- Shade structure over playground area237 MILITARY RD SEMAPHORE SA 5019Decision Made
- Two signage banners on the eastern facade10 -14 SEMAPHORE RD SEMAPHORE SA 5019Under Assessment
- Construct in ground swimming pool & install associated safety fencing12 BROWN ST SEMAPHORE SA 5019Decision Made
April 2026
- Replacement barrier screen around outdoor dining area adjacent the Federation Hotel on Council land25 SEMAPHORE RD SEMAPHORE SA 5019Decision Made
- Demolition of existing carport and construction of new shop tenancy122 SEMAPHORE RD SEMAPHORE SA 5019Under Assessment
- Coastal protection works - Construction of a geotextile sand container revetment to provide erosion protection to the WatchtowerLOT 370 ESPLANADE SEMAPHORE SA 5019Under Assessment
- Variation of DA 23036802 - Reduced total floor area of second floor, reduced commercial floor area, replacement of windows and alteration of external colours and finishes57 SEMAPHORE RD SEMAPHORE SA 5019Under Assessment
March 2026
- Alterations and additions to existing dwelling, construction of a fence (2.4m high), and alterations to existing outbuilding for a conversion into an ancillary accommodation (studio)299 MILITARY RD SEMAPHORE SA 5019Under Assessment
- Semaphore Foreshore Reserve upgrades including recreation and play space areas, landscaping, pathways/accessways, exercise facilities, play tower, skate park, water play area, basketball court, activity hub and event areas, shelters, seating, plaza, kiosk, storage & irrigation sheds, mini steam train depot maintenance shed, toilet block, plant building, relocation of Optus small cell facility, lighting, transplanting of 16 regulated and 3 significant Washingtonia Filifera (Californian Fan Palm)LOT 103 ESPLANADE SEMAPHORE SA 5019;LOT 370 ESPLANADE SEMAPHORE SA 5019;LOT 52 ESPLANADE SEMAPHORE SA 5019Under Assessment
- Signage and Painting of Local Heritage Building6 SEMAPHORE RD SEMAPHORE SA 5019Decision Made
- Outbuilding (garage)116 ESPLANADE SEMAPHORE SA 5019Under Assessment
- Dwelling additions and alterations with associated carport extension - variation to DA 2301848231 CAVENDISH ST SEMAPHORE SA 5019Under Assessment
- Remove Regulated Tree - Eucalypt132 MILITARY RD SEMAPHORE SA 5019Decision Made
- Verandah30 PENNY ST SEMAPHORE SA 5019Decision Made
February 2026
- Verandah61 DUDLEY ST SEMAPHORE SA 5019Decision Made
- Land Division - 2 Allotment into 8 community lots50 ESPLANADE SEMAPHORE SA 5019;UNIT 1 50 ESPLANADE SEMAPHORE SA 5019;UNIT 2 50 ESPLANADE SEMAPHORE SA 5019;UNIT 3 50 ESPLANADE SEMAPHORE SA 5019;UNIT 4 50 ESPLANADE SEMAPHORE SA 5019;UNIT 5 50 ESPLANADE SEMAPHORE SA 5019;UNIT 6 50 ESPLANADE SEMAPHORE SA 5019;UNIT 7 50 ESPLANADE SEMAPHORE SA 5019;UNIT 8 50 ESPLANADE SEMAPHORE SA 5019Decision Made
- Retaining walls and colorbond fencing on top81 SEMAPHORE RD SEMAPHORE SA 5019Decision Made
- 1 into 2 Torrens Title Land Division32 SEMAPHORE RD SEMAPHORE SA 5019Decision Made
- 1 into 4 Community Title Land Division32 SEMAPHORE RD SEMAPHORE SA 5019Decision Made
- Detached Dwelling14 HANSON ST SEMAPHORE SA 5019Decision Made
- Demolition of existing lean-to and new dwelling additions9 HART ST SEMAPHORE SA 5019Decision Made
- Verandah at rear of site54 DUDLEY ST SEMAPHORE SA 5019Decision Made
- Dwelling additions and building alterations with associated verandahs10 SWAN ST SEMAPHORE SA 5019Under Assessment
- Conventional land division creating two allotments from one307 MILITARY RD SEMAPHORE SA 5019Decision Made
- Removal of regulated Corymbia citriodora (Lemon Scented Gum)15 DUDLEY ST SEMAPHORE SA 5019Decision Made
- Conventional one (1) into two (2) land division3 -5 DUDLEY ST SEMAPHORE SA 5019Decision Made
- Removal of Regulated Street tree (Corymbia tessellaris)15 DERBY ST SEMAPHORE SA 5019Decision Made
- Partial demolition of existing dwelling and demolition of existing outbuildings, dwelling additions and alterations and verandah21 DUDLEY ST SEMAPHORE SA 5019Under Assessment
- Verandah47 WOOLNOUGH RD SEMAPHORE SA 5019Decision Made
January 2026
- Carport28A YEO ST SEMAPHORE SA 5019Decision Made
- Swimming Pool and Safety Fence to Rear of Existing Dwelling14 NEWMAN ST SEMAPHORE SA 5019Decision Made
- Advertisement signage to front and rear of building including internal illumination, repair works to existing signage brackets25 SEMAPHORE RD SEMAPHORE SA 5019Under Assessment
- Single storey additions to rear of dwelling, internal alterations to dwelling floor plan, select demolition works (including laundry, wc, garaging, portion of dwelling roofing at rear), and construction of new garage with raised finished floor level (approx 600mm) and setback from east side property boundary (approx 1.4m)40 ALBERT ST SEMAPHORE SA 5019Under Assessment
- Carport218 ROBIN RD SEMAPHORE SA 5019Decision Made
2025· 4 proposals
December 2025
- Free-standing bell column with bell affixed to top200 MILITARY RD SEMAPHORE SA 5019Decision Made
- Alterations and additions comprising verandah over front porch, carport, deck at side of dwelling with verandah over, basement with shower room and storage areas43 NEWMAN ST SEMAPHORE SA 5019Decision Made
November 2025
- Single storey detached dwelling with associated retaining walls and fencing and masonry front fence30 HARGRAVE ST SEMAPHORE SA 5019Decision Made
October 2025
- Tree Pruning - Removal of branches from significant tree (melia azedarach).12 BROWN ST SEMAPHORE SA 5019Decision 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
477 heritage places
- Dwelling and former chemist shop111 Semaphore Road SEMAPHORELocal heritage
- Semaphore CarouselEsplanade SEMAPHOREState heritage
- Baptist church62 Semaphore Road SEMAPHORELocal heritage
- Church of Christ242 Military Road SEMAPHORELocal heritage
- Doctor's Surgery (former Semaphore Post Office)15 Semaphore Road SEMAPHOREState heritage
- Dominican School (cnr Dunn Street)237-239 Military Road SEMAPHORELocal heritage
- Dwelling6 Newman Street SEMAPHOREState heritage
- Dwelling ('Bute Terrace')176 - 186 Military Road SEMAPHOREState heritage
- Dwelling ('Warrinilla')(previously Dr Bollen's Surgery)43 Semaphore Road SEMAPHOREState heritage
- Dwelling (former Semaphore Water Tower)40 Blackler Street SEMAPHOREState heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
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
- Hindmarsh
- Member of Parliament
- Mark BUTLER (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 131,379
- Turnout (2025)
- 91.4%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +7.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 33.6%Labor 66.3%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 2.8 km away).
Coalition 25.2%Labor 74.8%
8.5 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +3.6 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- SemaphoreLabor 74.8% · Coalition 25.2% TPP (2025)0.1 km away
- Semaphore SouthLabor 76.5% · Coalition 23.5% TPP (2025)0.8 km away
- BirkenheadLabor 78.6% · Coalition 21.4% TPP (2025)1.1 km away
- Largs Bay WestLabor 72.8% · Coalition 27.2% TPP (2025)1.5 km away
- Semaphore Park WestLabor 67.1% · Coalition 32.9% TPP (2025)1.8 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)
- 7/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 6/10
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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