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SA · Port Adelaide Enfield Council

Semaphore, SA, 5019

Current weather

12.5°CThunderstorm

78% humidity · 29.9 km/h wind · 13.7° / 11.7° today · 27.7 mm rain

Desirability index

87.1/100

#19 among Coastal & beach suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Semaphore is a smaller suburban community in the Port Adelaide Enfield area, home to around 2,749 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 265 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 96.4 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $632 (flats $560, houses $650), median house prices near $1,472,500 (up 24% recently), 14 public transport stops within the suburb, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

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)
91 / 261 / 128

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)
$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.

Data sources & freshness

  • SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026; 1Q 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases

Crime & safety

Total offences (2024–25)
265
Against the person
72
Against property
193
Rate per 1,000 residents
96.4
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 38 residents
State safety percentile
84.3th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
192
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • Other Property Damage And Environmental45
  • Other Theft42
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury30
  • Theft From Motor Vehicle23
  • Theft From Shop26

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

Median school ICSEA
1,048
  • Dominican SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 1048

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Public transport

14 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Stop 43A Military Rd - West side
  • Stop 43B Military Rd - East side
  • Stop 44 Military Rd - East side
  • Stop 44 Military Rd - West side
  • Stop 45C Military Rd - North West side

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Planning & development

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

311 planning-related records

2026· 36 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Partial demolition of existing dwelling and alterations, demolition of existing shed, dwelling addition and swimming pool with associated safety fencing
    41 SOUTH TCE SEMAPHORE SA 5019Under Assessment

  • May 2026

  • New single storey detached dwelling, and new domestic shed sited along the northern side and rear boundaries
    10 EMU ST SEMAPHORE SA 5019Under Assessment
  • Shade structure over playground area
    237 MILITARY RD SEMAPHORE SA 5019Under Assessment
  • Two signage banners on the eastern facade
    10 -14 SEMAPHORE RD SEMAPHORE SA 5019Under Assessment
  • Construct in ground swimming pool & install associated safety fencing
    12 BROWN ST SEMAPHORE SA 5019Decision Made

  • April 2026

  • Replacement barrier screen around outdoor dining area adjacent the Federation Hotel on Council land
    25 SEMAPHORE RD SEMAPHORE SA 5019Decision Made
  • Demolition of existing carport and construction of new shop tenancy
    122 SEMAPHORE RD SEMAPHORE SA 5019Under Assessment
  • Coastal protection works - Construction of a geotextile sand container revetment to provide erosion protection to the Watchtower
    LOT 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 finishes
    57 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 Building
    6 SEMAPHORE RD SEMAPHORE SA 5019Under Assessment
  • Outbuilding (garage)
    116 ESPLANADE SEMAPHORE SA 5019Under Assessment
  • Dwelling additions and alterations with associated carport extension - variation to DA 23018482
    31 CAVENDISH ST SEMAPHORE SA 5019Under Assessment
  • Remove Regulated Tree - Eucalypt
    132 MILITARY RD SEMAPHORE SA 5019Decision Made
  • Verandah
    30 PENNY ST SEMAPHORE SA 5019Decision Made

  • February 2026

  • Verandah
    61 DUDLEY ST SEMAPHORE SA 5019Decision Made
  • Land Division - 2 Allotment into 8 community lots
    50 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 top
    81 SEMAPHORE RD SEMAPHORE SA 5019Decision Made
  • 1 into 2 Torrens Title Land Division
    32 SEMAPHORE RD SEMAPHORE SA 5019Decision Made
  • 1 into 4 Community Title Land Division
    32 SEMAPHORE RD SEMAPHORE SA 5019Decision Made
  • Detached Dwelling
    14 HANSON ST SEMAPHORE SA 5019Decision Made
  • Demolition of existing lean-to and new dwelling additions
    9 HART ST SEMAPHORE SA 5019Decision Made
  • Verandah at rear of site
    54 DUDLEY ST SEMAPHORE SA 5019Decision Made
  • Dwelling additions and building alterations with associated verandahs
    10 SWAN ST SEMAPHORE SA 5019Under Assessment
  • Conventional land division creating two allotments from one
    307 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 division
    3 -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 verandah
    21 DUDLEY ST SEMAPHORE SA 5019Under Assessment
  • Verandah
    47 WOOLNOUGH RD SEMAPHORE SA 5019Decision Made

  • January 2026

  • Carport
    28A YEO ST SEMAPHORE SA 5019Decision Made
  • Swimming Pool and Safety Fence to Rear of Existing Dwelling
    14 NEWMAN ST SEMAPHORE SA 5019Decision Made
  • Advertisement signage to front and rear of building including internal illumination, repair works to existing signage brackets
    25 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
  • Carport
    218 ROBIN RD SEMAPHORE SA 5019Decision Made
2025· 61 proposals

  • December 2025

  • Free-standing bell column with bell affixed to top
    200 MILITARY RD SEMAPHORE SA 5019Under Assessment
  • Alterations and additions comprising verandah over front porch, carport, deck at side of dwelling with verandah over, basement with shower room and storage areas
    43 NEWMAN ST SEMAPHORE SA 5019Decision Made

  • November 2025

  • Single storey detached dwelling with associated retaining walls and fencing and masonry front fence
    30 HARGRAVE ST SEMAPHORE SA 5019Under Assessment

  • October 2025

  • Tree Pruning - Removal of branches from significant tree (melia azedarach).
    12 BROWN ST SEMAPHORE SA 5019Decision Made
2024· 44 proposals

44 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2023· 43 proposals

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

2022· 63 proposals

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

2021· 64 proposals

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

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Amenities

259 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Antiques
  • La La VintageAntiques
  • Art

    Unit 1 93 Semaphore Road

  • CBAATM
  • NABATM
  • Boulangerie 113Bakery
  • SkalaBakery
  • The Semaphore BakehouseBakery
  • Sweet Amber Brew CafeBar
  • Bbq (5)

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
7/10
IRSD decile (2021)
6/10

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

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Heritage

481 state heritage places

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Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
4
Parks (OSM)
4

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
87.1/100
Cohort rank
#19 among Coastal & beach suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

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