Semaphore Park
SA 5019 · Charles Sturt
4,541 (2021) → 4,737 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Semaphore Park is a moderate growth suburb in Charles Sturt, SA 5019, about 13km from Adelaide CBD. Its median house price of $1.18M is around the same as the SA average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 80/100, and is right by the coast. Semaphore Park has an overall score of 73/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 23/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (6.12%), Italy (1.23%), New Zealand (1.01%), South Africa (0.84%), Scotland (0.79%)
Top languages: Italian (1.32%), Greek (1.21%), Polish (0.73%), Mandarin (0.46%), Croatian (0.44%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Land Services SA + SA Housing Authority · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Nightlife hub. This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. Crime figures include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. These totals include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: SA Police / OCSAR (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1020 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Westport Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1015
Nearby (within 10km)
- West Lakes Shore SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 1061
- Portside Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 1kmICSEA 1068
- Le Fevre High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 955
- Le Fevre Peninsula Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 923
- Dominican SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1038
- Indie School Port Adelaide CampusSecondary · Independent · 2km
- Alberton Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1007
- Mount Carmel CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 3.3kmICSEA 1002
- Hendon Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 966
- Mount Carmel College Primary CampusPrimary · Catholic · 3.5km
- Largs Bay SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 1017
- Seaton High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 999
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
Nightlife hub. High licensed-venue density drives a significant evening economy here — incidents near the venues are recorded by location, so crime figures include visitors, not just residents.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for SA. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Semaphore Park
Is Semaphore Park safe?
Semaphore Park has a residential safety score of 23/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 9,579 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Semaphore Park?
In Semaphore Park, the median house price is $1.18M. Median weekly house rent is $680.
How far is Semaphore Park from Adelaide CBD?
Semaphore Park is about 13.3 km from Adelaide CBD, an estimated 52 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Semaphore Park?
Semaphore Park has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1015 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Semaphore Park?
Semaphore Park has a transport score of 80/100 and 25 bus stops.