Semaphore
SA 5019 · Port Adelaide Enfield
2,749 (2021) → 2,897 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Semaphore is a moderate growth suburb in Port Adelaide Enfield, SA 5019, about 15km from Adelaide CBD. Its median house price of $1.17M is around the same as the SA average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 83/100, and is right by the coast. Semaphore has an overall score of 75/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 72/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 5019 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (7.97%), New Zealand (1.46%), Scotland (1.16%), USA (0.98%), Italy (0.87%)
Top languages: Italian (1.05%), Greek (1.02%), Mandarin (0.51%), Spanish (0.51%), German (0.44%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Land Services SA + SA Housing Authority · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
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
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 1013 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Dominican SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1048
Nearby (within 10km)
- Le Fevre High SchoolSecondary · Government · 0.7kmICSEA 951
- Le Fevre Peninsula Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 902
- Portside Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.7kmICSEA 1067
- Westport Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1025
- Largs Bay SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1018
- Indie School Port Adelaide CampusSecondary · Independent · 2.1km
- West Lakes Shore SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1060
- Alberton Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 1002
- Ocean View P-12 CollegeCombined · Government · 4kmICSEA 918
- Mount Carmel College Secondary CampusSecondary · Catholic · 4kmICSEA 1008
- Our Lady of the Visitation SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4.1kmICSEA 1026
- Mount Carmel College Primary CampusPrimary · Catholic · 4.3km
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
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.
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 · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Semaphore
Is Semaphore safe?
Semaphore has a residential safety score of 72/100, 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 9,640 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Semaphore?
In Semaphore, the median house price is $1.17M. Median weekly house rent is $650.
How far is Semaphore from Adelaide CBD?
Semaphore is about 14.6 km from Adelaide CBD, an estimated 56 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Semaphore?
Semaphore has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1048 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Semaphore?
Semaphore has a transport score of 83/100 and 14 bus stops.