Semaphore Park

SA 5019 • Greater Adelaide

4,541
Population (2021)
$34,112
Median Income
1.91 km²
Area
5m
Elevation
CoastalFamily-FriendlyHeritageBeach AccessGood Transport

About Semaphore Park

Semaphore Park is a coastal suburb 13 kilometres northwest of Adelaide CBD, nestled on the shores of Gulf St Vincent in the City of Charles Sturt. With approximately 4,500 residents, it forms part of the historic Lefevre Peninsula alongside neighbouring Semaphore and West Lakes. The suburb features the heritage-listed Fort Glanville Conservation Park and enjoys a mild coastal climate.

Residents enjoy easy beach access and a relaxed seaside lifestyle while remaining well-connected to Adelaide. West Lakes shopping centre is nearby, and the famous Semaphore esplanade with its cafes, heritage jetty, and annual festivals is just minutes away. The suburb attracts families and professionals seeking coastal living with good transport links. Parks, playgrounds, and proximity to quality schools make it particularly appealing for young families.

Semaphore Park falls under postcode 5019 and is governed by Charles Sturt Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Lee electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
5019
Urban Area
Charles Sturt - Coast
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-34.86°, 138.49°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
1.91 km²
Elevation
5m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Glanville
1.6 km
20 mins
Ethelton
1.6 km
20 mins
Peterhead
2 km
25 mins

Bus Services

  • Multiple routes — West Lakes, Port Adelaide, City 25-35 mins to city

Commute to Adelaide

Distance
13 km
By Train
25-30 mins via Outer Harbor line
By Bus
35-45 mins
By Car (Peak)
25-35 mins
By Car (Off-Peak)
18-22 mins

🛣️ Good train access from Glanville/Ethelton stations. Multiple bus options available.

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Good footpaths, beach walkable, local shops accessible. Better near station areas.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$250
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,786
Avg Household Size
2.2 people
Median Age
46 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
4,298
Census 2021
4,541
5.7% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$29,380
Income 2021
$34,112
16.1% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 3,373
Born Overseas 887

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 278
  • 2. Italy 56
  • 3. New Zealand 46
  • 4. South Africa 38
  • 5. Scotland 36
  • 6. India 28
  • 7. Philippines 27
  • 8. Germany 25
  • 9. Greece 25
  • 10. Poland 25
  • 11. China 15
  • 12. Croatia 14
  • 13. Ireland 14
  • 14. Netherlands 14
  • 15. Bosnia & Herzegovina 12

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,837
Australian 1,512
Irish 478
Scottish 439
German 345
Italian 271
Greek 107
Australian Aboriginal 105
Polish 101
Chinese 66

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,430
Both parents born in Australia
1,229
Both parents born overseas
563
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
47.9%
Christianity
42.5%
Islam
1.1%
Buddhism
0.7%
Hinduism
0.4%
Sikhism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
246 (5.4%)
5-14 years
442 (9.7%)
15-19 years
223 (4.9%)
20-24 years
187 (4.1%)
25-34 years
525 (11.6%)
35-44 years
579 (12.8%)
45-54 years
577 (12.7%)
55-64 years
608 (13.4%)
65-74 years
626 (13.8%)
75-84 years
342 (7.5%)
85+ years
195 (4.3%)

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