Semaphore (postcode 5019) is a compact suburb in South Australia within the Port Adelaide Enfield local government area. The area has roughly 2,749 residents and a mature demographic, with a median age of 50. Households earn a median income of $89K per year, with an average household size of 2.2 people. Recent annual estimates show population movement staying broadly stable across the broader catchment, with population growth running at +1.2% year-on-year at the LGA level. SA employment has moved +2.1% year-on-year in the official Jobs and Skills Australia NERO series, which provides the broader jobs backdrop for this suburb. SA also had 23 Commonwealth-backed major projects under construction, 2 underway, and 11 in planning as at 2 October 2024, which is useful as a broader delivery backdrop rather than a suburb-specific project count. The most common occupations are professionals, managers, community & personal service. Employment in the area leans toward healthcare and education. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.
Semaphore has a median house price of $1.5 million, which has climbed sharply by 13.3% year-on-year. The current median weekly rent is $605. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 2.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,733.
Semaphore is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 1048, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 14 bus stops. The crime rate in the Port Adelaide Enfield LGA is higher than average at 9,640 incidents per 100,000 population.
From an investment perspective, Semaphore shows a gross rental yield of approximately 2.1%, rated as low yield. Property prices are above the state median ($1.5M/$950K), placing it in the premium segment. The price-to-income ratio of 16.5x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +13.3% year-on-year. Population growth of +1.2% year-on-year points to stable demand fundamentals. Building approvals have changed +0% year-on-year, indicating steady development activity.