North Haven SA 5018
Located in South Australia, North Haven sits 27 km from Adelaide CBD, around 32 minutes by car. The suburb has 5,585 residents, a median age of 51, and a median household income of $81,536 per year. By household income, education, and employment patterns, it ranks in the middle range nationally. At the 2021 Census, households here paid a median rent of $365 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,636. North Haven is characterised by high flood risk and no recorded bushfire exposure. 1 school sits within the suburb boundary, and walkability is high.
Is North Haven a good suburb?
North Haven scores a B (56/100) on SuburbScan's Liveability grade — strong on transit.
Mixed results
1 school
Very walkable
Walkability 73/100 · 26.7 km · 32 min drive to Adelaide
Around the state median
Median $980K
Moderate crime risk
Fire 0/100 · Crime 51/100 · Flood 65/100
Mid-range socio-economic
SEIFA decile 5/10 · median age 51 · 5,585 residents
Liveability Rating
56 / 100 · Ranked #198 in SAEach bar is North Haven's rank among SA suburbs, from 0 to 100 (higher is better). Scored on 4 of 5 factors: no school data, so the other factors carry its weight.
How do you rate the liveability in North Haven?
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Our score
56 / 100
From schools, safety and socio-economic data — not opinion.
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Median House Price
Public listings dataNorth Haven's house market is moving higher: the median sale price reached $980,000, roughly 11% above where it sat a year earlier.
Houses
$980,000
Based on 87 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Typically sold in 17 days — median across 51 sales that recorded a listing period
By bedrooms
- 3 bed 50 sales $934K
- 4 bed 25 sales $1.05M
- 5 bed 7 sales $1.15M
Units
$685,000
Based on 13 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Typically sold in 20 days — median across 9 sales that recorded a listing period
By bedrooms
- 2 bed 7 sales $685K
- 3 bed 5 sales $650K
Currently for Sale
Last 6 monthsHouses in North Haven are currently listed at around $975,000 on average. Based on 4 houses listed in the past six months.
$975K
4 houses listed in the last 6 months.
6 of the suburb's 2,325 dwellings (0.3%) were listed for sale in the last 6 months.
Rental Market
Advertised rents · last 6 monthsHouses in North Haven rent for around $670 a week on average, based on 21 houses listed for rent in the past six months.
Houses
$670/wk
21 houses advertised for rent in the last 6 months.
Units
$465/wk
4 units advertised for rent in the last 6 months.
25 rentals advertised against an estimated 386 rented homes (6.5%) in the last 6 months.
Rent agreed on new leases
Apr–Jun 2026- 3-bed houses
- $650/wk
- 10 bonds
- +57% since 2021
Median weekly rent on bonds lodged for new tenancies. Change since 2021 compares the median of the first four quarters with the last four. Asking rents above come from advertised listings.
Rental affordability
June quarter 202598 Unaffordable · the average rental household in this region would pay about 31% of its income on the median rent in postcode 5018.
SGS Rental Affordability Index: a score of 100 means rent takes 30% of income, the usual housing-stress line; lower scores are less affordable. "Region" is the capital city or the rest of the state.
Gross rental yield
Indicative$670/week ($35,000 a year) on a $975,000 median
Based on a small sample (4 listings) — indicative only.
Not enough unit sales and rentals in the window to calculate a yield.
Gross yield — before strata, rates, management, insurance and vacancy. Calculated from median advertised rents and median asking prices over the last 6 months. How we calculate.
Is North Haven safe? Crime statistics
2026Crime in North Haven sits in the moderate band, with 155 incidents recorded in 2026 — down roughly 20% on the prior year.
155 offences
19.7% since 2025Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2021–20251 crash
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the suburb carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. This state’s crash data does not name the road.
Coastal Erosion
Shoreline Change Summary
1988–2024Nearest Eroding Coastline
- Distance
- 441 m
- Rate
- -0.11 m/yr
- Net Movement
- -11.6 m
- Certainty
- good
Data Quality
Schools
One school serve North Haven, and performance is broadly on par with peer-suburb schools.
- • 249 students in one school (avg 249)
Primary
Walkability
North Haven is very walkable on foot — at 73/100, most daily errands can be done on foot.
Public transport
Weekday and weekend service frequency across every stop inside North Haven.
- Peak (7-9am + 5-7pm)
- 18.0 arrivals/hr
- Off-peak weekday
- 9.2 arrivals/hr
- Saturday
- 7.6 arrivals/hr
- Median peak wait
- 2 min
- Span of service
- 19.7 hours
- Direct to CBD (peak)
- 7 min wait
Scheduled service only, based on the 21 October 2026 timetable. Reliability (delays, cancellations) not measured.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in North Haven.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 47%
- Premises covered
- 2,722
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Port Adelaide Enfield: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this suburb alone — this suburb's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
The ABS scores 16 small areas inside this suburb and averages them into the single decile above. They fall into 6 different deciles — a wide range, so parts of this suburb rank well above the average and parts well below it.
North Haven is home to about 5,600 residents, with a median age of 51 — noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Median household income runs at $82,000 a year, with unemployment at 4.5%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
5,585
Median Age
51
Median Household Income
$81,536/yr
Census Median Rent
$365/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,636/mo
Avg Household Size
2.3
Median Personal Income
$39,416/yr
Unemployment Rate
4.5%
Unoccupied Dwellings
8.5%
Total Dwellings
2,325
Owner-Occupier Rate
83.4%
Houses
72.9%
Rental Stress
23.3%
Mortgage Stress
24.1%
Work From Home
8.4%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
41 rented from a state or territory housing authority and 0 from a community housing provider, as a share of the 371 rented dwellings above — not of all dwellings.
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 77.4%
- English Spoken at Home
- 90.0%
- Employment Rate
- 55.6%
- Completed Year 12
- 40.9%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
When They Arrived
Share of all residents by the year they arrived in Australia. Periods cover different numbers of years, so compare the shape rather than the bar widths.
65 residents (1.2%) arrived since 2016. Australia’s borders were closed to most arrivals from March 2020, so the last two years of that period are much smaller than the ones before them — nationally 260,799 people arrived in 2019 against 28,521 in 2021.
Where New Residents Came From
Where residents aged five and over lived five years before the 2021 Census, for those who lived somewhere else.
Top places newcomers came from, as a share of the 5,361 residents aged five and over. Areas are ABS statistical regions. Small counts are approximate: the ABS adjusts every figure slightly to protect privacy.
Languages Spoken at Home
Top languages other than English, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
14% of employed residents work in a capital's city centre (373 of 2,706).
City centre: the ABS area around each capital's CBD, such as Sydney Inner City or Perth City (which takes in Subiaco and Leederville). 2021 Census place of work.
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,311 a year through Port Adelaide Enfield based on 2024 figures.
How this land is zoned
- Residential 66%
- Infrastructure and transport 19%
- Parks and recreation 13%
- Zones under 1% 2%
Zoning sets what may be built, not what is there today. A single address can sit in a different zone to the suburb around it — the property page shows the zone for one address.
Building Approvals: Port Adelaide Enfield
In the year to August 2026, 1,176 new dwellings were approved across Port Adelaide Enfield. That mix is 629 houses and 547 units. Approvals are up 22.9% on the same period a year earlier.
Air Quality
CLEANPM2.5 averaged 4.6 µg/m³ in 2025 — below the WHO 2021 annual guideline (5 µg/m³). 1 day exceeded the daily threshold of 25 µg/m³.
PM10 averaged 18.3 µg/m³ · NO₂ averaged 0.51 pphm. Days over the limit in 2025: PM10 1 · NO₂ 0 · ozone 0.
From the Le Fevre 2 - North Haven monitoring station, 0.8 km away.
Climate & Setting
from Parafield Airport, 12.6 kmDry climate — hot summers, mild winters.
- Elevation
- 6 m
- above sea level, at the suburb centre
- Distance to the ocean
- 443 m
- Annual rainfall
- 404 mm
- 73 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- 30.4°C
- 29 days ≥ 35°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 6.5°C
- 2 frost days ≤ 0°C
Elevation is the ground at the suburb centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
Industrial Emissions Nearby
18 facilities within 5 km- 1.5 kmOther Electrical Equipment ManufacturingTop reported: Sulfuric acid · Lead & compounds
- 1.8 kmPetroleum Product WholesalingTop reported: Total Volatile Organic Compounds · Ethanol
- 1.8 kmPort and Water Transport Terminal OperationsTop reported: Oxides of Nitrogen · Carbon monoxide · Total Volatile Organic Compounds
- 1.9 kmFossil Fuel Electricity GenerationTop reported: Oxides of Nitrogen · Total Volatile Organic Compounds · Sulfur dioxide
- 2.1 kmBasic Inorganic Chemical ManufacturingTop reported: Sulfuric acid · Chlorine & compounds
EV adoption
In postcode 5018, 35 of 4,763 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 2.3% (109 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 3.0%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 5018, 1,725 rooftop-solar systems totalling 8.9 MW have been installed since 2001, against 2,528 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 78 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$15,000 for new homes.
No purchase-price cap. Stamp duty is fully exempted for eligible first-home buyers as a separate concession.
Mortgage repayments
1 mortgage broker is registered in this suburb.
Conveyance duty at the owner-occupier rate, and it excludes first home buyer concessions — those can cut it substantially or remove it entirely. Excludes legal, inspection and lender fees. Check with RevenueSA
A deposit under 20% usually attracts Lenders Mortgage Insurance, which this doesn't include.
Principal and interest over 30 years, fixed rate. Excludes fees, offset, redraw and LMI. Default rate is the median comparison rate across 1788 advertised products as at 2026-10-26 — indicative only, and not an offer. Your rate depends on the lender, your deposit and your circumstances. Not financial advice.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Mark Butler Australian Labor Party
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Mark Butler | 66.3% | 33.6% | +7.4 |
| 2022 | Mark Butler | 59.0% | 41.0% | -2.4 |
| 2019 | Mark Butler | 56.5% | 43.5% | +1.9 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact suburb's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Cheyne Rich Australian Labor Party
Next state election: 16 March 2030.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Cheyne Rich ALP | 64.4% |
| 2022 | Susan Close ALP | 71.8% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2024, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this suburb's voters. Results: Electoral Commission of South Australia.
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- The census for a few hundred neighbours, not all 5,585 residents
- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
- Flood, bushfire and noise mapping, where the state publishes it
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Common questions about North Haven
Is North Haven a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in North Haven is moderate (51/100, ranked against other SA suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect North Haven?
North Haven has no recorded bushfire history. Flood overlays cover a moderate share of it (65/100). These are suburb-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
Is North Haven a good place to live?
North Haven has a SuburbScan Liveability grade of B (56/100), ranked against other SA suburbs on school quality (25%), safety (25%), SEIFA socio-economic advantage (25%), walkability (15%) and CBD access (10%). Whether it suits you depends on what you weigh — each of those is on this page.
What is the population of North Haven?
North Haven, SA had a population of 5,585 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for North Haven, SA?
The postcode for North Haven, SA is 5018.
How far is North Haven from Adelaide?
North Haven is 27 km from Adelaide CBD by road, about 32 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in North Haven?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in North Haven was $81,536 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in North Haven?
The median advertised rent in North Haven is $670 a week for houses (21 listings) and $465 a week for units (4 listings), from rental listings over the last six months.
What is the median age in North Haven?
The median age of residents in North Haven was 51 at the 2021 ABS Census.
How are the schools in North Haven?
There is 1 school inside the North Haven boundary: 1 at similar schools on NAPLAN, compared with same-state, same-type schools of similar socio-educational advantage (ICSEA).
Is North Haven walkable?
North Haven scores 73/100 on the SuburbScan Walkability Score, making it very walkable. The score is a weighted average of public transport, schools, parks, supermarkets, GPs, pharmacies, childcare, and hospitals within walking distance.
What is the air quality in North Haven?
The nearest government air-quality monitoring station to North Haven (Le Fevre 2 - North Haven) recorded a 2025 annual mean PM2.5 of 4.6 µg/m³ and PM10 of 18.3 µg/m³. That puts North Haven below the WHO annual guideline of 5 µg/m³.
What is the weather like in North Haven?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to North Haven, Parafield Airport (12.6 km away), summer days average 30.4°C, winter nights 6.5°C, 404 mm of rain a year over 73 rainy days, and 29 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in North Haven?
First-home buyers in SA may be eligible for $15,000 towards new homes. The grant is administered by RevenueSA; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does North Haven belong to?
North Haven sits within the Port Adelaide Enfield local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in North Haven?
The average residential rates bill through Port Adelaide Enfield is $1,311 a year (2024). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near North Haven?
Across Port Adelaide Enfield, 1,176 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's up 22.9% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is North Haven in?
North Haven sits within the federal Division of Hindmarsh, currently held by Mark Butler (Australian Labor Party).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Median sale prices · Oct 2026
- For-sale & rental market · Oct 2026
- Council rates · FY 2024–25
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- Public transport · Oct 2026
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2026
- Road crashes · 2021–2025
- Air quality · 2025
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- State electorate · 2026
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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