Coastal suburbs South Australia
Suburbs within walking distance of the open ocean — beaches, surf breaks, salt air, and (for the more exposed ones) shifting shoreline tracked through DEA's coastal erosion data. SuburbScan tracks 184 coastal suburbs in South Australia, home to 350,544 residents combined. On average these suburbs carry low bushfire risk, elevated crime risk, and elevated flood risk. Compare the top-rated, most populated, and fastest-growing coastal suburbs below.
8,908 sales, Oct 2024 – Oct 2026
Most Populated
Port Lincoln
SA 5606 · 14,458 residents
Hallett Cove
SA 5158 · 12,512 residents
Seaton
SA 5023 · 10,877 residents
Aldinga Beach
SA 5173 · 10,667 residents
West Lakes
SA 5021 · 6,768 residents
Sheidow Park
SA 5158 · 6,731 residents
Glenelg North
SA 5045 · 6,594 residents
Fulham Gardens
SA 5024 · 6,573 residents
Port Augusta
SA 5700 · 6,437 residents
Henley Beach
SA 5022 · 6,259 residents
Top-Rated
Camden Park
SA 5038 · 3,338 residents
West Beach
SA 5024 · 5,175 residents
Seacombe Heights
SA 5047 · 1,549 residents
Tennyson
SA 5022 · 1,137 residents
Glenelg East
SA 5045 · 3,855 residents
Somerton Park
SA 5044 · 5,811 residents
Hove
SA 5048 · 3,189 residents
Novar Gardens
SA 5040 · 2,508 residents
Glengowrie
SA 5044 · 5,767 residents
Sheidow Park
SA 5158 · 6,731 residents
Fastest Growing
Seaford Heights
SA 5169 · 1,079 residents
Point Boston
SA 5607 · 62 residents
Island Beach
SA 5222 · 71 residents
Point Pearce
SA 5573 · 147 residents
Myponga Beach
SA 5202 · 51 residents
Baudin Beach
SA 5222 · 94 residents
Port Moorowie
SA 5576 · 93 residents
Port Julia
SA 5580 · 59 residents
James Well
SA 5571 · 63 residents
Wirrina Cove
SA 5204 · 187 residents
Common questions about Coastal suburbs in SA
How many coastal suburbs are there in South Australia?
There are 184 suburbs tagged coastal in South Australia on SuburbScan home to a combined 350,544 residents.
What are the largest coastal suburbs in South Australia?
The most populated coastal suburbs in South Australia are Port Lincoln, Hallett Cove, and Seaton.
Which coastal suburbs in South Australia are growing fastest?
By population change between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, the fastest-growing coastal suburbs in South Australia are Seaford Heights, Point Boston, and Island Beach.