Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
12A Mine Street
Zoning & Regional Plan
RES
Residential Zone
LEP: Adelaide Plains Council Planning & Design Code (South Australia)
Height Limit
8.5m
Min Lot Size
450m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Port Wakefield is a small rural/semi-rural suburb in Adelaide's mid-north with its own primary school as the main local option. Secondary students generally travel to larger public or independent schools in the Adelaide metro area. Families should verify current catchment boundaries with the SA Department for Education.
Likely public catchment
Port Wakefield Primary School is the likely public catchment primary; secondary students are typically zoned to Salisbury High School or similar northern Adelaide public secondaries.
Nearby schools
Port Wakefield Primary School
In catchmentTwo Wells Primary School
Salisbury High School
Parafield Gardens High School
St Michael's Lutheran Primary School
Christian Community School (Parafield Gardens)
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
Port Wakefield is a small regional town in South Australia with light to moderate traffic conditions typical of rural areas. The property on Mine Street experiences minimal congestion with traffic primarily comprising local residents and through-traffic on regional routes.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Minimal peak-hour impact. Light increase in traffic during morning and evening commute times, primarily from local commuters and regional traffic. No significant congestion expected.
Public Transport
Port Wakefield railway station is approximately 1.2km from this location, providing regional rail services. Local bus services are limited; nearest regular service approximately 0.8km away.
Public Transport
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Flood Risk
Port Wakefield is situated on the Wakefield River estuary with exposure to both riverine and tidal inundation risk. Historical flooding events and proximity to the Gulf St Vincent inlet create medium flood risk, particularly for low-lying coastal and riparian properties. SA planning overlays require flood-impact assessment and suitable finished floor levels for new development.
Planning Controls
- •Compliance with SA Planning & Design Code flood-related provisions for flood-affected land
- •Finished floor levels typically required above the probable maximum flood (PMF) or 1% AEP level
- •Development assessment must consider proximity to Wakefield River and tidal backwater effects from Gulf St Vincent
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
Port Wakefield is located in the Mid-North region of South Australia on relatively open, cleared agricultural land with low vegetation density. The area experiences moderate fire weather but lacks the heavy fuel loads and topographical complexity typical of higher-risk zones. This property is unlikely to fall within a CFS bushfire-prone area designation and typically carries low to negligible bushfire risk.
Crime & Safety
Port Wakefield is a rural locality in South Australia with crime rates substantially below the South Australian state average. The suburb experiences typical rural crime patterns with property-related offences being more prevalent than violent crime. Overall, Port Wakefield maintains a safer-than-average profile consistent with regional South Australian communities.
Total Incidents
2,800
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Below Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Port Wakefield remains a low-density, transport-corridor-dependent node with activity centred on industrial, logistics, and roadside commercial uses rather than residential growth. Development is incremental and driven by its strategic position on the Adelaide-regional highways route, with most proposals targeting freight, service, and light industrial operators. Residential development remains peripheral and rural in character, reflecting limited urban renewal pressure and market demand.
Port Wakefield Industrial Precinct Expansion
0.5 kmMixed industrial and logistics development targeting transport and distribution operators along the Sturt Highway corridor.
Wakefield River Residential Subdivision
2 kmRural residential allotments on the outskirts targeting lifestyle and rural-living demand from Adelaide commuters.
Port Wakefield Service Station and Roadhouse Upgrade
0.2 kmTravel facility modernisation capitalising on the strategic highway location between Adelaide and regional centres.
Wakefield Business Park Stage 2
3 kmLight industrial and office space targeting small to medium enterprises relocating from Adelaide metro areas.
Regional Freight Hub Assessment
1.5 kmState-level planning study examining logistics and freight handling potential given strategic Sturt Highway location.
Heritage & Conservation
Port Wakefield is a small rural town in South Australia with modest heritage significance, primarily centered on 19th-century infrastructure and the historic hotel. The town lacks a formal conservation area overlay but contains several locally and state-significant structures reflecting its origins as a regional service centre. Most residential properties are unlikely to carry individual heritage listing, though the town centre retains character from its heritage buildings.
Nearby Heritage Items