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SA · Yorke Peninsula Council

Ardrossan, SA, 5571

Current weather

12.2°CLight drizzle

79% humidity · 33.2 km/h wind · 14.4° / 11.8° today · 10.7 mm rain

Desirability index

17/100

#128 among Coastal & beach suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Ardrossan is a small locality in the Yorke Peninsula area, home to around 1,269 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 29 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 22.9 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $410, 2 school and preschool sites in the area, limited but present public transport access, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, 2 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population
1,269
Median age
61
Median household income / week
$844
Dwelling vacancy
20.6%
Unoccupied private dwellings
154 of 747
Median monthly mortgage
$1,083
Employment rate
35.7%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
37 / 38 / 0

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Housing

Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$410
Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$425
All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$410

Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.

Data sources & freshness

  • SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases

Crime & safety

Total offences (2024–25)
29
Against the person
10
Against property
19
Rate per 1,000 residents
22.9
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 127 residents
State safety percentile
32.4th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
7
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • Graffiti2
  • Other Property Damage And Environmental8
  • Other Theft5
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury4
  • Serious Assault Resulting In Injury5

Data sources & freshness

  • SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
2 (1 schools, 1 preschools)
Median school ICSEA
959
  • Ardrossan & Districts Community Kindergarten26 West TerracePreschools
  • Ardrossan Area SchoolCombined · ICSEA 959

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Public transport

2 public transport stops in this suburb

  • First St / Fourth St - South side (Ardrossan Newsagency)
  • Main Coast Rd / Arthurton Rd - West side (Ardrossan Roadhouse)

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Roadworks & transport

2 active roadworks / incidents

  • Vms TrailerYorke Highway, Silo Rd14 May 2026 – 16 Jul 2026
  • Vms TrailerYorke Highway, Parara Rd14 May 2026 – 16 Jul 2026

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Planning & development

Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.

195 planning-related records

2026· 22 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Variation of Development Application 26009167 (amendments to shed orientation, siting, wall height & total height)
    50 MAIN COAST RD ARDROSSAN SA 5571Under Assessment
  • Land Division - 1 into 9 allotments
    LOT 102 CANE AV ARDROSSAN SA 5571Under Assessment
  • Outbuilding (Shed)
    20 -22 BRIDGE RD ARDROSSAN SA 5571Under Assessment
  • Demolition of Existing Carport. New Outbuilding (Carport)
    26 DIAGONAL RD ARDROSSAN SA 5571Under Assessment

  • May 2026

  • Replacement of Dust Plant 301 cyclone collector with a bag house collector
    LOT 50 BOWMAN RD ARDROSSAN SA 5571Under Assessment
  • Demolition of Existing Pergola. Dwelling Addition and Outbuilding (Carport).
    33 HIGHVIEW RD ARDROSSAN SA 5571Decision Made

  • April 2026

  • Outbuilding (Shed)
    5 SAILORS ST ARDROSSAN SA 5571Decision Made
  • Change of Land Use to Supported Accommodation (aged care) and Additions and Alterations including to an Outbuilding, Car Parking and Landscaping
    35 FIFTH ST ARDROSSAN SA 5571;37 FIFTH ST ARDROSSAN SA 5571Under Assessment
  • Store (shed & lean-to)
    13 -15 PEPPER RD ARDROSSAN SA 5571Under Assessment
  • Dwelling alterations & additions; Outbuilding (shed)
    50 MAIN COAST RD ARDROSSAN SA 5571Under Assessment
  • Outbuilding (Carport)
    10 SECOND ST ARDROSSAN SA 5571Decision Made

  • March 2026

  • Land Division - 2 into 21 allotments
    49 HIGH ST ARDROSSAN SA 5571Under Assessment
  • Partial Demolition of existing UMR Carport. New Outbuilding (Carport) .
    24 CANE AV ARDROSSAN SA 5571Decision Made
  • Outbuilding (Shed)
    19 BOWMAN RD ARDROSSAN SA 5571Decision Made

  • February 2026

  • Outbuilding (Shed)
    7 SOUTH TCE ARDROSSAN SA 5571Under Assessment
  • Freestanding Carport
    2 SAILORS ST ARDROSSAN SA 5571Decision Made
  • Rear Carport, rear Verandah, front Carport and Outbuilding (wet area)
    16 SOUTH TCE ARDROSSAN SA 5571Decision Made
  • Outbuilding (Shed) and Replacement Building (Front Shed)
    29 FIFTH ST ARDROSSAN SA 5571Decision Made

  • January 2026

  • Outbuilding (shed) and carport
    LOT 39 BRIDGE RD ARDROSSAN SA 5571Decision Made
  • Single storey detached dwelling
    34 DIAGONAL RD ARDROSSAN SA 5571Decision Made
  • Caravan park camp kitchen
    10 PARKVIEW RD ARDROSSAN SA 5571;LOT 482 DINHAM DR ARDROSSAN SA 5571;LOT 482 PARKVIEW RD ARDROSSAN SA 5571Decision Made
  • Single story detached dwelling
    5 CANE AV ARDROSSAN SA 5571Decision Made
2025· 28 proposals

  • December 2025

  • Outbuilding (Carport)
    29 DIAGONAL RD ARDROSSAN SA 5571Decision Made

  • November 2025

  • Tourist Accommodation- 3 Units
    15 FIFTH ST ARDROSSAN SA 5571Decision Made

  • October 2025

  • Single storey detached dwelling
    34 BRIDGE RD ARDROSSAN SA 5571Decision Made

  • September 2025

  • Installation of swimming pool and safety barriers
    29 FIFTH ST ARDROSSAN SA 5571Decision Made

  • August 2025

  • Store
    LOT 31 CLIFT RD ARDROSSAN SA 5571Decision Made
  • Outbuilding - Shed
    21 HIGH ST ARDROSSAN SA 5571Decision Made
  • Swimming Pool
    19 -21 DIAGONAL RD ARDROSSAN SA 5571Decision Made
  • Outbuilding and Store
    LOT 7 CLIFT RD ARDROSSAN SA 5571Decision Made

  • July 2025

  • Land Division - 1 into 2 allotments
    34 DIAGONAL RD ARDROSSAN SA 5571Decision Made
  • Single Storey Detached Dwelling
    2C EAST TCE ARDROSSAN SA 5571Decision Made
  • Patio
    27 CANE AV ARDROSSAN SA 5571Decision Made
  • Single storey detached dwelling
    4 WINEN CT ARDROSSAN SA 5571Decision Made
  • Outbuilding (Shed) Extension
    3 BULLOCK ST ARDROSSAN SA 5571Decision Made

  • June 2025

  • Outbuilding (Garage extension) and Verandah
    31 CANE AV ARDROSSAN SA 5571Decision Made
  • Colorbond Carport (15m x 5m) 3m Wall Height
    5 MAIN COAST RD ARDROSSAN SA 5571Decision Made
  • Outbuilding - Garage
    18 MAITLAND RD ARDROSSAN SA 5571Decision Made

  • May 2025

  • Outbuilding - Garage
    LOT 37 BRIDGE RD ARDROSSAN SA 5571Decision Made
  • Single Storey Detached Dwelling
    LOT 37 BRIDGE RD ARDROSSAN SA 5571Decision Made
2024· 22 proposals

22 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2023· 39 proposals

39 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2022· 25 proposals

25 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2021· 34 proposals

34 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2020· 17 proposals

17 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

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Amenities

4 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Ardrossan Meat SupplyButcher
  • Wilmas on The YorkeCafe
  • Ardrossan CFSFire station

    Maitland Road, Ardrossan

  • Australia PostPost Box

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
2/10
IRSD decile (2021)
2/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

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Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies
Bushfire safer places
1

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via SA Planning geohub. Safer places from CFS designated locations.

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Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
2
Parks (OSM)
2

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
17.0/100
Cohort rank
#128 among Coastal & beach suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Caravan park camp kitchenplanning10 PARKVIEW RD ARDROSSAN SA 5571;LOT 482 DINHAM DR ARDROSSAN SA 5571;LOT 482 PARKVIEW RD ARDROSSAN SA 5571Lodged 15 Jan 2026 · Decision Made
  • Change of Land Use to Supported Accommodation (aged care) and Additions and Alterations including to an Outbuilding, Car Parking and Landscapingplanning35 FIFTH ST ARDROSSAN SA 5571;37 FIFTH ST ARDROSSAN SA 5571Lodged 23 Apr 2026 · Under Assessment
  • Colorbond Carport (15m x 5m) 3m Wall Heightplanning5 MAIN COAST RD ARDROSSAN SA 5571Lodged 12 Jun 2025 · Decision Made
  • Demolition of Existing Carport. New Outbuilding (Carport)planning26 DIAGONAL RD ARDROSSAN SA 5571Lodged 03 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
  • Demolition of Existing Pergola. Dwelling Addition and Outbuilding (Carport).planning33 HIGHVIEW RD ARDROSSAN SA 5571Lodged 13 May 2026 · Decision Made
  • Dwelling alterations & additions; Outbuilding (shed)planning50 MAIN COAST RD ARDROSSAN SA 5571Lodged 15 Apr 2026 · Under Assessment
  • Freestanding Carportplanning2 SAILORS ST ARDROSSAN SA 5571Lodged 17 Feb 2026 · Decision Made
  • Installation of swimming pool and safety barriersplanning29 FIFTH ST ARDROSSAN SA 5571Lodged 11 Sep 2025 · Decision Made
  • Land Division - 1 into 2 allotmentsplanning34 DIAGONAL RD ARDROSSAN SA 5571Lodged 25 Jul 2025 · Decision Made
  • Land Division - 1 into 9 allotmentsplanningLOT 102 CANE AV ARDROSSAN SA 5571Lodged 29 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment

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