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SA · Cleve Council
Arno Bay, 5603
Est. population · Jun 2025
318
Growth (1 yr)
0.0%
Growth (5 yr)
+1.9%
Median age
52
Median income
$982/wk
Employment rate
53.5%
Languages at home
2.5%non-English
Most common: Afrikaans
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
- National parks
- High desirability
Suburb profile
In Cleve Council, Arno Bay keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting.
Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here, with buses covering longer trips across the wider area. Purchase and rent costs sit on the more affordable side of the local range.
Reported crime has been rising recently. Tree-lined streets and established homes set the tone, with little pressure to reinvent the neighbourhood.
Versus similar regional towns, the suburb reads below average on desirability, chiefly because local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus community and employment trail behind. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Arno Bay snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$330/wk
Population (ERP)
318
0.0% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
47.5%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#143
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
54th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
7th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
2/10
national SEIFA decile
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 21.0/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 6645th in Australia
- State rank
- 662nd in SA
- Peer rank
- #143 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #237 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 85%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $330
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Median house sale prices cover metropolitan Adelaide and selected fringe councils (19 LGAs, including Adelaide Hills and Gawler), not all of regional South Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- SA rent report & metro median house sales — Government of South Australia · 1 January - 31 March 2026 · Updated · Quarterly; metro-fringe sales only
Population
Estimated resident population
318(June 2025)
0.0% annual · +1.9% over 5 years · 7th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- 0.0%
- 5-year growth
- +1.9%
- Change in 1 year
- 0
- Change in 5 years
- +6
- Growth rank in SA
- 7th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~300), extrapolated at +0.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 314
- Median age
- 52
- Median household income / week
- $982
- Dwelling vacancy
- 47.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 115 of 242
- Median monthly mortgage
- $867
- Employment rate
- 53.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 118 / 3 / 0 (+ 8 other)
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 12
- Against the person
- 4
- Against property
- 8
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 37.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 78 residents
- State safety percentile
- 53.7th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 7
- Increase (daily rate)
- +100.5%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental2
- Other Theft3
- Sct - Non Residence1
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury3
- Theft From Motor Vehicle2
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated · Financial-year releases
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 1
School list
- Arno Bay PlaycentreArno Bay Hall, Telel Kebir TerracePlaycentres
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
Public transport
1 public transport stops in this suburb
- Cairo Tce / Tel El Kebir Tce - North side (Arno Bay IGA)
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · current · Updated
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 33
- Parks (OSM)
- 2
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Cleve District Hospital and Aged Care (20.0 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Public Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 7
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 22.0
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 28° / 15°
- Rainfall
- 50 mm · ~6 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 77 mm · ~10 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 7°
- Rainfall
- 154 mm · ~19 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 93 mm · ~12 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register and EPA licensed activities.
2026· 7 proposals
July 2026
- Detached dwelling with garaging and storage under the main roof.74 BOAKES DR ARNO BAY SA 5603Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (garage for domestic storage)19 -21 SECOND ST ARNO BAY SA 5603Decision Made
- Outbuilding (garage)40 -42 SECOND ST ARNO BAY SA 5603Under Assessment
- Two outbuildings (shipping containers), connected via a dome shelter11481 LINCOLN HWY ARNO BAY SA 5603Decision Made
June 2026
- Construction of a detached dwelling, with attached carport and verandah and separate outbuildingLOT 5 BLOMBERY RD ARNO BAY SA 5603Under Assessment
April 2026
- Small-scale tourist accommodation.180 BLOMBERY RD ARNO BAY SA 5603Decision Made
- Verandah18 CENTENARY LANE ARNO BAY SA 5603Decision Made
2025· 11 proposals
December 2025
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling9 SECOND ST ARNO BAY SA 5603Decision Made
- Installation of a shipping container for storage purposes, swing gate and power and water service pedestal.LOT 1 SUNRISE DR ARNO BAY SA 5603Decision Made
November 2025
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling with attached garage (UMR)LOT 27 BLOMBERY RD ARNO BAY SA 5603Decision Made
September 2025
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling35 FIRST ST ARNO BAY SA 5603Decision Made
- Additions and alterations to an existing dwelling including a two bedrooms, terrace, attached shed and the construction of a deck74 SUNRISE DR ARNO BAY SA 5603Decision Made
August 2025
- Additions and alterations to an existing dwelling including garage, alfresco, deck, bedrooms, bathroom and internal building alterations.48 CENTENARY LANE ARNO BAY SA 5603Decision Made
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding (store)27 FIRST ST ARNO BAY SA 5603Decision Made
June 2025
- Construction of four light towers in association with existing netball courtsLOT 321 TEL EL KEBIR TCE ARNO BAY SA 5603Decision Made
- Construction of a domestic storage shed (store)42 HIGH ST ARNO BAY SA 5603Decision Made
May 2025
- Construction of an outbuilding (garage)32 CENTENARY LANE ARNO BAY SA 5603Decision Made
April 2025
- Construction of an agricultural building (machinery shed)LOT 49 LINCOLN HWY ARNO BAY SA 5603Decision Made
2024· 15 proposals
October 2024
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling with attached verandah, outbuilding (shed) with attached lean-to and tool shedLOT 28 BLOMBERY RD ARNO BAY SA 5603Under Assessment
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling18 CENTENARY LANE ARNO BAY SA 5603Decision Made
September 2024
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding with an integrated carport45 SUNRISE DR ARNO BAY SA 5603Decision Made
August 2024
- Adding a 8.3m x 4.5m gable roof carport to the northern side of the house9 ALEXANDRIA TCE ARNO BAY SA 5603Decision Made
- Construction of an outbuilding (shed) associated with the existing race track145 OLD MAIN RD ARNO BAY SA 5603Decision Made
July 2024
- Establishment of a camp ground comprising 7 designated/fenced camp sites for self-contained RV/Caravans, a shelter and associated signage.LOT 12 RED BANKS RD ARNO BAY SA 5603Decision Made
June 2024
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding (store)35 FIRST ST ARNO BAY SA 5603Decision Made
May 2024
- Additions and alterations to an existing dwelling including an open plan kitchen/family/dining areaUNIT 2 LOT 2 PARK LANE ARNO BAY SA 5603Decision Made
- Construction of a verandah attached to an existing shed and the extension of an existing shed to incorporate a wet area.6 FIRST ST ARNO BAY SA 5603Decision Made
April 2024
- Installation of a Freestanding Digital Scoreboard at the Arno Bay Community Sporting Association Incorporated to replace existing scoreboard.LOT 321 TEL EL KEBIR TCE ARNO BAY SA 5603Decision Made
March 2024
- Construction of a carport attached to an existing dwelling11165 LINCOLN HWY ARNO BAY SA 5603Under Assessment
- Demolition of existing shed and the construction of an indoor recreation facility with associated office, storage area and change roomsLOT 321 ALEXANDRIA TCE ARNO BAY SA 5603;LOT 321 TEL EL KEBIR TCE ARNO BAY SA 5603Decision Made
February 2024
- Retrospective verandah added to house10 SCHMITT RD ARNO BAY SA 5603Decision Made
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling with attached verandahsLOT 26 BLOMBERY RD ARNO BAY SA 5603Decision Made
January 2024
- Construction of a workshop building for the purposes of light industry.10 SCHMITT RD ARNO BAY SA 5603Decision Made
2023· 6 proposals
August 2023
- Construction of a two-storey detached dwelling including upper-level deck/balcony, garage and outdoor terrace (UMR), a swimming pool and associated rainwater tanks, earthworks and landscaping.LOT 6 BLOMBERY RD ARNO BAY SA 5603Under Assessment
April 2023
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling and an outbuilding (garage)21 FIRST ST ARNO BAY SA 5603Decision Made
March 2023
- Construction of a freestanding carport22 SECOND ST ARNO BAY SA 5603Decision Made
- Construction of a storage shed (store)LOT 11 BLOMBERY RD ARNO BAY SA 5603Decision Made
January 2023
- Construction of a storage shed (store)LOT 29 BLOMBERY RD ARNO BAY SA 5603Decision Made
- Construction of a storage shed (store)LOT 5 BLOMBERY RD ARNO BAY SA 5603Decision Made
2022· 3 proposals
December 2022
- Erect a temporary above ground pool 7.32L x 3.66W x 1.32D41-43 HIGH ST ARNO BAY SA 5603Decision Made
November 2022
- Construction of a StoreLOT 26 BLOMBERY RD ARNO BAY SA 5603Decision Made
- Additions and alterations to an existing dwelling49 SUNRISE DR ARNO BAY SA 5603Decision Made
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · 2026 · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
- Bushfire safer places
- 1
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Grey
- Member of Parliament
- Tom VENNING (Liberal)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 128,707
- Turnout (2025)
- 89.4%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +5.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 54.6%Labor 45.4%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 84.9 km away).
Coalition 68.7%Labor 31.3%
14.1 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +7.8 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Arno BayLabor 31.5% · Coalition 68.5% TPP (2025)2.2 km away
- CleveLabor 24.2% · Coalition 75.8% TPP (2025)22.1 km away
- Port NeillLabor 20.7% · Coalition 79.3% TPP (2025)31.5 km away
- CowellLabor 30.2% · Coalition 69.8% TPP (2025)41.5 km away
- UngarraLabor 13.8% · Coalition 86.2% TPP (2025)56.5 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 3/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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