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SA · Cleve Council

Arno Bay, SA, 5603

Current weather

13.3°CPartly cloudy

73% humidity · 33.5 km/h wind · 15.1° / 11.7° today · 5.7 mm rain

Desirability index

15.1/100

#131 among Coastal & beach suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Arno Bay is a small locality in the Cleve area, home to around 314 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 12 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 38.2 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $330, 1 school and preschool site in the area, limited but present public transport access, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

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)
8 / 3 / 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

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.

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)
12
Against the person
4
Against property
8
Rate per 1,000 residents
38.2
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 78 residents
State safety percentile
53.6th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
7
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • Other Property Damage And Environmental2
  • Other Theft3
  • Sct - Non Residence1
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury3
  • Theft From Motor Vehicle2

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
1
  • Arno Bay PlaycentreArno Bay Hall, Telel Kebir TerracePlaycentres

Data sources & freshness

  • Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site · Static register

Public transport

1 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Cairo Tce / Tel El Kebir Tce - North side (Arno Bay IGA)

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

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

58 planning-related records

2026· 3 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Construction of a detached dwelling, with attached carport and verandah and separate outbuilding
    LOT 5 BLOMBERY RD ARNO BAY SA 5603Under Assessment

  • April 2026

  • Small-scale tourist accommodation.
    180 BLOMBERY RD ARNO BAY SA 5603Under Assessment
  • Verandah
    18 CENTENARY LANE ARNO BAY SA 5603Decision Made
2025· 11 proposals

  • December 2025

  • Construction of a single storey detached dwelling
    9 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 dwelling
    35 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 deck
    74 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 courts
    LOT 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 shed
    LOT 28 BLOMBERY RD ARNO BAY SA 5603Under Assessment
  • Construction of a single storey detached dwelling
    18 CENTENARY LANE ARNO BAY SA 5603Decision Made

  • September 2024

  • Construction of a domestic outbuilding with an integrated carport
    45 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 house
    9 ALEXANDRIA TCE ARNO BAY SA 5603Decision Made
  • Construction of an outbuilding (shed) associated with the existing race track
    145 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 area
    UNIT 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 dwelling
    11165 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 rooms
    LOT 321 ALEXANDRIA TCE ARNO BAY SA 5603;LOT 321 TEL EL KEBIR TCE ARNO BAY SA 5603Decision Made

  • February 2024

  • Retrospective verandah added to house
    10 SCHMITT RD ARNO BAY SA 5603Decision Made
  • Construction of a single storey detached dwelling with attached verandahs
    LOT 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 carport
    22 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· 10 proposals

  • December 2022

  • Erect a temporary above ground pool 7.32L x 3.66W x 1.32D
    41-43 HIGH ST ARNO BAY SA 5603Decision Made

  • November 2022

  • Construction of a Store
    LOT 26 BLOMBERY RD ARNO BAY SA 5603Decision Made
  • Additions and alterations to an existing dwelling
    49 SUNRISE DR ARNO BAY SA 5603Decision Made

  • September 2022

  • Demolition of an existing outbuilding (shed) and the construction of an outbuilding (shed)
    93 SUNRISE DR ARNO BAY SA 5603Decision Made

  • August 2022

  • Construction of an unstaffed fuel outlet with associated advertising signage
    PT SEC 321 H530200Under Assessment
2021· 9 proposals

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

2020· 3 proposals

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

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

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)
3/10

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

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid
Bushfire safer places
1

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

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
33
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
15.1/100
Cohort rank
#131 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

  • Adding a 8.3m x 4.5m gable roof carport to the northern side of the houseplanning9 ALEXANDRIA TCE ARNO BAY SA 5603Lodged 16 Aug 2024 · Decision Made
  • Additions and alterations to an existing dwellingplanning49 SUNRISE DR ARNO BAY SA 5603Lodged 08 Nov 2022 · Decision Made
  • Additions and alterations to an existing dwelling including a two bedrooms, terrace, attached shed and the construction of a deckplanning74 SUNRISE DR ARNO BAY SA 5603Lodged 01 Sep 2025 · Decision Made
  • Additions and alterations to an existing dwelling including an open plan kitchen/family/dining areaplanningUNIT 2 LOT 2 PARK LANE ARNO BAY SA 5603Lodged 29 May 2024 · Decision Made
  • Additions and alterations to an existing dwelling including garage, alfresco, deck, bedrooms, bathroom and internal building alterations.planning48 CENTENARY LANE ARNO BAY SA 5603Lodged 14 Aug 2025 · Decision Made
  • Construction of a StoreplanningLOT 26 BLOMBERY RD ARNO BAY SA 5603Lodged 11 Nov 2022 · Decision Made
  • Construction of a carport attached to an existing dwellingplanning11165 LINCOLN HWY ARNO BAY SA 5603Lodged 18 Mar 2024 · Under Assessment
  • Construction of a detached dwelling, with attached carport and verandah and separate outbuildingplanningLOT 5 BLOMBERY RD ARNO BAY SA 5603Lodged 23 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
  • Construction of a domestic outbuilding (store)planning27 FIRST ST ARNO BAY SA 5603Lodged 03 Aug 2025 · Decision Made
  • Construction of a domestic outbuilding (store)planning35 FIRST ST ARNO BAY SA 5603Lodged 14 Jun 2024 · Decision Made

Data sources & freshness

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