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SA · Alexandrina Council

Ashbourne (SA), SA, 5157

Current weather

10.1°CModerate drizzle

91% humidity · 28.4 km/h wind · 12.8° / 10.1° today · 14.4 mm rain

Desirability index

69.8/100

#46 among Coastal & beach suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Ashbourne (SA) is a small locality in the Alexandrina area, home to around 308 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 6 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 19.5 offences per 1,000 residents, 1 school and preschool site in the area, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb.

Population

Population
308
Median age
46
Median household income / week
$1,660
Dwelling vacancy
17.5%
Unoccupied private dwellings
22 of 126
Median monthly mortgage
$1,916
Employment rate
60.9%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
0 / 0 / 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.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2024–25)
6
Against the person
0
Against property
6
Rate per 1,000 residents
19.5
State safety percentile
26th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
13
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • Other Property Damage And Environmental4
  • Sct - Non Residence1
  • Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv1

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
  • Eastern Fleurieu Ashbourne Campus14 Ashbourne RoadPrimary Education

Data sources & freshness

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

Planning & development

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

68 planning-related records

2026· 7 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Construction of an outbuilding
    628 WATTLE FLAT RD ASHBOURNE SA 5157Under Assessment
  • Construction of a domestic outbuilding (garage)
    1552 BULL CREEK RD ASHBOURNE SA 5157Under Assessment

  • May 2026

  • Construction of a carport
    1327 BULL CREEK RD ASHBOURNE SA 5157Decision Made

  • March 2026

  • Land division creating 1 additional allotment (1 into 2)
    1340 BULL CREEK RD ASHBOURNE SA 5157Under Assessment
  • Agricultural building (Machinery and hay store)
    632 WATTLE FLAT RD ASHBOURNE SA 5157Decision Made

  • February 2026

  • Land division creating one (1) additional allotment (1 into 2)
    1245 BULL CREEK RD ASHBOURNE SA 5157Under Assessment

  • January 2026

  • Construction of a carport
    1288 BULL CREEK RD ASHBOURNE SA 5157Decision Made
2025· 16 proposals

  • December 2025

  • Land Division (1 into 3 lots)
    38 KIRKHAM RD ASHBOURNE SA 5157Decision Made

  • November 2025

  • Construction of an agricultural building (implement) shed addition
    105 HAINES RD ASHBOURNE SA 5157Decision Made
  • Replacing cricket nets.
    1293 BULL CREEK RD ASHBOURNE SA 5157Under Assessment

  • October 2025

  • Alterations and additions to the existing dwelling comprising new carport under the main roof, additional bedroom and extension of the existing verandah
    12 PARRI WILTA RD ASHBOURNE SA 5157Decision Made

  • September 2025

  • Building alterations and additions including verandah and installation of new doors to existing partially enclosed verandah
    1351 BULL CREEK RD ASHBOURNE SA 5157Decision Made
  • Ancillary accommodation & deck
    1360 BULL CREEK RD ASHBOURNE SA 5157Decision Made

  • July 2025

  • Construction of an outbuilding (shed)
    87 PARRI WILTA RD ASHBOURNE SA 5157Under Assessment

  • June 2025

  • Construction of an outbuilding (garage)
    1364 BULL CREEK RD ASHBOURNE SA 5157Decision Made

  • May 2025

  • Construction of an outbuilding (shed)
    LOT 30 KIRKHAM RD ASHBOURNE SA 5157Decision Made

  • April 2025

  • Reinstatement of dwelling (including associated restoration works) and the construction of an addition, swimming pool and outbuilding.
    LOT 22 KIRKHAM RD ASHBOURNE SA 5157Decision Made
  • Construction of a single storey detached dwelling
    LOT 30 KIRKHAM RD ASHBOURNE SA 5157Decision Made

  • March 2025

  • Construction of two (2) verandahs and an addition to an existing dwelling
    380F WATTLE FLAT RD ASHBOURNE SA 5157Under Assessment
  • Outbuilding (shed) with verandah
    5 KIRKHAM RD ASHBOURNE SA 5157Decision Made

  • February 2025

  • Construction of an Agricultural building (implement shed)
    92 MAIDMENT RD ASHBOURNE SA 5157Decision Made
  • Land division in the form of a boundary realignment (2 into 2 allotments)
    1340 BULL CREEK RD ASHBOURNE SA 5157;LOT 51 BULL CREEK RD ASHBOURNE SA 5157Decision Made
  • Conversion of existing shed to a detached dwelling
    1288 BULL CREEK RD ASHBOURNE SA 5157Decision Made
2024· 9 proposals

  • December 2024

  • Construction of an agricultural building
    47 KIRKHAM RD ASHBOURNE SA 5157Decision Made

  • October 2024

  • Construction of a carport
    1316 BULL CREEK RD ASHBOURNE SA 5157Decision Made

  • August 2024

  • Construction of an outbuilding (garaport)
    1359 BULL CREEK RD ASHBOURNE SA 5157Decision Made
  • Construction of a single storey detached dwelling
    LOT 23 BULL CREEK RD ASHBOURNE SA 5157Decision Made

  • June 2024

  • Construction of a carport
    1307 BULL CREEK RD ASHBOURNE SA 5157Decision Made
  • Construction of an agricultural building
    1711 BULL CREEK RD ASHBOURNE SA 5157Decision Made
  • Construction of a single storey detached dwelling including associated earthworks
    LOT 21 KIRKHAM RD ASHBOURNE SA 5157Under Assessment

  • March 2024

  • Construction of an outbuilding with attached verandah
    1397 BULL CREEK RD ASHBOURNE SA 5157Decision Made

  • February 2024

  • Construction of a shed
    1245 BULL CREEK RD ASHBOURNE SA 5157Decision Made
2023· 13 proposals

  • December 2023

  • Convert portion of existing shed to tourist accommodation (retrospective)
    59 HENRY MARTIN RD ASHBOURNE SA 5157Decision Made

  • November 2023

  • Construction of an above ground water tank
    357 COLE CROSSING RD ASHBOURNE SA 5157Decision Made

  • October 2023

  • Construction of a single storey detached dwelling, retaining walls, culverts, rainwater tank (200kL), swimming pool and spa including all associated driveways, earthworks, infrastructure and safety features.
    1078 BULL CREEK RD ASHBOURNE SA 5157Decision Made
  • Construction of an outbuilding (garage with carport)
    LOT 22 BULL CREEK RD ASHBOURNE SA 5157Decision Made

  • July 2023

  • Construction of a shed (undefined)
    LOT 23 BULL CREEK RD ASHBOURNE SA 5157Decision Made

  • June 2023

  • Land Division: 1 into 2
    LOT 101 KIRKHAM RD ASHBOURNE SA 5157Decision Made

  • March 2023

  • Above-ground 167000 Litre Fire Water Supply Tank.
    37 HENRY MARTIN RD ASHBOURNE SA 5157Under Assessment
  • Agricultural Building.
    503 WATTLE FLAT RD ASHBOURNE SA 5157Decision Made
2022· 15 proposals

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

2021· 8 proposals

8 proposals lodged in 2021. 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

Parks & reserves

1 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Cox Scrub Conservation Park

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
6/10
IRSD decile (2021)
7/10

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

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
1
Parks (OSM)
0

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
69.8/100
Cohort rank
#46 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

  • Cox Scrub Conservation ParkgovernmentNational parks and reserves listing
  • Above-ground 167000 Litre Fire Water Supply Tank.planning37 HENRY MARTIN RD ASHBOURNE SA 5157Lodged 16 Mar 2023 · Under Assessment
  • Agricultural Building.planning503 WATTLE FLAT RD ASHBOURNE SA 5157Lodged 16 Mar 2023 · Decision Made
  • Agricultural building (Machinery and hay store)planning632 WATTLE FLAT RD ASHBOURNE SA 5157Lodged 30 Mar 2026 · Decision Made
  • Alterations and additions to the existing dwelling comprising new carport under the main roof, additional bedroom and extension of the existing verandahplanning12 PARRI WILTA RD ASHBOURNE SA 5157Lodged 03 Oct 2025 · Decision Made
  • Ancillary accommodation & deckplanning1360 BULL CREEK RD ASHBOURNE SA 5157Lodged 12 Sep 2025 · Decision Made
  • Building alterations and additions including verandah and installation of new doors to existing partially enclosed verandahplanning1351 BULL CREEK RD ASHBOURNE SA 5157Lodged 17 Sep 2025 · Decision Made
  • Construction of a carportplanning1327 BULL CREEK RD ASHBOURNE SA 5157Lodged 11 May 2026 · Decision Made
  • Construction of a carportplanning1288 BULL CREEK RD ASHBOURNE SA 5157Lodged 06 Jan 2026 · Decision Made
  • Construction of a carportplanning1316 BULL CREEK RD ASHBOURNE SA 5157Lodged 11 Oct 2024 · Decision Made

Data sources & freshness

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