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SA · Yorke Peninsula Council

Bluff Beach, SA, 5575

Current weather

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Suburb snapshot

Bluff Beach is a small locality in the Yorke Peninsula area, home to around 41 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 1 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 24.4 offences per 1,000 residents, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population
41
Median age
59
Median household income / week
$1,625
Dwelling vacancy
70.7%
Unoccupied private dwellings
29 of 41
Median monthly mortgage
$217
Employment rate
59%
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)
1
Against the person
1
Against property
0
Rate per 1,000 residents
24.4
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 41 residents
State safety percentile
34.5th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
12
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • Dangerous Or Negligent Acts1

Data sources & freshness

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

Planning & development

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

19 planning-related records

2026· 2 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Outbuilding (Garage) and Verandah
    5 SWINCER AV BLUFF BEACH SA 5575Under Assessment
  • Upper storey addition and renovation to an existing two storey dwelling
    1 EDWARDS ST BLUFF BEACH SA 5575Under Assessment
2025· 2 proposals

  • December 2025

  • Single Storey Detached Dwelling
    56 DAVIT DR BLUFF BEACH SA 5575Decision Made

  • April 2025

  • Land Division - 1 into 14 residential allotments + public road & drainage reserve
    LOT 506 DAVIT DR BLUFF BEACH SA 5575Decision Made
2024· 1 proposal

  • March 2024

  • Outbuilding (9.1m x 9.1m x 3.65m)
    7 SWINCER AV BLUFF BEACH SA 5575Decision Made
2023· 5 proposals

  • December 2023

  • Verandah and deck
    76 PARSONS BEACH RD BLUFF BEACH SA 5575Decision Made

  • October 2023

  • Outbuilding
    LOT 79 DAVIT DR BLUFF BEACH SA 5575Decision Made

  • March 2023

  • Outbuilding (21.0m x 14.0m x 4.0m).
    LOT 78 DAVIT DR BLUFF BEACH SA 5575Decision Made
  • Single storey detached dwelling & outbuilding.
    LOT 79 DAVIT DR BLUFF BEACH SA 5575Decision Made

  • February 2023

  • Carport
    5 ESPLANADE BLUFF BEACH SA 5575Decision Made
2022· 5 proposals

  • November 2022

  • Two storey detached dwelling, carport, outbuilding & ancillary earthworks.
    9 SWINCER AV BLUFF BEACH SA 5575Decision Made

  • October 2022

  • Agricultural building for implement storage.
    593 RICKABY RD BLUFF BEACH SA 5575Decision Made

  • June 2022

  • Two Storey Detached Dwelling
    21 EDWARDS ST BLUFF BEACH SA 5575Decision Made

  • April 2022

  • Two Storey Detached Dwelling
    5 SWINCER AV BLUFF BEACH SA 5575Decision Made

  • March 2022

  • Outbuilding (12m x 7.7m x 3.6m)
    20 DAVIT DR BLUFF BEACH SA 5575Decision Made
2021· 2 proposals

  • November 2021

  • Two storey detached dwelling with front balcony and outbuilding.
    18 DAVIT DR BLUFF BEACH SA 5575Decision Made

  • January 2021

  • Erect 9.2m x 21.3m Machinery Shed
    LOT 16 BLUFF RD BLUFF BEACH SA 5575Decision Made
2020· 2 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Carport (freestanding)
    31 EDWARDS ST BLUFF BEACH SA 5575Decision Made

  • September 2020

  • TWO STOREY DETACHED DWELLING. 2 X 20,000 LITRE WATER TANKS, OUTBUILDING (10.24m X 7.4m X 3m), RETAINING WALLS AND ASSOCIATED EARTHWORKS
    11 EDWARDS ST BLUFF BEACH SA 5575Decision Made

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)
4/10
IRSD decile (2021)
5/10

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

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Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies

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

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Recent changes

  • Agricultural building for implement storage.planning593 RICKABY RD BLUFF BEACH SA 5575Lodged 24 Oct 2022 · Decision Made
  • Carportplanning5 ESPLANADE BLUFF BEACH SA 5575Lodged 22 Feb 2023 · Decision Made
  • Carport (freestanding)planning31 EDWARDS ST BLUFF BEACH SA 5575Lodged 11 Dec 2020 · Decision Made
  • Erect 9.2m x 21.3m Machinery ShedplanningLOT 16 BLUFF RD BLUFF BEACH SA 5575Lodged 18 Jan 2021 · Decision Made
  • Land Division - 1 into 14 residential allotments + public road & drainage reserveplanningLOT 506 DAVIT DR BLUFF BEACH SA 5575Lodged 28 Apr 2025 · Decision Made
  • OutbuildingplanningLOT 79 DAVIT DR BLUFF BEACH SA 5575Lodged 05 Oct 2023 · Decision Made
  • Outbuilding (12m x 7.7m x 3.6m)planning20 DAVIT DR BLUFF BEACH SA 5575Lodged 06 Mar 2022 · Decision Made
  • Outbuilding (21.0m x 14.0m x 4.0m).planningLOT 78 DAVIT DR BLUFF BEACH SA 5575Lodged 29 Mar 2023 · Decision Made
  • Outbuilding (9.1m x 9.1m x 3.65m)planning7 SWINCER AV BLUFF BEACH SA 5575Lodged 01 Mar 2024 · Decision Made
  • Outbuilding (Garage) and Verandahplanning5 SWINCER AV BLUFF BEACH SA 5575Lodged 16 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment

Data sources & freshness