SA · Kingston (SA) Council
Cape Jaffa, SA, 5275
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Suburb snapshot
Cape Jaffa is a small locality in the Kingston (SA) area, home to around 66 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- Population
- 66
- Median age
- 61
- Median household income / week
- $1,125
- Dwelling vacancy
- 62%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 44 of 71
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Employment rate
- 56.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 4 / 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.
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
61 planning-related records
2026· 7 proposals
May 2026
- Single storey detached dwelling with attached deck and pergola, and free-standing carport35 ONE AND ALL DR CAPE JAFFA SA 5275Under Assessment
- Construction of detached dwelling with UMR single carport.79 KING DR CAPE JAFFA SA 5275Under Assessment
April 2026
- Land Division 1 into 29 (15126)LOT 2011 KING DR CAPE JAFFA SA 5275Under Assessment
- This Development Application is submitted to formalise land-based sand excavation and placement works on the western side of the Cape Jaffa Marina. The proposed works form part of an established sand management program required to manage longshore sediment transport, maintain marina navigability, and prevent sediment bypass into the marina entrance. The application is lodged in accordance with advice from the Department for Environment and Water (DEW) that a Development Application is required fLOT 2018 SEAFARER PDE CAPE JAFFA SA 5275;LOT 44 KING DR CAPE JAFFA SA 5275Decision Made
February 2026
- Change of Use to, and construction of, a 20 metre x 19 metre storage building.LOT 60 ROTHALLS RD CAPE JAFFA SA 5275Decision Made
January 2026
- Boundary realignment1 SEAGATE WAY CAPE JAFFA SA 5275Decision Made
- Retrospective excavation of sand using mechanical excavation methods involving excavator and dump trucks. Sand will be scrapped into piles and then loaded into dump trucks to be transported to the eastern side of the Marina. This sand is being used to rejuvenate the dune system along the beach preventing future erosion and impact to existing vegetation.LOT 2018 SEAFARER PDE CAPE JAFFA SA 5275;LOT 44 KING DR CAPE JAFFA SA 5275Decision Made
2025· 8 proposals
September 2025
- Single storey 3 bedroom dwelling with double garage, concrete slab, timber framed with rendered façade & stone feature walls, colorbond roof7 BROCK PNT CAPE JAFFA SA 5275Under Assessment
- Construction of a detached dwelling and Shed [25m (L) x 20m (W) x 5.5m (H)]LOT 57 ROTHALLS RD CAPE JAFFA SA 5275Under Assessment
- Development of lift to the rear of the current dwelling.4 KING DR CAPE JAFFA SA 5275Decision Made
- Private Dwelling3 LEGOE ST CAPE JAFFA SA 5275Decision Made
August 2025
- Construction of carport and addition to existing verandah20 ROTHALLS RD CAPE JAFFA SA 5275Decision Made
May 2025
- Proposed 9m x 15.3m Shed Colorbond - Deep Ocean Proposed use is for storage of boat, caravan, fishing equipment, trailer and storage as needed58 KING DR CAPE JAFFA SA 5275Decision Made
- Carport/Boatport Timber framed, Colourbond Roof. Colourbond/hardiplank cladding x1 side. Hardwood post and beam x1 side8 ONE AND ALL DR CAPE JAFFA SA 5275Decision Made
February 2025
- Masonry front fence14 ONE AND ALL DR CAPE JAFFA SA 5275Decision Made
2024· 15 proposals
November 2024
- 25m x 2.1m high masonry block fence with piers at 2.4m and 93m x 2.1m Colorbond surfmist Good neighborhood fence with concrete plinth below.4 LEGOE ST CAPE JAFFA SA 5275Decision Made
October 2024
- Staged development of boat storage sheds & associated accommodation2 FISHERMANS WHRF CAPE JAFFA SA 5275Under Assessment
- to extend the existing pontoon by 6m.4 LEGOE ST CAPE JAFFA SA 5275Decision Made
September 2024
- Two-storey detached dwelling with integral garage.19 ONE AND ALL DR CAPE JAFFA SA 5275Under Assessment
- Single detached dwelling, brick veneer, Colorbond roof, on concrete raft slab.25 SEAGATE WAY CAPE JAFFA SA 5275Decision Made
- Single Storey detached dwelling (with Raft slab, colorbond roof, James Hardie linea board external walls on timber frame construction)15 BOATVIEW PL CAPE JAFFA SA 5275Decision Made
- Pontoon as by plans and engineers report8 ROTHALLS RD CAPE JAFFA SA 5275Decision Made
August 2024
- Proposed single storey detached dwelling, fences, and carport.4 ROTHALLS RD CAPE JAFFA SA 5275Decision Made
- Construct new Residence20 SEAGATE WAY CAPE JAFFA SA 5275Under Assessment
- single detached two story dwelling, brick veneer lower level, cladding upper level, colourbond roof, on concrete raft slab53 ONE AND ALL DR CAPE JAFFA SA 5275Decision Made
July 2024
- 6m x 6.35m Shed. Colorbond - Deep Ocean Proposed use is for extra storage for boat and equipment4 ONE AND ALL DR CAPE JAFFA SA 5275Decision Made
March 2024
- Installation of a proposed pontoon & access gangway.2 LEGOE ST CAPE JAFFA SA 5275Decision Made
February 2024
- 2 Allotments into 13 AllotmentsLOT 101 ROTHALLS RD CAPE JAFFA SA 5275;LOT 102 ROTHALLS RD CAPE JAFFA SA 5275Decision Made
- 12 x 3 metre pontoon with 2 pylons and 1.35 x 6.10 long gangway6 LEGOE ST CAPE JAFFA SA 5275Decision Made
- Piers for pontoon5 LEGOE ST CAPE JAFFA SA 5275Under Assessment
2023· 9 proposals
December 2023
- Installation of pylons to fit a 12m pontoon including gangway19 SEAGATE WAY CAPE JAFFA SA 5275Decision Made
October 2023
- Pontoon16 BOATVIEW PL CAPE JAFFA SA 5275Under Assessment
- Installations of pylons for pontoon installation15 BOATVIEW PL CAPE JAFFA SA 5275Under Assessment
- Telecommunications facility including 30m monopole, antennas, equipment shelter and fencing.1059 LIMESTONE COAST RD CAPE JAFFA SA 5275Decision Made
June 2023
- proposed 2 story residence10 BOATVIEW PL CAPE JAFFA SA 5275Under Assessment
- Proposed pontoon with associated piles & gangway.4 ROTHALLS RD CAPE JAFFA SA 5275Decision Made
May 2023
- Proposed 2 Storey Residence6 ONE AND ALL DR CAPE JAFFA SA 5275Decision Made
March 2023
- 1.4m high Cape Jaffa Limestone retaining wall1 SEAGATE WAY CAPE JAFFA SA 5275Decision Made
January 2023
- New 2 story dwelling14 ONE AND ALL DR CAPE JAFFA SA 5275Decision Made
2022· 8 proposals
December 2022
- Garage14 ROTHALLS RD CAPE JAFFA SA 5275Decision Made
2021· 9 proposals
9 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2020· 2 proposals
2 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020; 2020–2026; 2021… · Updated on site
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)
- 6/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 7/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
3 state heritage places
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via SA Planning geohub. Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site
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
Recent changes
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- 1.4m high Cape Jaffa Limestone retaining wallplanning1 SEAGATE WAY CAPE JAFFA SA 5275Lodged 13 Mar 2023 · Decision Made
- 12 x 3 metre pontoon with 2 pylons and 1.35 x 6.10 long gangwayplanning6 LEGOE ST CAPE JAFFA SA 5275Lodged 07 Feb 2024 · Decision Made
- 2 Allotments into 13 AllotmentsplanningLOT 101 ROTHALLS RD CAPE JAFFA SA 5275;LOT 102 ROTHALLS RD CAPE JAFFA SA 5275Lodged 16 Feb 2024 · Decision Made
- 25m x 2.1m high masonry block fence with piers at 2.4m and 93m x 2.1m Colorbond surfmist Good neighborhood fence with concrete plinth below.planning4 LEGOE ST CAPE JAFFA SA 5275Lodged 05 Nov 2024 · Decision Made
- 6m x 6.35m Shed. Colorbond - Deep Ocean Proposed use is for extra storage for boat and equipmentplanning4 ONE AND ALL DR CAPE JAFFA SA 5275Lodged 16 Jul 2024 · Decision Made
- Boundary realignmentplanning1 SEAGATE WAY CAPE JAFFA SA 5275Lodged 23 Jan 2026 · Decision Made
- Carport/Boatport Timber framed, Colourbond Roof. Colourbond/hardiplank cladding x1 side. Hardwood post and beam x1 sideplanning8 ONE AND ALL DR CAPE JAFFA SA 5275Lodged 08 May 2025 · Decision Made
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Updated on site