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SA · Ceduna Council

Ceduna, SA, 5690

Current weather

13.9°CLight drizzle

75% humidity · 24.8 km/h wind · 15.9° / 10.6° today · 4.5 mm rain

Desirability index

4.8/100

#147 among Coastal & beach suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Ceduna is a small locality in the Ceduna area, home to around 1,955 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 649 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 332.0 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $450 (flats $600, houses $420), 2 school and preschool sites in the area, limited but present public transport access, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

Population
1,955
Median age
37
Median household income / week
$1,376
Dwelling vacancy
15.5%
Unoccupied private dwellings
136 of 879
Median monthly mortgage
$1,200
Employment rate
55.4%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
33 / 38 / 12

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

Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$600
Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$420
All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$450
Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
10

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)
649
Against the person
223
Against property
426
Rate per 1,000 residents
332
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 9 residents
State safety percentile
96.1th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
289
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • Common Assault35
  • Other Property Damage And Environmental137
  • Other Theft62
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury139
  • Theft From Shop99

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
2 (1 schools, 1 preschools)
Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
826
  • Ceduna Area SchoolCombined · ICSEA 859
  • Crossways Lutheran School CedunaCombined · ICSEA 793
  • Ngura Yadurirn Children and Family Centre2 Kelly StreetIntegrated Centres

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Public transport

1 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Murat Tce / McKenzie St - West side (Auto Pro Ceduna)

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Planning & development

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

132 planning-related records

2026· 9 proposals

  • June 2026

  • New Verandahs
    4 EYRE HWY CEDUNA SA 5690Under Assessment
  • Build a new storage shed.
    15 EYRE HWY CEDUNA SA 5690Under Assessment

  • May 2026

  • Install a fibre glass inground pool 9m x 4m, and to build a pergola 9m x 4m x 2.7m high.
    68A DECRES BAY RD CEDUNA SA 5690Under Assessment

  • April 2026

  • Outbuilding (garage) and carport
    57 POYNTON ST CEDUNA SA 5690Decision Made

  • March 2026

  • New dwelling and carport
    39 BERGMANN DR CEDUNA SA 5690Under Assessment
  • land division 1 into 2
    28 DECRES BAY RD CEDUNA SA 5690Decision Made

  • February 2026

  • Retail fuel outlet with shop building, fuel canopy, underground fuel storage tanks, free-standing pylon sign, carparking and landscaping.
    78 MCKENZIE ST CEDUNA SA 5690Under Assessment

  • January 2026

  • Construction of two single storey detached dwellings and associated retaining walls and fencing.
    8 TALBOT ST CEDUNA SA 5690Under Assessment
  • Erection of 12m x 28m Storage Shed (to store cranes associated with business on the land)
    19 SCHWARZ ST CEDUNA SA 5690Decision Made
2025· 25 proposals

  • December 2025

  • Two single-storey dwellings and associated fencing/retaining walls
    7 LUTZ PL CEDUNA SA 5690Under Assessment
  • Proposed "store" in the form of two storage containers (storing sundry hotel items such as tables & chairs and some tools such as ladders & scaffolding).
    2 MURAT TCE CEDUNA SA 5690Decision Made

  • November 2025

  • Indoor Recreation Facility (Small gym & personal training studio)
    3 POYNTON ST CEDUNA SA 5690Under Assessment
  • Vary planning condition number 3 on development application 782/44/2009 to amend the delivery hours between 7am and 8:30am to between 7am and 4pm
    46 -48 POYNTON ST CEDUNA SA 5690Decision Made
  • Temporary office associated with existing temporary consulting rooms.
    11 MCKENZIE ST CEDUNA SA 5690Under Assessment
  • Single storey detached dwelling and 5m x 12m outbuilding (shed).
    32 DOWLING CR CEDUNA SA 5690Decision Made
  • To construct a double-sided static, free standing advertising sign.
    90 MCKENZIE ST CEDUNA SA 5690Under Assessment
  • Build a new storage shed with a concrete floor associated with existing educational establishment.
    4 -6 SMITH RD CEDUNA SA 5690Decision Made
  • Expansion to an existing tourist park including 41 cabins, caretakers dwelling, office, camp kitchen, pool, shade sail and above ground water tanks. Storage facility component containing 8 storage units.
    2 KUHLMANN ST CEDUNA SA 5690;41 MCKENZIE ST CEDUNA SA 5690Under Assessment
  • Boundary realignment in the Limited Land Division Overlay (no additional allotment created)
    336 TRADING STOCK RTE CEDUNA SA 5690;360 OTC RD CEDUNA SA 5690Decision Made

  • October 2025

  • Attached Storage/Utility shed/room
    32 -34 O'LOUGHLIN TCE CEDUNA SA 5690Decision Made
  • Installation of swimming pool and safety barrier
    60A DECRES BAY RD CEDUNA SA 5690Decision Made

  • September 2025

  • Outbuilding with carport element
    1 THEVENARD RD CEDUNA SA 5690Decision Made

  • July 2025

  • Carport
    4 DOWLING CR CEDUNA SA 5690Decision Made

  • June 2025

  • Addition to residential shed (outbuilding).
    41 SMITH RD CEDUNA SA 5690Decision Made
  • The proposal involves the construction of a new shed in the backyard of the existing residential property. The shed will be situated within the large unused portion of the backyard and will be appropriately set back from property boundaries to meet local planning requirements. The structure will be used for general storage, vehicle & Caravan storage, and is intended to support the ongoing residential use of the property. The design and materials of the shed will be in keeping with the existing b
    7 COLLINS ST CEDUNA SA 5690Decision Made
  • Ancillary accommodation
    52 MCKENZIE ST CEDUNA SA 5690Under Assessment
  • Construction of an entry canopy
    UNIT 1-3 1 EYRE HWY CEDUNA SA 5690Decision Made

  • May 2025

  • Freestanding sign to replace existing.
    LOT 26 DECRES BAY RD CEDUNA SA 5690Decision Made
  • Single storey detached dwelling
    30 TRENOWDEN DR CEDUNA SA 5690Decision Made
  • Single storey detached dwelling with associated verandah and swimming pool.
    4 DOWLING CR CEDUNA SA 5690Decision Made
  • Relocation of a historic Church building from Mudamuckla site to Ceduna National Trust Museum within the same council area boundaries.
    2 PARK TCE CEDUNA SA 5690Under Assessment

  • March 2025

  • Land division 2 into 4
    3 SCHWARZ ST CEDUNA SA 5690;9 SCHWARZ ST CEDUNA SA 5690Decision Made

  • February 2025

  • Construction of ancillary accommodation.
    1 TONKIN ST CEDUNA SA 5690Decision Made

  • January 2025

  • Place a shipping container in the backyard and build a roof structure over top for extra weather protection and water catchment.
    16 PAYNE ST CEDUNA SA 5690Decision Made
2024· 26 proposals

  • December 2024

  • New sealed bus access road, school bus pick up and drop off and staff car park.
    4 -6 SMITH RD CEDUNA SA 5690Decision Made
  • Fuel Retail Outlet and associated infrastructure, including • C-Store: 480m2 • Car refuelling area and canopy • Advertising (LED identification sign and price board sign) • Truck refuelling area and canopy • Car and truck parking • Landscaping • Waste water treatment and SPEL Puraceptor • Tank infrastructure
    94 MCKENZIE ST CEDUNA SA 5690;96 MCKENZIE ST CEDUNA SA 5690Under Assessment
  • Remove existing shed and replace with new shed
    17 DAY TCE CEDUNA SA 5690Decision Made
  • Temporary expansion of a Bulk Handling and Storage Facility, including a change in use of land for the construction of grain storage bunker pads with associated roadways and drainage.
    183 DECRES BAY RD CEDUNA SA 5690;LOT 104 DECRES BAY RD CEDUNA SA 5690Decision Made

  • November 2024

  • Multi-purpose community facility and café (shop) with associated car parking, advertisements, landscaping, and rainwater tanks
    2 EYRE HWY CEDUNA SA 5690Decision Made

  • October 2024

  • Alterations and extension to existing dwelling
    60A DECRES BAY RD CEDUNA SA 5690Decision Made
2023· 18 proposals

18 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2022· 16 proposals

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

2021· 20 proposals

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

2020· 9 proposals

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

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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

  • Wittelbee Conservation Park

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Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
2
Emergency department
On site
  • Ceduna District Health Service3 Eyre HighwayPublic Hospital
  • GP Plus Health Care Centre Ceduna3 Eyre HighwayGP Plus Health Care Centre

Data sources & freshness

  • Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · Period: current · Updated on site

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
2/10
IRSD decile (2021)
2/10

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

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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.

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Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
3
Parks (OSM)
3

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
4.8/100
Cohort rank
#147 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

  • Ceduna District Health Servicehealth3 Eyre HighwayPublic Hospital
  • GP Plus Health Care Centre Cedunahealth3 Eyre HighwayGP Plus Health Care Centre
  • Wittelbee Conservation ParkgovernmentNational parks and reserves listing
  • Addition to residential shed (outbuilding).planning41 SMITH RD CEDUNA SA 5690Lodged 10 Jun 2025 · Decision Made
  • Alterations and extension to existing dwellingplanning60A DECRES BAY RD CEDUNA SA 5690Lodged 28 Oct 2024 · Decision Made
  • Ancillary accommodationplanning52 MCKENZIE ST CEDUNA SA 5690Lodged 05 Jun 2025 · Under Assessment
  • Attached Storage/Utility shed/roomplanning32 -34 O'LOUGHLIN TCE CEDUNA SA 5690Lodged 24 Oct 2025 · Decision Made
  • Boundary realignment in the Limited Land Division Overlay (no additional allotment created)planning336 TRADING STOCK RTE CEDUNA SA 5690;360 OTC RD CEDUNA SA 5690Lodged 03 Nov 2025 · Decision Made
  • Build a new storage shed with a concrete floor associated with existing educational establishment.planning4 -6 SMITH RD CEDUNA SA 5690Lodged 06 Nov 2025 · Decision Made
  • Build a new storage shed.planning15 EYRE HWY CEDUNA SA 5690Lodged 01 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment

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