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SA · Adelaide Hills Council

Chain Of Ponds, SA, 5231

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Suburb snapshot

Chain Of Ponds is a small locality in the Adelaide Hills area, home to around 39 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 4 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 102.6 offences per 1,000 residents, limited but present public transport access, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and 3 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population
39
Median age
50
Median household income / week
$2,250
Dwelling vacancy
0%
Unoccupied private dwellings
0 of 10
Median monthly mortgage
$2,925
Employment rate
54.1%
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)
4
Against the person
0
Against property
4
Rate per 1,000 residents
102.6
State safety percentile
85.6th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
2
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • Other Property Damage And Environmental2
  • Other Theft2

Data sources & freshness

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

Public transport

1 public transport stops in this suburb

  • North East Rd - North side (Info Bay Chain of Ponds)

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

3 active roadworks / incidents

  • ConstructionTippett Road, North East Rd30 Sep 2025 – 16 Jul 2026
  • ConstructionNorth East Road, Gorge Rd30 Sep 2025 – 16 Jul 2026
  • ConstructionNorth East Road, South Para Rd30 Sep 2025 – 16 Jul 2026

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Amenities

1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Bennetts MTB CarparkParking

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
9/10
IRSD decile (2021)
9/10

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

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Heritage

1 state heritage place

  • Heritage placeState heritage

Data sources & freshness

Recent changes

  • Heritage placeheritageState heritage
  • ConstructionroadworksTippett Road, North East Rd30 Sep 2025 – 16 Jul 2026
  • ConstructionroadworksNorth East Road, Gorge Rd30 Sep 2025 – 16 Jul 2026
  • ConstructionroadworksNorth East Road, South Para Rd30 Sep 2025 – 16 Jul 2026
  • North East Rd - North side (Info Bay Chain of Ponds)transport
  • Other Property Damage And Environmentalcrime2
  • Other Theftcrime2
  • Bennetts MTB Carparkamenitiesparking

Data sources & freshness