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SA · Cleve Council

Cleve, SA, 5640

Current weather

11.9°CMainly clear

76% humidity · 35.3 km/h wind · 13.7° / 10.6° today · 3.6 mm rain

Desirability index

46.6/100

#82 among Coastal & beach suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Cleve is a small locality in the Cleve area, home to around 953 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 9 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 9.4 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $285 (flats $220, houses $350), 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 hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

Population
953
Median age
49
Median household income / week
$1,091
Dwelling vacancy
8.4%
Unoccupied private dwellings
36 of 428
Median monthly mortgage
$925
Employment rate
55.2%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
26 / 4 / 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.

Housing

Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$220
Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$350
All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$285

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)
9
Against the person
3
Against property
6
Rate per 1,000 residents
9.4
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 318 residents
State safety percentile
7th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
1
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • Abduction, Harassment And Other Offences1
  • Obtain Benefit By Deception2
  • Other Property Damage And Environmental1
  • Other Theft2
  • Sct - Non Residence1

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
988
  • Cleve Area SchoolCombined · ICSEA 988
  • Cleve District Children's CentreEast TerracePreschools

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Public transport

1 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Edwards Tce / Cowell Rd - West side (Birdseye Roadhouse)

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Planning & development

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

88 planning-related records

2026· 12 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Single storey detached dwelling and carport
    9 FORBES ST CLEVE SA 5640Under Assessment
  • Single storey detached dwelling with carport
    10 STUBING ST CLEVE SA 5640Under Assessment
  • Single storey detached dwelling with carport
    12 STUBING ST CLEVE SA 5640Under Assessment
  • Single storey detached dwelling with carport
    16 FORBES ST CLEVE SA 5640Under Assessment
  • Single storey detached dwelling with carport
    19 STUBING ST CLEVE SA 5640Under Assessment
  • Single storey detached dwelling with carport
    7 FORBES ST CLEVE SA 5640Under Assessment
  • Single storey detached dwelling with carport
    LOT 47 FORBES ST CLEVE SA 5640Under Assessment
  • Single storey detached dwelling with carport
    LOT 50 FORBES ST CLEVE SA 5640Under Assessment

  • April 2026

  • Installation of a fibreglass pool and safety features
    6 COWELL RD CLEVE SA 5640Decision Made

  • March 2026

  • Additions and alterations to an existing dwelling including habitable rooms and an open living area, together with a new external deck and associated subfloor structure.
    50 EDWARDS TCE CLEVE SA 5640Under Assessment

  • February 2026

  • Construction of an outbuilding (shed) with attached carport.
    5 SOUTH TCE CLEVE SA 5640Decision Made
  • Construction of an outbuilding (shed) with attached verandah and swimming pool with associated fence and safety features.
    15 FOURTH ST CLEVE SA 5640Under Assessment
2025· 14 proposals

  • December 2025

  • Construction of a domestic outbuilding
    11 FOURTH ST CLEVE SA 5640Decision Made
  • Construction of a single storey detached dwelling and a swimming pool (below ground)
    291 MANGALO RD CLEVE SA 5640Decision Made

  • November 2025

  • Construction of a verandah attached to an existing dwelling
    5 SIMS CR CLEVE SA 5640Decision Made
  • Construction of an agricultural shed and water tank (above ground)
    395 PRICE RD CLEVE SA 5640Decision Made

  • October 2025

  • Workers accommodation complex with associated accommodation units, fencing, amenities, rainwater tanks, fuel tank, recreational facilities and car parking
    LOT 107 ARNO BAY RD CLEVE SA 5640Under Assessment
  • Construction of an outbuilding (shed)
    10 FIFTH ST CLEVE SA 5640Under Assessment
  • Land division creating 1 additional allotment (1 into 2)
    9 RUDALL RD CLEVE SA 5640Decision Made
  • Construction of a single storey detached dwelling with associated deck and porch (UMR)
    95B WAKE RD CLEVE SA 5640Decision Made

  • July 2025

  • Demolition of an existing lean-to and construction of a new lean-to shed
    9 MAIN ST CLEVE SA 5640Decision Made

  • June 2025

  • Additions and alterations to an existing dwelling including a bedroom, bathroom and verandah extension
    46 OLD MANGALO RD CLEVE SA 5640Decision Made

  • May 2025

  • Construction of a verandah attached to any existing dwelling
    6 ARNO BAY RD CLEVE SA 5640Decision Made

  • April 2025

  • Installation of a freestanding digital scoreboard at the Eastern Eyre Ranges Club
    LOT 409 SOUTH TCE CLEVE SA 5640Decision Made

  • March 2025

  • Shade Area with colourbond roof
    6 COWELL RD CLEVE SA 5640Decision Made

  • February 2025

  • Construction of a verandah attached to the rear of an existing dwelling
    20 FIFTH ST CLEVE SA 5640Decision Made
2024· 15 proposals

  • December 2024

  • Demolition of an existing outbuilding and construction of a new outbuilding (shed)
    24 MAIN ST CLEVE SA 5640Decision Made

  • November 2024

  • Alterations and additions to an existing dwelling including a rumpus room and toilet
    10 SOUTH TCE CLEVE SA 5640Decision Made

  • October 2024

  • Construction of a freestanding carport
    47 HAUSCHILD RD CLEVE SA 5640Decision Made
  • Construction of an outbuilding (shed)
    2 HAUSCHILD RD CLEVE SA 5640Decision Made
  • Construction of a lean-to attached to an existing shed.
    36 HAUSCHILD RD CLEVE SA 5640Decision Made

  • September 2024

  • Demolition of an existing lean-to and construction of a new lean-to shed
    9 MAIN ST CLEVE SA 5640Under Assessment
  • Installation of new three illuminated signs to replace existing signage being one, 6m pylon, one, illuminated fascia sign and one, illuminated dealer name fascia sign
    23 HENDERSON AV CLEVE SA 5640Decision Made

  • July 2024

  • Construction of two carports and a verandah attached to the existing dwelling
    30 FIFTH ST CLEVE SA 5640Decision Made
  • Verandah
    4 LEONARD CR CLEVE SA 5640Decision Made

  • April 2024

  • Construction of a single storey detached dwelling and outbuilding (shed) with associated rainwater tanks
    95 WAKE RD CLEVE SA 5640Under Assessment

  • March 2024

  • Demolition of an existing shed and the construction of an outbuilding (shed)
    118 CLEVE RD CLEVE SA 5640Decision Made
  • Additions and alterations to an existing dwelling including pergola extension, ensuite, walk-in robe, roof replacement and internal alterations
    31 THIRD ST CLEVE SA 5640Decision Made

  • February 2024

  • Construction of a single storey detached dwelling with associated garage and verandah (UMR) and fences
    16-18 ARNO BAY RD CLEVE SA 5640Decision Made
  • Free Standing Single Car Carport
    22 THIRD ST CLEVE SA 5640Decision Made
2023· 17 proposals

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

2022· 10 proposals

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

2021· 15 proposals

15 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

Amenities

No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

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

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
1
Emergency department
On site
  • Cleve District Hospital and Aged CareNorth TerracePublic Hospital

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)
3/10

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

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Heritage

3 state heritage places

  • Heritage placeState heritage
  • Heritage placeState heritage
  • Heritage placeState heritage

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Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • Cleve Playgroup and Li'll Gymkindergarten

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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)
2
Parks (OSM)
1

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
46.6/100
Cohort rank
#82 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

  • Cleve Playgroup and Li'll Gymchildcarekindergarten
  • Heritage placeheritageState heritage
  • Heritage placeheritageState heritage
  • Heritage placeheritageState heritage
  • Cleve District Hospital and Aged CarehealthNorth TerracePublic Hospital
  • Additions and alterations to an existing dwelling including a bedroom, bathroom and verandah extensionplanning46 OLD MANGALO RD CLEVE SA 5640Lodged 16 Jun 2025 · Decision Made
  • Additions and alterations to an existing dwelling including habitable rooms and an open living area, together with a new external deck and associated subfloor structure.planning50 EDWARDS TCE CLEVE SA 5640Lodged 05 Mar 2026 · Under Assessment
  • Additions and alterations to an existing dwelling including pergola extension, ensuite, walk-in robe, roof replacement and internal alterationsplanning31 THIRD ST CLEVE SA 5640Lodged 12 Mar 2024 · Decision Made
  • Alterations and additions to an existing dwelling including a rumpus room and toiletplanning10 SOUTH TCE CLEVE SA 5640Lodged 26 Nov 2024 · Decision Made
  • Construction of a domestic outbuildingplanning11 FOURTH ST CLEVE SA 5640Lodged 10 Dec 2025 · Decision Made

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