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SA · Cleve Council
Cleve, 5640
Est. population · Jun 2025
967
Growth (1 yr)
+0.1%
Growth (5 yr)
+2.1%
Median age
49
Median income
$1,091/wk
Employment rate
55.2%
Languages at home
1.6%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Education hub
- Heritage area
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Cleve offers a slower smaller community life in Cleve Council, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting.
With limited local amenities, residents regularly travel to a neighbouring town for shops, appointments and a wider choice. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here, with buses covering longer trips across the wider area. Purchase and rent costs sit on the more affordable side of the local range.
Crime trends have improved of late compared with the previous period. Light infill development is updating a few streets while the wider area stays largely unchanged.
Versus similar regional towns, the suburb reads below average on desirability, chiefly because local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus parks and green space trail behind. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Cleve snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$285/wk
Houses $350 · Units $220
Population (ERP)
967
+0.1% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
8.4%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#57
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
8th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
48th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
2/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
41st
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 36.4/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 4412th in Australia
- State rank
- 464th in SA
- Peer rank
- #57 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #109 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
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.
Median house sale prices cover metropolitan Adelaide and selected fringe councils (19 LGAs, including Adelaide Hills and Gawler), not all of regional South Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- SA rent report & metro median house sales — Government of South Australia · 1 January - 31 March 2026 · Updated · Quarterly; metro-fringe sales only
Population
Estimated resident population
967(June 2025)
+0.1% annual · +2.1% over 5 years · 48th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.1%
- 5-year growth
- +2.1%
- Change in 1 year
- +1
- Change in 5 years
- +20
- Growth rank in SA
- 48th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~950), extrapolated at +0.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- 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)
- 381 / 4 / 0 (+ 4 other)
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 9
- Against the person
- 3
- Against property
- 6
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 9.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 318 residents
- State safety percentile
- 7.8th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 1
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -43.6%
Most common offence types
- Abduction, Harassment And Other Offences1
- Obtain Benefit By Deception2
- Other Property Damage And Environmental1
- Other Theft2
- Sct - Non Residence1
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated · Financial-year releases
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 1 (1 schools, 1 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA
- 988
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 41th
School list
- Cleve Area SchoolCombined · Government · ICSEA 988 · 41th percentile · LBOTE 2% · 324 students · Top SEA quarter 9%View on My School →
- Cleve District Children's CentreEast TerracePreschools
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Cleve Playgroup and Li'll Gymkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services (SA) — OpenStreetMap + SA Education · current · Updated
Public transport
1 public transport stops in this suburb
- Edwards Tce / Cowell Rd - West side (Birdseye Roadhouse)
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · current · Updated
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 2
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 1
- Nearest hospital
- Cleve District Hospital and Aged Care (2.6 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Public Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- On site
- Cleve District Hospital and Aged CareNorth TerracePublic Hospital
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 20
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 20.7
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 28° / 15°
- Rainfall
- 50 mm · ~6 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 77 mm · ~10 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 7°
- Rainfall
- 154 mm · ~19 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 93 mm · ~12 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register and EPA licensed activities.
2026· 13 proposals
August 2026
- Verandah16 FIFTH ST CLEVE SA 5640Under Assessment
June 2026
- Single storey detached dwelling and carport9 FORBES ST CLEVE SA 5640Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwelling with carport10 STUBING ST CLEVE SA 5640Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwelling with carport12 STUBING ST CLEVE SA 5640Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwelling with carport16 FORBES ST CLEVE SA 5640Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwelling with carport19 STUBING ST CLEVE SA 5640Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwelling with carport7 FORBES ST CLEVE SA 5640Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwelling with carportLOT 47 FORBES ST CLEVE SA 5640Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwelling with carportLOT 50 FORBES ST CLEVE SA 5640Under Assessment
April 2026
- Installation of a fibreglass pool and safety features6 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 5640Decision Made
2025· 14 proposals
December 2025
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding11 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 dwelling5 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 parkingLOT 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 shed9 MAIN ST CLEVE SA 5640Decision Made
June 2025
- Additions and alterations to an existing dwelling including a bedroom, bathroom and verandah extension46 OLD MANGALO RD CLEVE SA 5640Decision Made
May 2025
- Construction of a verandah attached to any existing dwelling6 ARNO BAY RD CLEVE SA 5640Decision Made
April 2025
- Installation of a freestanding digital scoreboard at the Eastern Eyre Ranges ClubLOT 409 SOUTH TCE CLEVE SA 5640Decision Made
March 2025
- Shade Area with colourbond roof6 COWELL RD CLEVE SA 5640Decision Made
February 2025
- Construction of a verandah attached to the rear of an existing dwelling20 FIFTH ST CLEVE SA 5640Decision Made
2024· 14 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 toilet10 SOUTH TCE CLEVE SA 5640Decision Made
October 2024
- Construction of a freestanding carport47 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 shed9 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 sign23 HENDERSON AV CLEVE SA 5640Decision Made
July 2024
- Construction of two carports and a verandah attached to the existing dwelling30 FIFTH ST CLEVE SA 5640Decision Made
- Verandah4 LEONARD CR CLEVE SA 5640Decision Made
April 2024
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling and outbuilding (shed) with associated rainwater tanks95 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 alterations31 THIRD ST CLEVE SA 5640Decision Made
February 2024
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling with associated garage and verandah (UMR) and fences16-18 ARNO BAY RD CLEVE SA 5640Decision Made
- Free Standing Single Car Carport22 THIRD ST CLEVE SA 5640Decision Made
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · 2026 · Updated
Heritage
3 heritage places
- Dwelling ('Yeldulknie Cottage')Off Cleve Road, near CLEVEState heritage
- Sims Farm HomesteadCleve - Cowell Road CLEVEState heritage
- Yeldulknie WeirOff Cleve Road, near CLEVEState heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
- Bushfire safer places
- 1
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Grey
- Member of Parliament
- Tom VENNING (Liberal)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 128,707
- Turnout (2025)
- 89.4%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +5.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 54.6%Labor 45.4%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 83.5 km away).
Coalition 75.8%Labor 24.2%
21.1 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +1.4 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- CleveLabor 24.2% · Coalition 75.8% TPP (2025)2.3 km away
- Arno BayLabor 31.5% · Coalition 68.5% TPP (2025)22.8 km away
- CowellLabor 30.2% · Coalition 69.8% TPP (2025)38.0 km away
- Port NeillLabor 20.7% · Coalition 79.3% TPP (2025)48.1 km away
- KimbaLabor 15.3% · Coalition 84.7% TPP (2025)64.2 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 3/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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