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SA · Grant Council
Compton, 5291
Est. population · Jun 2025
778
Growth (1 yr)
+0.4%
Growth (5 yr)
+3.6%
Median age
41
Median income
$2,150/wk
Employment rate
68.7%
Languages at home
0.5%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- High desirability
Suburb profile
In Grant Council, Compton keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name.
Local parks and tree cover add a welcome outdoor dimension to suburban life. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here than in denser, more walkable pockets. Buyers typically pay more than the metro middle for a home here.
Reported crime has been falling recently. Occasional new builds add variety while most of the suburb keeps its established look.
The overall desirability read is around average, pulled by softer local dining and lifestyle amenities compared with similar regional towns, though housing affordability, plus community and employment remain brighter spots. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Compton snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$510/wk
Population (ERP)
778
+0.4% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
6.6%
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
#12
among Country & regional · Established
Safety
18th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
51st
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
6/10
national SEIFA decile
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
- 45.4/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 40% of South Australia's suburbs
- National rank
- 2861st in Australia
- State rank
- 283rd in SA
- Peer rank
- #12 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #36 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 62%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $510
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
778(June 2025)
+0.4% annual · +3.6% over 5 years · 51th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.4%
- 5-year growth
- +3.6%
- Change in 1 year
- +3
- Change in 5 years
- +27
- Growth rank in SA
- 51th 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 (~800), extrapolated at +0.9% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 812
- Median age
- 41
- Median household income / week
- $2,150
- Dwelling vacancy
- 6.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 18 of 274
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,621
- Employment rate
- 68.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 259 / 0 / 0
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)
- 12
- Against the person
- 4
- Against property
- 8
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 15.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 203 residents
- State safety percentile
- 18.2th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 42
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -36.7%
Most common offence types
- Obtain Benefit By Deception1
- Other Property Damage And Environmental1
- Other Unlawful Entry With Intent1
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury2
- Serious Assault Resulting In Injury1
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
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)
- 6
- 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
- Nearest hospital
- Mount Gambier and Districts Health Service (9.8 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Public Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
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)
- 31
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 39.8
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
- 22° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 103 mm · ~13 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 19° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 186 mm · ~23 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 14° / 7°
- Rainfall
- 325 mm · ~41 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 17° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 210 mm · ~26 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· 21 proposals
August 2026
- Detached DwellingLOT 44 MCKAY RD COMPTON SA 5291Under Assessment
July 2026
- Detached Dwelling & OutbuildingLOT 18 MCKAY RD COMPTON SA 5291Under Assessment
- Detached Dwelling; Outbuilding and Carport; and Temporary Living for up to 12 months in a Caravan within the OutbuildingLOT 19 MCKAY RD COMPTON SA 5291Under Assessment
- Ancillary Accommodation66 MOUNT PERCY RD COMPTON SA 5291Under Assessment
- Outbuilding19 CRAFTER RD COMPTON SA 5291Under Assessment
June 2026
- Outbuilding36 ALGERNON RD COMPTON SA 5291Decision Made
- Verandah and Pergola499 CAFPIRCO RD COMPTON SA 5291Under Assessment
May 2026
- Swimming Pool and associated pool fencing; and Outbuilding (Pool hut)5 ALGERNON RD COMPTON SA 5291Under Assessment
- Detached DwellingLOT 10 HOMESTEAD CT COMPTON SA 5291Decision Made
- Outbuilding225 MOUNT PERCY RD COMPTON SA 5291Decision Made
March 2026
- Outbuilding extension33978 PRINCES HWY COMPTON SA 5291Decision Made
- Dwelling Addition3 CENTENARY VIEW DR COMPTON SA 5291Under Assessment
- Detached DwellingLOT 17 MCKAY RD COMPTON SA 5291Decision Made
- Change of Land Use - Conversion of Outbuilding to Ancillary Accommodation (Retrospective)23 MOUNT PERCY RD COMPTON SA 5291Decision Made
- Proposed 3.5m x 16m Carport to run along side existing shed. Colorbond - Woodland Grey to match Use is for covered storage of caravan19 ELSIE MAY DR COMPTON SA 5291Decision Made
- Detached Dwelling and Outbuilding with amenities23 CRAFTER RD COMPTON SA 5291Under Assessment
February 2026
- Land Division - 2 into 124 lots, 3 reserves and roadsLOT 103 MCKAY RD COMPTON SA 5291;LOT 104 MCKAY RD COMPTON SA 5291Under Assessment
- Dwelling Additions (Bathroom, Additional Toilet and Larger Bedrooms)420 CAFPIRCO RD COMPTON SA 5291Decision Made
- Detached Dwelling, Outbuilding and Temporary Living within the Outbuilding for 12 monthsLOT 204 MOUNTVIEW CT COMPTON SA 5291Under Assessment
January 2026
- OutbuildingLOT 70 MOUNT PERCY RD COMPTON SA 5291Decision Made
- Dwelling Additions including rumpus room and internal building alterations; and new Outbuilding (Garage)21 CRAFTER RD COMPTON SA 5291Decision Made
2025· 22 proposals
December 2025
- Detached Dwelling and Outbuilding with CarportLOT 6 MCKAY RD COMPTON SA 5291Under Assessment
- Detached DwellingLOT 202 MOUNTVIEW CT COMPTON SA 5291Decision Made
November 2025
- Convert existing Dwelling to Tourist Accommodation4 JOHN FALLAS DR COMPTON SA 5291Decision Made
October 2025
- Detached Dwelling and Outbuilding4 MARIST DR COMPTON SA 5291Decision Made
- Land Division (2 into 3) boundary realignment with a dwelling excision265 MOUNT PERCY RD COMPTON SA 5291;480 CARPENTER ROCKS RD COMPTON SA 5291Decision Made
- Carport2 ALIE DR COMPTON SA 5291Decision Made
- Land Division - Boundary Realignment410 BURNDA RD COMPTON SA 5291;516 CAFPIRCO RD COMPTON SA 5291Decision Made
- Outbuilding with amenities20 ALGERNON RD COMPTON SA 5291Decision Made
- Shed Extension (to replace existing)85 TOLLNER RD COMPTON SA 5291Decision Made
- Dwelling Addition (Outdoor Living Area)5 CENTENARY VIEW DR COMPTON SA 5291Decision Made
- Detached dwelling and temporary living using a caravan within the existing outbuilding for up to 12 months during construction31 CRAFTER RD COMPTON SA 5291Under Assessment
September 2025
- Detached DwellingLOT 2 MCKAY RD COMPTON SA 5291Decision Made
- Outbuilding attached to existing Shed340 CAFPIRCO RD COMPTON SA 5291Decision Made
- Proposed 4m x 10m shed Colorbond - Classic Cream Proposed use is store additional collectors cars26 CRAFTER RD COMPTON SA 5291Decision Made
- Outbuilding25 MOUNT PERCY RD COMPTON SA 5291Under Assessment
- Outbuilding499 CAFPIRCO RD COMPTON SA 5291Decision Made
- Detached Dwelling15A CRAFTER RD COMPTON SA 5291Decision Made
August 2025
- Outbuilding with open lean-toLOT 206 MOUNTVIEW CT COMPTON SA 5291Decision Made
- Detached Dwelling & Outbuilding6 CENTENARY VIEW DR COMPTON SA 5291Decision Made
- Outbuilding (Garage)5 ALIE DR COMPTON SA 5291Decision Made
July 2025
- Outbuilding7 MARIST DR COMPTON SA 5291Decision Made
- Installation of inground fibreglass swimming pool, temporary fencing & permanent pool fencing217 MCKAY RD COMPTON SA 5291Decision 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
Roadworks & transport
2 active roadworks / incidents
- BitumenPrinces Highway, Vause Rd07 Apr 2026 – 17 Aug 2026
- BitumenPrinces Highway, Illman Rd07 Apr 2026 – 17 Aug 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Traffic SA road events — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
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
- Barker
- Member of Parliament
- Tony PASIN (Liberal)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 127,045
- Turnout (2025)
- 92.6%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +3.6 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 63.0%Labor 37.0%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 10.5 km away).
Coalition 63.4%Labor 36.6%
0.4 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +3.2 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- ComptonLabor 28.4% · Coalition 71.6% TPP (2025)4.2 km away
- Mount Gambier WestLabor 46.6% · Coalition 53.4% TPP (2025)7.6 km away
- MoorakLabor 23.9% · Coalition 76.1% TPP (2025)7.8 km away
- SuttontownLabor 39.6% · Coalition 60.4% TPP (2025)7.8 km away
- Mount Gambier NorthLabor 49.4% · Coalition 50.6% TPP (2025)8.3 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)
- 6/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 8/10
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
Compare with
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