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SA · Coorong Council

Cooke Plains, SA, 5261

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Suburb snapshot

Cooke Plains is a small locality in the Coorong area, home to around 69 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 6 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 87.0 offences per 1,000 residents, limited but present public transport access, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population
69
Median age
45
Median household income / week
$1,125
Dwelling vacancy
0%
Unoccupied private dwellings
0 of 28
Median monthly mortgage
$650
Employment rate
55%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
3 / 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)
6
Against the person
3
Against property
3
Rate per 1,000 residents
87
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 23 residents
State safety percentile
81.8th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
6
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • Aggravated Robbery1
  • Receive Or Handle Proceeds Of Crime1
  • Serious Assault Resulting In Injury2
  • Theft From Motor Vehicle1
  • Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv1

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

2 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Dukes Hwy / Darwin Rd - North East side (Cooke Plains)
  • Dukes Hwy / Darwin Rd - South West side (Cooke Plains)

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Planning & development

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

12 planning-related records

2026· 2 proposals

  • June 2026

  • A Staged Development, comprising Stage 1: construction of a rural industry involving agricultural farm equipment and fabrication, and Stage 2: construction of a detached dwelling.
    LOT 21 GOOCH RD COOKE PLAINS SA 5261Under Assessment

  • January 2026

  • Proposed ancillary accommodation, carport and deck
    1474 DUKES HWY COOKE PLAINS SA 5261Decision Made
2024· 1 proposal

  • November 2024

  • Commercial forestry The development proposes to plant various sized plots of native plantings, strategically located across numerous properties for the purpose of - providing shelter belts/shelter blocks for stock; - to revegetation areas of unproductive and erosion prone areas; - improve the biodiversity and environmental outcomes on the property; - as well as to generate carbon credits The majority of the planting plots are 1ha in size (for the purpose of stock shelter and wind breaks). The la
    1202F PRINCES HWY WELLINGTON EAST SA 5259;918 PRINCES HWY WELLINGTON EAST SA 5259;LOT 143 JOCKWAR RD WELLINGTON EAST SA 5259;LOT 155 PRINCES HWY WELLINGTON EAST SA 5259;LOT 186 PRINCES HWY TAILEM BEND SA 5260;LOT 275 COOKE PLAINS RD COOKE PLAINS SA 5261;LOT 340 COOKE PLAINS RD COOKE PLAINS SA 5261;LOT 409 PRINCES HWY COOKE PLAINS SA 5261;LOT 49 PRINCES HWY WELLINGTON EAST SA 5259;LOT 91 DUKES HWY COOKE PLAINS SA 5261Decision Made
2023· 2 proposals

  • October 2023

  • An existing stone shed is proposed to be upgraded to accommodate employees working on the farm. The development includes two bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom and laundry with Dining and Living areas within the existing envelope of the stone barn. Most of the work is interior fit out. A new wastewater system is also proposed. In addition, a new corrugated steel Storage Shed is also proposed.
    386 KARRALTA RD COOKE PLAINS SA 5261Decision Made

  • August 2023

  • Shed for storaging private vintage cars
    386 KARRALTA RD COOKE PLAINS SA 5261Decision Made
2022· 2 proposals

  • April 2022

  • carport garage
    417 PERKINDOO RD COOKE PLAINS SA 5261Under Assessment

  • March 2022

  • Outbuilding - Shed
    20 GYPSUM RD COOKE PLAINS SA 5261Decision Made
2021· 2 proposals

  • August 2021

  • Solar panels on a ground-mounted framework (4.95MW Solar Farm)
    845 GYPSUM RD COOKE PLAINS SA 5261Decision Made

  • July 2021

  • Agricultural Building
    LOT 2 DUKES HWY COOKE PLAINS SA 5261Decision Made
2020· 2 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Above Ground Swimming Pool
    1474 DUKES HWY COOKE PLAINS SA 5261Decision Made

  • October 2020

  • Garage (9.1x6.1x3.0)
    43 KARRALTA RD COOKE PLAINS SA 5261Decision Made
Other· 1 proposal
  • SUNPORK COMMERCIAL PIGGERIES PTY. LTD.
    Animal Husbandry and Other ActivitiesEPA licence

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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

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
5/10
IRSD decile (2021)
6/10

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

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Recent changes

  • Heritage placeheritageState heritage
  • A Staged Development, comprising Stage 1: construction of a rural industry involving agricultural farm equipment and fabrication, and Stage 2: construction of a detached dwelling.planningLOT 21 GOOCH RD COOKE PLAINS SA 5261Lodged 24 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
  • Above Ground Swimming Poolplanning1474 DUKES HWY COOKE PLAINS SA 5261Lodged 17 Dec 2020 · Decision Made
  • Agricultural BuildingplanningLOT 2 DUKES HWY COOKE PLAINS SA 5261Lodged 02 Jul 2021 · Decision Made
  • An existing stone shed is proposed to be upgraded to accommodate employees working on the farm. The development includes two bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom and laundry with Dining and Living areas within the existing envelope of the stone barn. Most of the work is interior fit out. A new wastewater system is also proposed. In addition, a new corrugated steel Storage Shed is also proposed.planning386 KARRALTA RD COOKE PLAINS SA 5261Lodged 25 Oct 2023 · Decision Made
  • Commercial forestry The development proposes to plant various sized plots of native plantings, strategically located across numerous properties for the purpose of - providing shelter belts/shelter blocks for stock; - to revegetation areas of unproductive and erosion prone areas; - improve the biodiversity and environmental outcomes on the property; - as well as to generate carbon credits The majority of the planting plots are 1ha in size (for the purpose of stock shelter and wind breaks). The laplanning1202F PRINCES HWY WELLINGTON EAST SA 5259;918 PRINCES HWY WELLINGTON EAST SA 5259;LOT 143 JOCKWAR RD WELLINGTON EAST SA 5259;LOT 155 PRINCES HWY WELLINGTON EAST SA 5259;LOT 186 PRINCES HWY TAILEM BEND SA 5260;LOT 275 COOKE PLAINS RD COOKE PLAINS SA 5261;LOT 340 COOKE PLAINS RD COOKE PLAINS SA 5261;LOT 409 PRINCES HWY COOKE PLAINS SA 5261;LOT 49 PRINCES HWY WELLINGTON EAST SA 5259;LOT 91 DUKES HWY COOKE PLAINS SA 5261Lodged 29 Nov 2024 · Decision Made
  • Garage (9.1x6.1x3.0)planning43 KARRALTA RD COOKE PLAINS SA 5261Lodged 28 Oct 2020 · Decision Made
  • Outbuilding - Shedplanning20 GYPSUM RD COOKE PLAINS SA 5261Lodged 24 Mar 2022 · Decision Made
  • Proposed ancillary accommodation, carport and deckplanning1474 DUKES HWY COOKE PLAINS SA 5261Lodged 12 Jan 2026 · Decision Made
  • SUNPORK COMMERCIAL PIGGERIES PTY. LTD.planningAnimal Husbandry and Other ActivitiesEPA licence

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