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SA · Coorong Council

Coonalpyn, SA, 5265

Current weather

12.3°CMainly clear

84% humidity · 20 km/h wind · 16.4° / 10.9° today · 8.3 mm rain

Desirability index

7.8/100

#205 among Country & regional suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Coonalpyn is a small locality in the Coorong area, home to around 350 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 22 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 62.9 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
350
Median age
50
Median household income / week
$1,025
Dwelling vacancy
17.5%
Unoccupied private dwellings
33 of 189
Median monthly mortgage
$522
Employment rate
52%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
16 / 12 / 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)
22
Against the person
12
Against property
10
Rate per 1,000 residents
62.9
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 29 residents
State safety percentile
72.3th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
4
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • Common Assault6
  • Other Theft3
  • Sct - Non Residence2
  • Sct - Residence2
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury5

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

4 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Dukes Hwy - West side (Coonalpyn)
  • Dukes Hwy / Campbell Tce - East side (Coonalpyn)
  • Poyntz Tce / Malcolm Tce - East side (Roadhouse Coonalpyn)
  • Poyntz Tce / Malcolm Tce - West side (Roadhouse Coonalpyn)

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

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

33 planning-related records

2026· 2 proposals

  • April 2026

  • Partial change of use comprising a pre-built two storey building comprising of a wellness centre to lower level and dwelling to upper level with associated parking and above ground rainwater tank
    LOT 84 GIBBS ST COONALPYN SA 5265Under Assessment

  • January 2026

  • Land Division creating one additional allotment (1 into 2)
    187 COLD AND WET RD COONALPYN SA 5265Decision Made
2025· 4 proposals

  • October 2025

  • The proposal involves the demolition of the existing outdated public toilet block , and the construction of a new, fully compliant public amenities facility. The new building will incorporate a Changing Places toilet, unisex accessible WC, ambulant cubicles, and standard male/female toilets. The development will include a minimum of one DDA-compliant parking space and a continuous accessible path of travel from the parking area to the building, with a width of 1200?mm and a maximum gradient of 1
    LOT 13 RAILWAY TCE COONALPYN SA 5265Decision Made

  • August 2025

  • Verandah addition
    49 PEAKE TCE COONALPYN SA 5265Decision Made

  • May 2025

  • SHED
    636 TAURAGAT WELL RD COONALPYN SA 5265Decision Made

  • March 2025

  • Renewable Energy Facility (Solar Farm and BESS)
    23 TAURAGAT WELL RD COONALPYN SA 5265Under Assessment
2024· 6 proposals

  • November 2024

  • Remove old wooden signage and replace with new 2000mm high by 1000mm wide metal sign. The new sign to be in the same location as the old/existing sign
    52 -54 PEAKE TCE COONALPYN SA 5265Decision Made
  • We intend to install 4x12m towers on the outside of the existing netball courts to provide a minimum of 200lux across the playing area.
    6133 DUKES HWY COONALPYN SA 5265Decision Made
  • install transportable detached dwelling on site
    LOT 5 PAYNTER TCE COONALPYN SA 5265Decision Made

  • September 2024

  • Single Storey Detached Dwelling (Transportable)
    36-40 POYNTZ TCE COONALPYN SA 5265Under Assessment

  • April 2024

  • Change of use from meeting hall to dwelling
    15 PEAKE TCE COONALPYN SA 5265Decision Made

  • March 2024

  • Agricultural Shed
    3615 MCINTOSH WAY COONALPYN SA 5265Decision Made
2023· 4 proposals

  • December 2023

  • Agricultural building for storage of fertiliser (120 tonne capacity)
    969 COLD AND WET RD COONALPYN SA 5265Decision Made

  • October 2023

  • 20ft shipping container for storage of spare equipment. Shipping container will be located in corner of property, not visible from Poyntz Terrace.
    LOT 60 POYNTZ TCE COONALPYN SA 5265Decision Made

  • July 2023

  • New build of an Olympic shed - 3 bay carport + 1 bay enclosed, next to a farm homested
    907 PASCOE RD COONALPYN SA 5265Decision Made
  • Erect a rural machinery shed
    331 COLD AND WET RD COONALPYN SA 5265Decision Made
2022· 4 proposals

  • September 2022

  • Stratco Outback flat verandah
    10 HIGH ST COONALPYN SA 5265Decision Made

  • July 2022

  • Implement Shed - 18 x 9 x 4.5 Open Front Magnus Shed
    64 RAILZ RD COONALPYN SA 5265Decision Made
  • The proposed development is for the construction of a stand alone carport to be erected adjacent to the north west wall of the existing dwelling. The proposed carport to be erected over the existing driveway which runs adjacent to the north west wall of the dwelling. Proposed carport has a color bond roof with the sides and structure front and rear to be open. Please find attached the relevant design drawings which include wind loadings and structural details as issued by Stratco who have design
    17 COOMBE TCE COONALPYN SA 5265Decision Made

  • February 2022

  • Dwelling additions - dwelling extension carport & Verandah
    21 COOMBE TCE COONALPYN SA 5265Decision Made
2021· 8 proposals

  • November 2021

  • Farm Shed
    486 NICHOLSON RD COONALPYN SA 5265Decision Made
  • Patio
    17 COOMBE TCE COONALPYN SA 5265Decision Made
  • 36m x 21m x 7m Implement Shed
    383 VENNING RD COONALPYN SA 5265Decision Made

  • October 2021

  • Carport
    13 COOMBE TCE COONALPYN SA 5265Decision Made

  • September 2021

  • Verandah
    18 PEAKE TCE COONALPYN SA 5265Decision Made

  • August 2021

  • There are two proposed sheds :- Shed Number 1 - 18m long x 18m wide with an eave height of 6.75m. It has a 8m deep canopy towards the east. The construction will steel UB columns and fabricated web trusses clad with zincalume metal wall sheeting and roof sheeting. Shed Number 2 - 36m long x 18m wide with an eave height of 6.75m.It has a 8m deep canopy towards the east. The shed have got 4 bays in which 3 is open towards the east. The construction will steel UB columns and fabricated web trusses
    654 VENNING RD COONALPYN SA 5265Decision Made

  • March 2021

  • Fodder Shed 18m x 36m x 5.7m
    144 HEINRICH RD COONALPYN SA 5265Decision Made

  • February 2021

  • Addition of storage room to existing club rooms
    LOT 90 POYNTZ TCE COONALPYN SA 5265Decision Made
2020· 3 proposals

  • October 2020

  • Sliding roof fertilizer storage shed
    816A COLD AND WET RD COONALPYN SA 5265Decision Made
  • Detached Dwelling
    17 COOMBE TCE COONALPYN SA 5265Decision Made

  • September 2020

  • Verandah
    15 COOMBE TCE COONALPYN SA 5265Decision Made
Other· 2 proposals
  • COORONG DISTRICT COUNCIL
    Resource Recovery Waste Disposal and RelatedEPA licence
  • DELTA AGRIBUSINESS PTY LTD
    Hydrocarbon and ChemicalEPA licence

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

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
2/10
IRSD decile (2021)
2/10

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

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)
3
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
7.8/100
Cohort rank
#205 among Country & regional suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Heritage placeheritageState heritage
  • 20ft shipping container for storage of spare equipment. Shipping container will be located in corner of property, not visible from Poyntz Terrace.planningLOT 60 POYNTZ TCE COONALPYN SA 5265Lodged 06 Oct 2023 · Decision Made
  • 36m x 21m x 7m Implement Shedplanning383 VENNING RD COONALPYN SA 5265Lodged 08 Nov 2021 · Decision Made
  • Addition of storage room to existing club roomsplanningLOT 90 POYNTZ TCE COONALPYN SA 5265Lodged 23 Feb 2021 · Decision Made
  • Agricultural Shedplanning3615 MCINTOSH WAY COONALPYN SA 5265Lodged 13 Mar 2024 · Decision Made
  • Agricultural building for storage of fertiliser (120 tonne capacity)planning969 COLD AND WET RD COONALPYN SA 5265Lodged 14 Dec 2023 · Decision Made
  • COORONG DISTRICT COUNCILplanningResource Recovery Waste Disposal and RelatedEPA licence
  • Carportplanning13 COOMBE TCE COONALPYN SA 5265Lodged 15 Oct 2021 · Decision Made
  • Change of use from meeting hall to dwellingplanning15 PEAKE TCE COONALPYN SA 5265Lodged 08 Apr 2024 · Decision Made
  • DELTA AGRIBUSINESS PTY LTDplanningHydrocarbon and ChemicalEPA licence

Data sources & freshness

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