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Copley (SA), SA, 5732

Current weather

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Suburb snapshot

Copley (SA) is a small locality in the Unincorporated SA area, home to around 83 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 13 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 156.6 offences per 1,000 residents, a solid spread of nearby amenities and everyday services, and some planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population
83
Median age
41
Median household income / week
$575
Dwelling vacancy
33.3%
Unoccupied private dwellings
18 of 54
Median monthly mortgage
$792
Employment rate
31.3%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
4 / 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)
13
Against the person
9
Against property
4
Rate per 1,000 residents
156.6
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 9 residents
State safety percentile
92.1th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
6
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • Other Property Damage And Environmental3
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury2
  • Serious Assault Resulting In Injury2
  • Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv1
  • Threatening Behaviour2

Data sources & freshness

  • SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases

Planning & development

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

7 planning-related records

2026· 2 proposals

  • March 2026

  • Verandah for shower block
    LOT 93 RAILWAY TCE W COPLEY SA 5732Decision Made

  • February 2026

  • Six verandahs
    LOT 101 THE OUTBACK HWY COPLEY SA 5732;LOT 93 RAILWAY TCE W COPLEY SA 5732Decision Made
2025· 1 proposal

  • May 2025

  • 5m x 2.5m gardening/storage shed for Copley Community Hall
    LOT 1277 RAILWAY TCE W COPLEY SA 5732Decision Made
2021· 1 proposal

  • November 2021

  • Green House and Shade Structure
    LOT 7 WEST TCE COPLEY SA 5732Decision Made
2020· 1 proposal

  • October 2020

  • Construction of a verandah
    LOT 71 WILLIAM ST COPLEY SA 5732Decision Made
Other· 2 proposals
  • DUANE CHARLES LOGAN, KYM MARIE LOGAN
    Hydrocarbon and ChemicalEPA licence
  • LEIGH CREEK COPPER MINE PTY LTD
    Hydrocarbon and ChemicalEPA licence

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

15 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Bus stop
  • Cafe
  • Cookes Outback MotorsCar repair
  • Parking
  • MobilPetrol station
  • AuspostPost Box
  • Mail Boxes Etc.Post office
  • Copley Info ToiletsPublic toilets
  • Shelter (3)
  • TelstraTelephone

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

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

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
1/10
IRSD decile (2021)
1/10

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

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
1
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

Recent changes

  • 5m x 2.5m gardening/storage shed for Copley Community HallplanningLOT 1277 RAILWAY TCE W COPLEY SA 5732Lodged 09 May 2025 · Decision Made
  • Construction of a verandahplanningLOT 71 WILLIAM ST COPLEY SA 5732Lodged 07 Oct 2020 · Decision Made
  • DUANE CHARLES LOGAN, KYM MARIE LOGANplanningHydrocarbon and ChemicalEPA licence
  • Green House and Shade StructureplanningLOT 7 WEST TCE COPLEY SA 5732Lodged 02 Nov 2021 · Decision Made
  • LEIGH CREEK COPPER MINE PTY LTDplanningHydrocarbon and ChemicalEPA licence
  • Six verandahsplanningLOT 101 THE OUTBACK HWY COPLEY SA 5732;LOT 93 RAILWAY TCE W COPLEY SA 5732Lodged 20 Feb 2026 · Decision Made
  • Verandah for shower blockplanningLOT 93 RAILWAY TCE W COPLEY SA 5732Lodged 10 Mar 2026 · Decision Made
  • Other Property Damage And Environmentalcrime3
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injurycrime2
  • Serious Assault Resulting In Injurycrime2

Data sources & freshness