Median house price
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SA · Copper Coast Council
Cross Roads, 5558
Est. population · Jun 2025
174
Growth (1 yr)
+1.8%
Growth (5 yr)
+12.3%
Median age
46
Median income
$825/wk
Employment rate
27.8%
Languages at home
2.5%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
- Excellent transport
Suburb profile
In Copper Coast Council, Cross Roads keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. The area suits established families and long-term locals, with plenty of young families in the mix. Local shops, markets and community spots keep everyday life grounded in the town itself.
Local green pockets are modest, with bigger outdoor outings usually found in neighbouring areas. A car helps for most daily errands, though buses still link the suburb further afield. Housing is more affordable than in many parts of the state.
Crime reports are up on the previous period. This is a mature, settled pocket where the existing streetscape still defines the local character.
At a glance
Cross Roads snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
174
+1.8% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
20.3%
Census unoccupied dwellings
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Safety
35th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
90th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
1/10
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
Population
Estimated resident population
174(June 2025)
+1.8% annual · +12.3% over 5 years · 90th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.8%
- 5-year growth
- +12.3%
- Change in 1 year
- +3
- Change in 5 years
- +19
- Growth rank in SA
- 90th 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 (~200), extrapolated at +2.2% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 155
- Median age
- 46
- Median household income / week
- $825
- Dwelling vacancy
- 20.3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 16 of 79
- Median monthly mortgage
- $979
- Employment rate
- 27.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 54 / 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 increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 4
- Against the person
- 1
- Against property
- 3
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 23
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 155 residents
- State safety percentile
- 34.5th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 31
- Increase (daily rate)
- +100.5%
Most common offence types
- Other Offences Against The Person Nec1
- Other Theft2
- Sct - 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
Public transport
2 public transport stops in this suburb
- Spencer Hwy / Kadina Rd - East side (North Yelta Cross Roads)
- Spencer Hwy / Kadina Rd - West side (North Yelta Cross Roads)
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
2 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 3/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0
Entertainment(1)
- Moonta Wheal Hughes Copper MineMuseum
Other(1)
- Wheal Hughes Copper MineAttraction
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
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
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Northern Yorke Peninsula Health Service (Wallaroo) (14.7 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)
- 4
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 23.0
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
- 30° / 15°
- Rainfall
- 50 mm · ~6 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 24° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 82 mm · ~10 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 17° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 139 mm · ~17 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 106 mm · ~13 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· 2 proposals
June 2026
- Garage19 POONA RD CROSS ROADS SA 5558Decision Made
January 2026
- Single Storey detached dwelling7 MUDDY LANE CROSS ROADS SA 5558Under Assessment
2025· 2 proposals
August 2025
- Detached Single story dwelling17 POONA RD CROSS ROADS SA 5558Decision Made
June 2025
- Single storey detached dwelling and freestanding verandah19 POONA RD CROSS ROADS SA 5558Decision Made
2023· 3 proposals
March 2023
- Demolition12349 SPENCER HWY CROSS ROADS SA 5558Decision Made
February 2023
- Carport and Verandah66 KADINA RD CROSS ROADS SA 5558Decision Made
January 2023
- Carport24B KADINA RD CROSS ROADS SA 5558Decision Made
2022· 4 proposals
August 2022
- Change of use from place of worship to tourist accommodation, including internal alterations, new sign and verandah47 KADINA RD CROSS ROADS SA 5558Decision Made
April 2022
- Garage5 KADINA RD CROSS ROADS SA 5558Decision Made
March 2022
- Conventional Land Division - 1 into 312349 SPENCER HWY CROSS ROADS SA 5558Decision Made
- Repairs to main roof structure, stone wall and verandah.27 OSBORN LANE CROSS ROADS SA 5558Decision Made
2021· 4 proposals
December 2021
- Dwelling Alterations and Additions and the Construction of Carport and Verandah21 KADINA RD CROSS ROADS SA 5558Decision Made
- Carport24 KADINA RD CROSS ROADS SA 5558Decision Made
September 2021
- Change in use from Restaurant to Residential (Detached dwelling) and Construction of Garage62 KADINA RD CROSS ROADS SA 5558Decision Made
May 2021
- Dwelling addition - Infill of carport for bedroom and ensuite.22 ANGOVE LANE CROSS ROADS SA 5558Decision 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
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
- 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 35.0 km away).
Coalition 57.7%Labor 42.3%
3.1 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +4.7 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- MoontaLabor 42.7% · Coalition 57.3% TPP (2025)2.5 km away
- Wallaroo MinesLabor 43.3% · Coalition 56.7% TPP (2025)12.8 km away
- WallarooLabor 47.5% · Coalition 52.5% TPP (2025)13.8 km away
- KadinaLabor 40.0% · Coalition 60.0% TPP (2025)14.2 km away
- ArthurtonLabor 22.2% · Coalition 77.8% TPP (2025)26.2 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)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 1/10
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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Comparable suburbs
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