SA · Copper Coast Council
Cross Roads (SA), SA, 5558
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Suburb snapshot
Cross Roads (SA) is a small locality in the Copper Coast area, home to around 155 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 4 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 25.8 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
- 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)
- 12 / 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)
- 4
- Against the person
- 1
- Against property
- 3
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 25.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 155 residents
- State safety percentile
- 37.4th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 31
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Other Offences Against The Person Nec1
- Other Theft2
- Sct - Residence1
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
- Spencer Hwy / Kadina Rd - East side (North Yelta Cross Roads)
- Spencer Hwy / Kadina Rd - West side (North Yelta Cross Roads)
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
15 planning-related records
2026· 2 proposals
June 2026
- Garage19 POONA RD CROSS ROADS SA 5558Under Assessment
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
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026; 2021; 2022… · Updated on site
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)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 1/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Recent changes
- Carportplanning24B KADINA RD CROSS ROADS SA 5558Lodged 04 Jan 2023 · Decision Made
- Carportplanning24 KADINA RD CROSS ROADS SA 5558Lodged 08 Dec 2021 · Decision Made
- Carport and Verandahplanning66 KADINA RD CROSS ROADS SA 5558Lodged 28 Feb 2023 · Decision Made
- Change in use from Restaurant to Residential (Detached dwelling) and Construction of Garageplanning62 KADINA RD CROSS ROADS SA 5558Lodged 22 Sep 2021 · Decision Made
- Change of use from place of worship to tourist accommodation, including internal alterations, new sign and verandahplanning47 KADINA RD CROSS ROADS SA 5558Lodged 02 Aug 2022 · Decision Made
- Conventional Land Division - 1 into 3planning12349 SPENCER HWY CROSS ROADS SA 5558Lodged 29 Mar 2022 · Decision Made
- Demolitionplanning12349 SPENCER HWY CROSS ROADS SA 5558Lodged 20 Mar 2023 · Decision Made
- Detached Single story dwellingplanning17 POONA RD CROSS ROADS SA 5558Lodged 12 Aug 2025 · Decision Made
- Dwelling Alterations and Additions and the Construction of Carport and Verandahplanning21 KADINA RD CROSS ROADS SA 5558Lodged 15 Dec 2021 · Decision Made
- Dwelling addition - Infill of carport for bedroom and ensuite.planning22 ANGOVE LANE CROSS ROADS SA 5558Lodged 10 May 2021 · Decision Made
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Updated on site
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