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SA · Port Pirie Council
Crystal Brook, 5523
Population
1,537
Growth (1 yr)
+0.6%
Growth (5 yr)
+0.7%
Median age
49
Median income
$1,011/wk
Employment rate
47%
Languages at home
2.3%non-English
Most common: German
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Heritage area
- Green suburb
- Education hub
- Excellent transport
- National parks
Suburb profile
In Port Pirie Council, Crystal Brook keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. Life here is grounded in local routine rather than big-city choice.
With limited local amenities, residents regularly travel to a neighbouring town for shops, appointments and a wider choice. Pocket parks and green corners give residents room to get outside without leaving the neighbourhood. 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. Recognised heritage character runs through the streets, with older fabric still defining local identity.
Versus similar regional towns, the suburb reads below average on desirability, chiefly because local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus community and employment trail behind. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Crystal Brook snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$360/wk
Population (Census)
1,537
+0.6% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
13.6%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#90
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
55th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
55th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
3/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
36th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
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
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 30.8/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 5448th in Australia
- State rank
- 554th in SA
- Peer rank
- #90 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #161 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $360
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 5
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Median house sale prices cover metropolitan Adelaide and selected fringe councils (19 LGAs, including Adelaide Hills and Gawler), not all of regional South Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- SA rent report & metro median house sales — Government of South Australia · 1 January - 31 March 2026 · Updated · Quarterly; metro-fringe sales only
Population
Population growth
+0.6% annual · +0.7% over 5 years · 55th percentile in SA
Growth rates are from ABS Estimated Resident Population at SA2 level. Headcount uses 2021 Census when allocated ERP is too low relative to Census to display reliably.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 1,537
- Median age
- 49
- Median household income / week
- $1,011
- Dwelling vacancy
- 13.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 96 of 707
- Median monthly mortgage
- $975
- Employment rate
- 47%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 559 / 44 / 0 (+ 4 other)
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 decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 28
- Against the person
- 9
- Against property
- 19
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 38.6
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 171 residents
- State safety percentile
- 54.9th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 4
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -9.4%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental2
- Other Theft8
- Other Unlawful Entry With Intent2
- Serious Assault Resulting In Injury2
- Theft From Motor Vehicle2
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
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 1 (1 schools, 1 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA
- 977
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 36th
School list
- Crystal Brook Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 977 · 36th percentile · LBOTE 12% · 106 students · Top SEA quarter 10% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →
- Crystal Brook KindergartenMais TerracePreschools
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
2 public transport stops in this suburb
- Eyre Rd / Ferguson St - North East side (Mobil Cyrstal Brook)
- Eyre Rd / Ferguson St - South West side (Mobil Cyrstal Brook)
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
1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Great for outdoor family life — 4 parks mapped in suburb
- Walkability proxy
- 3/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 2.6
Sport & outdoors(1)
- Sports field
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
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 5
- Parks (OSM)
- 4
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 1
- Nearest hospital
- Crystal Brook and District Hospital (1.7 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Public Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- On site
- Crystal Brook and District HospitalEdmund TerracePublic Hospital
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)
- 21
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 29.0
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° / 17°
- Rainfall
- 69 mm · ~9 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 24° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 89 mm · ~11 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 7°
- Rainfall
- 148 mm · ~18 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 136 mm · ~17 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· 22 proposals
August 2026
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling6 JEFFRIES RD CRYSTAL BROOK SA 5523Under Assessment
July 2026
- Domestic outbuilding/home gym21 MERCOWIE RD CRYSTAL BROOK SA 5523Under Assessment
- Construction of a shed for storage of a domestic trailer102 TALBOTS RD CRYSTAL BROOK SA 5523Decision Made
June 2026
- Existing timber frame transportable dwelling and steel frame shed currently located at 6 Jeffries rd, Crystal Brook to be relocated to: 27 Stanley st, Crystal Brook. Previous timber frame addition to rear of dwelling to be demolished prior to relocation.30 MUSGRAVE ST CRYSTAL BROOK SA 5523Under Assessment
- Bathroom renovation37 BOWMAN ST CRYSTAL BROOK SA 5523Under Assessment
May 2026
- Verandah and domestic outbuilding8 BOWMAN ST CRYSTAL BROOK SA 5523Under Assessment
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling & GarageLOT 533 JANZ RD CRYSTAL BROOK SA 5523Under Assessment
- Land Division - Boundary Realignment1 COLTON ST CRYSTAL BROOK SA 5523Decision Made
- Detached dwelling and domestic outbuilding5 SUNKIST RD CRYSTAL BROOK SA 5523Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling, porch, alfresco & garage UMRLOT 50 WEST TCE CRYSTAL BROOK SA 5523Under Assessment
April 2026
- Shed for storage of vehicles.25 GILBERT ST CRYSTAL BROOK SA 5523Decision Made
March 2026
- Verandah26 GADD AV CRYSTAL BROOK SA 5523Decision Made
- Dwelling alterations and additions.82 BRANDIS ST CRYSTAL BROOK SA 5523Decision Made
- Domestic outbuilding53 FORGAN ST CRYSTAL BROOK SA 5523Decision Made
- Ancillary Accommodation, new access ramp/deck and verandah19 RF NICHOLLS DR CRYSTAL BROOK SA 5523Decision Made
- Domestic outbuilding592 GLENBURN RD CRYSTAL BROOK SA 5523Decision Made
- Excavation & installation of fiberglass swimming pool.37 MERCOWIE RD CRYSTAL BROOK SA 5523Under Assessment
February 2026
- Installation of a digital scoreboard657 HUGHES GAP RD CRYSTAL BROOK SA 5523Decision Made
- Detached Dwelling7 RAILWAY TCE CRYSTAL BROOK SA 5523Decision Made
- Verandah47 FORGAN ST CRYSTAL BROOK SA 5523Decision Made
January 2026
- Boundary Realignment - 8 into 3 allotments50 TAYLORS RD CRYSTAL BROOK SA 5523;LOT 15 HIGGINS RD CRYSTAL BROOK SA 5523Decision Made
- Verandah57 BOWMAN ST EX CRYSTAL BROOK SA 5523Decision Made
2025· 20 proposals
December 2025
- Outbuilding (Shed) and Outbuilding (Garage)LOT 28 CRYSTAL BROOK VALLEY RD CRYSTAL BROOK SA 5523Decision Made
November 2025
- Installation of a digital scoreboardLOT 824 RAILWAY TCE CRYSTAL BROOK SA 5523Decision Made
- Detached Dwelling including, UMR alfresco, UMR garage, front verandah and Outbuilding (shed).77 THE CATTLE TRK CRYSTAL BROOK SA 5523Decision Made
- Verandah147 THE CATTLE TRK CRYSTAL BROOK SA 5523Decision Made
- 9x6 carport with woodland grey colorbond roofing and smooth cream trim133 THE CATTLE TRK CRYSTAL BROOK SA 5523Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwellingLOT 534 JANZ RD CRYSTAL BROOK SA 5523Decision Made
October 2025
- Domestic outbuilding7 CUNNINGHAM ST CRYSTAL BROOK SA 5523Decision Made
September 2025
- Verandah and Rumpus Room (attached unlined habitable building with no internal connection into dwelling)6 DARBON TCE CRYSTAL BROOK SA 5523Decision Made
- Detached dwellingLOT 16 THE CATTLE TRK CRYSTAL BROOK SA 5523Decision Made
August 2025
- Domestic storage shed (outbuilding), inclusive of storage of a tipper truck of 4770 kg7 MERCOWIE RD CRYSTAL BROOK SA 5523Under Assessment
- outbuilding5 ALLAN ST CRYSTAL BROOK SA 5523Decision Made
July 2025
- Detached dwellingLOT 28 CRYSTAL BROOK VALLEY RD CRYSTAL BROOK SA 5523Decision Made
June 2025
- New Transportable DwellingLOT 536 RF NICHOLLS DR CRYSTAL BROOK SA 5523Decision Made
- Build a carport 6.51 x 6.51 x 2.70m24 GREIG RD CRYSTAL BROOK SA 5523Decision Made
- Food vanLOT 40 SUNKIST RD CRYSTAL BROOK SA 5523Decision Made
- Internal building alterations, rear verandah and outbuilding2 BOWMAN ST CRYSTAL BROOK SA 5523Decision Made
- Inground Swimming Pool and Safety Fence41 JOHN ST CRYSTAL BROOK SA 5523Decision Made
May 2025
- Inground Swimming Pool and Safety Fence29 BOWMAN ST EX CRYSTAL BROOK SA 5523Decision Made
- Detached Dwelling13 RAILWAY TCE CRYSTAL BROOK SA 5523Decision Made
April 2025
- Verandah2 LYONS ST CRYSTAL BROOK SA 5523Decision 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
Roadworks & transport
4 active roadworks / incidents
- ConstructionVenning Road, Montrose Lane11 May 2026 – 31 Aug 2026
- ConstructionVenning Road, Montrose Lane27 May 2026 – 31 Aug 2026
- Vms TrailerVenning Road, Augusta Hwy04 May 2026 – 31 Aug 2026
- Vms TrailerVenning Road, Montrose Lane04 May 2026 – 31 Aug 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Traffic SA road events — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · current · Updated
Heritage
29 heritage places
- CWA Rooms48 Bowman Street CRYSTAL BROOKContributory item
- 'Peppertree Hairdressing'47 Bowman Street CRYSTAL BROOKContributory item
- Centenary MemorialCnr. Younghusband Terrace and Eyre Road CRYSTAL BROOKLocal heritage
- Church of St Silas58 Brandis Street CRYSTAL BROOKLocal heritage
- Email Service Centre Appliance Store42 Bowman Street CRYSTAL BROOKContributory item
- Former BankBowman Street (Cnr Adelaide Square) CRYSTAL BROOKContributory item
- Former Crystal Press Printers41-43 Bowman Street CRYSTAL BROOKContributory item
- Former Savings Bank of South AustraliaCnr. Bowman Street and Brandis Street CRYSTAL BROOKLocal heritage
- Freemasons' HallCnr. Mitchell Street and Bowman Street CRYSTAL BROOKLocal heritage
- Holy Trinity Catholic ChurchCnr. Higgins Road and Eyre Extension Road CRYSTAL BROOKLocal heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
- Bushfire safer places
- 1
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 27.0 km away).
Coalition 63.0%Labor 37.0%
8.3 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +4.0 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Crystal BrookLabor 36.4% · Coalition 63.6% TPP (2025)3.2 km away
- RedhillLabor 24.9% · Coalition 75.1% TPP (2025)17.9 km away
- GeorgetownLabor 39.1% · Coalition 60.9% TPP (2025)18.3 km away
- GladstoneLabor 47.1% · Coalition 52.9% TPP (2025)19.4 km away
- LauraLabor 32.0% · Coalition 68.0% TPP (2025)23.9 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)
- 3/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 3/10
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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