SA · Port Pirie Council
Crystal Brook (SA), SA, 5523
Current weather
13.6°CMainly clear
60% humidity · 32.5 km/h wind · 14.1° / 10.9° today · 9.4 mm rain
Desirability index
#105 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Crystal Brook (SA) is a small locality in the Port Pirie area, home to around 1,537 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 28 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 18.2 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $360, 2 school and preschool sites in the area, limited but present public transport access, 8 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.
Population
- 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)
- 47 / 44 / 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.
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.
Data sources & freshness
- SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 28
- Against the person
- 9
- Against property
- 19
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 18.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 171 residents
- State safety percentile
- 23.5th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 4
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
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
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 2 (1 schools, 1 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA
- 977
- Crystal Brook KindergartenMais TerracePreschools
- Crystal Brook Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 977
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site · Static register
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA 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)
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Roadworks & transport
8 active roadworks / incidents
- ConstructionVenning Road, Montrose Lane27 May 2026 – 11 Jul 2026
- ConstructionVenning Road, Montrose Lane11 May 2026 – 11 Jul 2026
- DetoursDarbon Terrace, Darbon Tce11 May 2026 – 11 Jul 2026
- DetoursDarbon Terrace, Darbon Tce11 May 2026 – 11 Jul 2026
- DetoursGadd Avenue, Giles St11 May 2026 – 11 Jul 2026
- DetoursGoyder Highway, Wongabirrie Rd11 May 2026 – 11 Jul 2026
- Vms TrailerVenning Road, Augusta Hwy04 May 2026 – 11 Jul 2026
- Vms TrailerVenning Road, Montrose Lane04 May 2026 – 11 Jul 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Traffic SA road events — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
135 planning-related records
2026· 19 proposals
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 5523Under Assessment
- 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· 24 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 5523Under Assessment
- 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 5523Under Assessment
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 kg - amended plans and documentation, Master Plan, dated 22 May 2026.7 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
March 2025
- Outbuilding (Shed/Garage)97 WONGABIRRIE RD CRYSTAL BROOK SA 5523Decision Made
2024· 21 proposals
21 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 27 proposals
27 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 23 proposals
23 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 18 proposals
18 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
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
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 1
- Emergency department
- On site
- Crystal Brook and District HospitalEdmund TerracePublic Hospital
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 3/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 3/10
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
Heritage
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
- Bushfire safer places
- 1
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via SA Planning geohub. Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 5
- Parks (OSM)
- 4
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
- 31.8/100
- Cohort rank
- #105 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
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