SA · Lower Eyre Peninsula Council
Cummins, 5631
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Desirability score
- Heritage
- Rural
- Schools
- Established
- Residential
Suburb profile
In Lower Eyre Peninsula, Cummins keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. Distance from the capital is part of the appeal, with wide open surrounds and a self-contained community rhythm. Generous greenery runs through the area, from street trees to tucked-away reserves.
Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with plenty of young families in the mix. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting. Green space is a real strength, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb.
Housing is well-priced for what you get: space, location and everyday convenience. Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.
On the desirability index, the suburb sits below average overall, mainly because local dining and lifestyle amenities and safety lag similar regional towns, despite relative strength in parks and green space and community and employment. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 981
- Median age
- 42
- Median household income / week
- $1,526
- Dwelling vacancy
- 12.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 54 of 427
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,083
- Employment rate
- 63.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 20 / 12 / 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 · 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)
- $380
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
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)
- 26
- Against the person
- 11
- Against property
- 15
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 26.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 89 residents
- State safety percentile
- 38.5th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 6
- Increase (daily rate)
- +189.7%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental3
- Sct - Non Residence3
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury6
- Serious Assault Resulting In Injury2
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv4
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 2 (1 schools, 1 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA
- 994
- Cummins Area SchoolCombined · ICSEA 994
- Cummins Child Parent CentreMcFarlane StreetPreschools
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
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
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
114 planning-related records
2026· 10 proposals
June 2026
- Outbuilding47 LIGHT RD CUMMINS SA 5631Under Assessment
May 2026
- Extension to existing building25 HAYMAN DR CUMMINS SA 5631Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (placement of two 40ft shipping containers 15m apart adjoined by a plastic canopy and steel frame).1 -7 UMLAUF ST CUMMINS SA 5631Decision Made
- Outbuilding13 LAUBE ST CUMMINS SA 5631Decision Made
April 2026
- Placement of a detached dwelling and construction of a verandah and deck7 WALKOM ST CUMMINS SA 5631Decision Made
- Swimming pool and safety barrier496 WARROW RD CUMMINS SA 5631Decision Made
March 2026
- Storage Shed/Shelter in Association with existing Equestrian ClubLOT 177 PONTON GR CUMMINS SA 5631Decision Made
- Variation of Development Application 24036943. Vary Condition 13 and 14 of planning consent issued on 12 December 2025.10 ALBERT LANE CUMMINS SA 5631Under Assessment
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling18 PONTON GR CUMMINS SA 5631Under Assessment
- Storage of a transportable dwelling for a period of 12 months3572 BRATTEN WAY CUMMINS SA 5631Decision Made
2025· 18 proposals
December 2025
- Variation of Development Application 22020502 - Deletion of office element and minor changes to design of sheds9-11 BRATTEN WAY CUMMINS SA 5631Decision Made
November 2025
- Variation to Development application 21019989 - Revised civil works and stormwater management3612 BRATTEN WAY CUMMINS SA 5631Under Assessment
October 2025
- Office extension to the rear of the existing building and associated internal works, and relocation of existing carport18 RAILWAY TCE CUMMINS SA 5631Decision Made
- Detached Single Storey Dwelling and Ancillary Shed - Variation to Existing Planning Consent 932/88/202012 PEARSON ST CUMMINS SA 5631Decision Made
September 2025
- Carport60A BRUCE TCE CUMMINS SA 5631;60B BRUCE TCE CUMMINS SA 5631Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling and associated domestic outbuilding9 -11 PEARSON ST CUMMINS SA 5631Under Assessment
- Domestic storage shed (Outbuilding)19 WARROW RD CUMMINS SA 5631;3 LAUBE ST CUMMINS SA 5631Decision Made
August 2025
- Installation of one (1) 6m pylon sign and two (2) building fascia signs (illuminated)LOT 55 TOD HWY CUMMINS SA 5631Decision Made
- Demolition of an existing shed and the construction of an outbuilding (shed)10 WALTER ST CUMMINS SA 5631Decision Made
July 2025
- Installation of two modular units with toilet and handbasin in each as Unisex toilets for the CYRSL Hall. The units are fully assembled with fittings included. A builder is contracted to install the two units and has sub contracted a plumber and electrician to do the required compliant connections. The plumber is Mars Southern ABN 64046849524 - for all plumbing connections for toilet and water The electrician is Richardson Electrical Contractors Elec. Lic (SA) PGE267436 ACRS Master Cabler No. A050 BRUCE TCE CUMMINS SA 5631Decision Made
- Installation of a public art feature with associated concrete seating46 RAILWAY TCE CUMMINS SA 5631Decision Made
- Land division in the form of a boundary realignment10 ALBERT LANE CUMMINS SA 5631;3564 BRATTEN WAY CUMMINS SA 5631;3572 BRATTEN WAY CUMMINS SA 5631Decision Made
- Construction of a carport attached to an existing dwelling3 PEARSON ST CUMMINS SA 5631Decision Made
June 2025
- Carport11 -13 SIVIOUR ST CUMMINS SA 5631Decision Made
May 2025
- Construction of a new lunch and training room, replacement ablutions block, replacement site officeLOT 52 TOD HWY CUMMINS SA 5631Under Assessment
March 2025
- Land division - three (3) allotments into four (4) allotments35B SIVIOUR ST CUMMINS SA 5631;4021 TOD HWY CUMMINS SA 5631Decision Made
February 2025
- Construction of three solid roof shade structures in association with the existing bowling greensLOT 60 BRUCE TCE CUMMINS SA 5631Under Assessment
- Verandah (Replacement)6 HALL ST CUMMINS SA 5631Decision Made
2024· 12 proposals
December 2024
- Outbuilding (storage area for existing men's shed)24 RAILWAY TCE CUMMINS SA 5631Decision Made
November 2024
- Construction of a service trade premises with associated signage, fencing and the creation of an additional allotment10 ALBERT LANE CUMMINS SA 5631Under Assessment
October 2024
- Land Division in the form of a boundary realignment (2 into 2)38 BRUCE TCE CUMMINS SA 5631;40 BRUCE TCE CUMMINS SA 5631Decision Made
- Construction of a verandah at the rear of an existing dwelling52 TUMBY BAY RD CUMMINS SA 5631Decision Made
September 2024
- Additions and alterations to an existing dwelling including internal alterations and a new kitchen/living/dining area and deck42 TUMBY BAY RD CUMMINS SA 5631Under Assessment
- Land Division in the form of a boundary realignment3272A SETTLERS RD CUMMINS SA 5631;3272B SETTLERS RD CUMMINS SA 5631Decision Made
- Advertisement - 1x 6m pylon, 2x illuminated fascia sign, 1x sign flush with window2 -10 SECKER CT CUMMINS SA 5631Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling47 LIGHT RD CUMMINS SA 5631Decision Made
- Alterations to swimming pool facility including play equipment and outbuilding (to house pool equipment)LOT 60 BRUCE TCE CUMMINS SA 5631Decision Made
July 2024
- Rear attached Colorbond Verandah. All water collected will be directed to existing rainwater tanks.22 O'MALLEY ST CUMMINS SA 5631Decision Made
June 2024
- Construction of an outbuilding (shed) with attached verandahs31 LIGHT RD CUMMINS SA 5631Decision Made
- Expansion of an existing waste recovery facility to include bottle and can processing44 ALBERT LANE CUMMINS SA 5631Decision 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 · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 1
- Emergency department
- On site
- Cummins and District Memorial Hospital19-21 Tumby Bay RoadPublic Hospital
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 5/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 6/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
21 state heritage places
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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 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 · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 33
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
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 features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 33.1/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 4663rd in Australia
- State rank
- 461st in SA
- Peer rank
- #50 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #124 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 82%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Other Property Damage And Environmentalcrime3
- Sct - Non Residencecrime3
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injurycrime6
- Serious Assault Resulting In Injurycrime2
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mvcrime4
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
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