SA · Alexandrina Council
Currency Creek, 5214
Current weather
8.6°CLight drizzle
89% humidity · 30.9 km/h wind · 12.3° / 8.2° today · 25.4 mm rain
Updated
Desirability score
- High desirability
- Green suburb
Suburb profile
In Alexandrina, Currency Creek keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. The community is self-contained in the best sense. Local life comes first, with the region opening up beyond. The landscape itself is part of the lifestyle: open paddocks, big skies and room to breathe.
Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name. Housing is well-priced for what you get: space, location and everyday convenience.
A busy pipeline of new development is gradually changing the look and feel of the streets.
On the desirability index, the suburb sits below average overall, mainly because local dining and lifestyle amenities and housing affordability lag similar regional towns, despite relative strength in transport and access. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 443
- Median age
- 48
- Median household income / week
- $1,625
- Dwelling vacancy
- 17.7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 33 of 186
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,560
- Employment rate
- 60.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 12 / 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 · 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)
- 8
- Against the person
- 2
- Against property
- 6
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 18.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 222 residents
- State safety percentile
- 23.5th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 36
- Increase (daily rate)
- +33.7%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Common Assault1
- Other Property Damage And Environmental1
- Other Theft1
- Property Damage By Fire Or Explosion1
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv2
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
Roadworks & transport
6 active roadworks / incidents
- Road RepairGoolwa Road, Peel Rd16 Mar 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
- Road RepairGoolwa Road, Cliffside Rd16 Mar 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
- Road RepairGoolwa Road, Deep Creek Rd16 Mar 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
- Road RepairGoolwa Road, Dings Rd16 Mar 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
- Road RepairGoolwa Road, Nash Rd16 Mar 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
- Road RepairGoolwa Road, Williams Rd16 Mar 2026 – 31 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.
89 planning-related records
2026· 7 proposals
June 2026
- Construction of an agricultural building (implement shed)36 DEEP CREEK RD CURRENCY CREEK SA 5214Under Assessment
May 2026
- Land division in the form of a boundary realignment (4 into 4)435 FINNISS PARK RD CURRENCY CREEK SA 5214Decision Made
- Conversion of existing dwelling to tourist accommodation (including building alterations/additions), conversion of shed to rumpus room and construction of a new detached dwelling, ancillary accommodation, carport and 2 x advertising signs.2837 ALEXANDRINA RD CURRENCY CREEK SA 5214;2861A ALEXANDRINA RD CURRENCY CREEK SA 5214Under Assessment
April 2026
- Swimming Pool & Safety Fences9B QUARRY RD CURRENCY CREEK SA 5214Decision Made
- Construction of an outbuilding (shed)2875 ALEXANDRINA RD CURRENCY CREEK SA 5214Decision Made
March 2026
- Construction of a horse stable58 NASH RD CURRENCY CREEK SA 5214Under Assessment
- Land division creating one (1) additional allotment (1 into 2)291 WINERY RD CURRENCY CREEK SA 5214Decision Made
2025· 14 proposals
November 2025
- Construction of an Agricultural Building (staffroom) in association with the existing vineyardLOT 1 WINERY RD CURRENCY CREEK SA 5214Under Assessment
September 2025
- Construction of outbuilding (garage in association with existing dwelling)20 WILLIAMS RD CURRENCY CREEK SA 5214Decision Made
- Temporary special event (Day Moves Festival 2025) to occur over two (2) days (31/12/25 to 01/01/2026)125 FINNISS PARK RD CURRENCY CREEK SA 5214;261 MYRTLEGROVE RD CURRENCY CREEK SA 5214Decision Made
- Construction of an outbuilding (domestic use/ garage)17 NASH CT CURRENCY CREEK SA 5214Decision Made
- Construction of an outbuilding (shed)2780 ALEXANDRINA RD CURRENCY CREEK SA 5214Decision Made
July 2025
- Construction of a tourist accommodation360 DEEP CREEK RD CURRENCY CREEK SA 5214Under Assessment
- Installation of an 105kL above-ground water tank146 THE BROOK DR CURRENCY CREEK SA 5214Decision Made
June 2025
- Construction of an agricultural building2655 ALEXANDRINA RD CURRENCY CREEK SA 5214Decision Made
- Construction of a shedLOT 306 GOOLWA RD CURRENCY CREEK SA 5214Decision Made
March 2025
- Construction of a verandah, deck, outbuilding (garage), and swimming pool with associated swimming pool safety features757 MYRTLEGROVE RD CURRENCY CREEK SA 5214Decision Made
- Construction of three (3) verandahs116 THE BROOK DR CURRENCY CREEK SA 5214Decision Made
- Construction of a single storey dwelling and the decommissioning of existing dwelling to store295 GOULD RD CURRENCY CREEK SA 5214Decision Made
- Construction of a verandah620 MYRTLEGROVE RD CURRENCY CREEK SA 5214Decision Made
February 2025
- Construction of an agricultural building and two water tanks (above ground)LOT 100 STEVENS RD CURRENCY CREEK SA 5214Decision Made
2024· 14 proposals
December 2024
- Construction of a verandah182 FINNISS PARK RD CURRENCY CREEK SA 5214Decision Made
- Construction of an Outbuilding (domestic storage shed)185 SHIPWAY RD CURRENCY CREEK SA 5214Decision Made
- Agricultural Building (Farm Shed)39 CASTLE RANGE RD CURRENCY CREEK SA 5214Decision Made
October 2024
- Tourist AccommodationLOT 2111 KELTYS RD N CURRENCY CREEK SA 5214Under Assessment
September 2024
- Construction of a two storey detached dwelling and an above ground water tank36A DEEP CREEK RD CURRENCY CREEK SA 5214Decision Made
- Construction of an agricultural building, an outbuilding, verandahs (x2) and a swimming pool with associated safety features.225A TRIG POINT RD CURRENCY CREEK SA 5214Under Assessment
August 2024
- Construction of an outbuilding (shed), a carport and an above-ground water tank182 FINNISS PARK RD CURRENCY CREEK SA 5214Decision Made
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling98 NASH RD CURRENCY CREEK SA 5214Decision Made
May 2024
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling & carport40 WELLINGTON RD CURRENCY CREEK SA 5214Decision Made
- Construction of a shed (domestic)LOT 2 NASH RD CURRENCY CREEK SA 5214Decision Made
April 2024
- Construction of an Outbuilding (Garage)25 THE BROOK DR CURRENCY CREEK SA 5214Decision Made
February 2024
- Variation to DA 23016095 for four tourist accommodation cabins and change of use to horticulture, dam, internal driveways, dam and horticultural shed for preparation and processing of fruit (by addition of mezzanine floors, increased floor area and building height, internal alterations and modification for disabled access for one cabin)31 FROME RD CURRENCY CREEK SA 5214Under Assessment
January 2024
- 5 degree Skillion Stratco Shed Length - 9199mm Width - 6151mm Height - 2700mm97 THE BROOK DR CURRENCY CREEK SA 5214Decision Made
- Boundary Realignment (2 allotments into 2allotments).198 SORRELLS RD CURRENCY CREEK SA 5214;275 SORRELLS RD FINNISS SA 5255Decision Made
2023· 5 proposals
December 2023
- Replacement of existing foot bridge59 PEEL RD CURRENCY CREEK SA 5214Decision Made
- Extending the existing open fronted Hay Shed to double the size.142 THE BROOK DR CURRENCY CREEK SA 5214Decision Made
November 2023
- Interpretive signage relating to the historic Currency Creek Bridge and Train Viaduct31 FROME RD CURRENCY CREEK SA 5214Decision Made
September 2023
- Farm Building (implement and storage) and Associated RWT (20,000L Above Ground)102 FROME RD CURRENCY CREEK SA 5214Decision Made
August 2023
- Build Stratco Sanctuary Attached Patio 4A 7000x6200 and 2700 high with 65x65 columns Colours Slate Grey for frame work and Alpine Prodek Sheets.60 WINERY RD CURRENCY CREEK SA 5214Decision 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
1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Sports field
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
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
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 6/10
- 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
3 state heritage places
- Heritage placeState heritage
- Heritage placeState heritage
- Heritage placeState heritage
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 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
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 32.8/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 4818th in Australia
- State rank
- 479th in SA
- Peer rank
- #65 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #130 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 52%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Sports fieldamenitiespitch
- Common Assaultcrime1
- Other Property Damage And Environmentalcrime1
- Other Theftcrime1
- Property Damage By Fire Or Explosioncrime1
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mvcrime2
- Heritage placeheritageState heritage
- Heritage placeheritageState heritage
- Heritage placeheritageState heritage
- 5 degree Skillion Stratco Shed Length - 9199mm Width - 6151mm Height - 2700mmplanning97 THE BROOK DR CURRENCY CREEK SA 5214Lodged 29 Jan 2024 · Decision Made
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Updated on site
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
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