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SA · Kangaroo Island Council

Emu Bay, SA, 5223

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Suburb snapshot

Emu Bay is a small locality in the Kangaroo Island area, home to around 95 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 2 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 21.1 offences per 1,000 residents, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population
95
Median age
57
Median household income / week
$1,333
Dwelling vacancy
55.9%
Unoccupied private dwellings
38 of 68
Median monthly mortgage
$1,400
Employment rate
50.7%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
5 / 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)
2
Against the person
0
Against property
2
Rate per 1,000 residents
21.1
State safety percentile
28.9th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
17
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • Other Theft1
  • Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv1

Data sources & freshness

  • SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases

Planning & development

Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.

39 planning-related records

2026· 4 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Construction of single storey detached dwelling with attached carport and verandah
    LOT 46 SALTY AIR CCT EMU BAY SA 5223Under Assessment

  • March 2026

  • Construction of an outbuilding (shed)
    16 DUNE RD EMU BAY SA 5223Under Assessment

  • January 2026

  • Single storey detached dwelling
    20 MAXWELL TCE EMU BAY SA 5223Decision Made
  • Construction colorbond outbuilding (shed)
    LOT 192 WEST GEORGE RD EMU BAY SA 5223Decision Made
2025· 9 proposals

  • November 2025

  • Construction of an outbuilding (shed) and rainwater tank
    52 KEITH RD EMU BAY SA 5223Decision Made
  • Construction of a single storey detached dwelling and associated earthworks, retaining walls and fencing
    18 MAXWELL TCE EMU BAY SA 5223Decision Made

  • September 2025

  • Staged development – detached dwelling and two (2) associated habitable family units/cabins and outbuilding (shed/garage)
    13 GAP RD EMU BAY SA 5223Decision Made
  • Construction of attached two storey additions comprising a lower level home theatre room and upper bedroom, ensuite and balcony
    23 HAMILTON DR EMU BAY SA 5223Decision Made

  • August 2025

  • Land Division to create 12 additional allotments, realignment of boundaries and extension to public road infrastructure
    34 GAP RD EMU BAY SA 5223;LOT 103 PORTER RD EMU BAY SA 5223;LOT 104 BATES RD EMU BAY SA 5223;LOT 200 BATES RD EMU BAY SA 5223Decision Made
  • Variation to DA 25007779 - changes to size and siting of outbuilding
    3 ROOKERY RD EMU BAY SA 5223Decision Made

  • July 2025

  • Variation to Development Approval 22034857 - change of location of retaining wall (on boundary) and new internal retaining walls to a maximum height of one (1) metre
    LOT 45 SALTY AIR CCT EMU BAY SA 5223Decision Made

  • June 2025

  • Construction of habitable building (ancillary accommodation) in association with the existing dwelling and above-ground rainwater tank
    65 BAYVIEW RD EMU BAY SA 5223Under Assessment

  • January 2025

  • Construction of second storey additions to existing dwelling including front and rear deck and verandah
    25 HAWTHORN AV EMU BAY SA 5223Decision Made
2024· 3 proposals

  • December 2024

  • Ancillary accommodation
    19 BAYVIEW RD EMU BAY SA 5223Decision Made

  • July 2024

  • Single storey detached Dwelling, deck two verandahs and 61,000 litre water tank
    9 HAWTHORN AV EMU BAY SA 5223Decision Made

  • May 2024

  • Construction of additional deck and verandah
    26 MAXWELL TCE EMU BAY SA 5223Decision Made
2023· 11 proposals

  • December 2023

  • Dwelling addition, alterations, carport, deck and new wastewater system.
    6 HAWTHORN AV EMU BAY SA 5223Decision Made

  • November 2023

  • Construction of a single storey detached dwelling with associated deck, an outbuilding, solar panels and ancillary water storage tank.
    LOT 18 BATES RD EMU BAY SA 5223Decision Made

  • October 2023

  • Construction of two storey semi detached buildings for use as tourist accommodation
    57 HAMILTON DR EMU BAY SA 5223Decision Made

  • August 2023

  • Construction of single storey detached dwelling with carport under main roof, two (2) x 30 000L water storage tanks and associated earthworks and retaining walls
    LOT 392 SALTY AIR CCT EMU BAY SA 5223Decision Made

  • July 2023

  • new shed, rainwater tank and retaining wall up to 1.6m in height
    9 HAMILTON DR EMU BAY SA 5223Decision Made

  • June 2023

  • Single storey detached dwelling with carport, garage and rainwater tanks (4 x 22,500L)
    LOT 47 SALTY AIR CCT EMU BAY SA 5223Decision Made
  • Construction of dwelling additions
    45 HAMILTON DR EMU BAY SA 5223Under Assessment
  • Variation to DA 520/067/2019 for construction of a two storey dwelling with associated store - removal of bedroom 2 and 3 from ground floor and conversion to additional store floor area, and redesign of upper level addition
    52 KEITH RD EMU BAY SA 5223Decision Made

  • May 2023

  • Installation of new fixed glass window and glass sliding door to the existing dwelling, new external stairs and construction of an attached deck and associated balustrade
    41 BAYVIEW RD EMU BAY SA 5223Decision Made

  • April 2023

  • Two storey detached dwelling with deck and carport
    29 HAWTHORN AV EMU BAY SA 5223Decision Made

  • January 2023

  • Dwelling alteration and addition and deck forward of the dwelling
    27 HAWTHORN AV EMU BAY SA 5223Decision Made
2022· 8 proposals

  • December 2022

  • Construction of new public toilet facility with associated water tank
    LOT 384 BATES RD EMU BAY SA 5223Decision Made
  • Shed
    35 KEITH RD EMU BAY SA 5223Decision Made

  • November 2022

  • Construction of a 214,7000 litre freestanding watertank for firefighting water supply purposes.
    LOT 202 EMU BAY RD EMU BAY SA 5223Decision Made

  • September 2022

  • Change of land use from existing health tourism retreat and accommodation to new tourist accommodation pods, converted staff accommodation, distilling academy, internal building works and above ground 76.5 KL water tank, and upgrade to existing road
    105 BATES RD EMU BAY SA 5223Under Assessment

  • August 2022

  • New Outbuilding - shed for trailer boat storage
    15 HAWTHORN AV EMU BAY SA 5223Decision Made

  • July 2022

  • Single-storey detached dwelling, deck (maximum height 300 mm), water storage tanks (one (1) x 95,000 litres and one (1) x 5,000 litres) and associated earthworks
    LOT 192 WEST GEORGE RD EMU BAY SA 5223Decision Made

  • June 2022

  • Retaining walls and fencing
    15 HAMILTON DR EMU BAY SA 5223Decision Made

  • April 2022

  • Construction of a domestic outbuilding - garage
    27 HAWTHORN AV EMU BAY SA 5223Decision Made
2021· 4 proposals

  • November 2021

  • Construction of a domestic outbuilding
    62 PORTER RD EMU BAY SA 5223Under Assessment

  • October 2021

  • Construction of a shed (store) including demolition of existing shed (store)
    118 BATES RD EMU BAY SA 5223Decision Made

  • May 2021

  • Dwelling
    52 KEITH RD EMU BAY SA 5223Decision Made
  • Construction of a two-storey detached dwelling
    11 HAWTHORN AV EMU BAY SA 5223Decision Made

Data sources & freshness

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)
6/10
IRSD decile (2021)
8/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

3 state heritage places

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Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
9
Parks (OSM)
0

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

Recent changes

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  • Ancillary accommodationplanning19 BAYVIEW RD EMU BAY SA 5223Lodged 12 Dec 2024 · Decision Made
  • Change of land use from existing health tourism retreat and accommodation to new tourist accommodation pods, converted staff accommodation, distilling academy, internal building works and above ground 76.5 KL water tank, and upgrade to existing roadplanning105 BATES RD EMU BAY SA 5223Lodged 29 Sep 2022 · Under Assessment
  • Construction colorbond outbuilding (shed)planningLOT 192 WEST GEORGE RD EMU BAY SA 5223Lodged 15 Jan 2026 · Decision Made
  • Construction of a 214,7000 litre freestanding watertank for firefighting water supply purposes.planningLOT 202 EMU BAY RD EMU BAY SA 5223Lodged 06 Nov 2022 · Decision Made
  • Construction of a domestic outbuildingplanning62 PORTER RD EMU BAY SA 5223Lodged 29 Nov 2021 · Under Assessment
  • Construction of a domestic outbuilding - garageplanning27 HAWTHORN AV EMU BAY SA 5223Lodged 20 Apr 2022 · Decision Made
  • Construction of a shed (store) including demolition of existing shed (store)planning118 BATES RD EMU BAY SA 5223Lodged 05 Oct 2021 · Decision Made

Data sources & freshness

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