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SA · Barunga West Council

Fisherman Bay, SA, 5522

Current weather

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Suburb snapshot

Fisherman Bay is a small locality in the Barunga West area, home to around 140 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 6 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 42.9 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $450, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population
140
Median age
64
Median household income / week
$495
Dwelling vacancy
75.7%
Unoccupied private dwellings
290 of 383
Median monthly mortgage
$932
Employment rate
26.5%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
13 / 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.

Housing

Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$450

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)
6
Against the person
2
Against property
4
Rate per 1,000 residents
42.9
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 70 residents
State safety percentile
58.7th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
6
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • Other Property Damage And Environmental1
  • Sct - Residence1
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury1
  • Serious Assault Resulting In Injury1
  • Theft From Motor Vehicle1

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.

104 planning-related records

2026· 10 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Construct new colorbond shed on boundary
    17 TREVALLY RD FISHERMAN BAY SA 5522Under Assessment
  • Domestic Outbuilding (Shed), Verandah and Fence
    82 DOLPHIN RD FISHERMAN BAY SA 5522Under Assessment

  • May 2026

  • Two Storey Detached Dwelling
    112 WHITING RD FISHERMAN BAY SA 5522Under Assessment
  • Carport – 5.5m x 3m x 2.7m high (top of gutter) Shed – 7.19m x 7m x 3.3m wall height (max) Retaining wall – Max height 1.4m
    42 WHITING RD FISHERMAN BAY SA 5522Decision Made

  • April 2026

  • Construction of a domestic outbuilding (garage and rumpus room)
    34 WHITING RD FISHERMAN BAY SA 5522Decision Made
  • Domestic Outbuilding (Storage)
    12 TROUT RD FISHERMAN BAY SA 5522;7 MULLET RD FISHERMAN BAY SA 5522Decision Made

  • March 2026

  • Flat Roof Carport 6m x 6m x 3m
    31 TROUT RD FISHERMAN BAY SA 5522Decision Made
  • Fencing - side and rear post and rail solid steel fencing to a maximum height of 2.0 metres (0.2m plinth plus 1.8m fence)
    1 DOLPHIN RD FISHERMAN BAY SA 5522Under Assessment
  • Verandah
    79 DOLPHIN RD FISHERMAN BAY SA 5522Decision Made

  • February 2026

  • Single storey detached dwelling together with associated earthworks, attached carport and verandah
    12 MULLET RD FISHERMAN BAY SA 5522Under Assessment
2025· 19 proposals

  • November 2025

  • Construction of a two-storey detached dwelling
    44 SNAPPER RD FISHERMAN BAY SA 5522Under Assessment
  • Construction of a Fence
    34 WHITING RD FISHERMAN BAY SA 5522Decision Made

  • October 2025

  • Single storey dwelling addition (bathroom and wet area) and construction outbuilding (garage) together with ancillary earthworks
    4 CATFISH LANE FISHERMAN BAY SA 5522Under Assessment
  • Alterations and additions to existing built form including the change of use to shop, and the construction of a verandah and garage.
    5 SILVER PERCH RD FISHERMAN BAY SA 5522Under Assessment
  • Construction of a Carport
    25 SNAPPER RD FISHERMAN BAY SA 5522Decision Made
  • Construction of a Fence
    35 TREVALLY RD FISHERMAN BAY SA 5522Decision Made

  • September 2025

  • Single storey detached dwelling
    42 WHITING RD FISHERMAN BAY SA 5522Decision Made
  • Single storey detached dwelling, associated earthworks, outbuilding (domestic storage shed) and fence
    64 DOLPHIN RD FISHERMAN BAY SA 5522Under Assessment
  • Verandah
    38 SNAPPER RD FISHERMAN BAY SA 5522Decision Made

  • August 2025

  • Construction of an Outbuilding (Garage)
    37 SNAPPER RD FISHERMAN BAY SA 5522Decision Made
  • Partial demolition of an existing detached dwelling, dwelling alterations and additions, and outbuilding (garage)
    83 DOLPHIN RD FISHERMAN BAY SA 5522Decision Made

  • June 2025

  • Install Pool Type Fence Between 2 Shed on Adjoining Properties
    125 WHITING RD FISHERMAN BAY SA 5522;127 WHITING RD FISHERMAN BAY SA 5522Decision Made
  • Domestic Outbuilding (Shed)
    82 WHITING RD FISHERMAN BAY SA 5522Decision Made

  • May 2025

  • Domestic Outbuilding (Garage) (9m X 6m X 3.55m h)
    54 WHITING RD FISHERMAN BAY SA 5522Decision Made

  • April 2025

  • Domestic Outbuilding (Shed) (replacing existing outbuilding)
    6 MULLET RD FISHERMAN BAY SA 5522Under Assessment

  • March 2025

  • New Colorbond Verandah 6mL x 4.5mW x 3mH Colour: Paperbark Stormwater to new Modular Tank to be installed next to proposed verandah.
    85 WHITING RD FISHERMAN BAY SA 5522Decision Made

  • February 2025

  • Enclose of boundary side of existing carport
    117 WHITING RD FISHERMAN BAY SA 5522Decision Made

  • January 2025

  • Single Storey Detached Dwelling together with Carport and Deck
    15 SNOOK RD FISHERMAN BAY SA 5522Decision Made
  • Carport
    16 WHITING RD FISHERMAN BAY SA 5522Decision Made
2024· 16 proposals

  • November 2024

  • VERANDAH
    25 TROUT RD FISHERMAN BAY SA 5522Decision Made
  • Construction of a pre-coloured steel (Colorbond - white) fence along northern boundary - 8.5m long x 1.2m high
    36 -38 TREVALLY RD FISHERMAN BAY SA 5522Decision Made
  • Carport - 12m x 5.5m x 3m
    24 MULLET RD FISHERMAN BAY SA 5522Decision Made

  • October 2024

  • Carport (11.5m x 3.9m x 3.2m high)
    81 DOLPHIN RD FISHERMAN BAY SA 5522Decision Made
  • Two storey detached dwelling
    45 WHITING RD FISHERMAN BAY SA 5522Decision Made
  • Domestic Outbuilding (Carport and Garage)
    33 TREVALLY RD FISHERMAN BAY SA 5522Decision Made

  • September 2024

  • Single storey detached dwelling together with domestic outbuilding (shed) on side and rear boundary
    17 TREVALLY RD FISHERMAN BAY SA 5522Decision Made

  • August 2024

  • Open-style fence (17m length x 1.2m high) along side boundary incorporating rear and front gates
    38 WHITING RD FISHERMAN BAY SA 5522Decision Made
  • Change of land use to residential (dwelling) with separate outbuilding and carport
    37 SNOOK RD FISHERMAN BAY SA 5522Decision Made

  • July 2024

  • New Colorbond (Woodland Grey) fence erected across the rear property boundary (8.64m length x 1.8m high)
    6 TROUT RD FISHERMAN BAY SA 5522Decision Made
  • Verandah Patio / Freestanding
    46 SNAPPER RD FISHERMAN BAY SA 5522Decision Made
2023· 15 proposals

15 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2022· 9 proposals

9 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2021· 30 proposals

30 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2020· 5 proposals

5 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

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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)
1/10
IRSD decile (2021)
1/10

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

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Heritage

1 state heritage place

  • Heritage placeState heritage

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Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid
Bushfire safer places
1

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via SA Planning geohub. Safer places from CFS designated locations.

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Recent changes

  • Heritage placeheritageState heritage
  • Alterations and additions to existing built form including the change of use to shop, and the construction of a verandah and garage.planning5 SILVER PERCH RD FISHERMAN BAY SA 5522Lodged 17 Oct 2025 · Under Assessment
  • Carportplanning16 WHITING RD FISHERMAN BAY SA 5522Lodged 17 Jan 2025 · Decision Made
  • Carport (11.5m x 3.9m x 3.2m high)planning81 DOLPHIN RD FISHERMAN BAY SA 5522Lodged 21 Oct 2024 · Decision Made
  • Carport - 12m x 5.5m x 3mplanning24 MULLET RD FISHERMAN BAY SA 5522Lodged 14 Nov 2024 · Decision Made
  • Carport – 5.5m x 3m x 2.7m high (top of gutter) Shed – 7.19m x 7m x 3.3m wall height (max) Retaining wall – Max height 1.4mplanning42 WHITING RD FISHERMAN BAY SA 5522Lodged 01 May 2026 · Decision Made
  • Change of land use to residential (dwelling) with separate outbuilding and carportplanning37 SNOOK RD FISHERMAN BAY SA 5522Lodged 01 Aug 2024 · Decision Made
  • Construct new colorbond shed on boundaryplanning17 TREVALLY RD FISHERMAN BAY SA 5522Lodged 30 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
  • Construction of a Carportplanning25 SNAPPER RD FISHERMAN BAY SA 5522Lodged 14 Oct 2025 · Decision Made
  • Construction of a Fenceplanning34 WHITING RD FISHERMAN BAY SA 5522Lodged 03 Nov 2025 · Decision Made

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