SA · Light Council
Greenock, SA, 5360
Current weather
11.9°CClear sky
72% humidity · 31.7 km/h wind · 13.4° / 10.6° today · 9.3 mm rain
Desirability index
#62 among Country & regional suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Greenock is a small locality in the Light area, home to around 1,199 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 28 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 23.4 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $700, 1 school and preschool site in the area, limited but present public transport access, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, 1 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- Population
- 1,199
- Median age
- 42
- Median household income / week
- $1,883
- Dwelling vacancy
- 8.9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 38 of 429
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,452
- Employment rate
- 64.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 23 / 10 / 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)
- $700
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
- 10
- Against property
- 18
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 23.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 120 residents
- State safety percentile
- 33.3th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 4
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental3
- Other Theft6
- Sct - Non Residence2
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury5
- 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
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 990
- Greenock Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 990
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
3 public transport stops in this suburb
- Mill St / Midland St - West Side (Laucke Mill Greenock)
- Murray St / Adelaide Rd - North side (Greenock PO)
- Murray St / Adelaide Rd - South side (Greenock PO)
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Roadworks & transport
1 active roadworks / incidents
- DrainageSturt Highway, Bartel Rd11 Jun 2026 – 16 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.
143 planning-related records
2026· 21 proposals
June 2026
- Construction of single storey detached dwelling with associated fencing3A LINA ST GREENOCK SA 5360Under Assessment
- Construction of Single Storey Detached Dwelling9 LINA ST GREENOCK SA 5360Under Assessment
May 2026
- Change of use from cafe, restaurant and function centre to cafe and function centre.18 -22 MURRAY ST GREENOCK SA 5360Under Assessment
- Variation to 24009459- Construction of a swimming pool, verandah and retaining wall to the existing dwelling. Variation comprises footprint changes to pool and spa, increase to verandah width and height and increase to retaining wall height17 ADELAIDE RD GREENOCK SA 5360Under Assessment
- Construction of a verandah ancillary to the existing dwelling30 GEORGE ST GREENOCK SA 5360Decision Made
- Construction of verandahs to the existing dwelling21 KONCKE ST GREENOCK SA 5360Decision Made
- Variation to DA 25035767 - Construction of verandah ancillary to existing dwelling. Variation to amend the design of the verandah34 BRANSON RD GREENOCK SA 5360Decision Made
April 2026
- Construction of Retaining Walls (maximum height 2.2 metres above natural ground level)12 SUNNY HILL CT GREENOCK SA 5360Decision Made
- Construction of a verandah and carport ancillary to the existing dwelling46 MURRAY ST GREENOCK SA 5360Decision Made
- Construction of 2x 136800 L Water Storage Tanks137 GREENOCK RD GREENOCK SA 5360Decision Made
March 2026
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling and associated fencing5 LINA ST GREENOCK SA 5360Under Assessment
- Construction of an outbuilding ancillary to existing dwelling62 BEVAN ST GREENOCK SA 5360Decision Made
- Construction of an outbuilding ancillary to existing dwelling9 SUNNY HILL CT GREENOCK SA 5360Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to the existing dwelling26 BARKEY ST GREENOCK SA 5360Under Assessment
February 2026
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling15 PLUSH ST GREENOCK SA 5360Under Assessment
- Construction of an outbuilding ancillary to the existing dwelling30 BEVAN ST GREENOCK SA 5360Under Assessment
- Construction of partially enclosed carport ancillary to existing dwelling3 FREDERICK ST GREENOCK SA 5360Decision Made
January 2026
- Construction of an outbuilding ancillary to the existing dwelling29 KONCKE ST GREENOCK SA 5360Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to existing dwelling199 ROENNFELDT RD GREENOCK SA 5360Under Assessment
- Shed34 BRANSON RD GREENOCK SA 5360Decision Made
- Installation of a Swim Spa and Safety Barrier to existing dwelling1 MARTIN ST GREENOCK SA 5360Decision Made
2025· 23 proposals
December 2025
- Swimming pool and safety barrier8A KONCKE ST GREENOCK SA 5360Decision Made
November 2025
- Construction of verandah ancillary to existing dwelling34 BRANSON RD GREENOCK SA 5360Decision Made
October 2025
- Change of use from dwelling to tourist accommodation9 MURRAY ST GREENOCK SA 5360Decision Made
- Land Division - 1 into 3 Torrens Title Allotments40 GEORGE ST GREENOCK SA 5360Under Assessment
- Alterations to existing cellar door to convert existing kitchen to wine display room and increase in capacity from 75 to 100 persons.6 MURRAY ST GREENOCK SA 5360Decision Made
September 2025
- Construction of outbuilding ancillary to existing dwelling44 BEVAN ST GREENOCK SA 5360Decision Made
- Variation to Development Application 23012448 - Single storey detached dwelling with verandah, alfresco and deck under main roof and ancillary carport. Variation to location and design of carport1 SUNNY HILL CT GREENOCK SA 5360Decision Made
August 2025
- Construction of Retaining Walls associated with Approved Land Division (Application 23033219).3 LINA ST GREENOCK SA 5360Decision Made
July 2025
- Installation of one (1) frost fan in association with existing horticultural use41 VICTOR RD GREENOCK SA 5360Decision Made
- Construction of an outbuilding ancillary to the existing dwelling21 JACKMAN ST GREENOCK SA 5360Decision Made
June 2025
- Replace existing with larger verandah42 MURRAY ST GREENOCK SA 5360Decision Made
- Installation and operation of two (2) frost fans in association with existing horticultural useLOT 71 GREENOCK RD GREENOCK SA 5360Decision Made
May 2025
- Installation and operation of two (2) frost fans in association with the existing horticultural land useLOT 32 VICTOR RD GREENOCK SA 5360Decision Made
April 2025
- Demolition of exiting building and construction of building comprising canteen in association with existing recreation facilityLOT 670 MARTIN ST GREENOCK SA 5360Decision Made
March 2025
- Horticultural land use comprising 32 Ha of Lavender in association with the existing dwelling137 GREENOCK RD GREENOCK SA 5360Decision Made
- Installation of two (2) new tank 500Kl tanks and Replacement of two (2) existing tanks to 500Kl located at 219 Boundary Road and Replacement of three (3) existing tanks at 3 existing tanks to 500Kl at 3 Boundary Road.219 BOUNDARY RD GREENOCK SA 5360;3 BOUNDARY RD GREENOCK SA 5360Decision Made
- Change in use from Dwelling to Tourist Accommodation137 GREENOCK RD GREENOCK SA 5360Decision Made
February 2025
- Internal renovation works & bathroom addition including shower, bath, vanity & toilet.11 GEORGE ST GREENOCK SA 5360Decision Made
January 2025
- Construction of an outbuilding, carport, verandah and alterations and additions to existing dwelling14 MILL ST GREENOCK SA 5360Decision Made
2024· 23 proposals
23 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 17 proposals
17 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 24 proposals
24 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 33 proposals
33 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
1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Kalleske WinesBar
6 Murray Street, Greenock
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 7/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 8/10
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
- No overlay at centroid
- 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
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 80.1/100
- Cohort rank
- #62 among Country & regional 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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