Median house price
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SA · Copper Coast Council
Jerusalem, 5554
Est. population · Jun 2025
453
Growth (1 yr)
+0.7%
Growth (5 yr)
+5.1%
Median age
38
Median income
$1,625/wk
Employment rate
60.5%
Languages at home
1.6%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Jerusalem offers a slower smaller community life in Copper Coast Council, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with family life visible on every street. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting.
Open space is thinner than in many regional towns, so residents often travel a little further for a longer park day. A car helps for most daily errands, with fewer amenities clustered within an easy walk. Homes are neither a bargain nor a premium buy against the wider market.
Local crime has been trending higher of late. A trickle of new development is refreshing selected pockets without changing the overall feel.
Desirability sits below average overall, with local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus schools and education the main drag compared with similar regional towns. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Jerusalem snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
453
+0.7% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
5.2%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#25
among Country & regional · Emerging
Safety
19th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
60th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
4/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
18th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 36.8/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 4342nd in Australia
- State rank
- 458th in SA
- Peer rank
- #25 among Country & regional · Emerging suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #106 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 60%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Population
Estimated resident population
453(June 2025)
+0.7% annual · +5.1% over 5 years · 60th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.7%
- 5-year growth
- +5.1%
- Change in 1 year
- +3
- Change in 5 years
- +22
- Growth rank in SA
- 60th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~450), extrapolated at +0.8% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 424
- Median age
- 38
- Median household income / week
- $1,625
- Dwelling vacancy
- 5.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 8 of 154
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,403
- Employment rate
- 60.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 142 / 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 · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 7
- Against the person
- 2
- Against property
- 5
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 15.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 212 residents
- State safety percentile
- 18.7th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 49
- Increase (daily rate)
- +40.4%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental1
- Other Theft3
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury2
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv1
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated · Financial-year releases
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
- 925
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 18th
School list
- Kadina Memorial SchoolCombined · Government · ICSEA 951 · 25th percentile · LBOTE 2% · 1,184 students · Top SEA quarter 5% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
- Wallaroo Mines Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 899 · 10th percentile · LBOTE 16% · 92 students · Top SEA quarter 1% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Northern Yorke Peninsula Health Service (Wallaroo) (9.1 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Public Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 20
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 44.2
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 30° / 15°
- Rainfall
- 50 mm · ~6 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 24° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 82 mm · ~10 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 17° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 139 mm · ~17 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 106 mm · ~13 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register and EPA licensed activities.
2026· 12 proposals
June 2026
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling43 WESTLAKE ST JERUSALEM SA 5554Decision Made
May 2026
- Alterations and additions to existing Service Trade Premise - including internal and external upgrades to the existing Stratco Kadina retail and trade supply store and associated garden centre. Works include: • Internal refurbishment and layout adjustments to improve operational efficiency and customer flow. • Modifications to the existing garden centre pergola, including minor footprint reduction and repositioning. • Installation of new external signage flush-mounted to the building façade usin11 KENNETT ST N JERUSALEM SA 5554Under Assessment
March 2026
- Construction of a single storey dwelling38 HAYNES ST JERUSALEM SA 5554Decision Made
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling2 LAMSHED ST JERUSALEM SA 5554Decision Made
- Construction of an outbuilding (carport)37 CHAMPION ST JERUSALEM SA 5554Decision Made
- Garaport19 RAYMOND ST JERUSALEM SA 5554Decision Made
- Verandah23 WESTLAKE ST JERUSALEM SA 5554Decision Made
February 2026
- The addition of a swimming pool and enclosed yard41 CHAMPION ST JERUSALEM SA 5554Decision Made
- Domestic Outbuilding (colourbond shed)7 SOUTH TCE JERUSALEM SA 5554Decision Made
- Shed with associated Rainwater Tanks28 WESTLAKE ST JERUSALEM SA 5554Decision Made
January 2026
- Installation of swimming pool and safety barriers13 LAMSHED ST JERUSALEM SA 5554Decision Made
- Advertisement-Installation of four signs (2) new building signs, one (1) 6m pylon, and one (1) fence sign.14 KENNETT ST S JERUSALEM SA 5554Decision Made
2025· 14 proposals
December 2025
- Boundary realignment26 AGERY RD JERUSALEM SA 5554;28 AGERY RD JERUSALEM SA 5554Decision Made
- Variation to Condition 5 of DA 22005575 - hours of operation.124 CHAMPION ST JERUSALEM SA 5554Under Assessment
November 2025
- Outbuilding53 CHAMPION ST JERUSALEM SA 5554Decision Made
September 2025
- Outbuilding53 CHAMPION ST JERUSALEM SA 5554Under Assessment
August 2025
- Expansion of Motor repair station associated with the existing workshop and alteration to existing workshop25 -27 KENNETT ST S JERUSALEM SA 5554Under Assessment
June 2025
- Single storey detached dwelling, retaining walls and fencing19 RAYMOND ST JERUSALEM SA 5554Decision Made
- Outbuilding (Shed)145 CHAMPION ST JERUSALEM SA 5554Decision Made
May 2025
- Land Division 1 into 30 allotments, construction and dedication of new roads & associated civil worksLOT 1494 AGERY RD JERUSALEM SA 5554Under Assessment
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling and outbuilding (garage)20 AGERY RD JERUSALEM SA 5554Decision Made
- Construction of a Verandah23 RAYMOND ST JERUSALEM SA 5554Decision Made
April 2025
- VerandahLOT 127 HALLAM CR JERUSALEM SA 5554Decision Made
March 2025
- Add a swim spa135 CHAMPION ST JERUSALEM SA 5554Decision Made
February 2025
- Carport4 REYNOLDS ST JERUSALEM SA 5554Decision Made
January 2025
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling28 WESTLAKE ST JERUSALEM SA 5554Decision Made
2024· 7 proposals
October 2024
- Garage6 CHAMPION ST JERUSALEM SA 5554Decision Made
- Demolition of two (2) existing Sheds and Extension to Workshop/Vehicle Storage BuildingLOT 500 SOUTH TCE JERUSALEM SA 5554Under Assessment
September 2024
- Single storey detached dwelling53 CHAMPION ST JERUSALEM SA 5554Decision Made
May 2024
- Freestanding Carport4 LUKEMAN ST JERUSALEM SA 5554Decision Made
April 2024
- Swimming pool and safety fence124 CHAMPION ST JERUSALEM SA 5554Decision Made
- Verandah18 RAMSEY ST JERUSALEM SA 5554Decision Made
- Swimming Pool & Safety Fences137 CHAMPION ST JERUSALEM SA 5554Decision Made
2023· 6 proposals
December 2023
- Garaport and verandah28 RAMSEY ST JERUSALEM SA 5554Under Assessment
- Residential land division 1 into 8LOT 202 LAMSHED ST JERUSALEM SA 5554Decision Made
September 2023
- Outbuilding1 JOHNS ST JERUSALEM SA 5554Decision Made
August 2023
- Verandah9 HALLAM CR JERUSALEM SA 5554Decision Made
February 2023
- Single storey detached dwelling, outbuilding, ancillary accommodation, decking, swimming pool and associated safety barriers53 CHAMPION ST JERUSALEM SA 5554Under Assessment
January 2023
- Garage12 RAMSEY ST JERUSALEM SA 5554Decision Made
2022· 1 proposal
December 2022
- Swimming Pool & Safety Fence26 WESTLAKE ST JERUSALEM SA 5554Decision 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 · 2026 · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
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 · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Grey
- Member of Parliament
- Tom VENNING (Liberal)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 128,707
- Turnout (2025)
- 89.4%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +5.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 54.6%Labor 45.4%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 31.8 km away).
Coalition 58.6%Labor 41.4%
4.0 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +6.2 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- KadinaLabor 40.0% · Coalition 60.0% TPP (2025)1.6 km away
- Wallaroo MinesLabor 43.3% · Coalition 56.7% TPP (2025)1.8 km away
- WallarooLabor 47.5% · Coalition 52.5% TPP (2025)9.5 km away
- MoontaLabor 42.7% · Coalition 57.3% TPP (2025)15.4 km away
- PaskevilleLabor 24.0% · Coalition 76.0% TPP (2025)18.7 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 4/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 6/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
More in Copper Coast Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of South Australia.