SA · Light Council
Kapunda, SA, 5373
Current weather
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74% humidity · 34 km/h wind · 12.7° / 9.8° today · 9.2 mm rain
Desirability index
#164 among Country & regional suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Kapunda is a smaller suburban community in the Light area, home to around 2,947 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 120 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 40.7 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $475 (flats $440, houses $488), 3 school and preschool sites in the area, 8 public transport stops within the suburb, 7 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.
Population
- Population
- 2,947
- Median age
- 49
- Median household income / week
- $1,140
- Dwelling vacancy
- 8.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 119 of 1,353
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,127
- Employment rate
- 51.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 92 / 53 / 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
- Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $440
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $487.5
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $475
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 15
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)
- 120
- Against the person
- 26
- Against property
- 94
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 40.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 113 residents
- State safety percentile
- 55.8th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 24
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Obtain Benefit By Deception9
- Other Property Damage And Environmental25
- Other Theft20
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury14
- Theft From Shop21
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
- 3 (2 schools, 1 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
- 979.5
- Kapunda High SchoolSecondary · ICSEA 972
- Kapunda KindergartenBeck StreetPreschools
- Kapunda Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 987
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
8 public transport stops in this suburb
- Main St / Coghill St - East side (Kapunda Council Chambers)
- Mildred St / Clare Rd - West side (BP Kapunda)
- South Tce / Main St - South side (BP Kapunda)
- West Tce / High St - East side (Kapunda High School)
- West Tce / High St - West side (Kapunda High School)
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Roadworks & transport
7 active roadworks / incidents
- PavingClare Road, Kapunda St24 Jun 2026 – 08 Jul 2026
- PavingMain Street, Clare Rd24 Jun 2026 – 08 Jul 2026
- Road ReconstructionTarlee Road, Vogt Rd18 Mar 2026 – 16 Jul 2026
- Road ReconstructionTarlee Road, Oaklodge Rd18 Mar 2026 – 16 Jul 2026
- Road ReconstructionTarlee Road, Black Joes Rd18 Mar 2026 – 16 Jul 2026
- Road ReconstructionTarlee Road, Taylors Run Rd18 Mar 2026 – 16 Jul 2026
- Road ReconstructionTarlee Road, Aspley Heights Rd18 Mar 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.
391 planning-related records
2026· 43 proposals
June 2026
- Demolition of existing skillion extension and construction of dwelling addition.24 HAWKE ST KAPUNDA SA 5373Under Assessment
- Construction of a Single Storey Detached Dwelling29 OLD ADELAIDE RD KAPUNDA SA 5373;LOT 694 OLD ADELAIDE RD KAPUNDA SA 5373Under Assessment
- Alterations to Dwelling45 HIGH ST KAPUNDA SA 5373Under Assessment
- Land Division (Torrens Title) - 1 Allotment into 3 Allotments include the retention of existing dwelling21 TRUSCOTT ST KAPUNDA SA 5373Under Assessment
- Alterations to existing Clubrooms in association with Golf CourseLOT 17 HANCOCK RD KAPUNDA SA 5373Under Assessment
- Construction of outbuilding ancillary to existing dwelling57 MILDRED ST KAPUNDA SA 5373Under Assessment
May 2026
- Partial Demolition and Alterations and Additions to Existing Dwelling and verandah14 HARRIET ST KAPUNDA SA 5373Under Assessment
- Construction of anoutbuilding ancillary to existing dwelling17 SHANNON ST KAPUNDA SA 5373Decision Made
- Construction of an outbuilding ancillary to existing dwelling51 HARRIS RD KAPUNDA SA 5373Decision Made
- Construction of outbuilding ancillary to existing dwelling53A OLD ADELAIDE RD KAPUNDA SA 5373Under Assessment
April 2026
- Alterations to existing dwelling comprising the erection of a wall to enclose carport under main roof46A KAPUNDA ST KAPUNDA SA 5373Decision Made
- Boundary Realignment – Two (2) Allotments into Two (2) Allotments6 FRANCIS ST KAPUNDA SA 5373Decision Made
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling10B WHITE ST KAPUNDA SA 5373Decision Made
- Construction of a detached dwelling and associated fence and retaining walls1 BRUMBY CT KAPUNDA SA 5373Under Assessment
- Construction of a verandah ancillary to the existing building5 CHAPEL ST KAPUNDA SA 5373Decision Made
- Construction of outbuilding ancillary to existing dwelling17 FULLER ST KAPUNDA SA 5373Decision Made
- Construction of Verandah in association with Dwelling1 STRICKLAND ST KAPUNDA SA 5373Decision Made
- Split level dwelling with retaining walls and fencing29 MARY ST KAPUNDA SA 5373Under Assessment
- Construction of domestic outbuilding ancillary to existing dwelling14 HARRIET ST KAPUNDA SA 5373Decision Made
- Construction of Domestic Outbuilding in association with the existing Dwelling83 WILLOWS RD KAPUNDA SA 5373Decision Made
- Construction of Verandah in association with existing Dwelling205 HAWKERS CREEK RD KAPUNDA SA 5373Decision Made
- Construction of a verandah ancillary to the existing dwelling4 ADELAIDE RD KAPUNDA SA 5373Decision Made
March 2026
- Construction of carport and verandah ancillary to existing dwelling10 WILLOW DR KAPUNDA SA 5373Decision Made
- Construction of four (4) two storey dwellings comprising of one (1) detached dwelling and three (3) group dwellings15 TOD ST KAPUNDA SA 5373Under Assessment
- Construction of an outbuilding (garage) ancillary to existing dwelling29 -31 WHITTAKER ST KAPUNDA SA 5373Decision Made
- Variation to 24010069 - Alterations and additions to existing dwelling and construction of a verandah to the existing dwelling - Variation comprises verandah has been reduced floor area, rear door to the dwelling has been increased in size. Introduction of a retaining wall and changes in material to the pool safety barrier and gate to glass6 JEFFS ST KAPUNDA SA 5373Decision Made
- Construction of single storey detached dwelling14 BRUMBY CT KAPUNDA SA 5373Decision Made
February 2026
- Installation of Spa and safety barrier101 MILDRED ST KAPUNDA SA 5373Decision Made
- Domestic Outbuilding ancillary to existing dwelling8 SOUTH TCE KAPUNDA SA 5373Decision Made
- Construction of an outbuilding and garaport ancillary to the existing dwelling18 HOGAN ST KAPUNDA SA 5373Decision Made
- Verandah ancillary to detached dwelling13 BRUMBY CT KAPUNDA SA 5373Decision Made
- construction of a domestic outbuilding ancillary to a dwelling55 OLD ADELAIDE RD KAPUNDA SA 5373Decision Made
- Additions and alterations to existing dwelling including garage, Pergola, deck, domestic outbuilding and swimming pool and safety barrier80 CLARE RD KAPUNDA SA 5373Under Assessment
- Construction of a store for wine storage in association with the existing viticultural land use4 PERRY RD KAPUNDA SA 5373Under Assessment
- Construction of a verandah and carport ancillary to the existing dwelling3 WEST TCE KAPUNDA SA 5373Decision Made
- Carport63 OLD ADELAIDE RD KAPUNDA SA 5373Decision Made
January 2026
- Alterations and additions to existing motor repair station and establishment of an additional use comprising a service trade premises (sales of motor vehicles, boats and caravans), construction of fencing and retaining wall and outbuilding (in the form of a shipping container), landscaping and car parking.19 -23 ADELAIDE RD KAPUNDA SA 5373Under Assessment
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling14 ROWETT ST KAPUNDA SA 5373Decision Made
- Single Story Dwelling13 SIR SIDNEY KIDMAN BVD KAPUNDA SA 5373Decision Made
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling1 SIR SIDNEY KIDMAN BVD KAPUNDA SA 5373Decision Made
2025· 62 proposals
62 proposals lodged in 2025. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2024· 95 proposals
95 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 54 proposals
54 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 67 proposals
67 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 61 proposals
61 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
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 1
- Emergency department
- On site
- Kapunda Hospital26 Nash StreetPublic Hospital
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
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
- Overlay applies
- 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
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 12
- Parks (OSM)
- 3
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
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 26.1/100
- Cohort rank
- #164 among Country & regional suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
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