SA · Ceduna Council
Laura Bay, SA, 5680
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Suburb snapshot
Laura Bay is a small locality in the Ceduna area, home to around 11 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 4 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 363.6 offences per 1,000 residents, and some planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- Population
- 11
- Median age
- 64
- Median household income / week
- $1,312
- Dwelling vacancy
- 77.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 7 of 9
- Median monthly mortgage
- $0
- Employment rate
- 38.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 0 / 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)
- 4
- Against the person
- 0
- Against property
- 4
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 363.6
- State safety percentile
- 96.7th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 7
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental2
- Sct - Residence1
- 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.
3 planning-related records
2026· 1 proposal
April 2026
- Additions and canopy37928 FLINDERS HWY LAURA BAY SA 5680Under Assessment
2022· 1 proposal
March 2022
- Dwelling38031B FLINDERS HWY LAURA BAY SA 5680Decision Made
2021· 1 proposal
February 2021
- 9m x 7m Shed - agricultural building38031A FLINDERS HWY LAURA BAY SA 5680Decision Made
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
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 5/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
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
Recent changes
- 9m x 7m Shed - agricultural buildingplanning38031A FLINDERS HWY LAURA BAY SA 5680Lodged 10 Feb 2021 · Decision Made
- Additions and canopyplanning37928 FLINDERS HWY LAURA BAY SA 5680Lodged 12 Apr 2026 · Under Assessment
- Dwellingplanning38031B FLINDERS HWY LAURA BAY SA 5680Lodged 01 Mar 2022 · Decision Made
- Other Property Damage And Environmentalcrime2
- Sct - Residencecrime1
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mvcrime1
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Updated on site
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Updated on site · Financial-year releases