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Leigh Creek (SA), SA, 5731

Current weather

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68% humidity · 24.5 km/h wind · 15.9° / 9.4° today · 5.4 mm rain

Suburb snapshot

Leigh Creek (SA) is a small locality in the Unincorporated SA area, home to around 91 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 15 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 164.8 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $280, 2 school and preschool sites in the area, and some planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population
91
Median age
40
Median household income / week
$1,625
Dwelling vacancy
69.2%
Unoccupied private dwellings
72 of 104
Median monthly mortgage
$0
Employment rate
58.2%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
3 / 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)
$280

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)
15
Against the person
9
Against property
6
Rate per 1,000 residents
164.8
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 10 residents
State safety percentile
92.9th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
7
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • Common Assault3
  • Other Property Damage And Environmental3
  • Sct - Non Residence1
  • Sct - Residence1
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury6

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
2 (1 schools, 1 preschools)
Median school ICSEA
791
  • Leigh Creek Area SchoolCombined · ICSEA 791
  • Leigh Creek KindergartenBlack Oak DrivePreschools

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.

8 planning-related records

2026· 2 proposals

  • May 2026

  • Single storey detached dwelling and ancillary accommodation
    14 BOOBIALLA PL LEIGH CREEK SA 5731Under Assessment

  • January 2026

  • Carport and Shed/Outbuilding
    31 COOLABAH ST LEIGH CREEK SA 5731Decision Made
2025· 1 proposal

  • December 2025

  • Internal fit out of an existing commercial property to create two (2) short term tourist accommodation rooms
    11 BLACK OAK DR LEIGH CREEK SA 5731Under Assessment
2023· 2 proposals

  • October 2023

  • Installation of an above-ground swimming pool, safety fencing and pool filtration equipment box
    1 BELAH ST LEIGH CREEK SA 5731Decision Made

  • May 2023

  • Installation of an above-ground swimming pool, safety fencing and pool filtration equipment box
    1 BELAH ST LEIGH CREEK SA 5731Decision Made
2020· 1 proposal

  • August 2020

  • Ground mounted solar arrays and 2 x outbuildings ancillary to the dwelling
    LOT 2 THE OUTBACK HWY LEIGH CREEK SA 5731Decision Made
Other· 2 proposals
  • LEIGH CREEK SERVICE STATION & CAFE PTY LTD
    Hydrocarbon and ChemicalEPA licence
  • STARK AVIATION PTY LTD
    Hydrocarbon and ChemicalEPA licence

Data sources & freshness

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)
4/10
IRSD decile (2021)
4/10

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

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • Leigh Creek Kindergartenkindergarten

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
1
Parks (OSM)
0

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

Recent changes

  • Leigh Creek Kindergartenchildcarekindergarten
  • Carport and Shed/Outbuildingplanning31 COOLABAH ST LEIGH CREEK SA 5731Lodged 29 Jan 2026 · Decision Made
  • Ground mounted solar arrays and 2 x outbuildings ancillary to the dwellingplanningLOT 2 THE OUTBACK HWY LEIGH CREEK SA 5731Lodged 28 Aug 2020 · Decision Made
  • Installation of an above-ground swimming pool, safety fencing and pool filtration equipment boxplanning1 BELAH ST LEIGH CREEK SA 5731Lodged 05 Oct 2023 · Decision Made
  • Installation of an above-ground swimming pool, safety fencing and pool filtration equipment boxplanning1 BELAH ST LEIGH CREEK SA 5731Lodged 08 May 2023 · Decision Made
  • Internal fit out of an existing commercial property to create two (2) short term tourist accommodation roomsplanning11 BLACK OAK DR LEIGH CREEK SA 5731Lodged 03 Dec 2025 · Under Assessment
  • LEIGH CREEK SERVICE STATION & CAFE PTY LTDplanningHydrocarbon and ChemicalEPA licence
  • STARK AVIATION PTY LTDplanningHydrocarbon and ChemicalEPA licence
  • Single storey detached dwelling and ancillary accommodationplanning14 BOOBIALLA PL LEIGH CREEK SA 5731Lodged 06 May 2026 · Under Assessment
  • Leigh Creek Area SchoolschoolsCombined · ICSEA 791Combined

Data sources & freshness