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SA · Loxton Waikerie Council

Loxton, SA, 5333

Current weather

14°CMainly clear

71% humidity · 23.6 km/h wind · 15.4° / 10.7° today · 9.7 mm rain

Desirability index

38.6/100

#136 among Country & regional suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Loxton is a smaller suburban community in the Loxton Waikerie area, home to around 4,677 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 179 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 38.3 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $445 (flats $300, houses $470), 3 school and preschool sites in the area, 5 public transport stops within the suburb, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

Population
4,677
Median age
47
Median household income / week
$1,164
Dwelling vacancy
9.7%
Unoccupied private dwellings
206 of 2,122
Median monthly mortgage
$1,083
Employment rate
52.6%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
146 / 227 / 42

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)
$300
Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$470
All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$445
Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
20

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)
179
Against the person
38
Against property
141
Rate per 1,000 residents
38.3
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 123 residents
State safety percentile
53.8th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
34
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • Other Property Damage And Environmental37
  • Other Theft35
  • Other Unlawful Entry With Intent17
  • Sct - Non Residence11
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury24

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 (4 schools)
999.5
  • Loxton High SchoolSecondary · ICSEA 989
  • Loxton Lutheran SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 1027
  • Loxton Preschool Centre IncAnzac CrescentPreschools
  • Loxton Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 954
  • St Albert's Catholic SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 1010

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

5 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Bookpurnong Rd (Loxton High School)
  • East Tce / Drabsch St - East side (Loxton Bus Bay)
  • East Tce / Drabsch St - West side (Loxton)
  • Gratwick Rd / Trenerry Ave - North side (Loxton High School)
  • View St / Frank Petch Cres - West side (Loxton)

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

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

505 planning-related records

2026· 36 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Minor internal alterations to the existing supermarket (Woolworths)
    1 MARTHA ST LOXTON SA 5333Under Assessment
  • Construction of a verandah
    15 KEITH PAYNE CT LOXTON SA 5333Under Assessment
  • Construction of an outbuilding
    LOT 73 BADCOE RD LOXTON SA 5333Under Assessment
  • Outback Flat Patio 7.150 x 4.350 All Colour Attached to Dwelling
    35 SECOND ST LOXTON SA 5333Under Assessment
  • Variation to DA 23030977 and DA 24028089 for 'Expansion of an existing warehouse and packaging facility (general Industry) comprising the construction of two buildings (Building A and B), alterations to existing vehicle access, new on-site car parking and associated retaining walls, fencing, landscaping and above-ground water tanks' comprising alteration to staging, change in overall building height and consolidation of canopies resulting in alteration to the structural engineering for the struc
    58 GRATWICK RD LOXTON SA 5333Under Assessment
  • Construction of a single storey detached dwelling with UMR garage
    16A LAFFER ST LOXTON SA 5333Under Assessment
  • Construction of an outbuilding forward of a dwelling
    198 NEWTON RD LOXTON SA 5333Under Assessment
  • Construction of an attached verandah
    7 EIME DR LOXTON SA 5333Under Assessment
  • Alterations to an existing dwelling including roof replacement and septic tank replacement.
    46 SECOND ST LOXTON SA 5333Decision Made

  • May 2026

  • Outback Carport
    49 LUTHER RD LOXTON SA 5333Decision Made
  • Construction of a shed for storage of motorcycles
    83 BOOKPURNONG TCE LOXTON SA 5333Decision Made
  • Construction of an outbuilding (garage)
    181 DRUMMOND AV LOXTON SA 5333Decision Made
  • Construction of an Outbuilding
    4 MILL RD LOXTON SA 5333Decision Made

  • April 2026

  • Construction of a carport forward of a dwelling
    190 EDMONDSON RD LOXTON SA 5333Decision Made
  • Dwelling addition and alterations
    5 VIEW ST LOXTON SA 5333Under Assessment
  • Two single-storey dwellings and associated fencing/retaining walls
    13 SIXTH ST LOXTON SA 5333Under Assessment
  • Construction of a detached dwelling with UMR garage and verandah
    LOT 2 LUTHER RD LOXTON SA 5333Under Assessment
  • Additions and alterations to existing dwelling including new garage, swimming pool and associated retaining and earthworks
    12 HILLTOP DR LOXTON SA 5333Under Assessment
  • Installation of pool and pool house
    212 GRATWICK RD LOXTON SA 5333Decision Made
  • Two pairs of single storey semi-detached dwellings and one single storey detached dwelling
    65 TOBRUK TCE LOXTON SA 5333;67 TOBRUK TCE LOXTON SA 5333Under Assessment

  • March 2026

  • A new 9m x 3.7m carport to be built alongside the house for parking.
    34 ALEPPO ST LOXTON SA 5333Decision Made
  • Construction of a verandah attached to a dwelling and carport attached to a shed
    10 EYRE ST LOXTON SA 5333Decision Made
  • Construction of an Outbuilding (domestic storage)
    2 EYRE ST LOXTON SA 5333Under Assessment
  • Attached Verandah
    4 EIME DR LOXTON SA 5333Under Assessment
  • Construction of an outbuilding (shed)
    6 PYAP ST LOXTON SA 5333Decision Made
  • Construction of outbuilding (shed)
    11 FIRST ST LOXTON SA 5333Decision Made
  • 8m fibreglass pool installation with tubular and glass panel pool fencing to be installed. 1 access gate and Paving surrounds. Pool pumps and filtration to be located approx 10m away at a existing 3x3 garden shed.
    15 HILLTOP DR LOXTON SA 5333Decision Made
  • Construction of an Outbuilding (personal storage)
    273 MACKEY RD LOXTON SA 5333Decision Made

  • February 2026

  • Construction of an outbuilding (domestic shed)
    7 TRANTALIS CT LOXTON SA 5333Decision Made
  • Construction of storage shed
    136 BOOKPURNONG RD LOXTON SA 5333Decision Made
  • Development associated with an existing service trade premise comprising a carport including a boundary wall with a roller door
    20 BOOKPURNONG TCE LOXTON SA 5333Under Assessment
  • Land Division - 1 into 2 (Dwelling Excision)
    282 GRATWICK RD LOXTON SA 5333Decision Made
  • 1 into 15 Community Title Division following Land Use Approval 25020392
    LOT 153 TOBRUK TCE LOXTON SA 5333Decision Made
  • Construction of an Outbuilding (domestic storage)
    70 FAIRWEATHER AV LOXTON SA 5333Decision Made
  • Construction of an outbuilding (personal storage) and construction of a carport attached to an existing shed
    21 KLINGBERG ST LOXTON SA 5333Decision Made

  • January 2026

  • Shed
    22 THIELE AV LOXTON SA 5333Decision Made
2025· 87 proposals

  • December 2025

  • Construction of a verandah
    4 LUTHER RD LOXTON SA 5333Decision Made
  • Installation of a telecommunication facility comprising a 30 metre monopole with headframe and panel antennas, installation of an equipment shelter and 2.4m high perimeter security fencing
    36 BOOKPURNONG TCE LOXTON SA 5333Decision Made
  • A new 7m long x 4m span outdoor patio area.
    23 SECOND ST LOXTON SA 5333Decision Made
  • Retrospective partial change of use for a dwelling located within an existing shed, including additions and alterations
    1679 BOOKPURNONG RD LOXTON SA 5333Decision Made
2024· 77 proposals

77 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2023· 74 proposals

74 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2022· 78 proposals

78 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2021· 103 proposals

103 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2020· 40 proposals

40 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

4 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Hollywood Deli & TakeawayConvenience store
  • Hollywood Deli & TakeawayFast food
  • Parking
  • TelstraTelephone

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

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
1
Emergency department
On site
  • Loxton Hospital Complex41 Drabsch 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)
3/10

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

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Heritage

3 state heritage places

  • Heritage placeState heritage
  • Heritage placeState heritage
  • Heritage placeState heritage

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Childcare

2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Loxton Preschool Centrekindergarten
  • Woodleigh ChildcareTobruk Terracekindergarten

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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.

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Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
35
Parks (OSM)
29

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
38.6/100
Cohort rank
#136 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

  • Loxton Preschool Centrechildcarekindergarten
  • Woodleigh ChildcarechildcareTobruk Terracekindergarten
  • Heritage placeheritageState heritage
  • Heritage placeheritageState heritage
  • Heritage placeheritageState heritage
  • Loxton Hospital Complexhealth41 Drabsch StreetPublic Hospital
  • 1 into 15 Community Title Division following Land Use Approval 25020392planningLOT 153 TOBRUK TCE LOXTON SA 5333Lodged 12 Feb 2026 · Decision Made
  • 8m fibreglass pool installation with tubular and glass panel pool fencing to be installed. 1 access gate and Paving surrounds. Pool pumps and filtration to be located approx 10m away at a existing 3x3 garden shed.planning15 HILLTOP DR LOXTON SA 5333Lodged 02 Mar 2026 · Decision Made
  • A new 7m long x 4m span outdoor patio area.planning23 SECOND ST LOXTON SA 5333Lodged 22 Dec 2025 · Decision Made
  • A new 9m x 3.7m carport to be built alongside the house for parking.planning34 ALEPPO ST LOXTON SA 5333Lodged 24 Mar 2026 · Decision Made

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