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SA · Loxton Waikerie Council

Loxton North, SA, 5333

Current weather

14°CMainly clear

73% humidity · 24.3 km/h wind · 15.8° / 10.6° today · 6.4 mm rain

Desirability index

40.4/100

#132 among Country & regional suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Loxton North is a small locality in the Loxton Waikerie area, home to around 897 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 30 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 33.4 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $300 (flats $200, houses $400), 2 school and preschool sites in the area, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population
897
Median age
42
Median household income / week
$1,542
Dwelling vacancy
9%
Unoccupied private dwellings
31 of 343
Median monthly mortgage
$1,143
Employment rate
62.3%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
24 / 4 / 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)
$200
Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$400
All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$300

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)
30
Against the person
6
Against property
24
Rate per 1,000 residents
33.4
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 150 residents
State safety percentile
48.8th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
34
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • Other Property Damage And Environmental6
  • Other Theft7
  • Property Damage By Fire Or Explosion3
  • Sct - Residence4
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury3

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
889
  • Loxton North KindergartenBalfour-Ogilvy RoadPreschools
  • Loxton North SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 889

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

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

109 planning-related records

2026· 7 proposals

  • May 2026

  • Extension to existing shed
    143 ANDERSON RD LOXTON NORTH SA 5333Under Assessment

  • April 2026

  • Construction of a store (roof contracting business)
    168 DERRICK RD LOXTON NORTH SA 5333Under Assessment
  • Construction of a storage shed (store)
    LOT 637 BALFOUR OGILVY AV LOXTON NORTH SA 5333Decision Made

  • February 2026

  • Construction of an Outbuilding (garage)
    1536 BOOKPURNONG RD LOXTON NORTH SA 5333Decision Made

  • January 2026

  • Land Division - Boundary Realignment (2 into 2 Allotments)
    40 BRIERS RD LOXTON NORTH SA 5333;LOT 3 BRIERS RD LOXTON NORTH SA 5333Decision Made
  • Variation of Development Application 22030191 - installation of a pivoting platform and pontoon off a walkway.
    5 PROUD AV LOXTON NORTH SA 5333;LOT 5 BOOKPURNONG RD LOXTON NORTH SA 5333Decision Made
  • 6.14M x 9M x 3.05M High Skillion Roof 4 x Manual Roller Doors 1 x Open Wall Replacing existing carport
    216 CUTLER RD LOXTON NORTH SA 5333Decision Made
2025· 19 proposals

  • November 2025

  • Construction of an Outbuilding (Garage)
    1578 BOOKPURNONG RD LOXTON NORTH SA 5333Decision Made
  • Construction of an attached Carport/Verandah
    25 ALAMEIN AV LOXTON NORTH SA 5333Decision Made
  • Installation of fiberglass swimming pool, associated sanitary equipment and safety barrier fencing
    198 GURNEY RD LOXTON NORTH SA 5333Decision Made

  • October 2025

  • Additions and alterations to existing dwelling
    168 DERRICK RD LOXTON NORTH SA 5333Decision Made
  • Construction of agricultural building for storage of farm machinery
    LOT 11 ANDERSON RD LOXTON NORTH SA 5333Decision Made
  • Construction of outbuilding (shed)
    16 ANDERSON RD LOXTON NORTH SA 5333Decision Made

  • September 2025

  • Attached Verandah
    77 ALAMEIN AV LOXTON NORTH SA 5333Decision Made
  • Construction of agricultural building (shed)
    154 CASSON AV LOXTON NORTH SA 5333Decision Made

  • August 2025

  • Construction of verandah
    150 EDWARDS RD LOXTON NORTH SA 5333Decision Made
  • Attached Verandah
    198 GURNEY RD LOXTON NORTH SA 5333Decision Made
  • Construction of outbuilding (shed)
    1469A BOOKPURNONG RD LOXTON NORTH SA 5333Decision Made
  • Outbuilding (garage)
    183 BRIERS RD LOXTON NORTH SA 5333Decision Made

  • June 2025

  • Remove existing granny flat and replace with outbuilding (shed and carport)
    1558 BOOKPURNONG RD LOXTON NORTH SA 5333Decision Made

  • May 2025

  • Torrens Title land division for excision of existing dwelling - 1 Allotment into 2
    159 EDWARDS RD LOXTON NORTH SA 5333Decision Made

  • March 2025

  • Construction of outbuilding (shed) and attached verandah
    1320 BOOKPURNONG RD LOXTON NORTH SA 5333Decision Made
  • Construction of new garage and alfresco area plus internal renovation to existing house
    17 SHERWOOD AV LOXTON NORTH SA 5333Decision Made
  • Freestanding Verandah
    74 GURNEY RD LOXTON NORTH SA 5333Decision Made

  • February 2025

  • Dwelling addition comprising main bedroom, ensuite & verandah
    243 ANDERSON RD LOXTON NORTH SA 5333Decision Made

  • January 2025

  • Construction of an Outbuilding (buggy storage) associated with an existing Golf Course
    196 EDWARDS RD LOXTON NORTH SA 5333Decision Made
2024· 13 proposals

  • October 2024

  • Construction of an Outbuilding (vehicle and caravan storage)
    20 ANDERSON RD LOXTON NORTH SA 5333Decision Made

  • September 2024

  • Construction of an Outbuilding (garage)
    45 GURNEY RD LOXTON NORTH SA 5333Decision Made
  • Protective netting.
    357 BALFOUR OGILVY AV LOXTON NORTH SA 5333Decision Made
  • new freestanding entertaining area all colour
    355 DERRICK RD LOXTON NORTH SA 5333Decision Made

  • August 2024

  • Construction of an attached Verandah
    35 PROUD AV LOXTON NORTH SA 5333Decision Made
  • Construction of an Outbuilding (semi-open Pavilion)
    185 BRIERS RD LOXTON NORTH SA 5333Decision Made

  • June 2024

  • Construction of two (2) outbuildings for domestic purposes
    408 BALFOUR OGILVY AV LOXTON NORTH SA 5333Decision Made
  • Construction of Colorbond Outbuilding (Domestic Shed)
    1510 BOOKPURNONG RD LOXTON NORTH SA 5333Decision Made

  • May 2024

  • Installation of a prefabricated fibreglass pool and associated equipment
    355 DERRICK RD LOXTON NORTH SA 5333Decision Made

  • March 2024

  • Construction of a Single Storey Detached Dwelling with Garage and Verandah UMR
    LOT 102 NISSEN HUT RD LOXTON NORTH SA 5333Decision Made
  • Construction of an Outbuilding (personal storage)
    82 GURNEY RD LOXTON NORTH SA 5333Decision Made
  • Construction of a Store (storage of machinery associated with a concreting business) including attached office and carport, and associated landscaping and above-ground rainwater tanks
    LOT 23 CHOWNE RD LOXTON NORTH SA 5333Decision Made

  • February 2024

  • Land division (1 into 8 Allotments)
    73 CHOWNE RD LOXTON NORTH SA 5333Decision Made
2023· 17 proposals

  • November 2023

  • Construction of a Single Storey Detached Dwelling with Garage and Verandah UMR
    236I EDWARDS RD LOXTON NORTH SA 5333Decision Made
2022· 13 proposals

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

2021· 23 proposals

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

2020· 12 proposals

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

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

2 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Kindergarten & PlaygroupKindergarten
  • Playground

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

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
4/10
IRSD decile (2021)
6/10

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

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Heritage

1 state heritage place

  • Heritage placeState heritage

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • Kindergarten & Playgroupkindergarten

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Desirability index

Desirability score
40.4/100
Cohort rank
#132 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

  • Kindergarten & Playgroupchildcarekindergarten
  • Heritage placeheritageState heritage
  • 6.14M x 9M x 3.05M High Skillion Roof 4 x Manual Roller Doors 1 x Open Wall Replacing existing carportplanning216 CUTLER RD LOXTON NORTH SA 5333Lodged 06 Jan 2026 · Decision Made
  • Additions and alterations to existing dwellingplanning168 DERRICK RD LOXTON NORTH SA 5333Lodged 28 Oct 2025 · Decision Made
  • Attached Verandahplanning77 ALAMEIN AV LOXTON NORTH SA 5333Lodged 26 Sep 2025 · Decision Made
  • Attached Verandahplanning198 GURNEY RD LOXTON NORTH SA 5333Lodged 19 Aug 2025 · Decision Made
  • Construction of Colorbond Outbuilding (Domestic Shed)planning1510 BOOKPURNONG RD LOXTON NORTH SA 5333Lodged 05 Jun 2024 · Decision Made
  • Construction of a Single Storey Detached Dwelling with Garage and Verandah UMRplanningLOT 102 NISSEN HUT RD LOXTON NORTH SA 5333Lodged 25 Mar 2024 · Decision Made
  • Construction of a Single Storey Detached Dwelling with Garage and Verandah UMRplanning236I EDWARDS RD LOXTON NORTH SA 5333Lodged 01 Nov 2023 · Decision Made
  • Construction of a Store (storage of machinery associated with a concreting business) including attached office and carport, and associated landscaping and above-ground rainwater tanksplanningLOT 23 CHOWNE RD LOXTON NORTH SA 5333Lodged 19 Mar 2024 · Decision Made

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