Median house price
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SA · Copper Coast Council
Matta Flat, 5554
Est. population · Jun 2025
88
Growth (1 yr)
+1.1%
Growth (5 yr)
+6.0%
Median age
43
Median income
$1,312/wk
Employment rate
50%
Languages at home
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
- Heritage area
Suburb profile
Matta Flat is a quieter smaller community in Copper Coast Council, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with family life visible on every street. Weekends tend to revolve around local favourites: a café, a market run, a walk through town.
Open space is thinner than in many comparable suburbs, so residents often travel a little further for a longer park day. A car helps for most daily errands, with fewer amenities clustered within an easy walk. Property prices are middling for the area: fair relative to what is nearby.
Local crime has been trending higher of late. A trickle of new development is refreshing selected pockets without changing the overall feel.
At a glance
Matta Flat snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
88
+1.1% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
8.1%
Census unoccupied dwellings
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Safety
92nd
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
77th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
4/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
25th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Population
Estimated resident population
88(June 2025)
+1.1% annual · +6.0% over 5 years · 77th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.1%
- 5-year growth
- +6.0%
- Change in 1 year
- +1
- Change in 5 years
- +5
- Growth rank in SA
- 77th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~100), extrapolated at +0.9% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 82
- Median age
- 43
- Median household income / week
- $1,312
- Dwelling vacancy
- 8.1%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 3 of 37
- Median monthly mortgage
- $845
- Employment rate
- 50%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 29 / 0 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 13
- Against the person
- 5
- Against property
- 8
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 147.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 16 residents
- State safety percentile
- 91.6th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 49
- Increase (daily rate)
- +160.7%
Most common offence types
- Common Assault2
- Other Property Damage And Environmental3
- Other Unlawful Entry With Intent2
- Sct - Non Residence1
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury3
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated · Financial-year releases
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
- 951
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 25th
School list
- Kadina Memorial SchoolCombined · Government · ICSEA 951 · 25th percentile · LBOTE 2% · 1,184 students · Top SEA quarter 5% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
- Wallaroo Mines Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 899 · 10th percentile · LBOTE 16% · 92 students · Top SEA quarter 1% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
- Harvest Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 983 · 39th percentile · LBOTE 12% · 302 students · Top SEA quarter 11% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Amenities
5 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 0/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0
Entertainment(2)
- Matta House-National TrustMuseum
7 Matta Road
- The Farm Shed National Trust MuseumMuseum
50 Mines Road
Other(2)
- Copper Coast Visitor Information CentreInformation
- Parking (2)
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Northern Yorke Peninsula Health Service (Wallaroo) (8.2 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Public Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 4
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 45.5
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 30° / 15°
- Rainfall
- 50 mm · ~6 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 24° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 82 mm · ~10 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 17° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 139 mm · ~17 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 106 mm · ~13 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
13 planning-related records
2025· 3 proposals
July 2025
- Construction of an outbuilding (carport and garage)1 DALRYMPLE ST MATTA FLAT SA 5554Decision Made
March 2025
- Garage14 DALY ST MATTA FLAT SA 5554Decision Made
February 2025
- Storage Shed (Warehouse) and Carpark associated with the existing Industry3 -5 PRICE ST MATTA FLAT SA 5554Decision Made
2023· 2 proposals
November 2023
- Storage shed and associated carpark and landscaping and relocation of carport display1 PRICE ST MATTA FLAT SA 5554Under Assessment
June 2023
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling14 DALY ST MATTA FLAT SA 5554Decision Made
2022· 4 proposals
September 2022
- Self storage facility47 RUSSELL ST MATTA FLAT SA 5554Decision Made
June 2022
- Outbuilding10 DALY ST MATTA FLAT SA 5554Decision Made
May 2022
- Verandah62-64 MINES RD MATTA FLAT SA 5554Decision Made
March 2022
- Change in use to portion of existing Workshop/ Store to Light Industry (Brewery) and Restaurant and Advertising Signage50 MINES RD MATTA FLAT SA 5554Decision Made
2021· 4 proposals
December 2021
- Change in land use from Transport Depot to Motor Repair Station, Automotive Collision Repair and Industry and construction of Shed (Industry) and Amenities Block7-9 PRICE ST MATTA FLAT SA 5554Decision Made
November 2021
- STORE (Carport)8 PRICE ST MATTA FLAT SA 5554Decision Made
August 2021
- Office addition and internal alterations of existing building4-8 GOLDSWORTHY ST MATTA FLAT SA 5554Decision Made
June 2021
- Detached dwelling (single storey, CMR)62-64 MINES RD MATTA FLAT SA 5554Decision Made
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · 2020–2026 · Updated
Heritage
1 heritage place
- Matta Matta House Museum (former Mine Manager's Dwelling)Matta Road KADINAState heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Grey
- Member of Parliament
- Tom VENNING (Liberal)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 128,707
- Turnout (2025)
- 89.4%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +5.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 54.6%Labor 45.4%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 32.3 km away).
Coalition 58.0%Labor 42.0%
3.4 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +7.2 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Wallaroo MinesLabor 43.3% · Coalition 56.7% TPP (2025)1.1 km away
- KadinaLabor 40.0% · Coalition 60.0% TPP (2025)1.3 km away
- WallarooLabor 47.5% · Coalition 52.5% TPP (2025)8.8 km away
- MoontaLabor 42.7% · Coalition 57.3% TPP (2025)15.3 km away
- PaskevilleLabor 24.0% · Coalition 76.0% TPP (2025)19.5 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 4/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 6/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
More in Copper Coast Council
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Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of South Australia.