SA · Copper Coast Council
Matta Flat, SA, 5554
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Suburb snapshot
Matta Flat is a small locality in the Copper Coast area, home to around 82 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 13 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 158.5 offences per 1,000 residents, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- 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)
- 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)
- 13
- Against the person
- 5
- Against property
- 8
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 158.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 16 residents
- State safety percentile
- 92.5th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 49
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
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
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.
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
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)
- 4/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 6/10
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
Heritage
1 state heritage place
- Heritage placeState heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Recent changes
- Heritage placeheritageState heritage
- Change in land use from Transport Depot to Motor Repair Station, Automotive Collision Repair and Industry and construction of Shed (Industry) and Amenities Blockplanning7-9 PRICE ST MATTA FLAT SA 5554Lodged 15 Dec 2021 · Decision Made
- Change in use to portion of existing Workshop/ Store to Light Industry (Brewery) and Restaurant and Advertising Signageplanning50 MINES RD MATTA FLAT SA 5554Lodged 07 Mar 2022 · Decision Made
- Construction of an outbuilding (carport and garage)planning1 DALRYMPLE ST MATTA FLAT SA 5554Lodged 21 Jul 2025 · Decision Made
- Detached dwelling (single storey, CMR)planning62-64 MINES RD MATTA FLAT SA 5554Lodged 25 Jun 2021 · Decision Made
- Garageplanning14 DALY ST MATTA FLAT SA 5554Lodged 19 Mar 2025 · Decision Made
- Office addition and internal alterations of existing buildingplanning4-8 GOLDSWORTHY ST MATTA FLAT SA 5554Lodged 20 Aug 2021 · Decision Made
- Outbuildingplanning10 DALY ST MATTA FLAT SA 5554Lodged 21 Jun 2022 · Decision Made
- STORE (Carport)planning8 PRICE ST MATTA FLAT SA 5554Lodged 10 Nov 2021 · Decision Made
- Self storage facilityplanning47 RUSSELL ST MATTA FLAT SA 5554Lodged 14 Sep 2022 · Decision Made
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Updated on site
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