SA · Alexandrina Council
Middleton (SA), SA, 5213
Current weather
10.8°CModerate drizzle
88% humidity · 28.1 km/h wind · 13.5° / 10.7° today · 19.7 mm rain
Desirability index
#106 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Middleton (SA) is a small locality in the Alexandrina area, home to around 1,298 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 42 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 32.4 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $555, limited but present public transport access, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- Population
- 1,298
- Median age
- 49
- Median household income / week
- $1,330
- Dwelling vacancy
- 58.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 723 of 1,243
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Employment rate
- 54.3%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 44 / 7 / 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)
- $555
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 10
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)
- 42
- Against the person
- 7
- Against property
- 35
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 32.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 185 residents
- State safety percentile
- 47.3th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 6
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental7
- Other Theft9
- Other Unlawful Entry With Intent5
- Sct - Non Residence5
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury5
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Public transport
2 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 12 Goolwa Rd - South East side (Middleton General Store)
- Stop 12 Goolwa Rd / William St - North West side (Middleton)
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
396 planning-related records
2026· 34 proposals
June 2026
- Construction of a two-storey detached dwelling including alterations to the existing garage and construction of a retaining wall17 SEAVIEW AV MIDDLETON SA 5213Under Assessment
- Construction of an outbuilding42 HERO AV MIDDLETON SA 5213Under Assessment
- Construction of an outbuilding (garage) with associated verandah and decking, with a verandah attached to the existing dwelling.18 SEAVIEW AV MIDDLETON SA 5213Under Assessment
- Construction of a two storey detached dwelling4 CHAPMAN RD MIDDLETON SA 5213Under Assessment
- Single storey dwelling extension20 NEWELL AV MIDDLETON SA 5213Under Assessment
May 2026
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling with garage, detached outbuilding (studio), partial conversion of existing shed to ancillary accommodation with associated storage, studio and deck.28 WILLIAM ST MIDDLETON SA 5213Under Assessment
- Installation of a swimming pool and associated swimming pool safety features107 KELTYS RD MIDDLETON SA 5213Decision Made
- Verandah12 HAYNES RD MIDDLETON SA 5213Decision Made
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling with deck and freestanding verandahLOT 171 LINES RD MIDDLETON SA 5213Under Assessment
- Installation of an above-ground spa pool and associated safety features518 GLENFORD GULLY RD MIDDLETON SA 5213Decision Made
April 2026
- Construction of an outbuilding (garage) to replace existing2 HEWETT ST MIDDLETON SA 5213Under Assessment
- Outbuilding - Shipping Container Domestic Storage7 MIAMI BVD MIDDLETON SA 5213Decision Made
- Construction of a split level, single storey detached dwelling64 OCEAN PDE MIDDLETON SA 5213Under Assessment
- Dwelling alteration and additions -new balcony and alteration to dwelling roof2 HEWETT ST MIDDLETON SA 5213Decision Made
- Construction of an outbuilding (shed) and carport107 KELTYS RD MIDDLETON SA 5213Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (garage)12 HAYNES RD MIDDLETON SA 5213Decision Made
- Verandah26 MORRISON AV MIDDLETON SA 5213Decision Made
March 2026
- Construction of Outbuilding - garage and associated arbour and landscaping15 SEAVIEW AV MIDDLETON SA 5213Decision Made
- Swimming Pool & Safety Barrier44 -46 PADMAN CR MIDDLETON SA 5213Decision Made
- Construction of a two-storey detached dwelling and associated retaining walls9 PADMAN CR MIDDLETON SA 5213Under Assessment
- Tourist accommodation (trailer-based)103 OLD TELEGRAPH RD W MIDDLETON SA 5213Under Assessment
- Construction of an outbuilding (cladded shipping container) for domestic storage130 SURFERS PDE MIDDLETON SA 5213Decision Made
- Construction of an outbuilding (garage)10 HAYNES RD MIDDLETON SA 5213Decision Made
- Two storey dwelling alterations and additions1 MIAMI BVD MIDDLETON SA 5213Under Assessment
February 2026
- Two storey dwelling alterations and additions37 NEWELL AV MIDDLETON SA 5213Under Assessment
- Dwelling addition comprising balcony and verandah2 TONGAN WAY MIDDLETON SA 5213Decision Made
- Construction of three (3) verandahs and internal building alterations31 ENCOUNTER CR MIDDLETON SA 5213Decision Made
- Replace existing balcony and stairs with new208 SURFERS PDE MIDDLETON SA 5213Decision Made
- Two storey detached dwelling7 DAY AV MIDDLETON SA 5213Under Assessment
- Construction of a verandah14 HAYNES RD MIDDLETON SA 5213Decision Made
- Partial demolition and reconstruction of an existing carport with associated building alterations1 HARGREAVES RD MIDDLETON SA 5213Decision Made
January 2026
- Construction of a second-storey dwelling addition8 PADMAN CR MIDDLETON SA 5213Under Assessment
- Construction of a verandah (partially enclosed)14 MORRISON AV MIDDLETON SA 5213Under Assessment
- Dwelling addition - balcony extension106 MORRISON AV MIDDLETON SA 5213Decision Made
2025· 74 proposals
December 2025
- Variation to DA 25005376 - Construction of four (4) additional tourist accommodation cabins (total eight (8) cabins) including associated infrastructure and landscapingLOT 7 GLENFORD GULLY RD MIDDLETON SA 5213Under Assessment
- Construction of a two-storey detached dwelling41 HARGREAVES RD MIDDLETON SA 5213Decision Made
- Variation of Development Application 23031142 (boundary realignment 2 into 2 lots)2 SURF ST MIDDLETON SA 5213;46 OCEAN PDE MIDDLETON SA 5213Decision Made
November 2025
- Storage building in association with existing service trade premises.1118A PORT ELLIOT RD MIDDLETON SA 5213Under Assessment
- Construction of a verandah1 CHIBNALL RD MIDDLETON SA 5213Decision Made
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling477 KESSELL RD MIDDLETON SA 5213Decision Made
2024· 86 proposals
86 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 66 proposals
66 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· 57 proposals
57 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
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)
- 6/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 7/10
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
4 state heritage places
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
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.
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 1
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
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
- 31.2/100
- Cohort rank
- #106 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
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- Construction of Outbuilding - garage and associated arbour and landscapingplanning15 SEAVIEW AV MIDDLETON SA 5213Lodged 31 Mar 2026 · Decision Made
- Construction of a second-storey dwelling additionplanning8 PADMAN CR MIDDLETON SA 5213Lodged 29 Jan 2026 · Under Assessment
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling with deck and freestanding verandahplanningLOT 171 LINES RD MIDDLETON SA 5213Lodged 20 May 2026 · Under Assessment
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling with garage, detached outbuilding (studio), partial conversion of existing shed to ancillary accommodation with associated storage, studio and deck.planning28 WILLIAM ST MIDDLETON SA 5213Lodged 29 May 2026 · Under Assessment
- Construction of a split level, single storey detached dwellingplanning64 OCEAN PDE MIDDLETON SA 5213Lodged 08 Apr 2026 · Under Assessment
- Construction of a two storey detached dwellingplanning4 CHAPMAN RD MIDDLETON SA 5213Lodged 04 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
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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