SA · Copper Coast Council
Moonta Mines, SA, 5558
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Suburb snapshot
Moonta Mines is a small locality in the Copper Coast area, home to around 177 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 7 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 39.5 offences per 1,000 residents, 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
- 177
- Median age
- 55
- Median household income / week
- $1,053
- Dwelling vacancy
- 21.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 22 of 102
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,008
- Employment rate
- 39.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 10 / 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)
- 7
- Against the person
- 4
- Against property
- 3
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 39.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 44 residents
- State safety percentile
- 54.8th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 31
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Other Theft2
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury3
- Serious Assault Resulting In Injury1
- Theft From Motor Vehicle1
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.
27 planning-related records
2025· 3 proposals
June 2025
- Conversion of a garage under main roof of dwelling to a habitable living space23 TONKIN WAY MOONTA MINES SA 5558Decision Made
- Variation to DA24005799 - Increase Shed size to 21m x 12mLOT 2039 VERRAN TCE MOONTA MINES SA 5558Decision Made
May 2025
- Dwelling addition (2 bedrooms, laundry and bathroom)1 ELDER ST MOONTA MINES SA 5558Decision Made
2024· 7 proposals
December 2024
- Outbuilding35 TONKIN WAY MOONTA MINES SA 5558Decision Made
September 2024
- OutbuildingLOT 132 RYAN RD MOONTA MINES SA 5558Decision Made
May 2024
- Outbuilding66 SHEPHERDSON RD MOONTA MINES SA 5558Decision Made
- Shed44 PRISK LANE MOONTA MINES SA 5558Decision Made
February 2024
- Conservation and building work to Hughes Engine House and Taylors Shaft (the introduction compliant handrails and walkways to both structures, as well as fencing off / enclosing potentially hazardous areas), Construction of Verandah, Solar Panels (roof mounted on verandah), Fencing and Interpretive Signage18 SHEPHERDSON RD MOONTA MINES SA 5558;LOT 132 RYAN RD MOONTA MINES SA 5558Decision Made
- Verandah - Retrospective164 VERRAN TCE MOONTA MINES SA 5558Decision Made
January 2024
- Walking and cycling trail including associated pedestrian road crossings and signage, interpretive and directional signage, two shelters and a carpark to the Hughes precinct.18 SHEPHERDSON RD MOONTA MINES SA 5558;LOT 132 RYAN RD MOONTA MINES SA 5558Decision Made
2023· 5 proposals
December 2023
- Detached dwelling and ancillary accommodationLOT 9 VERCO ST MOONTA MINES SA 5558Under Assessment
April 2023
- 2 x Shipping Containers29 MILITARY RD MOONTA MINES SA 5558;LOT 1936 MILITARY RD MOONTA SA 5558Decision Made
February 2023
- Conservation works, internal building works, alterations and additions to entrances and existing bathroom facilities, and alterations to existing boundary wall.487 VERRAN TCE MOONTA MINES SA 5558Decision Made
- Retrospective change of use from shed to detached dwelling, carport and outbuilding and construction of additional carport and front verandahLOT 2874 SHEPHERDSON RD MOONTA MINES SA 5558Decision Made
January 2023
- OutbuildingLOT 2039 VERRAN TCE MOONTA MINES SA 5558Decision Made
2022· 7 proposals
December 2022
- Installation of ducted air conditioning and external condensing unit to State Heritage Listed building.27 BOWER ST MOONTA MINES SA 5558Decision Made
November 2022
- Change of Use from Museum to Museum and Food Truck and out door dining areaLOT 131 VERRAN TCE MOONTA MINES SA 5558Decision Made
October 2022
- Create a new surface for the Wallaroo-Moonta Cycleway along the old railway reserve and structural works to the supporting steel framing over the tourist railway tunnel through the adjacent Ryan’s HeapLOT 1777 DOMINICS SHAFT WAY MOONTA MINES SA 5558;LOT 54 PRYORS LANE MOONTA SA 5558;LOT 55 RYAN RD MOONTA MINES SA 5558Under Assessment
August 2022
- Single storey detached dwelling with garage UMRLOT 2039 VERRAN TCE MOONTA MINES SA 5558Decision Made
July 2022
- Conservation and stabilisation works to Taylor Shaft, balance pit and associated structures surround the shaft, including the construction of new tourism interpretation platforms, lookout and ramp.LOT 132 RYAN RD MOONTA MINES SA 5558Under Assessment
June 2022
- Outbuilding33 TONKIN WAY MOONTA MINES SA 5558Decision Made
- Garage and carport12703 SPENCER HWY MOONTA MINES SA 5558Decision Made
2021· 5 proposals
December 2021
- Conservation works to two heritage listed former Cornish Enginehouses18 SHEPHERDSON RD MOONTA MINES SA 5558;LOT 132 RYAN RD MOONTA MINES SA 5558Decision Made
September 2021
- Garage12733 SPENCER HWY MOONTA MINES SA 5558Decision Made
June 2021
- Swimming Pool and Safety Fence116 KARKARILLA RD MOONTA MINES SA 5558Decision Made
May 2021
- Repairs to museum ceiling145 VERRAN TCE MOONTA MINES SA 5558Decision Made
April 2021
- Single storey detached dwelling with garage UMR & swimming pool & associated fencingLOT 2 KARKARILLA RD MOONTA MINES SA 5558Decision Made
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026; 2021; 2022… · Updated on site
Amenities
5 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bench
- Picnic Table
- Shelter (2)
- Moonta Mines Railway Ticket OfficeTicket
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)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
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
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
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- 2 x Shipping Containersplanning29 MILITARY RD MOONTA MINES SA 5558;LOT 1936 MILITARY RD MOONTA SA 5558Lodged 27 Apr 2023 · Decision Made
- Change of Use from Museum to Museum and Food Truck and out door dining areaplanningLOT 131 VERRAN TCE MOONTA MINES SA 5558Lodged 15 Nov 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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