SA · Alexandrina Council
Mount Compass, SA, 5210
Current weather
9.7°CDense drizzle
91% humidity · 32.4 km/h wind · 12.3° / 9.5° today · 18.2 mm rain
Desirability index
64/100
How this score is calculated#55 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Mount Compass is a small locality in the Alexandrina area, home to around 1,580 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 27 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 17.1 offences per 1,000 residents, 2 school and preschool sites in the area, limited but present public transport access, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, 1 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- Population
- 1,580
- Median age
- 40
- Median household income / week
- $1,655
- Dwelling vacancy
- 6.1%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 35 of 570
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,517
- Employment rate
- 60.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 38 / 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)
- 27
- Against the person
- 7
- Against property
- 20
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 17.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 226 residents
- State safety percentile
- 20.9th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 11
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Common Assault2
- Other Property Damage And Environmental7
- Other Theft3
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury2
- Theft From Shop3
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
- 987
- Mount Compass Area SchoolCombined · ICSEA 987
- Mount Compass Preschool CentreOval RoadPreschools
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site · Static register
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
2 public transport stops in this suburb
- Victor Harbor Rd - East side (Mt Compass)
- Victor Harbor Rd / Arthur Rd - West side (Mt Compass)
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Roadworks & transport
1 active roadworks / incidents
- Road RepairGoolwa Road, Victor Harbor Rd16 Mar 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Traffic SA road events — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
180 planning-related records
2026· 23 proposals
June 2026
- Construction of 2.0m high retaining wall and associated earthworks9 GEORGE FRANCIS DR MOUNT COMPASS SA 5210Under Assessment
- Construction of Ancillary accommodation40 ARTHUR RD MOUNT COMPASS SA 5210Under Assessment
- Land Division (1 into 2)4 BURGESS DR MOUNT COMPASS SA 5210Under Assessment
- Install fibreglass swimming pool and safety features83 HEYSEN BVD MOUNT COMPASS SA 5210Decision Made
- Construction of two carports31E CLELAND GULLY RD MOUNT COMPASS SA 5210Under Assessment
- Construct outbuilding, dwelling alterations and conversion of existing garage to habitable room33 BAHLOO GLEN RD MOUNT COMPASS SA 5210Under Assessment
May 2026
- Construction of a two-storey detached dwelling including associated earthworks and landscaping6 HUTTON PL MOUNT COMPASS SA 5210Under Assessment
- Replacement tennis fencing - 3m high chain wire.LOT 7 PETERS TCE MOUNT COMPASS SA 5210Under Assessment
April 2026
- Construction of two storey detached dwelling with associated earthworks and retaining walls9 GEORGE FRANCIS DR MOUNT COMPASS SA 5210Under Assessment
- Ancillary accommodation, verandah and deck20 HAYWOOD CT MOUNT COMPASS SA 5210Under Assessment
- Construction of a verandah5 GEORGE FRANCIS DR MOUNT COMPASS SA 5210Decision Made
- Outbuilding (garage)40 ARTHUR RD MOUNT COMPASS SA 5210Decision Made
- Construction of an outbuilding6 CLYDE TCE MOUNT COMPASS SA 5210Decision Made
- Construction of a two-storey detached dwelling21 WRIGHT AV MOUNT COMPASS SA 5210Under Assessment
March 2026
- Construction of an outbuilding (garage)50 SPRINGVALE TCE MOUNT COMPASS SA 5210Under Assessment
- Construction of a storage shed and extension of an existing shed52 SAND MINE RD MOUNT COMPASS SA 5210;58 SAND MINE RD MOUNT COMPASS SA 5210Under Assessment
- Construction of two verandahs17 HAYWOOD CT MOUNT COMPASS SA 5210Decision Made
February 2026
- Construction of Retaining Walls to a maximum height of 1.4m36 WAYE ST MOUNT COMPASS SA 5210Decision Made
- Construction of two (2) verandahs with an associated barbeque and seating83 HEYSEN BVD MOUNT COMPASS SA 5210Decision Made
- Swimming pool & safety fences101 ARTHUR RD MOUNT COMPASS SA 5210Decision Made
January 2026
- Verandah19 GEORGE FRANCIS DR MOUNT COMPASS SA 5210Decision Made
- Construction of an outbuilding52 GEORGE FRANCIS DR MOUNT COMPASS SA 5210Decision Made
- Construction of a two-storey dwelling, associated earthworks and access drivewayLOT 13 CLELAND GULLY RD MOUNT COMPASS SA 5210Under Assessment
2025· 30 proposals
November 2025
- Construction of two (2) self-storage facilities (stores) comprising overall 122 units with associated security fencing and advertisement displayLOT 11 SAND MINE RD MOUNT COMPASS SA 5210Under Assessment
October 2025
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling and carport (outbuilding)16 HUTTON PL MOUNT COMPASS SA 5210Decision Made
- Demolition and construction of a new veraandah7 WRIGHT AV MOUNT COMPASS SA 5210Decision Made
September 2025
- Construction of an outbuilding (garage)13 PETERS TCE MOUNT COMPASS SA 5210Decision Made
- Construction of a swimming pool and associated safety fences17 HAYWOOD CT MOUNT COMPASS SA 5210Decision Made
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling33 SLATER AV MOUNT COMPASS SA 5210Under Assessment
- Construct additions to existing office in association with existing caravan and tourist park83 HEYSEN BVD MOUNT COMPASS SA 5210Under Assessment
August 2025
- Construction of a carport3 BEAUMONT CT MOUNT COMPASS SA 5210Decision Made
- Construction of an agricultural building (partially open-sided)2018 VICTOR HARBOR RD MOUNT COMPASS SA 5210Decision Made
- Construction of an outbuilding1 GOYDER RD MOUNT COMPASS SA 5210Decision Made
July 2025
- Partial demolition, building alterations and construct single storey dwelling additions40 VICTOR HARBOR RD MOUNT COMPASS SA 5210Under Assessment
- Construction of a dwelling addition with associated building alterations27 PETERS TCE MOUNT COMPASS SA 5210Decision Made
June 2025
- Construction of a 16metre long rear boundary retaining wall and 1.8metre high fence on top11 WATSON DR MOUNT COMPASS SA 5210Decision Made
- Construction of an Outbuilding (storage shed)83 HEYSEN BVD MOUNT COMPASS SA 5210Decision Made
- Construction of a gabion retaining wall (maximum height 2.0 metres)5 EKERS CT MOUNT COMPASS SA 5210Decision Made
- Construction of four (4) buildings to be used as a form of warehousing, retaining walls, civil works and clearance of Native VegetationLOT 50 SAND MINE RD MOUNT COMPASS SA 5210Decision Made
- Construction of a two-storey detached dwelling1 WATSON DR MOUNT COMPASS SA 5210Decision Made
2024· 36 proposals
36 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 28 proposals
28 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 29 proposals
29 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 30 proposals
30 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
1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Eagles Nest Restaurant and BarRestaurant
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.
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
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 64.0/100
- Cohort rank
- #55 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
- Heritage placeheritageState heritage
- Ancillary accommodation, verandah and deckplanning20 HAYWOOD CT MOUNT COMPASS SA 5210Lodged 23 Apr 2026 · Under Assessment
- Construct additions to existing office in association with existing caravan and tourist parkplanning83 HEYSEN BVD MOUNT COMPASS SA 5210Lodged 01 Sep 2025 · Under Assessment
- Construct outbuilding, dwelling alterations and conversion of existing garage to habitable roomplanning33 BAHLOO GLEN RD MOUNT COMPASS SA 5210Lodged 17 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
- Construction of 2.0m high retaining wall and associated earthworksplanning9 GEORGE FRANCIS DR MOUNT COMPASS SA 5210Lodged 29 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
- Construction of Ancillary accommodationplanning40 ARTHUR RD MOUNT COMPASS SA 5210Lodged 26 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
- Construction of Retaining Walls to a maximum height of 1.4mplanning36 WAYE ST MOUNT COMPASS SA 5210Lodged 25 Feb 2026 · Decision Made
- Construction of a 16metre long rear boundary retaining wall and 1.8metre high fence on topplanning11 WATSON DR MOUNT COMPASS SA 5210Lodged 19 Jun 2025 · Decision Made
- Construction of a carportplanning3 BEAUMONT CT MOUNT COMPASS SA 5210Lodged 26 Aug 2025 · Decision Made
- Construction of a dwelling addition with associated building alterationsplanning27 PETERS TCE MOUNT COMPASS SA 5210Lodged 15 Jul 2025 · 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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