Median house price
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SA · Lower Eyre Peninsula Council
Mount Dutton Bay, 5607
Est. population · Jun 2025
55
Growth (1 yr)
0.0%
Growth (5 yr)
+3.8%
Median age
57
Median income
$1,174/wk
Employment rate
43.5%
Languages at home
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
- Heritage area
Suburb profile
Set among the hills of Lower Eyre Peninsula Council, Mount Dutton Bay is a smaller community with bushland views and a cooler, leafier feel. Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. With limited local amenities, residents regularly travel to a neighbouring town for shops, appointments and a wider choice.
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. Purchase and rent costs sit on the more affordable side of the local range.
Reported crime has been rising recently. This is a mature, settled pocket where the existing streetscape still defines the local character.
At a glance
Mount Dutton Bay snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
55
0.0% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
78.8%
Census unoccupied dwellings
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Safety
94th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
29th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
3/10
national SEIFA decile
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
55(June 2025)
0.0% annual · +3.8% over 5 years · 29th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- 0.0%
- 5-year growth
- +3.8%
- Change in 1 year
- 0
- Change in 5 years
- +2
- Growth rank in SA
- 29th 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 (~50), extrapolated at +0.7% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 53
- Median age
- 57
- Median household income / week
- $1,174
- Dwelling vacancy
- 78.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 63 of 80
- Median monthly mortgage
- $834
- Employment rate
- 43.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 17 / 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)
- 11
- Against the person
- 5
- Against property
- 6
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 200
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 11 residents
- State safety percentile
- 94th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 25
- Increase (daily rate)
- +1003%
Most common offence types
- Other Fraud, Deception And Related Offences1
- Other Property Damage And Environmental2
- Serious Assault Resulting In Injury2
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv1
- Threatening Behaviour2
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
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
Other(5)
- Mt Dutton Bay WoolshedAttraction
- Camp Site
- Mount Dutton Bay Rest AreaCamp Site
- Mt Dutton Bay WoolshedCamp Site
- Public toilets
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
- Cummins and District Memorial Hospital (40.5 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)
- 1
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 18.2
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
- 28° / 15°
- Rainfall
- 50 mm · ~6 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 77 mm · ~10 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 7°
- Rainfall
- 154 mm · ~19 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 93 mm · ~12 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 and EPA licensed activities.
2026· 1 proposal
February 2026
- Dwelling Extension and Alterations (Replacement of existing deck to habitable room)83 DOLPHIN DR MOUNT DUTTON BAY SA 5607Decision Made
2024· 1 proposal
August 2024
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding1-15 WOOLSHED DR MOUNT DUTTON BAY SA 5607Under Assessment
2023· 4 proposals
August 2023
- Domestic storage shed (Outbuilding)223 SHELLY BEACH RD MOUNT DUTTON BAY SA 5607Under Assessment
July 2023
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding8 STARFISH LANE MOUNT DUTTON BAY SA 5607Decision Made
May 2023
- Demolition of an existing dwelling and construction of a partially elevated single storey detached dwelling with an alfreso and an attached deck and ramp76 WOOLSHED DR MOUNT DUTTON BAY SA 5607Decision Made
- Construction of a verandah over an existing deck145 DOLPHIN DR MOUNT DUTTON BAY SA 5607Decision Made
2022· 2 proposals
July 2022
- Outbuilding9 HENDERSON CT MOUNT DUTTON BAY SA 5607Decision Made
February 2022
- Outbuilding (garage)11 HENDERSON CT MOUNT DUTTON BAY SA 5607Decision Made
2021· 3 proposals
December 2021
- Addition to Existing Dwelling and New Shed145 DOLPHIN DR MOUNT DUTTON BAY SA 5607Decision Made
September 2021
- Outbuilding (Garage)50 WOOLSHED DR MOUNT DUTTON BAY SA 5607Decision Made
August 2021
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling6 BROCCABRUNA DR MOUNT DUTTON BAY SA 5607Decision Made
2020· 2 proposals
September 2020
- Decommissioning of Existing Dwelling for Storage Purposes and New Single Storey Detached Dwelling50 WEST BAY RD MOUNT DUTTON BAY SA 5607Decision Made
August 2020
- Alterations and additions to existing dwelling74 WOOLSHED DR MOUNT DUTTON BAY SA 5607Decision 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 · 2026 · Updated
Heritage
4 heritage places
- House- South to turn off to Dutton Bay - Previous ChurchSection 219, HUndered Lake Wangary MOUNT DUTTON BAYLocal heritage
- Mount Dutton Bay JettyLot 10 Woolshed Drive MOUNT DUTTON BAYState heritage
- Mount Dutton Bay WoolshedLot 874 Woolshed Drive MOUNT DUTTON BAYState heritage
- Shearer's Quarters - Mount Dutton BayPart Section 231, Hundred Lake Wangary MOUNT DUTTON BAYLocal heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
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 64.2 km away).
Coalition 64.2%Labor 35.8%
9.5 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: -1.6 pp toward Coalition
Nearest polling places
- WangaryLabor 34.2% · Coalition 65.8% TPP (2025)5.8 km away
- Coffin BayLabor 41.5% · Coalition 58.5% TPP (2025)11.7 km away
- CumminsLabor 21.2% · Coalition 78.8% TPP (2025)39.9 km away
- North ShieldsLabor 39.6% · Coalition 60.4% TPP (2025)42.0 km away
- Port Lincoln CentralLabor 41.4% · Coalition 58.6% TPP (2025)44.5 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)
- 3/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
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
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