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SA · Port Pirie Council

Napperby, SA, 5540

Current weather

14°CMainly clear

60% humidity · 29.9 km/h wind · 14.6° / 12.2° today · 9.1 mm rain

Desirability index

38.2/100

#95 among Coastal & beach suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Napperby is a small locality in the Port Pirie area, home to around 666 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 27 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 40.5 offences per 1,000 residents, 2 school and preschool sites in the area, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, 3 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
666
Median age
44
Median household income / week
$1,176
Dwelling vacancy
13%
Unoccupied private dwellings
37 of 284
Median monthly mortgage
$1,083
Employment rate
47.2%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
14 / 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
2
Against property
25
Rate per 1,000 residents
40.5
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 333 residents
State safety percentile
55.6th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
336
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • Obtain Benefit By Deception1
  • Other Fraud, Deception And Related Offences2
  • Other Property Damage And Environmental3
  • Other Theft16
  • Receive Or Handle Proceeds Of Crime1

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
920
  • Napperby PreschoolOaks RoadPreschools
  • Napperby Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 920

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

3 active roadworks / incidents

  • Asphalt WorksSpencer Highway, Augusta Hwy18 May 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
  • Asphalt WorksAugusta Highway, Spencer Hwy01 Jun 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
  • Shoulder WorkAugusta Highway, Spencer Hwy02 Feb 2026 – 31 Jul 2026

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.

57 planning-related records

2026· 2 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Removal of old Pagola and replace a new Stratco Patio.
    15 FIRST ST NAPPERBY SA 5540Decision Made
  • Storage Shed
    LOT 558 LOCKS RD NAPPERBY SA 5540Under Assessment
2025· 16 proposals

  • December 2025

  • Domestic outbuilding
    5 THIRD ST NAPPERBY SA 5540Decision Made

  • November 2025

  • New Colorbond Shed 9mL x 7.5mW x 2.7mH Colour: Deep Ocean - all materials Purpose: Storage of Vehicles Stormwater to existing tank
    54 GULF VIEW RD NAPPERBY SA 5540Decision Made

  • October 2025

  • Domestic outbuilding
    23 THIRD ST NAPPERBY SA 5540Decision Made

  • September 2025

  • Carport and verandah
    217 OLIVE GROVE RD NAPPERBY SA 5540Decision Made

  • August 2025

  • Replacement single-storey detached dwelling with ancillary accommodation under the main roof
    251 SCENIC DR NAPPERBY SA 5540Decision Made
  • Carport and front and rear verandah
    97B GULF VIEW RD NAPPERBY SA 5540Decision Made

  • June 2025

  • Detached dwelling with front and rear verandahs
    LOT 170 OLIVE GROVE RD NAPPERBY SA 5540Decision Made
  • Alterations and addition to existing dwelling
    300 NELSHABY RD NAPPERBY SA 5540Decision Made

  • April 2025

  • Carport and Verandah
    190 MUSTER DR NAPPERBY SA 5540Decision Made
  • Freestanding Carport and Freestanding Verandah
    161 OLIVE GROVE RD NAPPERBY SA 5540Decision Made
  • Outbuilding - Colorbond shed
    6 SENTOSA RD NAPPERBY SA 5540Decision Made
  • construction of a dwelling.
    54 THIRD ST NAPPERBY SA 5540Under Assessment
  • Detached dwelling, front verandah and decking
    LOT 11 GULF VIEW RD NAPPERBY SA 5540Decision Made

  • March 2025

  • Outbuilding (Shed)
    87 NELSHABY RD NAPPERBY SA 5540Decision Made
  • Outbuilding (Shed)
    2 FOURTH ST NAPPERBY SA 5540Decision Made
  • Detached dwelling, deck and domestic outbuilding
    LOT 239 OLIVE GROVE RD NAPPERBY SA 5540Decision Made
2024· 11 proposals

  • December 2024

  • Carport attached to the existing dwelling and a freestanding verandah
    52 JERICHO RD NAPPERBY SA 5540Decision Made

  • November 2024

  • Alterations and additions to existing dwelling, including deck construction and demolition
    6 FOURTH ST NAPPERBY SA 5540Decision Made

  • October 2024

  • Detached dwelling
    LOT 560 MUSTER DR NAPPERBY SA 5540Under Assessment

  • August 2024

  • Domestic outbuilding
    22 SECOND ST NAPPERBY SA 5540Decision Made

  • June 2024

  • Outbuilding (Shed)
    45 GULF VIEW RD NAPPERBY SA 5540Decision Made
  • Attached Carport
    161 OLIVE GROVE RD NAPPERBY SA 5540Decision Made

  • February 2024

  • Verandah
    34 THIRD ST NAPPERBY SA 5540Decision Made
  • New detached dwelling and conversion of existing water tank to outbuilding
    45 SCENIC DR NAPPERBY SA 5540Under Assessment
  • Single storey detached dwelling
    LOT 219 FIFTH ST NAPPERBY SA 5540Decision Made

  • January 2024

  • Domestic outbuilding
    311 LOCKS RD NAPPERBY SA 5540Decision Made
  • Verandah
    80 MUSTER DR NAPPERBY SA 5540Decision Made
2023· 7 proposals

  • November 2023

  • Outbuilding (shed) & Verandah
    4 BAIN AV NAPPERBY SA 5540Decision Made

  • August 2023

  • Single Storey Dwelling, Front Verandah and Deckings
    LOT 107 JERICHO RD NAPPERBY SA 5540Decision Made

  • May 2023

  • Carport
    200 SCENIC DR NAPPERBY SA 5540Decision Made

  • April 2023

  • 9m x 9m Garage
    60 SCENIC DR NAPPERBY SA 5540Decision Made
  • transportable dwelling
    LOT 181 OLIVE GROVE RD NAPPERBY SA 5540Decision Made

  • March 2023

  • Detached Dwelling
    LOT 152 THIRD ST NAPPERBY SA 5540Decision Made

  • January 2023

  • 12m x 6m carport on residential property
    104 SCENIC DR NAPPERBY SA 5540Decision Made
2022· 12 proposals

  • December 2022

  • Standard freestanding gable carport verandah See attached documents
    97 GULF VIEW RD NAPPERBY SA 5540Decision Made
  • Land Division - 1 allotment into 2
    73 SCENIC DR N NAPPERBY SA 5540Decision Made

  • November 2022

  • Install new gable verandah (removal of existing verandah)
    26 SECOND ST NAPPERBY SA 5540Decision Made
  • Swimming pool and safety fence
    104 SCENIC DR NAPPERBY SA 5540Decision Made
2021· 8 proposals

8 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

9 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Bbq
  • Bench
  • Drinking water
  • Picnic Table (3)
  • Public toilets
  • Napperby Tennis and Community ClubSports centre
  • Waste Basket

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.

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Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via SA Planning geohub. Safer places from CFS designated locations.

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Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
13
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
38.2/100
Cohort rank
#95 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

  • 12m x 6m carport on residential propertyplanning104 SCENIC DR NAPPERBY SA 5540Lodged 13 Jan 2023 · Decision Made
  • 9m x 9m Garageplanning60 SCENIC DR NAPPERBY SA 5540Lodged 05 Apr 2023 · Decision Made
  • Alterations and addition to existing dwellingplanning300 NELSHABY RD NAPPERBY SA 5540Lodged 04 Jun 2025 · Decision Made
  • Alterations and additions to existing dwelling, including deck construction and demolitionplanning6 FOURTH ST NAPPERBY SA 5540Lodged 22 Nov 2024 · Decision Made
  • Attached Carportplanning161 OLIVE GROVE RD NAPPERBY SA 5540Lodged 06 Jun 2024 · Decision Made
  • Carportplanning200 SCENIC DR NAPPERBY SA 5540Lodged 01 May 2023 · Decision Made
  • Carport and Verandahplanning190 MUSTER DR NAPPERBY SA 5540Lodged 29 Apr 2025 · Decision Made
  • Carport and front and rear verandahplanning97B GULF VIEW RD NAPPERBY SA 5540Lodged 04 Aug 2025 · Decision Made
  • Carport and verandahplanning217 OLIVE GROVE RD NAPPERBY SA 5540Lodged 23 Sep 2025 · Decision Made
  • Carport attached to the existing dwelling and a freestanding verandahplanning52 JERICHO RD NAPPERBY SA 5540Lodged 03 Dec 2024 · Decision Made

Data sources & freshness

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