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SA · Copper Coast Council
New Town, 5554
Est. population · Jun 2025
1,380
Growth (1 yr)
+0.7%
Growth (5 yr)
+5.1%
Median age
42
Median income
$1,221/wk
Employment rate
55.1%
Languages at home
1.3%non-English
Most common: Greek, Malayalam
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- National parks
- High desirability
- Green suburb
Suburb profile
New Town is a quieter smaller community in Copper Coast Council, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. The area suits established families and long-term locals, with family life visible on every street. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name.
There is enough green space nearby for walks, picnics and after-school play. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here, with buses covering longer trips across the wider area. Purchase and rent costs sit on the more affordable side of the local range.
Reported crime has been rising recently. An emerging neighbourhood feel is building here, with new households gradually reshaping local life.
Versus similar regional towns, the suburb reads below average on desirability, chiefly because local dining and lifestyle amenities trail behind.
At a glance
New Town snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$500/wk
Population (ERP)
1,380
+0.7% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
10.2%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#37
among Country & regional · Emerging
Safety
32nd
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
62nd
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
1/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
25th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
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
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 28.5/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 5827th in Australia
- State rank
- 582nd in SA
- Peer rank
- #37 among Country & regional · Emerging suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #183 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 78%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $500
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Median house sale prices cover metropolitan Adelaide and selected fringe councils (19 LGAs, including Adelaide Hills and Gawler), not all of regional South Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- SA rent report & metro median house sales — Government of South Australia · 1 January - 31 March 2026 · Updated · Quarterly; metro-fringe sales only
Population
Estimated resident population
1,380(June 2025)
+0.7% annual · +5.1% over 5 years · 62th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.7%
- 5-year growth
- +5.1%
- Change in 1 year
- +10
- Change in 5 years
- +67
- Growth rank in SA
- 62th 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 (~1,450), extrapolated at +0.8% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 1,291
- Median age
- 42
- Median household income / week
- $1,221
- Dwelling vacancy
- 10.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 54 of 530
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,192
- Employment rate
- 55.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 468 / 12 / 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)
- 30
- Against the person
- 13
- Against property
- 17
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 21.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 99 residents
- State safety percentile
- 32.1th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 49
- Increase (daily rate)
- +20.3%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental8
- Sct - Non Residence2
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury9
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv2
- 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
Schools & preschools
- Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
- 951
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 25th
School list
- Wallaroo Mines Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 899 · 10th percentile · LBOTE 16% · 92 students · Top SEA quarter 1% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
- Harvest Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 983 · 39th percentile · LBOTE 12% · 302 students · Top SEA quarter 11% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
- Kadina Memorial SchoolCombined · Government · ICSEA 951 · 25th percentile · LBOTE 2% · 1,184 students · Top SEA quarter 5% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
1 public transport stops in this suburb
- Port Rd - North side (Copper Triange Taxis Kadina)
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · current · Updated
Amenities
11 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 pharmacies · 2 playgrounds · 1 sports centres
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Decent local green space — 2 parks in suburb, 2 playgrounds nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 17/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 1.55
Shopping(1)
No named venues listed.
Health & services(2)
- Kadina Doctor's SurgaryMedical clinic
- Pharmacy
Sport & outdoors(6)
- Newtown PlaygroundPark
- Thomas ParkPark
- Newtown PlaygroundPicnic area
- Playground (2)
- Sports centre
Other(3)
- Copper Coast Auto ElectricalCar repair
51 Port Road
- Mitre 10Doityourself
- Peninsula Nursery - Garden Centre and PetsGarden Centre
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
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 2
- Parks (OSM)
- 2
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Northern Yorke Peninsula Health Service (Wallaroo) (6.1 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)
- 62
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 44.9
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
- 30° / 15°
- Rainfall
- 50 mm · ~6 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 24° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 82 mm · ~10 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 17° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 139 mm · ~17 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 106 mm · ~13 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· 9 proposals
August 2026
- Outbuilding (Carport)6 LAWRENCE ST NEW TOWN SA 5554Under Assessment
July 2026
- Domestic Outbuilding (Garage)LOT 102 DONALDSON RD NEW TOWN SA 5554Under Assessment
- Ancillary Structures (Carport off shed & Verandah off rear of dwelling)73 PORT RD NEW TOWN SA 5554Under Assessment
April 2026
- Alterations and Additions to Existing Dwelling and replace existing Carport14 TUCKER PDE NEW TOWN SA 5554Under Assessment
March 2026
- Verandah68 GEORGE ST NEW TOWN SA 5554Decision Made
- Swimming Pool and Safety Fence4 THYER ST NEW TOWN SA 5554Decision Made
February 2026
- Community Title land division - 1 into 3 allotments including common property77 -79 PORT RD NEW TOWN SA 5554Decision Made
January 2026
- Construction of a Verandah15 MOYLE ST NEW TOWN SA 5554Decision Made
- Storage shed3 -3A PORT RD NEW TOWN SA 5554Decision Made
2025· 21 proposals
December 2025
- Outbuilding (Shed)16 MOYLE ST NEW TOWN SA 5554Decision Made
November 2025
- Carport6 INGLIS ST NEW TOWN SA 5554Decision Made
- Detached Single story dwellingLOT 2 HARRIS RD NEW TOWN SA 5554Decision Made
- Detached Single Storey Dwelling31 HARRIS RD NEW TOWN SA 5554Under Assessment
- Verandah36 BRITTAIN RD NEW TOWN SA 5554Decision Made
October 2025
- Carport & Verandah9 LAWRENCE ST NEW TOWN SA 5554Decision Made
- Verandah34 MOYLE ST NEW TOWN SA 5554Decision Made
- Outbuilding Garage70 DRAIN RD NEW TOWN SA 5554Decision Made
September 2025
- Single story detached dwelling104 BRITTAIN RD NEW TOWN SA 5554Decision Made
- Carport18 LAWRENCE ST NEW TOWN SA 5554Decision Made
July 2025
- Agricultural BuildingLOT 2 HARRIS RD NEW TOWN SA 5554Decision Made
- Outbuilding31 HARRIS RD NEW TOWN SA 5554Decision Made
- Outbuilding (Garage)17 DIMOND CT NEW TOWN SA 5554Decision Made
June 2025
- Outbuilding (Garage)35 GEORGE ST NEW TOWN SA 5554Decision Made
April 2025
- Maintenance shedLOT 1 HARRIS RD NEW TOWN SA 5554Decision Made
March 2025
- SWIMMING POOL & ASSOCIATED POOL SAFETY BARRIERS36 BRITTAIN RD NEW TOWN SA 5554Decision Made
- Outbuilding and verandahs21 OLIVE PDE NEW TOWN SA 5554Decision Made
- Domestic outbuilding8A DRAIN RD NEW TOWN SA 5554Decision Made
February 2025
- Land Division (4 into 3)10 LAWRENCE ST NEW TOWN SA 5554;5 AGNES ST NEW TOWN SA 5554Decision Made
- Verandah and Outbuilding6 MEASDAY CR NEW TOWN SA 5554Decision Made
January 2025
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling4 DUNSTONE PL NEW TOWN SA 5554Decision Made
2024· 12 proposals
December 2024
- Garage15 TUCKER PDE NEW TOWN SA 5554Decision Made
October 2024
- Carport6 THYER ST NEW TOWN SA 5554Decision Made
September 2024
- Freestanding Carport3 MURRAY ST NEW TOWN SA 5554Decision Made
August 2024
- Verandah60 GEORGE ST NEW TOWN SA 5554Decision Made
- SINGLE STOREY DETACHED DWELLING74 GEORGE ST NEW TOWN SA 5554Decision Made
- 3 x shipping containers (retrospective)5216 COPPER COAST HWY NEW TOWN SA 5554Decision Made
- Dwelling addition and two (2) verandahs64-70 BRITTAIN RD NEW TOWN SA 5554Decision Made
July 2024
- Carport and Verandah2 MURRAY ST NEW TOWN SA 5554Decision Made
June 2024
- Garage6 MURRAY ST NEW TOWN SA 5554Decision Made
May 2024
- Variation to Development Application 340/034/21(21010200) - Retrospective Extension to Garaport82 GEORGE ST NEW TOWN SA 5554Decision Made
March 2024
- Change of Use - from Residential to Residential and Light Industry and sign5256 COPPER COAST HWY NEW TOWN SA 5554Under Assessment
- Garage5210 COPPER COAST HWY NEW TOWN SA 5554Decision 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
Roadworks & transport
1 active roadworks / incidents
- Kerbing InstallationPort Road, Olive Pde06 Aug 2026 – 19 Aug 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Traffic SA road events — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (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 34.2 km away).
Coalition 57.7%Labor 42.3%
3.0 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +7.7 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Wallaroo MinesLabor 43.3% · Coalition 56.7% TPP (2025)1.2 km away
- KadinaLabor 40.0% · Coalition 60.0% TPP (2025)1.8 km away
- WallarooLabor 47.5% · Coalition 52.5% TPP (2025)7.1 km away
- MoontaLabor 42.7% · Coalition 57.3% TPP (2025)16.0 km away
- AlfordLabor 24.2% · Coalition 75.8% TPP (2025)19.4 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)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
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
More in Copper Coast Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of South Australia.