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SA · Copper Coast Council

New Town (SA), SA, 5554

Current weather

13.9°CModerate drizzle

68% humidity · 35.1 km/h wind · 15.1° / 13.1° today · 9.4 mm rain

Desirability index

46/100

#83 among Coastal & beach suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

New Town (SA) is a small locality in the Copper Coast area, home to around 1,291 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 30 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 23.2 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $500, 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
1,291
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)
33 / 12 / 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.

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.

Data sources & freshness

  • SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases

Crime & safety

Total offences (2024–25)
30
Against the person
13
Against property
17
Rate per 1,000 residents
23.2
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 99 residents
State safety percentile
32.9th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
49
Year-on-year change
0%

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

Data sources & freshness

  • SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases

Public transport

1 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Port Rd - North side (Copper Triange Taxis Kadina)

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

1 active roadworks / incidents

  • Kerbing InstallationPort Road, Olive Pde19 Jun 2026 – 03 Jul 2026

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

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

117 planning-related records

2026· 6 proposals

  • April 2026

  • Alterations and Additions to Existing Dwelling and replace existing Carport
    14 TUCKER PDE NEW TOWN SA 5554Under Assessment

  • March 2026

  • Verandah
    68 GEORGE ST NEW TOWN SA 5554Decision Made
  • Swimming Pool and Safety Fence
    4 THYER ST NEW TOWN SA 5554Decision Made

  • February 2026

  • Community Title land division - 1 into 3 allotments including common property
    77 -79 PORT RD NEW TOWN SA 5554Decision Made

  • January 2026

  • Construction of a Verandah
    15 MOYLE ST NEW TOWN SA 5554Decision Made
  • Storage shed
    3 -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

  • Carport
    6 INGLIS ST NEW TOWN SA 5554Decision Made
  • Detached Single story dwelling
    LOT 2 HARRIS RD NEW TOWN SA 5554Decision Made
  • Detached Single Storey Dwelling
    31 HARRIS RD NEW TOWN SA 5554Under Assessment
  • Verandah
    36 BRITTAIN RD NEW TOWN SA 5554Decision Made

  • October 2025

  • Carport & Verandah
    9 LAWRENCE ST NEW TOWN SA 5554Decision Made
  • Verandah
    34 MOYLE ST NEW TOWN SA 5554Decision Made
  • Outbuilding Garage
    70 DRAIN RD NEW TOWN SA 5554Decision Made

  • September 2025

  • Single story detached dwelling
    104 BRITTAIN RD NEW TOWN SA 5554Decision Made
  • Carport
    18 LAWRENCE ST NEW TOWN SA 5554Decision Made

  • July 2025

  • Agricultural Building
    LOT 2 HARRIS RD NEW TOWN SA 5554Decision Made
  • Outbuilding
    31 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 shed
    LOT 1 HARRIS RD NEW TOWN SA 5554Decision Made

  • March 2025

  • SWIMMING POOL & ASSOCIATED POOL SAFETY BARRIERS
    36 BRITTAIN RD NEW TOWN SA 5554Decision Made
  • Outbuilding and verandahs
    21 OLIVE PDE NEW TOWN SA 5554Decision Made
  • Domestic outbuilding
    8A 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 Outbuilding
    6 MEASDAY CR NEW TOWN SA 5554Decision Made

  • January 2025

  • Single Storey Detached Dwelling
    4 DUNSTONE PL NEW TOWN SA 5554Decision Made
2024· 19 proposals

  • December 2024

  • Garage
    15 TUCKER PDE NEW TOWN SA 5554Decision Made

  • October 2024

  • Carport
    6 THYER ST NEW TOWN SA 5554Decision Made

  • September 2024

  • Freestanding Carport
    3 MURRAY ST NEW TOWN SA 5554Decision Made

  • August 2024

  • Verandah
    60 GEORGE ST NEW TOWN SA 5554Decision Made
  • SINGLE STOREY DETACHED DWELLING
    74 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) verandahs
    64-70 BRITTAIN RD NEW TOWN SA 5554Decision Made

  • July 2024

  • Carport and Verandah
    2 MURRAY ST NEW TOWN SA 5554Decision Made

  • June 2024

  • Garage
    6 MURRAY ST NEW TOWN SA 5554Decision Made

  • May 2024

  • Variation to Development Application 340/034/21(21010200) - Retrospective Extension to Garaport
    82 GEORGE ST NEW TOWN SA 5554Decision Made

  • March 2024

  • Change of Use - from Residential to Residential and Light Industry and sign
    5256 COPPER COAST HWY NEW TOWN SA 5554Under Assessment
  • Garage
    5210 COPPER COAST HWY NEW TOWN SA 5554Decision Made
  • Carport
    36 GEORGE ST NEW TOWN SA 5554Decision Made
2023· 24 proposals

24 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2022· 28 proposals

28 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2021· 19 proposals

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

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

7 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Copper Coast Auto ElectricalCar repair

    51 Port Road

  • Mitre 10Doityourself
  • Kadina Doctor's SurgaryMedical clinic
  • Pharmacy
  • Playground (2)
  • Sports centre

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)
1/10
IRSD decile (2021)
2/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
2
Parks (OSM)
2

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
46.0/100
Cohort rank
#83 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

  • 3 x shipping containers (retrospective)planning5216 COPPER COAST HWY NEW TOWN SA 5554Lodged 08 Aug 2024 · Decision Made
  • Agricultural BuildingplanningLOT 2 HARRIS RD NEW TOWN SA 5554Lodged 23 Jul 2025 · Decision Made
  • Alterations and Additions to Existing Dwelling and replace existing Carportplanning14 TUCKER PDE NEW TOWN SA 5554Lodged 28 Apr 2026 · Under Assessment
  • Carportplanning6 INGLIS ST NEW TOWN SA 5554Lodged 28 Nov 2025 · Decision Made
  • Carportplanning18 LAWRENCE ST NEW TOWN SA 5554Lodged 09 Sep 2025 · Decision Made
  • Carportplanning6 THYER ST NEW TOWN SA 5554Lodged 02 Oct 2024 · Decision Made
  • Carportplanning36 GEORGE ST NEW TOWN SA 5554Lodged 14 Mar 2024 · Decision Made
  • Carport & Verandahplanning9 LAWRENCE ST NEW TOWN SA 5554Lodged 30 Oct 2025 · Decision Made
  • Carport and Verandahplanning2 MURRAY ST NEW TOWN SA 5554Lodged 29 Jul 2024 · Decision Made
  • Change of Use - from Residential to Residential and Light Industry and signplanning5256 COPPER COAST HWY NEW TOWN SA 5554Lodged 19 Mar 2024 · Under Assessment

Data sources & freshness

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