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SA · Kangaroo Island Council

Newland, SA, 5223

Current weather

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Suburb snapshot

Newland is a small locality in the Kangaroo Island area, home to around 52 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population
52
Median age
33
Median household income / week
$1,708
Dwelling vacancy
40.6%
Unoccupied private dwellings
13 of 32
Median monthly mortgage
$434
Employment rate
91.7%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
0 / 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.

Planning & development

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

10 planning-related records

2026· 2 proposals

  • March 2026

  • Construction of hay shed
    432 HARRIET RD NEWLAND SA 5223Under Assessment

  • January 2026

  • Construction of 10 mega litre dam with associated earthworks
    681 HARRIET RD NEWLAND SA 5223Decision Made
2025· 2 proposals

  • November 2025

  • 61,000L water storage tank adjoined to the shearing/machinery Shed for bushfire water supply
    2249 EAST WEST TWO HWY NEWLAND SA 5223Decision Made

  • May 2025

  • Construct a 30ML dam
    569 HARRIET RD NEWLAND SA 5223Decision Made
2024· 1 proposal

  • February 2024

  • Realignment of a boundary between Lot 95 Crabbs Road and Lot 110 Crabbs Road
    1137 CRABBS RD SEDDON SA 5223;4000 SOUTH COAST RD NEWLAND SA 5223Decision Made
2022· 2 proposals

  • March 2022

  • Enlargement of existing farm dam from 100 Megalitres to 200 Megalitres
    2448 EAST WEST ONE HWY NEWLAND SA 5223Decision Made

  • January 2022

  • Construction of an agricultural building (hay shed)
    1048 CRABBS RD NEWLAND SA 5223Decision Made
2021· 3 proposals

  • November 2021

  • Installation of two (2) workers' accommodation units associated with existing farm
    432 HARRIET RD NEWLAND SA 5223Decision Made

  • September 2021

  • Construction of an agricultural building (sheep yard cover)
    51 HARRIET RD NEWLAND SA 5223Decision Made

  • May 2021

  • Construction of a single-storey addition to an existing dwelling
    1334 HARRIET RD NEWLAND SA 5223Decision Made

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Amenities

1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Marron cafeCafe

    804 Harriet Road

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)
6/10
IRSD decile (2021)
6/10

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

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Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
97
Parks (OSM)
0

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

Recent changes

  • 61,000L water storage tank adjoined to the shearing/machinery Shed for bushfire water supplyplanning2249 EAST WEST TWO HWY NEWLAND SA 5223Lodged 12 Nov 2025 · Decision Made
  • Construct a 30ML damplanning569 HARRIET RD NEWLAND SA 5223Lodged 20 May 2025 · Decision Made
  • Construction of 10 mega litre dam with associated earthworksplanning681 HARRIET RD NEWLAND SA 5223Lodged 06 Jan 2026 · Decision Made
  • Construction of a single-storey addition to an existing dwellingplanning1334 HARRIET RD NEWLAND SA 5223Lodged 30 May 2021 · Decision Made
  • Construction of an agricultural building (hay shed)planning1048 CRABBS RD NEWLAND SA 5223Lodged 17 Jan 2022 · Decision Made
  • Construction of an agricultural building (sheep yard cover)planning51 HARRIET RD NEWLAND SA 5223Lodged 07 Sep 2021 · Decision Made
  • Construction of hay shedplanning432 HARRIET RD NEWLAND SA 5223Lodged 31 Mar 2026 · Under Assessment
  • Enlargement of existing farm dam from 100 Megalitres to 200 Megalitresplanning2448 EAST WEST ONE HWY NEWLAND SA 5223Lodged 03 Mar 2022 · Decision Made
  • Installation of two (2) workers' accommodation units associated with existing farmplanning432 HARRIET RD NEWLAND SA 5223Lodged 15 Nov 2021 · Decision Made
  • Realignment of a boundary between Lot 95 Crabbs Road and Lot 110 Crabbs Roadplanning1137 CRABBS RD SEDDON SA 5223;4000 SOUTH COAST RD NEWLAND SA 5223Lodged 09 Feb 2024 · Decision Made

Data sources & freshness