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SA · Unincorporated SA Council

Roxby Downs, SA, 5725

Current weather

15.5°CClear sky

57% humidity · 35.3 km/h wind · 16.4° / 9.9° today · 13.2 mm rain

Desirability index

63.1/100

#81 among Country & regional suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Roxby Downs is a smaller suburban community in the Unincorporated SA area, home to around 3,671 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 118 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 32.1 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $360 (flats $300, houses $375), 2 school and preschool sites in the area, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

Population
3,671
Median age
30
Median household income / week
$3,142
Dwelling vacancy
22.1%
Unoccupied private dwellings
340 of 1,536
Median monthly mortgage
$1,517
Employment rate
77.8%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
118 / 0 / 33

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

Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$300
Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$375
All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$360
Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
65

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)
118
Against the person
58
Against property
60
Rate per 1,000 residents
32.1
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 63 residents
State safety percentile
46.8th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
44
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • Other Property Damage And Environmental27
  • Other Unlawful Entry With Intent5
  • Sct - Residence8
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury33
  • Serious Assault Resulting In Injury9

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 (2 schools)
948.5
  • Roxby Downs Area SchoolCombined · ICSEA 922
  • Roxby Downs Children's Centre3/17 Richardson PlaceIntegrated Centres
  • St Barbara's Parish SchoolCombined · ICSEA 975

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

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

118 planning-related records

2026· 15 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Change of use to allow parking of a 9 tonne prime mover on the land.
    24 HERMIT ST ROXBY DOWNS SA 5725Under Assessment
  • Retrospective approvals for inground fibre-glass pool replacement. Original kidney shape inground pool removed and replaced with a 6m X 2.8m rectangular inground pool. Owners didn't think they needed to have approval to replace an inground pool with another inground pool of similar capacity. They now realize otherwise.
    2A EMEROO CT ROXBY DOWNS SA 5725Under Assessment

  • May 2026

  • Proposed additions to a dwelling, new carport and verandah
    3 PIONEER DR ROXBY DOWNS SA 5725Under Assessment
  • Retrospective Approval for inground fiberglass pool and steel colour-bond verandah paved. existing 3m x 3m tool shed
    28 BOPEECHEE ST ROXBY DOWNS SA 5725Under Assessment

  • April 2026

  • The existing damaged pergola is being removed, and a new patio of similar dimensions will be installed.
    1 NYAROO CT ROXBY DOWNS SA 5725Decision Made
  • shed
    LOT 726 OPAL RD ROXBY DOWNS SA 5725Decision Made
  • Extension to existing shed
    4 CORREA CR ROXBY DOWNS SA 5725Under Assessment

  • March 2026

  • Expansion of existing tourist and workers accommodation facility with associated amenities, services, parking, swimming pool, deck, and shade sails.
    56 -94 BURGOYNE ST ROXBY DOWNS SA 5725Under Assessment
  • Verandah
    114 STUART RD ROXBY DOWNS SA 5725Decision Made
  • verandah
    100 STUART RD ROXBY DOWNS SA 5725Decision Made
  • verandah
    24 WANGIANNA ST ROXBY DOWNS SA 5725Decision Made
  • Shed
    5 IRRAPATANA RD ROXBY DOWNS SA 5725Under Assessment

  • February 2026

  • Above ground pool
    35 FINNISS ST ROXBY DOWNS SA 5725Decision Made
  • Veranda
    44 PIONEER DR ROXBY DOWNS SA 5725Decision Made
  • Gable colourbond verandah replace existing
    14 PINE CR ROXBY DOWNS SA 5725Decision Made
2025· 12 proposals

  • December 2025

  • The proposed development comprises of: • Establishment of 1,084 rooms • Installation of central facilities • Civil works
    LOT 2114 OLYMPIC DAM HWY ROXBY DOWNS SA 5725Under Assessment

  • November 2025

  • Shed
    7 MYALL ST ROXBY DOWNS SA 5725Decision Made

  • October 2025

  • Patio
    7B WILAROO ST ROXBY DOWNS SA 5725Decision Made
  • outbuilding
    31 ARCOONA ST ROXBY DOWNS SA 5725Decision Made

  • April 2025

  • Removal of existing timber veranda and Installation of flat colourbond veranda to property
    UNIT 1 41A BOPEECHEE ST ROXBY DOWNS SA 5725Decision Made
  • Stratco Patio for entertaining
    8 EYRE CT ROXBY DOWNS SA 5725Decision Made
  • Shed, 9.1x5,3m , shed 9.1m x 6.1m, verandah 10.5m x 5.3m
    113 STUART RD ROXBY DOWNS SA 5725Decision Made

  • March 2025

  • Change of Use - Shop
    24 TUTOP ST ROXBY DOWNS SA 5725Decision Made
  • Enclose existing open sided canopy. Create open sided canopy at front of existing canopy comprising an extension of approx 81m2
    3 GOSSE ST ROXBY DOWNS SA 5725Decision Made

  • February 2025

  • The proposed development, which forms Stage 1 Start Up, comprises the following: • Reactivation of 320 existing accommodation rooms • Delivery, installation and commissioning of temporary central facilities • Construction/extension of a new hardstand area
    LOT 2114 OLYMPIC DAM HWY ROXBY DOWNS SA 5725Under Assessment
  • Shed be used to store E-Waste at the existing Waste Management Facility.
    LOT 673 OPAL RD ROXBY DOWNS SA 5725Decision Made
  • Freestanding Gable verandah
    55 BURGOYNE ST ROXBY DOWNS SA 5725Decision Made
2024· 12 proposals

  • November 2024

  • Various structures to be used in association with an existing waste facility.
    LOT 673 OPAL RD ROXBY DOWNS SA 5725Decision Made
  • Verandah
    76 PIONEER DR ROXBY DOWNS SA 5725Decision Made
  • Community Facility including building extensions and modifications
    28 OLYMPIC WAY ROXBY DOWNS SA 5725Under Assessment

  • July 2024

  • Expanded signage on existing building
    12-28 RICHARDSON PL ROXBY DOWNS SA 5725Decision Made
  • Veolia Shed Door Modification
    LOT 673 OPAL RD ROXBY DOWNS SA 5725Decision Made
  • 3.9m x 6.1m pool and 2m x 2m spa, pool shed and safety fence
    11 ALBERRIE ST ROXBY DOWNS SA 5725Decision Made
  • Shed
    48 HERMIT ST ROXBY DOWNS SA 5725Decision Made

  • June 2024

  • Swimming pool and safety fence
    12 MIRRA ST ROXBY DOWNS SA 5725Decision Made

  • May 2024

  • stratco shed for car storage
    50 MAIREANA CCT ROXBY DOWNS SA 5725Decision Made

  • April 2024

  • Addition of a 10 x 4m colourbond shed
    6 CLAYTON CT ROXBY DOWNS SA 5725Decision Made

  • February 2024

  • Shed to be used as tyre business
    44 OLYMPIC WAY ROXBY DOWNS SA 5725Decision Made
  • carport
    88 STUART RD ROXBY DOWNS SA 5725Decision Made
2023· 23 proposals

  • November 2023

  • Installation of a new security gate to an existing Woolworths tenancy
    12-28 RICHARDSON PL ROXBY DOWNS SA 5725Decision Made
2022· 20 proposals

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

2021· 28 proposals

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

2020· 7 proposals

7 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

9 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • NABBank
  • Mitre 10Doityourself
  • SubwayFast food
  • Roxby Downs HospitalHospital
  • Roxby Downs Police StationPolice
  • Roxby Downs Community ClubPub
  • Roxby Downs TavernPub
  • Public toilets
  • WoolworthsSupermarket

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

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
1
Emergency department
On site
  • Roxby Downs Health Service16-28 Burgoyne StreetPublic Hospital

Data sources & freshness

  • Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · Period: current · Updated on site

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
7/10
IRSD decile (2021)
8/10

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

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Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid
Bushfire safer places
1

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

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Desirability index

Desirability score
63.1/100
Cohort rank
#81 among Country & regional suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Roxby Downs Health Servicehealth16-28 Burgoyne StreetPublic Hospital
  • 3.9m x 6.1m pool and 2m x 2m spa, pool shed and safety fenceplanning11 ALBERRIE ST ROXBY DOWNS SA 5725Lodged 17 Jul 2024 · Decision Made
  • Above ground poolplanning35 FINNISS ST ROXBY DOWNS SA 5725Lodged 18 Feb 2026 · Decision Made
  • Addition of a 10 x 4m colourbond shedplanning6 CLAYTON CT ROXBY DOWNS SA 5725Lodged 09 Apr 2024 · Decision Made
  • Change of Use - Shopplanning24 TUTOP ST ROXBY DOWNS SA 5725Lodged 27 Mar 2025 · Decision Made
  • Change of use to allow parking of a 9 tonne prime mover on the land.planning24 HERMIT ST ROXBY DOWNS SA 5725Lodged 12 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
  • Community Facility including building extensions and modificationsplanning28 OLYMPIC WAY ROXBY DOWNS SA 5725Lodged 01 Nov 2024 · Under Assessment
  • Enclose existing open sided canopy. Create open sided canopy at front of existing canopy comprising an extension of approx 81m2planning3 GOSSE ST ROXBY DOWNS SA 5725Lodged 06 Mar 2025 · Decision Made
  • Expanded signage on existing buildingplanning12-28 RICHARDSON PL ROXBY DOWNS SA 5725Lodged 31 Jul 2024 · Decision Made
  • Expansion of existing tourist and workers accommodation facility with associated amenities, services, parking, swimming pool, deck, and shade sails.planning56 -94 BURGOYNE ST ROXBY DOWNS SA 5725Lodged 30 Mar 2026 · Under Assessment

Data sources & freshness