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SA · Grant Council

Suttontown, SA, 5291

Current weather

12.2°CRain showers

94% humidity · 24 km/h wind · 15.6° / 10° today · 11.9 mm rain

Desirability index

24.1/100

#117 among Coastal & beach suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Suttontown is a small locality in the Grant area, home to around 692 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 43 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 62.1 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $560, 2 school and preschool sites in the area, limited but present public transport access, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population
692
Median age
38
Median household income / week
$2,330
Dwelling vacancy
5.9%
Unoccupied private dwellings
15 of 253
Median monthly mortgage
$1,603
Employment rate
75.8%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
10 / 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.

Housing

Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$560

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)
43
Against the person
5
Against property
38
Rate per 1,000 residents
62.1
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 138 residents
State safety percentile
71.6th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
42
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • Other Property Damage And Environmental3
  • Other Theft20
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury4
  • Theft From Motor Vehicle3
  • Theft From Shop8

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
Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
970
  • Compton Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 980
  • Suttontown Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 960

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

1 public transport stops in this suburb

  • O'Leary Rd / Springview Dr - West side

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

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

354 planning-related records

2026· 54 proposals

  • June 2026

  • To construct a garage in association with a detached dwelling
    16 OLIVER DR SUTTONTOWN SA 5291Under Assessment
  • To construct an outbuilding
    14 MARTIN ST SUTTONTOWN SA 5291Under Assessment
  • To construct a garage associated with an existing dwelling
    41 COLLINS DR SUTTONTOWN SA 5291Under Assessment
  • To construct one semi-detached dwelling associated with DA26018874
    2B OXFORD DR SUTTONTOWN SA 5291Under Assessment
  • To construct one semi-detached dwelling associated with DA26018877
    2A OXFORD DR SUTTONTOWN SA 5291Under Assessment
  • To construct an outbuilding.
    5 MARTIN ST SUTTONTOWN SA 5291Decision Made
  • Retrospective change of use to short-term tourist accommodation.
    238 -248 WIRELESS RD W SUTTONTOWN SA 5291Under Assessment
  • To construct an outbuilding.
    3 OLIVER DR SUTTONTOWN SA 5291Under Assessment

  • May 2026

  • Wastewater treatment plant associated with existing dairy processing industry
    10 SUNNYBRAE RD SUTTONTOWN SA 5291;162 PINEHALL AV SUTTONTOWN SA 5291Under Assessment
  • To construct a detached dwelling
    10 MARTIN ST SUTTONTOWN SA 5291Decision Made
  • To construct alteration and addition to an existing outbuilding
    5 CAREY CT SUTTONTOWN SA 5291Under Assessment
  • To construct a detached dwelling
    3 MARTIN ST SUTTONTOWN SA 5291Decision Made
  • To construct a detached dwelling.
    16 MAJOR CT SUTTONTOWN SA 5291Under Assessment
  • Land Division - 2 allotments into 19 lot Community Plan
    81 -87 SUTTONTOWN RD SUTTONTOWN SA 5291Under Assessment
  • Land Division - To amalgamate three (3) allotments into two (2) allotments and remove a right of way.
    13 KYM HOLMES CT SUTTONTOWN SA 5291;288 JUBILEE HWY W SUTTONTOWN SA 5291;290 JUBILEE HWY W SUTTONTOWN SA 5291Under Assessment
  • To construct a detached dwelling and an outbuilding.
    144 SUTTONTOWN RD SUTTONTOWN SA 5291Under Assessment
  • To construct retaining walls.
    1 LEARMONTH ST SUTTONTOWN SA 5291;10 OXFORD DR SUTTONTOWN SA 5291;14A OXFORD DR SUTTONTOWN SA 5291;14B OXFORD DR SUTTONTOWN SA 5291;16A OXFORD DR SUTTONTOWN SA 5291;16B OXFORD DR SUTTONTOWN SA 5291;27 OXFORD DR SUTTONTOWN SA 5291;2A OXFORD DR SUTTONTOWN SA 5291;2B OXFORD DR SUTTONTOWN SA 5291Under Assessment
  • Install a fibreglass pool and safety features
    16 ASCOTT WAY SUTTONTOWN SA 5291Decision Made

  • April 2026

  • Land Division - Community Title - To create one additional allotment
    23 FEDERATION DR SUTTONTOWN SA 5291Decision Made
  • To construct alteration and addition to an existing warehouse and office
    7A CALULA DR SUTTONTOWN SA 5291Under Assessment
  • To construct retaining walls
    LOT 5001 SPRINGVIEW DR SUTTONTOWN SA 5291Decision Made
  • Land Division - To divide 1 allotment into 6.
    132 -138 SUTTONTOWN RD SUTTONTOWN SA 5291Decision Made
  • To construct a detached dwelling
    7 OLIVER DR SUTTONTOWN SA 5291Decision Made
  • To construct a detached dwelling
    10 OLIVER DR SUTTONTOWN SA 5291Decision Made
  • To construct a detached dwelling
    11 MARTIN ST SUTTONTOWN SA 5291Decision Made
  • To construct a detached dwelling
    5 LORD CL SUTTONTOWN SA 5291Decision Made

  • March 2026

  • To construct a detached dwelling
    3 LORD CL SUTTONTOWN SA 5291Decision Made
  • To construct an outbuilding.
    43 COLLINS DR SUTTONTOWN SA 5291Decision Made
  • To construct a detached dwelling
    11 OXFORD DR SUTTONTOWN SA 5291Under Assessment
  • To construct an outbuilding.
    10 OLIVER DR SUTTONTOWN SA 5291Under Assessment
  • To construct alteration and addition to the existing shed associated with the existing dwelling Thomson Bilt is supplying as a kit only for customer.
    54 SPRINGVIEW DR SUTTONTOWN SA 5291Decision Made
  • To construct a detached dwelling.
    28 OXFORD DR SUTTONTOWN SA 5291Decision Made
  • To construct a pergola.
    13 GREENWOOD CT SUTTONTOWN SA 5291Decision Made
  • To construct a garage/carport.
    13 GREENWOOD CT SUTTONTOWN SA 5291Decision Made
  • To construct a light industrial building with associated offices and a showroom.
    5 CALULA DR SUTTONTOWN SA 5291Under Assessment
  • To construct a detached dwelling.
    20 OLIVER DR SUTTONTOWN SA 5291Decision Made
  • To change the use of the garage to a living area with some internal alterations.
    13 GREENWOOD CT SUTTONTOWN SA 5291Decision Made

  • February 2026

  • To construct a detached dwelling
    5 KELLY CT SUTTONTOWN SA 5291Decision Made
  • To construct a detached dwelling.
    22 OXFORD DR SUTTONTOWN SA 5291Decision Made
  • To construct two semi-detached dwellings
    7 KELLY CT SUTTONTOWN SA 5291Under Assessment
2025· 100 proposals

100 proposals lodged in 2025. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2024· 71 proposals

71 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2023· 44 proposals

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

2022· 39 proposals

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

2021· 30 proposals

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

2020· 8 proposals

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

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
7/10
IRSD decile (2021)
9/10

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

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Heritage

1 state heritage place

  • Heritage placeState heritage

Data sources & freshness

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)
2
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

Desirability index

Desirability score
24.1/100
Cohort rank
#117 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

  • Heritage placeheritageState heritage
  • Install a fibreglass pool and safety featuresplanning16 ASCOTT WAY SUTTONTOWN SA 5291Lodged 04 May 2026 · Decision Made
  • Land Division - 2 allotments into 19 lot Community Planplanning81 -87 SUTTONTOWN RD SUTTONTOWN SA 5291Lodged 21 May 2026 · Under Assessment
  • Land Division - Community Title - To create one additional allotmentplanning23 FEDERATION DR SUTTONTOWN SA 5291Lodged 28 Apr 2026 · Decision Made
  • Land Division - To amalgamate three (3) allotments into two (2) allotments and remove a right of way.planning13 KYM HOLMES CT SUTTONTOWN SA 5291;288 JUBILEE HWY W SUTTONTOWN SA 5291;290 JUBILEE HWY W SUTTONTOWN SA 5291Lodged 14 May 2026 · Under Assessment
  • Land Division - To divide 1 allotment into 6.planning132 -138 SUTTONTOWN RD SUTTONTOWN SA 5291Lodged 20 Apr 2026 · Decision Made
  • Retrospective change of use to short-term tourist accommodation.planning238 -248 WIRELESS RD W SUTTONTOWN SA 5291Lodged 02 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
  • To change the use of the garage to a living area with some internal alterations.planning13 GREENWOOD CT SUTTONTOWN SA 5291Lodged 06 Mar 2026 · Decision Made
  • To construct a detached dwellingplanning10 MARTIN ST SUTTONTOWN SA 5291Lodged 26 May 2026 · Decision Made
  • To construct a detached dwellingplanning3 MARTIN ST SUTTONTOWN SA 5291Lodged 25 May 2026 · Decision Made

Data sources & freshness

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