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SA · Murray Bridge Council

Swanport, SA, 5253

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Suburb snapshot

Swanport is a small locality in the Murray Bridge area, home to around 157 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 1 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 6.4 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $550, 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
157
Median age
40
Median household income / week
$2,049
Dwelling vacancy
7.8%
Unoccupied private dwellings
5 of 64
Median monthly mortgage
$1,690
Employment rate
71.1%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
4 / 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)
$550

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)
1
Against the person
0
Against property
1
Rate per 1,000 residents
6.4
State safety percentile
3.3th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
400
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv1

Data sources & freshness

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

Planning & development

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

72 planning-related records

2026· 16 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Single storey detached dwelling with attached decking, pergola and porch areas
    11 BODIE LANE SWANPORT SA 5253Under Assessment
  • Variation to DA 23024828 consisting of single storey detached dwelling with double garage, front portico and side alfresco all under the main roof
    LOT 6 JENDARRA CT SWANPORT SA 5253Under Assessment
  • Single Storey Detached Dwelling
    LOT 39 MARION CT SWANPORT SA 5253Under Assessment
  • Outbuilding (shed)
    20 SWANPORT VILLAGE RD SWANPORT SA 5253Under Assessment

  • May 2026

  • Single Storey Detached Dwelling
    LOT 38 MARION CT SWANPORT SA 5253Under Assessment

  • April 2026

  • Single storey detached dwelling with double garage, front porch and side alfresco all under the main roof Colorbond fencing along the side and rear boundaries
    LOT 21 LOVERS LANE SWANPORT SA 5253Under Assessment
  • Single storey detached dwelling with double garage, front portico and rear alfresco all under the main roof
    44 SWANPORT VILLAGE RD SWANPORT SA 5253Decision Made
  • Single storey detached dwelling with attached front and side pergola Detached garage (outbuilding) Domestic shed (outbuilding) including bathroom and verandah section Retaining walls
    28 SWANPORT VILLAGE RD SWANPORT SA 5253Under Assessment

  • March 2026

  • Verandah
    39 JENDARRA CT SWANPORT SA 5253Decision Made
  • Garage (outbuilding) including open sided section
    72 JENDARRA CT SWANPORT SA 5253Decision Made
  • Install a Fiberglass swimming pool + Olympic shed
    20 CARTER RD SWANPORT SA 5253Decision Made
  • Single storey detached dwelling with single garage, front porch and rear verandah all under the main roof, and associated retaining walls and earthworks
    60 SWANPORT VILLAGE RD SWANPORT SA 5253Under Assessment

  • February 2026

  • Single Storey Detached Dwelling
    40 SWANPORT VILLAGE RD SWANPORT SA 5253Decision Made

  • January 2026

  • Single storey detached dwelling, porch, alfresco & garage UMR
    56 SWANPORT VILLAGE RD SWANPORT SA 5253Decision Made
  • Single-storey detached dwelling
    64 SWANPORT VILLAGE RD SWANPORT SA 5253Decision Made
  • Garage (outbuilding) ancillary to existing dwelling including associated earthworks and retaining walls
    LOT 18 LOVERS LANE SWANPORT SA 5253Decision Made
2025· 22 proposals

  • November 2025

  • Single storey detached dwelling with double garage, front porch and rear alfresco all under the main roof including associated earthworks and retaining walls
    LOT 512 LOVERS LANE SWANPORT SA 5253Decision Made

  • October 2025

  • Single storey detached dwelling with double garage, front porch and rear alfresco all under the main roof
    58 SWANPORT VILLAGE RD SWANPORT SA 5253Decision Made
  • Detatched dwelling with double garage and alfresco UMR plus domestic storage shed
    21 LOVERS LANE SWANPORT SA 5253Decision Made

  • September 2025

  • Single storey detached dwelling with triple garage, front porch, and rear alfresco all under the main roof, and associated driveway and earthworks
    34 SWANPORT VILLAGE RD SWANPORT SA 5253Decision Made

  • August 2025

  • Single storey detached dwelling with double garage, front porch, side verandah and rear alfresco all under the main roof
    38 SWANPORT VILLAGE RD SWANPORT SA 5253Decision Made
  • Single storey detached dwelling with double garage and front porch under the main roof, rear concrete pad, and associated earthworks and driveways
    20 SWANPORT VILLAGE RD SWANPORT SA 5253Decision Made
  • Single storey detached dwelling with double garage and front porch under the main roof, and associated earthworks
    LOT 513 LOVERS LANE SWANPORT SA 5253Decision Made
  • Outbuilding (shed) 18m x 9m x 3.6m(wall height).
    LOT 511 LOVERS LANE SWANPORT SA 5253Decision Made

  • June 2025

  • Single storey detached dwelling with double garage, front porch, courtyard, and rear alfresco all under the main roof; and Shed primarily for domestic storage purposes to the rear of the site
    22 SWANPORT VILLAGE RD SWANPORT SA 5253Decision Made
  • Outbuilding (shed)
    64 JENDARRA CT SWANPORT SA 5253Decision Made

  • May 2025

  • single storey dwelling
    24 SWANPORT VILLAGE RD SWANPORT SA 5253Decision Made
  • Single storey detached dwelling with double garage, front porch and side alfresco all under the main roof
    42 SWANPORT VILLAGE RD SWANPORT SA 5253Decision Made
  • Outbuilding (Shed) Construction
    57 CARTER RD SWANPORT SA 5253Decision Made

  • April 2025

  • Single storey detached dwelling with double garage and front porch both under the main roof
    36 SWANPORT VILLAGE RD SWANPORT SA 5253Decision Made
  • Single storey detached dwelling with double garage and rear alfresco under the main roof, and attached front verandah; and Shed to the rear of the site
    54 SWANPORT VILLAGE RD SWANPORT SA 5253Decision Made

  • March 2025

  • Land division to create 104 additional allotments from 5 allotments (Total 104 new allotments) and associated road reserves, public reserve and infrastructure
    LOT 31 SWANPORT VILLAGE RD SWANPORT SA 5253;LOT 5 SWANPORT VILLAGE RD SWANPORT SA 5253Under Assessment

  • February 2025

  • Garage with attached partially enclosed lean-to and access to the secondary street
    24 LOVERS LANE SWANPORT SA 5253Decision Made

  • January 2025

  • Single storey detached dwelling with two (2) attached front verandahs, and including earthworks and retaining walls
    LOT 18 LOVERS LANE SWANPORT SA 5253Decision Made
  • Agricultural building - pump shed
    40 APEX RD SWANPORT SA 5253Decision Made
  • Single storey detached dwelling with triple garage, front portico and rear alfresco all under the main roof and associated earthworks within a designated flood area
    LOT 26 JENDARRA CT SWANPORT SA 5253Decision Made
  • Variation to DA 24004449 consisting primarily of the following changes to the ancillary accommodation: - Slight increase in total area, with the building line brought forward to align with the existing dwelling and the width increased; - New internal layout with the inclusion of a double garage under the main roof; - Removal of attached front porch; - New second driveway access point to the site
    24 JENDARRA CT SWANPORT SA 5253Decision Made
  • Swimming pool and safety fence
    200 SWANPORT VILLAGE RD SWANPORT SA 5253Decision Made
2024· 15 proposals

  • December 2024

  • Swimming Pool & safety fence
    43 JENDARRA CT SWANPORT SA 5253Decision Made

  • October 2024

  • Single storey detached dwelling with double garage, front porch, rear alfresco and attached studio room with front verandah, all under the main roof
    LOT 10 JENDARRA CT SWANPORT SA 5253Decision Made
2023· 9 proposals

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

2022· 5 proposals

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

2021· 5 proposals

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

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Amenities

1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Slipway

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)
5/10
IRSD decile (2021)
7/10

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

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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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Recent changes

  • Agricultural building - pump shedplanning40 APEX RD SWANPORT SA 5253Lodged 17 Jan 2025 · Decision Made
  • Detatched dwelling with double garage and alfresco UMR plus domestic storage shedplanning21 LOVERS LANE SWANPORT SA 5253Lodged 03 Oct 2025 · Decision Made
  • Garage (outbuilding) ancillary to existing dwelling including associated earthworks and retaining wallsplanningLOT 18 LOVERS LANE SWANPORT SA 5253Lodged 06 Jan 2026 · Decision Made
  • Garage (outbuilding) including open sided sectionplanning72 JENDARRA CT SWANPORT SA 5253Lodged 18 Mar 2026 · Decision Made
  • Garage with attached partially enclosed lean-to and access to the secondary streetplanning24 LOVERS LANE SWANPORT SA 5253Lodged 18 Feb 2025 · Decision Made
  • Install a Fiberglass swimming pool + Olympic shedplanning20 CARTER RD SWANPORT SA 5253Lodged 10 Mar 2026 · Decision Made
  • Land division to create 104 additional allotments from 5 allotments (Total 104 new allotments) and associated road reserves, public reserve and infrastructureplanningLOT 31 SWANPORT VILLAGE RD SWANPORT SA 5253;LOT 5 SWANPORT VILLAGE RD SWANPORT SA 5253Lodged 13 Mar 2025 · Under Assessment
  • Outbuilding (Shed) Constructionplanning57 CARTER RD SWANPORT SA 5253Lodged 07 May 2025 · Decision Made
  • Outbuilding (shed)planning20 SWANPORT VILLAGE RD SWANPORT SA 5253Lodged 04 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
  • Outbuilding (shed)planning64 JENDARRA CT SWANPORT SA 5253Lodged 06 Jun 2025 · Decision Made

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