SA · Goyder Council
Terowie, SA, 5421
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Suburb snapshot
Terowie is a small locality in the Goyder area, home to around 135 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 9 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 66.7 offences per 1,000 residents, limited but present public transport access, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, 2 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and some planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- Population
- 135
- Median age
- 56
- Median household income / week
- $589
- Dwelling vacancy
- 33.7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 28 of 83
- Median monthly mortgage
- $298
- Employment rate
- 30.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 7 / 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.
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 9
- Against the person
- 3
- Against property
- 6
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 66.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 45 residents
- State safety percentile
- 74.5th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 2
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Dangerous Or Negligent Acts1
- Other Property Damage And Environmental3
- Sct - Residence2
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury1
- Threatening Behaviour1
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
2 public transport stops in this suburb
- Main St / North Tce - East side (Terowie General Store)
- Main St / North Tce - West side (Terowie General Store)
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Roadworks & transport
2 active roadworks / incidents
- Shoulder WorkBarrier Highway, Cleary Rd26 Jun 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
- Shoulder WorkBarrier Highway, Stock Route Rd26 Jun 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Traffic SA road events — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
7 planning-related records
2025· 3 proposals
April 2025
- Verandah143 MAIN ST TEROWIE SA 5421Decision Made
January 2025
- Free standing carport 5.5m x 5.5m x 2.37m H Colorbond Classic Cream111 MITCHELL ST TEROWIE SA 5421Decision Made
- Outbuilding85 MAIN ST TEROWIE SA 5421Decision Made
2024· 1 proposal
April 2024
- Internal and external conservation work to railway station platform and buildings18 RAILWAY TCE E TEROWIE SA 5421Decision Made
2022· 1 proposal
September 2022
- Temporary Dwelling (maximum of 3 years)71 MITCHELL ST TEROWIE SA 5421Under Assessment
2021· 1 proposal
March 2021
- Waste Transfer StationLOT 449 BARRIER HWY TEROWIE SA 5421Decision Made
Other· 1 proposal
- ADRIAN PETER O'NEILLHydrocarbon and ChemicalEPA licence
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026; 2021; 2022… · Updated on site
Amenities
3 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Terowie BrigadeFire station
- Water Point (2)
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)
- 1/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
5 state heritage places
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 3
- Parks (OSM)
- 3
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
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- ADRIAN PETER O'NEILLplanningHydrocarbon and ChemicalEPA licence
- Free standing carport 5.5m x 5.5m x 2.37m H Colorbond Classic Creamplanning111 MITCHELL ST TEROWIE SA 5421Lodged 24 Jan 2025 · Decision Made
- Internal and external conservation work to railway station platform and buildingsplanning18 RAILWAY TCE E TEROWIE SA 5421Lodged 04 Apr 2024 · Decision Made
- Outbuildingplanning85 MAIN ST TEROWIE SA 5421Lodged 21 Jan 2025 · Decision Made
- Temporary Dwelling (maximum of 3 years)planning71 MITCHELL ST TEROWIE SA 5421Lodged 07 Sep 2022 · Under Assessment
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Updated on site
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