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SA · Ceduna Council

Thevenard, SA, 5690

Current weather

14.1°CLight drizzle

76% humidity · 25 km/h wind · 16.2° / 11° today · 3 mm rain

Desirability index

9.3/100

#140 among Coastal & beach suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Thevenard is a small locality in the Ceduna area, home to around 563 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 127 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 225.6 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $390, 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
563
Median age
47
Median household income / week
$1,393
Dwelling vacancy
20.5%
Unoccupied private dwellings
54 of 263
Median monthly mortgage
$1,196
Employment rate
53.2%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
18 / 9 / 5

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)
$390

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)
127
Against the person
53
Against property
74
Rate per 1,000 residents
225.6
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 11 residents
State safety percentile
95.3th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
289
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • Other Property Damage And Environmental27
  • Other Theft16
  • Sct - Non Residence10
  • Sct - Residence9
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury33

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.

34 planning-related records

2026· 5 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Construction of a new outbuilding (shed)
    38 WILL ST THEVENARD SA 5690Under Assessment

  • April 2026

  • The proposed installation of a prefabricated locker room building at Flinders Port Holdings existing Port Thevenard bulk storage and handling facility at 8 Jetty Road, Thevenard 5690, South Australia. The prefabricated building structure would comprise galvanised metal, with one personal access door and a window for nature light and ventilation. The approximate specifications are as follows: • 4.8 m width • 3.0 m depth • 2.4 m high • 14.4 metres squared (m2) footprint. The proposed development w
    LOT 8 JETTY RD THEVENARD SA 5690;LOT 8 WEST TCE THEVENARD SA 5690Decision Made

  • January 2026

  • Two single-storey detached dwellings, undertaken by the South Australian Housing Trust
    19 WILL ST THEVENARD SA 5690Under Assessment
  • Demolish existing shed and build a 12m x 9m shed in its place. New shed will protrude an extra 3m to the east.
    14 HAMBIDGE ST THEVENARD SA 5690Decision Made
  • Three single storey detached dwellings and associated fencing/retaining walls
    18 HAMBIDGE ST THEVENARD SA 5690Under Assessment
2025· 5 proposals

  • November 2025

  • Ancillary accommodation
    21 KENT ST THEVENARD SA 5690Under Assessment

  • October 2025

  • Internal renovations to existing dwelling with proposed second story addition.
    80 SEAVIEW TCE THEVENARD SA 5690Under Assessment

  • June 2025

  • Outbuilding (shed) 12000mm Width x 10876mm Length x 4245mm Height.
    12 WEST TCE THEVENARD SA 5690Decision Made
  • Construction of an outbuilding (shed).
    12 HAMBIDGE ST THEVENARD SA 5690Decision Made

  • April 2025

  • Alterations and additions to existing sporting clubrooms and indoor recreation facility, and new covered outdoor sports courts.
    LOT 115 BERGMANN DR THEVENARD SA 5690Under Assessment
2024· 1 proposal

  • January 2024

  • Two Outbuildings (vehicles and general storage sheds in association with existing use)
    34 SEAVIEW TCE THEVENARD SA 5690Under Assessment
2023· 3 proposals

  • June 2023

  • Proposed works involve the removal and replacement of the existing Trestle 6 and Tower 7 structure on the Jetty. These structures are being replaced due to their deteriorating condition. The new structures are a like for like design, with their design and review undertaken by an external engineering consultancy company (GPA).
    LOT 8 WEST TCE THEVENARD SA 5690;Thevenard Jetty, GPS Coordinates (32.14924, 133.64045)Decision Made

  • April 2023

  • Change of use of front building from Commercial to Residential (resulting in 2 detached dwellings on one allotment)
    79 THEVENARD RD THEVENARD SA 5690Decision Made

  • January 2023

  • Verandah, carport, deck and new roof over part of existing dwelling.
    26 PRICE ST THEVENARD SA 5690Decision Made
2022· 3 proposals

  • September 2022

  • Remove existing 12 x 6 shed and replace with new car shed
    72 SEAVIEW TCE THEVENARD SA 5690Decision Made

  • May 2022

  • Shed
    11 RAILWAY TCE THEVENARD SA 5690Decision Made

  • April 2022

  • Outbuilding (shed)
    49 RAILWAY TCE THEVENARD SA 5690Decision Made
2021· 8 proposals

  • October 2021

  • Storage Shed, Steel Framed, clad with Colorbond.
    LOT 1 RAILWAY TCE THEVENARD SA 5690Decision Made
  • Construction of Freestanding Carport
    27 KENT ST THEVENARD SA 5690Under Assessment

  • September 2021

  • On-site staff amenities ancillary to existing use (railway land) - 3 containerised units (ablutions block, lunchroom and office)
    LOT 1 RAILWAY TCE THEVENARD SA 5690Decision Made
  • Single storey detached dwelling
    6 KENT ST THEVENARD SA 5690Under Assessment

  • May 2021

  • Store (non-commercial shed for a storage of a boat and tools)
    113 THEVENARD RD THEVENARD SA 5690Decision Made

  • March 2021

  • Store
    6 KENT ST THEVENARD SA 5690Decision Made

  • February 2021

  • Extension to existing garage
    5 RAILWAY TCE THEVENARD SA 5690Decision Made
  • Spa with filtration system
    50 SEAVIEW TCE THEVENARD SA 5690Decision Made
2020· 6 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Dwelling with pool and shed - requiring Building Rules Consent
    3 HUNT ST THEVENARD SA 5690Decision Made

  • November 2020

  • Conversion of a shed into a residence
    24 THEVENARD RD THEVENARD SA 5690Decision Made

  • October 2020

  • Install 1 x 12m tower for CCTV and WIFI Link
    247 SLIPWAY RD THEVENARD SA 5690Decision Made

  • August 2020

  • Demolition of timber jetty
    LOT 10 THEVENARD RD THEVENARD SA 5690;LOT 8 JETTY RD THEVENARD SA 5690;LOT 8 WEST TCE THEVENARD SA 5690Decision Made
  • Demolition of timber jetty
    LOT 10 THEVENARD RD THEVENARD SA 5690;LOT 8 JETTY RD THEVENARD SA 5690;LOT 8 WEST TCE THEVENARD SA 5690Decision Made
  • Alterations and additions to a single storey dwelling to provide habitable first floor bedroom and ensuite bathroom
    14 RAILWAY TCE THEVENARD SA 5690Decision Made
Other· 3 proposals
  • BUNGE OPERATIONS PTY LTD
    Materials Handling and TransportationEPA licence
  • GYPSUM RESOURCES AUSTRALIA PTY. LIMITED
    Manufacturing and Mineral ProcessingEPA licence
  • GYPSUM RESOURCES AUSTRALIA PTY. LIMITED
    Materials Handling and TransportationEPA licence

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

5 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Thevenard HotelAlcohol

    115 Thevenard Road

  • Public toilets
  • Shelter
  • IGASupermarket
  • ThevenardTrain station

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)
3/10
IRSD decile (2021)
2/10

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

Data sources & freshness

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.

Data sources & freshness

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

Desirability index

Desirability score
9.3/100
Cohort rank
#140 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

  • Alterations and additions to a single storey dwelling to provide habitable first floor bedroom and ensuite bathroomplanning14 RAILWAY TCE THEVENARD SA 5690Lodged 21 Aug 2020 · Decision Made
  • Alterations and additions to existing sporting clubrooms and indoor recreation facility, and new covered outdoor sports courts.planningLOT 115 BERGMANN DR THEVENARD SA 5690Lodged 22 Apr 2025 · Under Assessment
  • Ancillary accommodationplanning21 KENT ST THEVENARD SA 5690Lodged 21 Nov 2025 · Under Assessment
  • BUNGE OPERATIONS PTY LTDplanningMaterials Handling and TransportationEPA licence
  • Change of use of front building from Commercial to Residential (resulting in 2 detached dwellings on one allotment)planning79 THEVENARD RD THEVENARD SA 5690Lodged 05 Apr 2023 · Decision Made
  • Construction of Freestanding Carportplanning27 KENT ST THEVENARD SA 5690Lodged 01 Oct 2021 · Under Assessment
  • Construction of a new outbuilding (shed)planning38 WILL ST THEVENARD SA 5690Lodged 12 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
  • Construction of an outbuilding (shed).planning12 HAMBIDGE ST THEVENARD SA 5690Lodged 13 Jun 2025 · Decision Made
  • Conversion of a shed into a residenceplanning24 THEVENARD RD THEVENARD SA 5690Lodged 19 Nov 2020 · Decision Made
  • Demolish existing shed and build a 12m x 9m shed in its place. New shed will protrude an extra 3m to the east.planning14 HAMBIDGE ST THEVENARD SA 5690Lodged 14 Jan 2026 · Decision Made

Data sources & freshness

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