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SA · Adelaide Plains Council
Thompson Beach, 5501
Est. population · Jun 2025
211
Growth (1 yr)
+1.0%
Growth (5 yr)
+6.0%
Median age
52
Median income
$1,013/wk
Employment rate
39%
Languages at home
4.5%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Coastal
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Life in Thompson Beach revolves around the coast, with the feel of a smaller community that never strays far from the water. An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. Shops and services are limited locally: a short trip to a nearby centre covers the fuller weekly shop.
Local green pockets are modest, with bigger outdoor outings usually found in neighbouring areas. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here than in denser, more walkable pockets. Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs.
Crime reports are up on the previous period. Occasional new builds add variety while most of the suburb keeps its established look.
Desirability sits below average overall, with local dining and lifestyle amenities the main drag compared with similar coastal suburbs. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Thompson Beach snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$650/wk
Population (ERP)
211
+1.0% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
43.3%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#57
among Coastal & beach · Mature
Safety
77th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
73rd
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
1/10
national SEIFA decile
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 18.8/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 6779th in Australia
- State rank
- 681st in SA
- Peer rank
- #57 among Coastal & beach · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #76 among Coastal & beach suburbs
- Data confidence
- 52%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $650
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Median house sale prices cover metropolitan Adelaide and selected fringe councils (19 LGAs, including Adelaide Hills and Gawler), not all of regional South Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- SA rent report & metro median house sales — Government of South Australia · 1 January - 31 March 2026 · Updated · Quarterly; metro-fringe sales only
Population
Estimated resident population
211(June 2025)
+1.0% annual · +6.0% over 5 years · 73th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.0%
- 5-year growth
- +6.0%
- Change in 1 year
- +2
- Change in 5 years
- +12
- Growth rank in SA
- 73th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~200), extrapolated at +0.9% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 219
- Median age
- 52
- Median household income / week
- $1,013
- Dwelling vacancy
- 43.3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 71 of 164
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,018
- Employment rate
- 39%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 96 / 0 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 15
- Against the person
- 1
- Against property
- 14
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 71.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 219 residents
- State safety percentile
- 76.9th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 88
- Increase (daily rate)
- +88%
Most common offence types
- Obtain Benefit By Deception2
- Other Property Damage And Environmental3
- Other Unlawful Entry With Intent1
- Sct - Residence1
- Theft From Motor Vehicle5
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated · Financial-year releases
Family & Lifestyle
Amenities
3 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 0/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0
Other(2)
- Public toilets
- Shelter (2)
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Balaklava Soldiers' Memorial District Hospital (40.5 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Public Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 7
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 33.2
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 30° / 15°
- Rainfall
- 50 mm · ~6 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 24° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 82 mm · ~10 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 17° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 139 mm · ~17 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 106 mm · ~13 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register and EPA licensed activities.
2026· 12 proposals
July 2026
- Construction of an outbuilding5 HERON CR THOMPSON BEACH SA 5501Decision Made
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling with UMR verandah, porch and associated decking and ramp12 TEAL CR THOMPSON BEACH SA 5501Under Assessment
- Construction of a verandah attached to the existing dwelling5 HERON CR THOMPSON BEACH SA 5501Decision Made
- Construction of an outbuilding6 GULL CT THOMPSON BEACH SA 5501Under Assessment
June 2026
- Construction of a store17 SHEARWATER WAY THOMPSON BEACH SA 5501Under Assessment
- Retrospective approval for a rumpus room and attached garage12 TEAL CR THOMPSON BEACH SA 5501Decision Made
May 2026
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling9 STINT AV THOMPSON BEACH SA 5501Under Assessment
- Construction of an outbuilding28 SHEARWATER WAY THOMPSON BEACH SA 5501Decision Made
- Variation to development application 24042370 construction of a domestic outbuilding to increase wall height.23 SANDPIPER DR THOMPSON BEACH SA 5501Decision Made
- Construction of carport/verandah34 SANDPIPER DR THOMPSON BEACH SA 5501Decision Made
March 2026
- Verandah fro caravan parking.9 THE ESPLANADE THOMPSON BEACH SA 5501Decision Made
- Construction of an outbuilding123 THE ESPLANADE THOMPSON BEACH SA 5501Decision Made
2025· 16 proposals
November 2025
- Construction of carport159 THE ESPLANADE THOMPSON BEACH SA 5501Under Assessment
September 2025
- Construction of a detached dwelling and an outbuilding7 GANNET CT THOMPSON BEACH SA 5501Decision Made
- Construction of dwelling additions and alterations4 PRION CT THOMPSON BEACH SA 5501Under Assessment
July 2025
- Construction of a verandah31 SANDPIPER DR THOMPSON BEACH SA 5501Decision Made
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling27 KESTREL CR THOMPSON BEACH SA 5501Decision Made
- Construction of domestic outbuilding33 KESTREL CR THOMPSON BEACH SA 5501Decision Made
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding incorporating a garage in association with the dwelling27 KESTREL CR THOMPSON BEACH SA 5501Decision Made
June 2025
- Single storey detached dwelling5 SHEARWATER WAY THOMPSON BEACH SA 5501Decision Made
- Construction of a verandah89 THE ESPLANADE THOMPSON BEACH SA 5501Decision Made
May 2025
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding20 PETREL CR THOMPSON BEACH SA 5501Decision Made
April 2025
- Construction of an outbuilding and two verandahs32 KESTREL CR THOMPSON BEACH SA 5501Decision Made
- Placement of a shipping container (outbuilding)28 KESTREL CR THOMPSON BEACH SA 5501Decision Made
March 2025
- Constuction of a verandah87 THE ESPLANADE THOMPSON BEACH SA 5501Decision Made
February 2025
- Construction of a combined carport and garage (Garaport)5 TERN CR THOMPSON BEACH SA 5501Decision Made
January 2025
- Single storey detached dwelling5 TERN CR THOMPSON BEACH SA 5501Decision Made
- Construction of a transportable detached dwelling and an outbuilding23 SANDPIPER DR THOMPSON BEACH SA 5501Decision Made
2024· 8 proposals
December 2024
- Construction of a single storey dwelling20 PETREL CR THOMPSON BEACH SA 5501Decision Made
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding65 THE ESPLANADE THOMPSON BEACH SA 5501Decision Made
November 2024
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling3 SHEARWATER WAY THOMPSON BEACH SA 5501Decision Made
August 2024
- proposed storage shed (60 square metres floor area)129 THE ESPLANADE THOMPSON BEACH SA 5501Decision Made
June 2024
- Detached Dwelling single storey28 KESTREL CR THOMPSON BEACH SA 5501Decision Made
- Construction of Verandah and Carport4 KESTREL CR THOMPSON BEACH SA 5501Decision Made
March 2024
- Single storey detached dwelling32 KESTREL CR THOMPSON BEACH SA 5501Decision Made
- Construction of single storey detached dwelling28 SHEARWATER WAY THOMPSON BEACH SA 5501Decision Made
2023· 7 proposals
December 2023
- Construction of a double storey detached dwelling.9 PLOVER AV THOMPSON BEACH SA 5501Decision Made
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling10 SANDPIPER DR THOMPSON BEACH SA 5501Decision Made
November 2023
- Construction of a carport3 HERON CR THOMPSON BEACH SA 5501Decision Made
September 2023
- Construction of a verandah9 THE ESPLANADE THOMPSON BEACH SA 5501Under Assessment
July 2023
- Construction of domestic outbuilding159 THE ESPLANADE THOMPSON BEACH SA 5501Decision Made
- Construction of a dwelling6 GANNET CT THOMPSON BEACH SA 5501Under Assessment
- Construction of an elevated detached dwelling15 KESTREL CR THOMPSON BEACH SA 5501Decision Made
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · 2026 · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Grey
- Member of Parliament
- Tom VENNING (Liberal)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 128,707
- Turnout (2025)
- 89.4%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +5.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 54.6%Labor 45.4%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 37.6 km away).
Coalition 50.6%Labor 49.4%
4.0 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +7.1 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- DublinLabor 50.9% · Coalition 49.1% TPP (2025)7.4 km away
- MallalaLabor 42.3% · Coalition 57.7% TPP (2025)21.8 km away
- Two WellsLabor 52.1% · Coalition 47.9% TPP (2025)24.7 km away
- OwenLabor 42.0% · Coalition 58.0% TPP (2025)33.8 km away
- ArdrossanLabor 39.6% · Coalition 60.4% TPP (2025)34.0 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 1/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
More in Adelaide Plains Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of South Australia.