SA · Elliston Council
Venus Bay, 5607
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Suburb profile
Venus Bay is a welcoming smaller community in Elliston, with a settled community character. Distance from the capital is part of the appeal, with wide open surrounds and a self-contained community rhythm. A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life.
Housing is well-priced for what you get: space, location and everyday convenience. There is a settled, neighbourly feel to the area that rewards people who like knowing their patch.
Active development is adding new homes and refreshed pockets throughout the suburb.
Population
- Population
- 59
- Median age
- 60
- Median household income / week
- $949
- Dwelling vacancy
- 86.3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 132 of 153
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,083
- Employment rate
- 31.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 0 / 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 · 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)
- 4
- Against the person
- 2
- Against property
- 2
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 67.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 30 residents
- State safety percentile
- 75th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 25
- Increase (daily rate)
- +0.3%
Reported offences are unchanged compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Sct - Non Residence2
- Serious Assault Resulting In Injury2
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
51 planning-related records
2026· 5 proposals
June 2026
- Proposed partial demolition, alterations and additions to existing dwelling, construction of a deck and relocation of existing water tanks8 MATSON TCE VENUS BAY SA 5607Under Assessment
May 2026
- Addition to dwelling to include an upper level balcony (deck/verandah)28 OCEAN VIEW RD VENUS BAY SA 5607Under Assessment
January 2026
- Land division (1 into 2)11 -13 JAMES ST VENUS BAY SA 5607Decision Made
- Land division (1 into 2)LOT 60 FLINDERS HWY VENUS BAY SA 5607Decision Made
- Construction of a two-level detached dwelling with attached garage and covered alfresco with deck.32 SANDHAM ST VENUS BAY SA 5607Under Assessment
2025· 9 proposals
December 2025
- Construction of an outbuilding (garage)37 SANDHAM ST VENUS BAY SA 5607Decision Made
- Construction of an outbuilding (shed)37 MATSON TCE VENUS BAY SA 5607Decision Made
- Construction of a outbuilding22706 FLINDERS HWY VENUS BAY SA 5607Decision Made
October 2025
- Construction of an outbuilding (garage)25 MATSON TCE VENUS BAY SA 5607Decision Made
- Construction of an outbuilding (shed)28 OCEAN VIEW RD VENUS BAY SA 5607Decision Made
July 2025
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding (shed)30 OCEAN VIEW RD VENUS BAY SA 5607Decision Made
- Dwelling extension comprising a rumpus room and bedroom.12 JAMES ST VENUS BAY SA 5607Decision Made
June 2025
- Land division (1 into 2)9 -11 SANDHAM ST VENUS BAY SA 5607Decision Made
February 2025
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling and an outbuilding (shed)30 SANDHAM ST VENUS BAY SA 5607Under Assessment
2024· 9 proposals
December 2024
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling with attached covered alfresco/deck, external stairs, terrace area and retaining walls.7 SANDHAM ST VENUS BAY SA 5607Decision Made
November 2024
- Variation to DA 933/009/1710 MATSON TCE VENUS BAY SA 5607Under Assessment
October 2024
- Replacement of an existing covered outdoor deck and extension of office area, deck and verandah for an existing shop and manager's residence2 -4 MATSON TCE VENUS BAY SA 5607;6 MATSON TCE VENUS BAY SA 5607Decision Made
- Construction of two storey dwelling, garage and conversion of existing dwelling to ancillary accommodation10 JAMES ST VENUS BAY SA 5607Decision Made
- Demolition of an existing dwelling and the construction of a two storey detached dwelling17 MATSON TCE VENUS BAY SA 5607Decision Made
August 2024
- Installation of roof-mounted solar panels on an existing shed (13.2kw)3 ENGLISH ST VENUS BAY SA 5607Decision Made
July 2024
- Construction of an outbuilding (shed) and attached verandah15 BAY RD VENUS BAY SA 5607Under Assessment
- Erection of a greenhouse for the purpose or drying/storing native seed.544B VENUS BAY RD VENUS BAY SA 5607Decision Made
March 2024
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling with attached balcony and verandah (UMR) and construction of an outbuilding (shed)5 ENGLISH ST VENUS BAY SA 5607Decision Made
2023· 8 proposals
November 2023
- Alterations and additions to existing dwelling for a dwelling extension, verandah, external stairs, associated retaining wall and concrete blockwork fence9 WEYLAND DR VENUS BAY SA 5607Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to an existing detached dwelling10 OCEAN VIEW RD VENUS BAY SA 5607Decision Made
October 2023
- Construction of an elevated outbuilding with an under-croft carport and a shade sail8 MATSON TCE VENUS BAY SA 5607Decision Made
September 2023
- Construction of a verandah and carport and alterations and additions to an existing dwelling25 SANDHAM ST VENUS BAY SA 5607Decision Made
- Variation of Development Application 2302318714 MATSON TCE VENUS BAY SA 5607Decision Made
August 2023
- Construction of a sheltered seating and BBQ area and associated paving and retaining walls.14 MATSON TCE VENUS BAY SA 5607Decision Made
July 2023
- Demolition of an existing dwelling and the construction of a new single storey detached dwelling with associated alfresco area and outbuilding (garage)21 MATSON TCE VENUS BAY SA 5607Decision Made
January 2023
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling.49 MATSON TCE VENUS BAY SA 5607Decision Made
2022· 7 proposals
December 2022
- Variation of Development Application 21031297 - Construction of a residential dwelling and rainwater tank7 WEYLAND DR VENUS BAY SA 5607Decision Made
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling, outbuilding (garage) and retaining walls26-28 SANDHAM ST VENUS BAY SA 5607Decision Made
August 2022
- Construction of an Outbuilding (garage)36 OCEAN VIEW RD VENUS BAY SA 5607Decision Made
July 2022
- Addition to an existing Sports Club22706 FLINDERS HWY VENUS BAY SA 5607Decision Made
June 2022
- Construction of an outbuilding (shed)7 SANDHAM ST VENUS BAY SA 5607Decision Made
February 2022
- Demolition of an existing dwelling and the construction of a two storey detached dwelling7 MATSON TCE VENUS BAY SA 5607Decision Made
- Outbuilding7 ENGLISH ST VENUS BAY SA 5607Decision Made
2021· 2 proposals
November 2021
- Shed and attached carport (Store)49 MATSON TCE VENUS BAY SA 5607Decision Made
- Detached single storey dwelling and attached carport7 WEYLAND DR VENUS BAY SA 5607Decision 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 · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 4/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 3/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
- Bushfire safer places
- 1
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 · Period: current · Updated on site
Recent changes
- Sct - Non Residencecrime2
- Serious Assault Resulting In Injurycrime2
- Addition to an existing Sports Clubplanning22706 FLINDERS HWY VENUS BAY SA 5607Lodged 20 Jul 2022 · Decision Made
- Addition to dwelling to include an upper level balcony (deck/verandah)planning28 OCEAN VIEW RD VENUS BAY SA 5607Lodged 25 May 2026 · Under Assessment
- Alterations and additions to an existing detached dwellingplanning10 OCEAN VIEW RD VENUS BAY SA 5607Lodged 02 Nov 2023 · Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to existing dwelling for a dwelling extension, verandah, external stairs, associated retaining wall and concrete blockwork fenceplanning9 WEYLAND DR VENUS BAY SA 5607Lodged 28 Nov 2023 · Decision Made
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding (shed)planning30 OCEAN VIEW RD VENUS BAY SA 5607Lodged 08 Jul 2025 · Decision Made
- Construction of a outbuildingplanning22706 FLINDERS HWY VENUS BAY SA 5607Lodged 02 Dec 2025 · Decision Made
- Construction of a sheltered seating and BBQ area and associated paving and retaining walls.planning14 MATSON TCE VENUS BAY SA 5607Lodged 17 Aug 2023 · Decision Made
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling and an outbuilding (shed)planning30 SANDHAM ST VENUS BAY SA 5607Lodged 05 Feb 2025 · Under Assessment
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Updated on site
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
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