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SA · Copper Coast Council

Wallaroo Plain, SA, 5556

Current weather

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Suburb snapshot

Wallaroo Plain is a small locality in the Copper Coast area, home to around 51 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 4 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 78.4 offences per 1,000 residents, and some planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population
51
Median age
45
Median household income / week
$1,125
Dwelling vacancy
57.5%
Unoccupied private dwellings
23 of 40
Median monthly mortgage
$2,167
Employment rate
72.7%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
0 / 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)
4
Against the person
1
Against property
3
Rate per 1,000 residents
78.4
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 51 residents
State safety percentile
79.2th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
47
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • Sct - Residence3
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury1

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.

9 planning-related records

2026· 1 proposal

  • June 2026

  • Swimming Pool
    255 HOPGOOD RD WALLAROO PLAIN SA 5556Decision Made
2024· 3 proposals

  • July 2024

  • Verandah
    255 HOPGOOD RD WALLAROO PLAIN SA 5556Under Assessment

  • May 2024

  • Detached Dwelling w/ associated water tanks, verandah, wastewater system, retaining wall and decking.
    777 MYPONIE POINT DR S WALLAROO PLAIN SA 5556Decision Made
  • Agricultural building
    364 WEMBLEY BOUNDARY RD WALLAROO PLAIN SA 5556Decision Made
2022· 3 proposals

  • October 2022

  • Boundary Realignment
    949 WALLAROO PLAIN RD WALLAROO PLAIN SA 5556Decision Made
  • Outbuilding including Ancillary Accommodation, Swimming/Spa pool and associated safety fencing
    LOT 2 POINT RILEY RD WALLAROO PLAIN SA 5556Decision Made

  • August 2022

  • Replacement dwelling, garage, boat shed and retaining walls
    949 MYPONIE POINT DR S WALLAROO PLAIN SA 5556Decision Made
2021· 2 proposals

  • December 2021

  • Carport and Verandah
    951 MYPONIE POINT DR S WALLAROO PLAIN SA 5556Decision Made

  • September 2021

  • Detached dwelling
    LOT 2 POINT RILEY RD WALLAROO PLAIN SA 5556Decision Made

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
8/10
IRSD decile (2021)
8/10

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

Data sources & freshness

Recent changes

  • Agricultural buildingplanning364 WEMBLEY BOUNDARY RD WALLAROO PLAIN SA 5556Lodged 15 May 2024 · Decision Made
  • Boundary Realignmentplanning949 WALLAROO PLAIN RD WALLAROO PLAIN SA 5556Lodged 27 Oct 2022 · Decision Made
  • Carport and Verandahplanning951 MYPONIE POINT DR S WALLAROO PLAIN SA 5556Lodged 16 Dec 2021 · Decision Made
  • Detached Dwelling w/ associated water tanks, verandah, wastewater system, retaining wall and decking.planning777 MYPONIE POINT DR S WALLAROO PLAIN SA 5556Lodged 31 May 2024 · Decision Made
  • Detached dwellingplanningLOT 2 POINT RILEY RD WALLAROO PLAIN SA 5556Lodged 23 Sep 2021 · Decision Made
  • Outbuilding including Ancillary Accommodation, Swimming/Spa pool and associated safety fencingplanningLOT 2 POINT RILEY RD WALLAROO PLAIN SA 5556Lodged 05 Oct 2022 · Decision Made
  • Replacement dwelling, garage, boat shed and retaining wallsplanning949 MYPONIE POINT DR S WALLAROO PLAIN SA 5556Lodged 12 Aug 2022 · Decision Made
  • Swimming Poolplanning255 HOPGOOD RD WALLAROO PLAIN SA 5556Lodged 10 Jun 2026 · Decision Made
  • Verandahplanning255 HOPGOOD RD WALLAROO PLAIN SA 5556Lodged 23 Jul 2024 · Under Assessment
  • Sct - Residencecrime3

Data sources & freshness