SA · Yorke Peninsula Council
Ardrossan, 5571
Current weather
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87% humidity · 25 km/h wind · 13.8° / 10.5° today · 9.1 mm rain
Desirability score
Suburb snapshot
Ardrossan is a small locality in the Yorke Peninsula area, home to around 1,269 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 29 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun) with falling year-on-year trends (-39%), roughly 22.9 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $410, 2 school and preschool sites in the area, limited but present public transport access, fewer mapped amenities than nearby suburbs, 2 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. See the sections below for population, safety, schools and local activity.
Population
- Population
- 1,269
- Median age
- 61
- Median household income / week
- $844
- Dwelling vacancy
- 20.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 154 of 747
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,083
- Employment rate
- 35.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 37 / 38 / 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.
Housing
- Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $410
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $425
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $410
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
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)
- 29
- Against the person
- 10
- Against property
- 19
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 22.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 127 residents
- State safety percentile
- 32.7th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 7
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -39.4%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Graffiti2
- Other Property Damage And Environmental8
- Other Theft5
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury4
- Serious Assault Resulting In Injury5
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
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 2 (1 schools, 1 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA
- 959
- Ardrossan & Districts Community Kindergarten26 West TerracePreschools
- Ardrossan Area SchoolCombined · ICSEA 959
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site · Static register
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
2 public transport stops in this suburb
- First St / Fourth St - South side (Ardrossan Newsagency)
- Main Coast Rd / Arthurton Rd - West side (Ardrossan Roadhouse)
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
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
- Vms TrailerYorke Highway, Silo Rd14 May 2026 – 16 Jul 2026
- Vms TrailerYorke Highway, Parara Rd14 May 2026 – 16 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.
195 planning-related records
2026· 22 proposals
June 2026
- Variation of Development Application 26009167 (amendments to shed orientation, siting, wall height & total height)50 MAIN COAST RD ARDROSSAN SA 5571Under Assessment
- Land Division - 1 into 9 allotmentsLOT 102 CANE AV ARDROSSAN SA 5571Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (Shed)20 -22 BRIDGE RD ARDROSSAN SA 5571Under Assessment
- Demolition of Existing Carport. New Outbuilding (Carport)26 DIAGONAL RD ARDROSSAN SA 5571Under Assessment
May 2026
- Replacement of Dust Plant 301 cyclone collector with a bag house collectorLOT 50 BOWMAN RD ARDROSSAN SA 5571Under Assessment
- Demolition of Existing Pergola. Dwelling Addition and Outbuilding (Carport).33 HIGHVIEW RD ARDROSSAN SA 5571Decision Made
April 2026
- Outbuilding (Shed)5 SAILORS ST ARDROSSAN SA 5571Decision Made
- Change of Land Use to Supported Accommodation (aged care) and Additions and Alterations including to an Outbuilding, Car Parking and Landscaping35 FIFTH ST ARDROSSAN SA 5571;37 FIFTH ST ARDROSSAN SA 5571Under Assessment
- Store (shed & lean-to)13 -15 PEPPER RD ARDROSSAN SA 5571Under Assessment
- Dwelling alterations & additions; Outbuilding (shed)50 MAIN COAST RD ARDROSSAN SA 5571Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (Carport)10 SECOND ST ARDROSSAN SA 5571Decision Made
March 2026
- Land Division - 2 into 21 allotments49 HIGH ST ARDROSSAN SA 5571Under Assessment
- Partial Demolition of existing UMR Carport. New Outbuilding (Carport) .24 CANE AV ARDROSSAN SA 5571Decision Made
- Outbuilding (Shed)19 BOWMAN RD ARDROSSAN SA 5571Decision Made
February 2026
- Outbuilding (Shed)7 SOUTH TCE ARDROSSAN SA 5571Under Assessment
- Freestanding Carport2 SAILORS ST ARDROSSAN SA 5571Decision Made
- Rear Carport, rear Verandah, front Carport and Outbuilding (wet area)16 SOUTH TCE ARDROSSAN SA 5571Decision Made
- Outbuilding (Shed) and Replacement Building (Front Shed)29 FIFTH ST ARDROSSAN SA 5571Decision Made
January 2026
- Outbuilding (shed) and carportLOT 39 BRIDGE RD ARDROSSAN SA 5571Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling34 DIAGONAL RD ARDROSSAN SA 5571Decision Made
- Caravan park camp kitchen10 PARKVIEW RD ARDROSSAN SA 5571;LOT 482 DINHAM DR ARDROSSAN SA 5571;LOT 482 PARKVIEW RD ARDROSSAN SA 5571Decision Made
- Single story detached dwelling5 CANE AV ARDROSSAN SA 5571Decision Made
2025· 18 proposals
December 2025
- Outbuilding (Carport)29 DIAGONAL RD ARDROSSAN SA 5571Decision Made
November 2025
- Tourist Accommodation- 3 Units15 FIFTH ST ARDROSSAN SA 5571Decision Made
October 2025
- Single storey detached dwelling34 BRIDGE RD ARDROSSAN SA 5571Decision Made
September 2025
- Installation of swimming pool and safety barriers29 FIFTH ST ARDROSSAN SA 5571Decision Made
August 2025
- StoreLOT 31 CLIFT RD ARDROSSAN SA 5571Decision Made
- Outbuilding - Shed21 HIGH ST ARDROSSAN SA 5571Decision Made
- Swimming Pool19 -21 DIAGONAL RD ARDROSSAN SA 5571Decision Made
- Outbuilding and StoreLOT 7 CLIFT RD ARDROSSAN SA 5571Decision Made
July 2025
- Land Division - 1 into 2 allotments34 DIAGONAL RD ARDROSSAN SA 5571Decision Made
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling2C EAST TCE ARDROSSAN SA 5571Decision Made
- Patio27 CANE AV ARDROSSAN SA 5571Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling4 WINEN CT ARDROSSAN SA 5571Decision Made
- Outbuilding (Shed) Extension3 BULLOCK ST ARDROSSAN SA 5571Decision Made
June 2025
- Outbuilding (Garage extension) and Verandah31 CANE AV ARDROSSAN SA 5571Decision Made
- Colorbond Carport (15m x 5m) 3m Wall Height5 MAIN COAST RD ARDROSSAN SA 5571Decision Made
- Outbuilding - Garage18 MAITLAND RD ARDROSSAN SA 5571Decision Made
May 2025
- Outbuilding - GarageLOT 37 BRIDGE RD ARDROSSAN SA 5571Decision Made
- Single Storey Detached DwellingLOT 37 BRIDGE RD ARDROSSAN SA 5571Decision 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
4 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Ardrossan Meat SupplyButcher
- Wilmas on The YorkeCafe
- Ardrossan CFSFire station
Maitland Road, Ardrossan
- Australia PostPost Box
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
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)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
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
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 2
- Parks (OSM)
- 2
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 31.0/100
- National rank
- 4977th in Australia
- State rank
- 502nd in SA
- Peer rank
- #29 among Coastal & beach · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #45 among Coastal & beach suburbs
- Data confidence
- 85%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Graffiticrime2
- Other Property Damage And Environmentalcrime8
- Other Theftcrime5
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injurycrime4
- Serious Assault Resulting In Injurycrime5
- Caravan park camp kitchenplanning10 PARKVIEW RD ARDROSSAN SA 5571;LOT 482 DINHAM DR ARDROSSAN SA 5571;LOT 482 PARKVIEW RD ARDROSSAN SA 5571Lodged 15 Jan 2026 · Decision Made
- Change of Land Use to Supported Accommodation (aged care) and Additions and Alterations including to an Outbuilding, Car Parking and Landscapingplanning35 FIFTH ST ARDROSSAN SA 5571;37 FIFTH ST ARDROSSAN SA 5571Lodged 23 Apr 2026 · Under Assessment
- Colorbond Carport (15m x 5m) 3m Wall Heightplanning5 MAIN COAST RD ARDROSSAN SA 5571Lodged 12 Jun 2025 · Decision Made
- Demolition of Existing Carport. New Outbuilding (Carport)planning26 DIAGONAL RD ARDROSSAN SA 5571Lodged 03 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
- Demolition of Existing Pergola. Dwelling Addition and Outbuilding (Carport).planning33 HIGHVIEW RD ARDROSSAN SA 5571Lodged 13 May 2026 · Decision Made
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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