SA · Cleve Council
Arno Bay, SA, 5603
Current weather
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73% humidity · 33.5 km/h wind · 15.1° / 11.7° today · 5.7 mm rain
Desirability score
Suburb snapshot
Arno Bay is a small locality in the Cleve area, home to around 314 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 12 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun) with rising year-on-year trends (+100%), roughly 38.2 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $330, 1 school and preschool site in the area, limited but present public transport access, and notable planning and development activity on record. See the sections below for population, safety, schools and local activity.
Population
- Population
- 314
- Median age
- 52
- Median household income / week
- $982
- Dwelling vacancy
- 47.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 115 of 242
- Median monthly mortgage
- $867
- Employment rate
- 53.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 8 / 3 / 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
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $330
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)
- 12
- Against the person
- 4
- Against property
- 8
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 38.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 78 residents
- State safety percentile
- 53.7th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 7
- Increase (daily rate)
- +100.5%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental2
- Other Theft3
- Sct - Non Residence1
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury3
- Theft From Motor Vehicle2
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
- 1
- Arno Bay PlaycentreArno Bay Hall, Telel Kebir TerracePlaycentres
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
Public transport
1 public transport stops in this suburb
- Cairo Tce / Tel El Kebir Tce - North side (Arno Bay IGA)
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
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
58 planning-related records
2026· 3 proposals
June 2026
- Construction of a detached dwelling, with attached carport and verandah and separate outbuildingLOT 5 BLOMBERY RD ARNO BAY SA 5603Under Assessment
April 2026
- Small-scale tourist accommodation.180 BLOMBERY RD ARNO BAY SA 5603Under Assessment
- Verandah18 CENTENARY LANE ARNO BAY SA 5603Decision Made
2025· 11 proposals
December 2025
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling9 SECOND ST ARNO BAY SA 5603Decision Made
- Installation of a shipping container for storage purposes, swing gate and power and water service pedestal.LOT 1 SUNRISE DR ARNO BAY SA 5603Decision Made
November 2025
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling with attached garage (UMR)LOT 27 BLOMBERY RD ARNO BAY SA 5603Decision Made
September 2025
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling35 FIRST ST ARNO BAY SA 5603Decision Made
- Additions and alterations to an existing dwelling including a two bedrooms, terrace, attached shed and the construction of a deck74 SUNRISE DR ARNO BAY SA 5603Decision Made
August 2025
- Additions and alterations to an existing dwelling including garage, alfresco, deck, bedrooms, bathroom and internal building alterations.48 CENTENARY LANE ARNO BAY SA 5603Decision Made
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding (store)27 FIRST ST ARNO BAY SA 5603Decision Made
June 2025
- Construction of four light towers in association with existing netball courtsLOT 321 TEL EL KEBIR TCE ARNO BAY SA 5603Decision Made
- Construction of a domestic storage shed (store)42 HIGH ST ARNO BAY SA 5603Decision Made
May 2025
- Construction of an outbuilding (garage)32 CENTENARY LANE ARNO BAY SA 5603Decision Made
April 2025
- Construction of an agricultural building (machinery shed)LOT 49 LINCOLN HWY ARNO BAY SA 5603Decision Made
2024· 15 proposals
October 2024
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling with attached verandah, outbuilding (shed) with attached lean-to and tool shedLOT 28 BLOMBERY RD ARNO BAY SA 5603Under Assessment
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling18 CENTENARY LANE ARNO BAY SA 5603Decision Made
September 2024
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding with an integrated carport45 SUNRISE DR ARNO BAY SA 5603Decision Made
August 2024
- Adding a 8.3m x 4.5m gable roof carport to the northern side of the house9 ALEXANDRIA TCE ARNO BAY SA 5603Decision Made
- Construction of an outbuilding (shed) associated with the existing race track145 OLD MAIN RD ARNO BAY SA 5603Decision Made
July 2024
- Establishment of a camp ground comprising 7 designated/fenced camp sites for self-contained RV/Caravans, a shelter and associated signage.LOT 12 RED BANKS RD ARNO BAY SA 5603Decision Made
June 2024
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding (store)35 FIRST ST ARNO BAY SA 5603Decision Made
May 2024
- Additions and alterations to an existing dwelling including an open plan kitchen/family/dining areaUNIT 2 LOT 2 PARK LANE ARNO BAY SA 5603Decision Made
- Construction of a verandah attached to an existing shed and the extension of an existing shed to incorporate a wet area.6 FIRST ST ARNO BAY SA 5603Decision Made
April 2024
- Installation of a Freestanding Digital Scoreboard at the Arno Bay Community Sporting Association Incorporated to replace existing scoreboard.LOT 321 TEL EL KEBIR TCE ARNO BAY SA 5603Decision Made
March 2024
- Construction of a carport attached to an existing dwelling11165 LINCOLN HWY ARNO BAY SA 5603Under Assessment
- Demolition of existing shed and the construction of an indoor recreation facility with associated office, storage area and change roomsLOT 321 ALEXANDRIA TCE ARNO BAY SA 5603;LOT 321 TEL EL KEBIR TCE ARNO BAY SA 5603Decision Made
February 2024
- Retrospective verandah added to house10 SCHMITT RD ARNO BAY SA 5603Decision Made
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling with attached verandahsLOT 26 BLOMBERY RD ARNO BAY SA 5603Decision Made
January 2024
- Construction of a workshop building for the purposes of light industry.10 SCHMITT RD ARNO BAY SA 5603Decision Made
2023· 6 proposals
August 2023
- Construction of a two-storey detached dwelling including upper-level deck/balcony, garage and outdoor terrace (UMR), a swimming pool and associated rainwater tanks, earthworks and landscaping.LOT 6 BLOMBERY RD ARNO BAY SA 5603Under Assessment
April 2023
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling and an outbuilding (garage)21 FIRST ST ARNO BAY SA 5603Decision Made
March 2023
- Construction of a freestanding carport22 SECOND ST ARNO BAY SA 5603Decision Made
- Construction of a storage shed (store)LOT 11 BLOMBERY RD ARNO BAY SA 5603Decision Made
January 2023
- Construction of a storage shed (store)LOT 29 BLOMBERY RD ARNO BAY SA 5603Decision Made
- Construction of a storage shed (store)LOT 5 BLOMBERY RD ARNO BAY SA 5603Decision Made
2022· 5 proposals
December 2022
- Erect a temporary above ground pool 7.32L x 3.66W x 1.32D41-43 HIGH ST ARNO BAY SA 5603Decision Made
November 2022
- Construction of a StoreLOT 26 BLOMBERY RD ARNO BAY SA 5603Decision Made
- Additions and alterations to an existing dwelling49 SUNRISE DR ARNO BAY SA 5603Decision Made
September 2022
- Demolition of an existing outbuilding (shed) and the construction of an outbuilding (shed)93 SUNRISE DR ARNO BAY SA 5603Decision Made
August 2022
- Construction of an unstaffed fuel outlet with associated advertising signagePT SEC 321 H530200Under Assessment
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)
- 2/10
- 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
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 33
- 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
- 18.2/100
- National rank
- 6626th in Australia
- State rank
- 673rd in SA
- Peer rank
- #156 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #252 among Country & regional 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
- Other Property Damage And Environmentalcrime2
- Other Theftcrime3
- Sct - Non Residencecrime1
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injurycrime3
- Theft From Motor Vehiclecrime2
- Adding a 8.3m x 4.5m gable roof carport to the northern side of the houseplanning9 ALEXANDRIA TCE ARNO BAY SA 5603Lodged 16 Aug 2024 · Decision Made
- Additions and alterations to an existing dwellingplanning49 SUNRISE DR ARNO BAY SA 5603Lodged 08 Nov 2022 · Decision Made
- Additions and alterations to an existing dwelling including a two bedrooms, terrace, attached shed and the construction of a deckplanning74 SUNRISE DR ARNO BAY SA 5603Lodged 01 Sep 2025 · Decision Made
- Additions and alterations to an existing dwelling including an open plan kitchen/family/dining areaplanningUNIT 2 LOT 2 PARK LANE ARNO BAY SA 5603Lodged 29 May 2024 · Decision Made
- Additions and alterations to an existing dwelling including garage, alfresco, deck, bedrooms, bathroom and internal building alterations.planning48 CENTENARY LANE ARNO BAY SA 5603Lodged 14 Aug 2025 · 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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