SA · Cleve Council
Cleve, 5640
Current weather
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Desirability score
Suburb snapshot
Cleve is a small locality in the Cleve area, home to around 953 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 9 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun) with falling year-on-year trends (-44%), roughly 9.4 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $285 (flats $220, houses $350), 2 school and preschool sites in the area, limited but present public transport access, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.
Population
- Population
- 953
- Median age
- 49
- Median household income / week
- $1,091
- Dwelling vacancy
- 8.4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 36 of 428
- Median monthly mortgage
- $925
- Employment rate
- 55.2%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 26 / 4 / 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)
- $220
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $350
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $285
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)
- 9
- Against the person
- 3
- Against property
- 6
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 9.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 318 residents
- State safety percentile
- 6.9th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 1
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -43.6%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Abduction, Harassment And Other Offences1
- Obtain Benefit By Deception2
- Other Property Damage And Environmental1
- Other Theft2
- Sct - Non Residence1
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
- 988
- Cleve Area SchoolCombined · ICSEA 988
- Cleve District Children's CentreEast TerracePreschools
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
1 public transport stops in this suburb
- Edwards Tce / Cowell Rd - West side (Birdseye 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
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
88 planning-related records
2026· 12 proposals
June 2026
- Single storey detached dwelling and carport9 FORBES ST CLEVE SA 5640Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwelling with carport10 STUBING ST CLEVE SA 5640Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwelling with carport12 STUBING ST CLEVE SA 5640Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwelling with carport16 FORBES ST CLEVE SA 5640Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwelling with carport19 STUBING ST CLEVE SA 5640Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwelling with carport7 FORBES ST CLEVE SA 5640Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwelling with carportLOT 47 FORBES ST CLEVE SA 5640Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwelling with carportLOT 50 FORBES ST CLEVE SA 5640Under Assessment
April 2026
- Installation of a fibreglass pool and safety features6 COWELL RD CLEVE SA 5640Decision Made
March 2026
- Additions and alterations to an existing dwelling including habitable rooms and an open living area, together with a new external deck and associated subfloor structure.50 EDWARDS TCE CLEVE SA 5640Under Assessment
February 2026
- Construction of an outbuilding (shed) with attached carport.5 SOUTH TCE CLEVE SA 5640Decision Made
- Construction of an outbuilding (shed) with attached verandah and swimming pool with associated fence and safety features.15 FOURTH ST CLEVE SA 5640Under Assessment
2025· 14 proposals
December 2025
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding11 FOURTH ST CLEVE SA 5640Decision Made
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling and a swimming pool (below ground)291 MANGALO RD CLEVE SA 5640Decision Made
November 2025
- Construction of a verandah attached to an existing dwelling5 SIMS CR CLEVE SA 5640Decision Made
- Construction of an agricultural shed and water tank (above ground)395 PRICE RD CLEVE SA 5640Decision Made
October 2025
- Workers accommodation complex with associated accommodation units, fencing, amenities, rainwater tanks, fuel tank, recreational facilities and car parkingLOT 107 ARNO BAY RD CLEVE SA 5640Under Assessment
- Construction of an outbuilding (shed)10 FIFTH ST CLEVE SA 5640Under Assessment
- Land division creating 1 additional allotment (1 into 2)9 RUDALL RD CLEVE SA 5640Decision Made
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling with associated deck and porch (UMR)95B WAKE RD CLEVE SA 5640Decision Made
July 2025
- Demolition of an existing lean-to and construction of a new lean-to shed9 MAIN ST CLEVE SA 5640Decision Made
June 2025
- Additions and alterations to an existing dwelling including a bedroom, bathroom and verandah extension46 OLD MANGALO RD CLEVE SA 5640Decision Made
May 2025
- Construction of a verandah attached to any existing dwelling6 ARNO BAY RD CLEVE SA 5640Decision Made
April 2025
- Installation of a freestanding digital scoreboard at the Eastern Eyre Ranges ClubLOT 409 SOUTH TCE CLEVE SA 5640Decision Made
March 2025
- Shade Area with colourbond roof6 COWELL RD CLEVE SA 5640Decision Made
February 2025
- Construction of a verandah attached to the rear of an existing dwelling20 FIFTH ST CLEVE SA 5640Decision Made
2024· 14 proposals
December 2024
- Demolition of an existing outbuilding and construction of a new outbuilding (shed)24 MAIN ST CLEVE SA 5640Decision Made
November 2024
- Alterations and additions to an existing dwelling including a rumpus room and toilet10 SOUTH TCE CLEVE SA 5640Decision Made
October 2024
- Construction of a freestanding carport47 HAUSCHILD RD CLEVE SA 5640Decision Made
- Construction of an outbuilding (shed)2 HAUSCHILD RD CLEVE SA 5640Decision Made
- Construction of a lean-to attached to an existing shed.36 HAUSCHILD RD CLEVE SA 5640Decision Made
September 2024
- Demolition of an existing lean-to and construction of a new lean-to shed9 MAIN ST CLEVE SA 5640Under Assessment
- Installation of new three illuminated signs to replace existing signage being one, 6m pylon, one, illuminated fascia sign and one, illuminated dealer name fascia sign23 HENDERSON AV CLEVE SA 5640Decision Made
July 2024
- Construction of two carports and a verandah attached to the existing dwelling30 FIFTH ST CLEVE SA 5640Decision Made
- Verandah4 LEONARD CR CLEVE SA 5640Decision Made
April 2024
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling and outbuilding (shed) with associated rainwater tanks95 WAKE RD CLEVE SA 5640Under Assessment
March 2024
- Demolition of an existing shed and the construction of an outbuilding (shed)118 CLEVE RD CLEVE SA 5640Decision Made
- Additions and alterations to an existing dwelling including pergola extension, ensuite, walk-in robe, roof replacement and internal alterations31 THIRD ST CLEVE SA 5640Decision Made
February 2024
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling with associated garage and verandah (UMR) and fences16-18 ARNO BAY RD CLEVE SA 5640Decision Made
- Free Standing Single Car Carport22 THIRD ST CLEVE SA 5640Decision 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
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 1
- Emergency department
- On site
- Cleve District Hospital and Aged CareNorth TerracePublic Hospital
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · Period: current · Updated on site
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
Heritage
3 state heritage places
- Heritage placeState heritage
- Heritage placeState heritage
- Heritage placeState heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Cleve Playgroup and Li'll Gymkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services (SA) — OpenStreetMap + SA Education · Period: current · Updated on site
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)
- 1
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
- 35.2/100
- National rank
- 4153rd in Australia
- State rank
- 426th in SA
- Peer rank
- #54 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #105 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Abduction, Harassment And Other Offencescrime1
- Obtain Benefit By Deceptioncrime2
- Other Property Damage And Environmentalcrime1
- Other Theftcrime2
- Sct - Non Residencecrime1
- Cleve Playgroup and Li'll Gymchildcarekindergarten
- Heritage placeheritageState heritage
- Heritage placeheritageState heritage
- Heritage placeheritageState heritage
- Cleve District Hospital and Aged CarehealthNorth TerracePublic Hospital
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services (SA) — OpenStreetMap + SA Education · Updated on site
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · Updated on site
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
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