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SA · Grant Council

Compton, SA, 5291

Current weather

12.5°CModerate drizzle

90% humidity · 26.3 km/h wind · 15.5° / 9.9° today · 10.4 mm rain

Desirability index

97.2/100

#3 among Coastal & beach suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Compton is a small locality in the Grant area, home to around 812 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 12 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 14.8 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $510, 3 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population
812
Median age
41
Median household income / week
$2,150
Dwelling vacancy
6.6%
Unoccupied private dwellings
18 of 274
Median monthly mortgage
$1,621
Employment rate
68.7%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
12 / 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.

Housing

Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$510

Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.

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
14.8
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 203 residents
State safety percentile
15.5th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
42
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • Obtain Benefit By Deception1
  • Other Property Damage And Environmental1
  • Other Unlawful Entry With Intent1
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury2
  • Serious Assault 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

Roadworks & transport

3 active roadworks / incidents

  • Asphalt WorksPrinces Highway, Vause Rd24 Jun 2026 – 08 Jul 2026
  • BitumenPrinces Highway, Illman Rd07 Apr 2026 – 16 Jul 2026
  • BitumenPrinces Highway, Vause Rd07 Apr 2026 – 16 Jul 2026

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.

230 planning-related records

2026· 16 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Outbuilding
    36 ALGERNON RD COMPTON SA 5291Under Assessment
  • Verandah and Pergola
    499 CAFPIRCO RD COMPTON SA 5291Under Assessment

  • May 2026

  • Swimming Pool and associated pool fencing; and Outbuilding (Pool hut)
    5 ALGERNON RD COMPTON SA 5291Under Assessment
  • Detached Dwelling
    LOT 10 HOMESTEAD CT COMPTON SA 5291Under Assessment
  • Outbuilding
    225 MOUNT PERCY RD COMPTON SA 5291Decision Made

  • March 2026

  • Outbuilding extension
    33978 PRINCES HWY COMPTON SA 5291Decision Made
  • Dwelling Addition
    3 CENTENARY VIEW DR COMPTON SA 5291Under Assessment
  • Detached Dwelling
    LOT 17 MCKAY RD COMPTON SA 5291Decision Made
  • Change of Land Use - Conversion of Outbuilding to Ancillary Accommodation (Retrospective)
    23 MOUNT PERCY RD COMPTON SA 5291Decision Made
  • Proposed 3.5m x 16m Carport to run along side existing shed. Colorbond - Woodland Grey to match Use is for covered storage of caravan
    19 ELSIE MAY DR COMPTON SA 5291Decision Made
  • Detached Dwelling and Outbuilding with amenities
    23 CRAFTER RD COMPTON SA 5291Under Assessment

  • February 2026

  • Land Division - 2 into 124 lots, 3 reserves and roads
    LOT 103 MCKAY RD COMPTON SA 5291;LOT 104 MCKAY RD COMPTON SA 5291Under Assessment
  • Dwelling Additions (Bathroom, Additional Toilet and Larger Bedrooms)
    420 CAFPIRCO RD COMPTON SA 5291Decision Made
  • Detached Dwelling, Outbuilding and Temporary Living within the Outbuilding for 12 months
    LOT 204 MOUNTVIEW CT COMPTON SA 5291Under Assessment

  • January 2026

  • Outbuilding
    LOT 70 MOUNT PERCY RD COMPTON SA 5291Decision Made
  • Dwelling Additions including rumpus room and internal building alterations; and new Outbuilding (Garage)
    21 CRAFTER RD COMPTON SA 5291Decision Made
2025· 47 proposals

  • December 2025

  • Detached Dwelling and Outbuilding with Carport
    LOT 6 MCKAY RD COMPTON SA 5291Under Assessment
  • Detached Dwelling
    LOT 202 MOUNTVIEW CT COMPTON SA 5291Decision Made

  • November 2025

  • Convert existing Dwelling to Tourist Accommodation
    4 JOHN FALLAS DR COMPTON SA 5291Decision Made

  • October 2025

  • Detached Dwelling and Outbuilding
    4 MARIST DR COMPTON SA 5291Decision Made
  • Land Division (2 into 3) boundary realignment with a dwelling excision
    265 MOUNT PERCY RD COMPTON SA 5291;480 CARPENTER ROCKS RD COMPTON SA 5291Decision Made
  • Carport
    2 ALIE DR COMPTON SA 5291Decision Made
  • Land Division - Boundary Realignment
    410 BURNDA RD COMPTON SA 5291;516 CAFPIRCO RD COMPTON SA 5291Decision Made
  • Outbuilding with amenities
    20 ALGERNON RD COMPTON SA 5291Decision Made
  • Shed Extension (to replace existing)
    85 TOLLNER RD COMPTON SA 5291Decision Made
  • Dwelling Addition (Outdoor Living Area)
    5 CENTENARY VIEW DR COMPTON SA 5291Decision Made
  • Detached dwelling and temporary living using a caravan within the existing outbuilding for up to 12 months during construction
    31 CRAFTER RD COMPTON SA 5291Under Assessment

  • September 2025

  • Detached Dwelling
    LOT 2 MCKAY RD COMPTON SA 5291Decision Made
  • Outbuilding attached to existing Shed
    340 CAFPIRCO RD COMPTON SA 5291Decision Made
  • Proposed 4m x 10m shed Colorbond - Classic Cream Proposed use is store additional collectors cars
    26 CRAFTER RD COMPTON SA 5291Decision Made
  • Outbuilding
    25 MOUNT PERCY RD COMPTON SA 5291Under Assessment
  • Outbuilding
    499 CAFPIRCO RD COMPTON SA 5291Decision Made
  • Detached Dwelling
    15A CRAFTER RD COMPTON SA 5291Decision Made

  • August 2025

  • Outbuilding with open lean-to
    LOT 206 MOUNTVIEW CT COMPTON SA 5291Decision Made
  • Detached Dwelling & Outbuilding
    6 CENTENARY VIEW DR COMPTON SA 5291Decision Made
  • Outbuilding (Garage)
    5 ALIE DR COMPTON SA 5291Decision Made

  • July 2025

  • Outbuilding
    7 MARIST DR COMPTON SA 5291Decision Made
  • Installation of inground fibreglass swimming pool, temporary fencing & permanent pool fencing
    217 MCKAY RD COMPTON SA 5291Decision Made
  • Detached Dwelling and Outbuilding
    LOT 1 MCKAY RD COMPTON SA 5291Decision Made

  • June 2025

  • Outbuilding
    38 CRAFTER RD COMPTON SA 5291Decision Made
2024· 40 proposals

40 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2023· 23 proposals

23 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2022· 32 proposals

32 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2021· 51 proposals

51 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2020· 11 proposals

11 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

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)
6/10
IRSD decile (2021)
8/10

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

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
1
Parks (OSM)
1

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
97.2/100
Cohort rank
#3 among Coastal & beach suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Carportplanning2 ALIE DR COMPTON SA 5291Lodged 27 Oct 2025 · Decision Made
  • Change of Land Use - Conversion of Outbuilding to Ancillary Accommodation (Retrospective)planning23 MOUNT PERCY RD COMPTON SA 5291Lodged 18 Mar 2026 · Decision Made
  • Convert existing Dwelling to Tourist Accommodationplanning4 JOHN FALLAS DR COMPTON SA 5291Lodged 26 Nov 2025 · Decision Made
  • Detached DwellingplanningLOT 10 HOMESTEAD CT COMPTON SA 5291Lodged 20 May 2026 · Under Assessment
  • Detached DwellingplanningLOT 17 MCKAY RD COMPTON SA 5291Lodged 19 Mar 2026 · Decision Made
  • Detached DwellingplanningLOT 202 MOUNTVIEW CT COMPTON SA 5291Lodged 01 Dec 2025 · Decision Made
  • Detached DwellingplanningLOT 2 MCKAY RD COMPTON SA 5291Lodged 29 Sep 2025 · Decision Made
  • Detached Dwellingplanning15A CRAFTER RD COMPTON SA 5291Lodged 08 Sep 2025 · Decision Made
  • Detached Dwelling & Outbuildingplanning6 CENTENARY VIEW DR COMPTON SA 5291Lodged 26 Aug 2025 · Decision Made
  • Detached Dwelling and Outbuildingplanning4 MARIST DR COMPTON SA 5291Lodged 31 Oct 2025 · Decision Made

Data sources & freshness

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