SA · Kangaroo Island Council
Cygnet River, 5223
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- Green suburb
- River access
Suburb profile
Cygnet River is a residential smaller community in Kangaroo Island with a familiar suburban feel. Far from the capital hubbub, it offers genuine distance, local character and room to live at a slower pace. Tree-lined streets and leafy pockets give the suburb a noticeably green, settled character.
Families and commuters make up much of the community, with family life visible on every street. Parks, reserves and open space make it genuinely outdoor-friendly for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Housing is well-priced for what you get: space, location and everyday convenience.
Steady development is bringing new homes and gradual renewal to parts of the suburb.
Population
- Population
- 72
- Median age
- 40
- Median household income / week
- $949
- Dwelling vacancy
- 17.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 7 of 40
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,465
- Employment rate
- 68.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 0 / 0 / 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.
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2023–24)
- 5
- Against the person
- 2
- Against property
- 3
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 69.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 36 residents
- State safety percentile
- 75.7th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 17
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental1
- Sct - Non Residence1
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury2
- Theft From Motor Vehicle1
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; 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Public transport
2 public transport stops in this suburb
- Hog Bay Rd - East side (Kangaroo Island Racecourse)
- Hog Bay Rd - West side (Kangaroo Island Racecourse)
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.
24 planning-related records
2026· 1 proposal
June 2026
- Attached verandah and alterations to dwelling301 GUM CREEK RD CYGNET RIVER SA 5223Under Assessment
2025· 3 proposals
December 2025
- Construction of aircraft hanger at Kangaroo Island Airport415 ARRANMORE RD CYGNET RIVER SA 5223Decision Made
September 2025
- Dwelling additions and alterations1137 PLAYFORD HWY CYGNET RIVER SA 5223Decision Made
March 2025
- Variation of DA 23014769 - Addition to outbuilding733 PLAYFORD HWY CYGNET RIVER SA 5223Under Assessment
2024· 4 proposals
July 2024
- Carport to front of dwelling, verandah attached to side of existing shed, and new storage shed1386 PLAYFORD HWY CYGNET RIVER SA 5223Decision Made
March 2024
- To erect a machinery shed 9m x 12m x 3.9 m to store farm machinery11 MELVELLE TRK CYGNET RIVER SA 5223Decision Made
February 2024
- Electrical Vehicle Charging Facility431 ARRANMORE RD CYGNET RIVER SA 5223Decision Made
January 2024
- New Shadeport Structure95 HOG BAY RD CYGNET RIVER SA 5223Decision Made
2023· 10 proposals
October 2023
- Construction of an outbuilding and associated watertanks1097 PLAYFORD HWY CYGNET RIVER SA 5223Decision Made
September 2023
- Torrens Title Land Division - 1 Allotment into 21097 PLAYFORD HWY CYGNET RIVER SA 5223Decision Made
August 2023
- Construction of an aircraft hanger building431 ARRANMORE RD CYGNET RIVER SA 5223Decision Made
July 2023
- Construction of domestic outbuilding52 DUCK LAGOON RD CYGNET RIVER SA 5223Decision Made
June 2023
- Construction of an enclosed pool structure, swimming pool, associated safety barrier and storage shed.733 PLAYFORD HWY CYGNET RIVER SA 5223Under Assessment
- Construction of enclosed storeroom and unenclosed verandah to existing commercial laundry1097 PLAYFORD HWY CYGNET RIVER SA 5223Decision Made
April 2023
- Construction of a freestanding carport1130 PLAYFORD HWY CYGNET RIVER SA 5223Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to existing dwelling, including in-ground swimming pool and additional double garage.705 PLAYFORD HWY CYGNET RIVER SA 5223Decision Made
- Change of use from an existing tourist accommodation to a wine tasting room/cellar door, ancillary office and store.6 BOXER RD CYGNET RIVER SA 5223Decision Made
January 2023
- Construction of fourty stables in one row, associated with existing racecourse.95 HOG BAY RD CYGNET RIVER SA 5223Decision Made
2022· 4 proposals
August 2022
- Single storey dwelling with associated garage, swimming pool and rainwater tank1097 PLAYFORD HWY CYGNET RIVER SA 5223Decision Made
March 2022
- Two verandahs will be erected on the south and north side of the flat.539 PLAYFORD HWY CYGNET RIVER SA 5223Decision Made
- Construction of three (3) buildings for use as a small-scale wool processing mill (industry) with ancillary retail space and interactive tourist facility together with ablutions, water tanks, car parking and landscaping1159 PLAYFORD HWY CYGNET RIVER SA 5223Decision Made
February 2022
- Alterations and additions to existing single storey detached dwelling1130 PLAYFORD HWY CYGNET RIVER SA 5223Decision Made
2021· 2 proposals
August 2021
- Alterations and additions to existing shearing shed including the change of use to a shop to be used in association with the primary production use of the land (Kangaroo Island Wood)1159 PLAYFORD HWY CYGNET RIVER SA 5223Under Assessment
May 2021
- Construction of an agricultural building for use as a storage and distribution facility705 PLAYFORD HWY CYGNET RIVER SA 5223Decision 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
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.
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
7 state heritage places
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
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)
- 25
- Parks (OSM)
- 0
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
Recent changes
- Other Property Damage And Environmentalcrime1
- Sct - Non Residencecrime1
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injurycrime2
- Theft From Motor Vehiclecrime1
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Data sources & freshness
- 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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