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Eight Mile Creek, 5291

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  • National parks
  • Green suburb
  • Café precinct
  • Education hub
What Eight Mile Creek is known for: National parks, Green suburb, Café precinct, Education hub

Suburb profile

Eight Mile Creek is a residential smaller community in Grant with a familiar suburban feel. Distance from the capital is noticeable, but the trade-off is space, calm and a community that knows its neighbours. Families and commuters make up much of the community, with plenty of young families in the mix.

The town centre holds its own, with enough local flavour to make staying close to home appealing. The market sits in a sensible middle ground: not cheap, but fair value for the area.

Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.

Population

Population
163
Median age
40
Median household income / week
$1,781
Dwelling vacancy
37.8%
Unoccupied private dwellings
31 of 82
Median monthly mortgage
$1,436
Employment rate
65.1%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
3 / 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 (2024–25)
5
Against the person
0
Against property
5
Rate per 1,000 residents
30.7
State safety percentile
44.9th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
42
Increase (daily rate)
+67.1%

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • Graffiti1
  • Other Property Damage And Environmental1
  • Other Theft3

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

Planning & development

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

49 planning-related records

2026· 1 proposal

  • April 2026

  • IN GROUND SWIMMING POOL
    1391 EIGHT MILE CREEK RD EIGHT MILE CREEK SA 5291Decision Made
2025· 3 proposals

  • March 2025

  • Outbuilding with mezzanine
    570 EIGHT MILE CREEK RD EIGHT MILE CREEK SA 5291Decision Made

  • February 2025

  • 2 x Outbuildings (Shipping Containers)
    866 EIGHT MILE CREEK RD EIGHT MILE CREEK SA 5291Decision Made

  • January 2025

  • Dwelling Addition including Upper Level Alfresco and Deck
    880 EIGHT MILE CREEK RD EIGHT MILE CREEK SA 5291Decision Made
2024· 10 proposals

  • November 2024

  • Two-Storey Dwelling with masonry wall courtyard to existing Outbuilding
    652 EIGHT MILE CREEK RD EIGHT MILE CREEK SA 5291Under Assessment

  • September 2024

  • Dwelling Additions (Pergola) with amenities (toilet and shower)
    648 EIGHT MILE CREEK RD EIGHT MILE CREEK SA 5291Under Assessment

  • August 2024

  • Detached Dwelling
    484 EIGHT MILE CREEK RD EIGHT MILE CREEK SA 5291Decision Made
  • 2 x Outbuildings (Shipping Containers); and Temporary Living within a Self-Contained Caravan for up to 12 Months
    866 EIGHT MILE CREEK RD EIGHT MILE CREEK SA 5291Decision Made

  • July 2024

  • Construct timber balcony and verandah to existing residence; and glass house
    910 EIGHT MILE CREEK RD EIGHT MILE CREEK SA 5291Decision Made

  • June 2024

  • Detached Dwelling
    866 EIGHT MILE CREEK RD EIGHT MILE CREEK SA 5291Decision Made

  • April 2024

  • Add double garage and patio under main roof of existing dwelling. .
    614 EIGHT MILE CREEK RD EIGHT MILE CREEK SA 5291Decision Made
  • Outbuilding
    1134 EIGHT MILE CREEK RD EIGHT MILE CREEK SA 5291Decision Made

  • February 2024

  • Dwelling Additions - Verandah and Deck
    1120 EIGHT MILE CREEK RD EIGHT MILE CREEK SA 5291Decision Made
  • 2 x Agricultural Buildings abutting each other (replacement buildings)
    693 EIGHT MILE CREEK RD EIGHT MILE CREEK SA 5291Decision Made
2023· 6 proposals

  • November 2023

  • Land Division (1 into 3)
    720 EIGHT MILE CREEK RD EIGHT MILE CREEK SA 5291Under Assessment

  • October 2023

  • Two-Storey Dwelling and Outbuilding
    LOT 8 EIGHT MILE CREEK RD EIGHT MILE CREEK SA 5291Decision Made

  • July 2023

  • Carport (free standing)
    349 GALPINS RD EIGHT MILE CREEK SA 5291Decision Made

  • May 2023

  • Convert existing outbuilding to dwelling, second storey addition and new Outbuilding
    702 EIGHT MILE CREEK RD EIGHT MILE CREEK SA 5291Decision Made

  • January 2023

  • Dwelling Additions and Garage
    229 PEACOCKS RD EIGHT MILE CREEK SA 5291Decision Made
  • Proposed carport
    1150 EIGHT MILE CREEK RD EIGHT MILE CREEK SA 5291Decision Made
2022· 13 proposals

  • December 2022

  • Outbuilding
    1009 EIGHT MILE CREEK RD EIGHT MILE CREEK SA 5291Decision Made

  • November 2022

  • Change of Land Use - Convert existing Private Dwelling to Tourist Accommodation (Class 1A to Class 1B)
    1134 EIGHT MILE CREEK RD EIGHT MILE CREEK SA 5291Under Assessment

  • September 2022

  • Detached Dwelling
    LOT 56 EIGHT MILE CREEK RD EIGHT MILE CREEK SA 5291Decision Made

  • August 2022

  • Installation of Effluent Ponds and increase in operational capacity of the dairy to a maximum of 800 cows
    182 TERVOERT RD EIGHT MILE CREEK SA 5291Decision Made

  • July 2022

  • Agricultural Building (Machinery Shed)
    229 PEACOCKS RD EIGHT MILE CREEK SA 5291Decision Made
  • Outbuilding
    852 EIGHT MILE CREEK RD EIGHT MILE CREEK SA 5291Decision Made

  • June 2022

  • Cattle Underpass
    760 LOWER NELSON RD EIGHT MILE CREEK SA 5291;LOT 1 EARLS CAVE RD EIGHT MILE CREEK SA 5291Decision Made

  • May 2022

  • Solar Installation panels to be removed & completed on Tilt Frames
    305 TILLERS RD EIGHT MILE CREEK SA 5291Decision Made

  • March 2022

  • Agricultural Building (Machinery Shed)
    LOT 200 YOUNGS RD EIGHT MILE CREEK SA 5291Decision Made
  • New Dairy Shed and associated works, increase in operational capacity to a maximum of 200 cows, and upgraded Effluent Management System
    760 LOWER NELSON RD EIGHT MILE CREEK SA 5291Decision Made
  • Outbuilding
    720 EIGHT MILE CREEK RD EIGHT MILE CREEK SA 5291Decision Made
  • Outbuilding
    520 EIGHT MILE CREEK RD EIGHT MILE CREEK SA 5291Decision Made

  • February 2022

  • Construction of two effluent ponds, disposal of waste water by pivot irrigation, increase in herd size from 550 to 700 cows and decommissioning of two existing effluent ponds
    387 GALPINS RD EIGHT MILE CREEK SA 5291Decision Made
2021· 7 proposals

  • December 2021

  • Agricultural building (Hay/Machinery)
    182 TERVOERT RD EIGHT MILE CREEK SA 5291Decision Made

  • November 2021

  • Cattle Underpass
    LOT 3 LOWER NELSON RD EIGHT MILE CREEK SA 5291;LOT 639 GALPINS RD EIGHT MILE CREEK SA 5291Decision Made
  • Outbuilding
    140 GALPINS RD EIGHT MILE CREEK SA 5291Decision Made
  • Outbuilding
    140 GALPINS RD EIGHT MILE CREEK SA 5291Decision Made
  • Detached Dwelling and Outbuilding
    484 EIGHT MILE CREEK RD EIGHT MILE CREEK SA 5291Under Assessment

  • September 2021

  • Convert existing Class 10A Outbuilding to Class 1A - Detached Dwelling
    972 EIGHT MILE CREEK RD EIGHT MILE CREEK SA 5291Decision Made
  • Dwelling Additions
    720 EIGHT MILE CREEK RD EIGHT MILE CREEK SA 5291Decision Made

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

2 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Parking
  • Public toilets

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

Parks & reserves

1 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Ewens Ponds Conservation Park

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
4/10
IRSD decile (2021)
4/10

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

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

Recent changes

  • Parkingamenitiesparking
  • Public toiletsamenitiestoilets
  • Graffiticrime1
  • Other Property Damage And Environmentalcrime1
  • Other Theftcrime3
  • Ewens Ponds Conservation ParkgovernmentNational parks and reserves listing
  • 2 x Agricultural Buildings abutting each other (replacement buildings)planning693 EIGHT MILE CREEK RD EIGHT MILE CREEK SA 5291Lodged 02 Feb 2024 · Decision Made
  • 2 x Outbuildings (Shipping Containers)planning866 EIGHT MILE CREEK RD EIGHT MILE CREEK SA 5291Lodged 07 Feb 2025 · Decision Made
  • 2 x Outbuildings (Shipping Containers); and Temporary Living within a Self-Contained Caravan for up to 12 Monthsplanning866 EIGHT MILE CREEK RD EIGHT MILE CREEK SA 5291Lodged 16 Aug 2024 · Decision Made
  • Add double garage and patio under main roof of existing dwelling. .planning614 EIGHT MILE CREEK RD EIGHT MILE CREEK SA 5291Lodged 18 Apr 2024 · Decision Made

Data sources & freshness

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