SA · Copper Coast Council
Kadina, 5554
Current weather
11.3°CLight drizzle
84% humidity · 24.8 km/h wind · 14.1° / 10.2° today · 8.7 mm rain
Desirability score
Suburb snapshot
Kadina is a smaller suburban community in the Copper Coast area, home to around 2,944 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 154 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun) with relatively stable year-on-year trends (-4%), roughly 52.3 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $450 (flats $294, houses $450), 6 school and preschool sites in the area, limited but present public transport access, many local shops, services and recreation venues, and notable planning and development activity on record. See the sections below for population, safety, schools and local activity.
Population
- Population
- 2,944
- Median age
- 49
- Median household income / week
- $1,081
- Dwelling vacancy
- 10.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 146 of 1,384
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,083
- Employment rate
- 45.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 86 / 92 / 3
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)
- $294.3
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $450
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $450
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 15
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)
- 154
- Against the person
- 34
- Against property
- 120
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 52.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 87 residents
- State safety percentile
- 66.3th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 49
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -4.1%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental16
- Other Theft40
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury15
- Theft From Shop13
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv10
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
- 6 (5 schools, 1 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
- 951
- Disability Unit Kadina Memorial School5 Doswell TerraceSpecialist Facilities
- Harvest Christian CollegeCombined · ICSEA 983
- Instrumental Music Kadina Memorial School5 Doswell TerraceSupport Services
- Kadina Education Director Office45 Taylor StreetSupport Services
- Kadina Memorial SchoolCombined · ICSEA 951
- Kadina Preschool Centre29 Hallett StreetPreschools
- Wallaroo Mines Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 899
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
3 public transport stops in this suburb
- Frances Tce / Barrett Ct - North side (Kadina CFS)
- Frances Tce / Barrett Ct - South side (Kadina CFS)
- Frances Tce / Digby St - North side (Kadina Service Station)
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.
400 planning-related records
2026· 40 proposals
June 2026
- VerandahLOT 21 HASELGROVE RD KADINA SA 5554Under Assessment
- Alterations to existing single storey detached dwelling, demolition of carport and construction of a replacement outbuilding (carport and store)24 DOSWELL TCE KADINA SA 5554Under Assessment
- Inground Swimming Pool & associated safety barrier22 HAY ST KADINA SA 5554Decision Made
- Retail Tenancy Fitout - Tenancy 2 (The Reject Shop)UNIT 2 27 FRANCES TCE KADINA SA 5554Decision Made
- Covered Carpark and additional storage shed18 WARING ST KADINA SA 5554Decision Made
- Wheelchair access at 3 doorways9 HAY ST KADINA SA 5554Under Assessment
- Outbuilding - Shed23 DARLING RD KADINA SA 5554Under Assessment
- Detached building to be utilised as a Year 12 common room10 PANNAN ST KADINA SA 5554Decision Made
- single storey detached dwelling13 SHEPLEY ST KADINA SA 5554Under Assessment
May 2026
- Verandah and deck112 DADDOW CT KADINA SA 5554Under Assessment
- Grouped and Semi-Detached DwellingsLOT 1004 SCHILLING ST KADINA SA 5554Under Assessment
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling8 SHEPLEY ST KADINA SA 5554Under Assessment
- Construction of a single story detached dwelling6 SHEPLEY ST KADINA SA 5554Under Assessment
- Construction of an outbuilding (garage)22 HAY ST KADINA SA 5554Decision Made
- Detached Single Storey Dwelling35 LIPSON AV KADINA SA 5554Under Assessment
- Verandah with associated deck9 HILL CR KADINA SA 5554Under Assessment
- Remove damaged lean-to structure and reconstruct, like-for-like including new footings.1 LIPSON AV KADINA SA 5554Decision Made
- Storage shed39 LINDSAY TCE KADINA SA 5554Decision Made
- Land use change (Detached single storey dwelling to Supported Accommodation)5 POWELL TCE KADINA SA 5554Under Assessment
- Carport: 3.3m x 6.75m x 2.4m Verandah: 1.75m x 3m x 2.4m Annex: 3m x 6.75m x 2.4m39 LINDSAY TCE KADINA SA 5554Decision Made
- internal fitout45 GRAVES ST KADINA SA 5554Decision Made
April 2026
- An application for a new schedule of Essential Safety Provisions to be issued56 GRAVES ST KADINA SA 5554Decision Made
- Fence and Retaining wallsLOT 1004 SCHILLING ST KADINA SA 5554Decision Made
- Carport and Patio18 HALLETT ST KADINA SA 5554Decision Made
- Alterations to existing shop tenancy involving the replacement of ATMs34 GRAVES ST KADINA SA 5554Decision Made
- Construction of an outbuilding (carport)9 FORSTER ST KADINA SA 5554Decision Made
March 2026
- Installation of play equipment and shelterLOT 999 PATRICK ST KADINA SA 5554Under Assessment
- Verandah17 RAILWAY TCE KADINA SA 5554Decision Made
- Boundary realignment7 AGERY RD KADINA SA 5554;9 AGERY RD KADINA SA 5554Decision Made
- Carport & Verandah to rear of dwelling55 RAILWAY TCE KADINA SA 5554Decision Made
- Construction of a verandah7 SCHILLING ST KADINA SA 5554Decision Made
- Construction of an outbuilding (domestic storage shed and garage)20 GURNER ST KADINA SA 5554Decision Made
- Advertisement36 GRAVES ST KADINA SA 5554Decision Made
- Construction of an Outbuilding (Carport) and Verandah4662 COPPER COAST HWY KADINA SA 5554Decision Made
- Land use change (Detached single storey dwelling to Supported Accommodation)26 JULIA TCE KADINA SA 5554Under Assessment
February 2026
- 4 x Light Towers (Kadina Hockey Field)1 DOSWELL TCE KADINA SA 5554Decision Made
- Shed with associated verandah34 HASELGROVE RD KADINA SA 5554Decision Made
- Carport (Extension to existing shed)39 JOHN OLSEN DR KADINA SA 5554Decision Made
- Dwelling Addition (Extension to existing dwelling)77 COPPER LANE KADINA SA 5554Under Assessment
- Garage 14m x 7.5m106 ANTHONY TCE KADINA SA 5554Decision 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
66 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- ANZBank
- BankSABank
- Commonwealth BankBank
- NABBank
- RabobankBank
- Sleep ZoneBed
- Treddly's and ToysBicycle
- Bicycle Parking
- Bicycle Repair Station
- Copper Coast MeatsButcher
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
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
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
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
- 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)
- 8
- Parks (OSM)
- 5
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
- 50.0/100
- National rank
- 1733rd in Australia
- State rank
- 133rd in SA
- Peer rank
- #7 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #17 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 Environmentalcrime16
- Other Theftcrime40
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injurycrime15
- Theft From Shopcrime13
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mvcrime10
- Heritage placeheritageState heritage
- Heritage placeheritageState heritage
- Heritage placeheritageState heritage
- 4 x Light Towers (Kadina Hockey Field)planning1 DOSWELL TCE KADINA SA 5554Lodged 18 Feb 2026 · Decision Made
- Advertisementplanning36 GRAVES ST KADINA SA 5554Lodged 13 Mar 2026 · Decision Made
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
- 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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