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SA · Murray Bridge Council

Kepa, 5259

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  • Green suburb
  • Café precinct
  • Excellent transport
  • Education hub
What Kepa is known for: Green suburb, Café precinct, Excellent transport, Education hub

Suburb profile

Kepa is a welcoming smaller community in Murray Bridge, with a settled community character. A strong local centre anchors daily routines, while the surrounding region adds variety for weekends away. Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with plenty of young families in the mix.

Community life feels grounded and local, with residents who tend to know their neighbourhood well. Homes are relatively affordable, which helps families and first-time residents put down roots.

Population

Population
60
Median age
40
Median household income / week
$1,875
Dwelling vacancy
0%
Unoccupied private dwellings
0 of 25
Median monthly mortgage
$1,203
Employment rate
63.3%
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)
2
Against the person
0
Against property
2
Rate per 1,000 residents
33.3
State safety percentile
48.6th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
18

Most common offence types

  • Other Property Damage And Environmental1
  • 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; 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.

9 planning-related records

2025· 1 proposal

  • August 2025

  • Temporary increase in the volume of materials received at the existing composting depot, raising the annual intake from 10,000 tonnes to 21,000 tonnes for a 12-month period.
    5427 OLD PRINCES HWY KEPA SA 5259Decision Made
2022· 3 proposals

  • October 2022

  • Standing Bay adjoining existing Shooting Bays; and Ballistic Baffles (Polycarbonate screens between existing Shooting Bays, and Bisalloy plates extending 3m from existing posts and roof line)
    310 ARMY RANGE RD KEPA SA 5259Decision Made

  • August 2022

  • Storage Shed for domestic vehicles and similar
    108 HEINICKE RD KEPA SA 5259Decision Made

  • April 2022

  • Expansion of existing piggery comprising construction of 5 growing sheds with 1 market shelter and associated works including fire hydrant system
    637 KEPA RD KEPA SA 5259Under Assessment
Other· 5 proposals
  • RED MALLEE POULTRY PTY LTD
    Animal Husbandry and Other ActivitiesEPA licence
  • SOUTHERN CROSS POULTRY FUND OPERATIONS PTY LTD
    Animal Husbandry and Other ActivitiesEPA licence
  • SUNPORK COMMERCIAL PIGGERIES PTY. LTD.
    Animal Husbandry and Other ActivitiesEPA licence
  • THOMAS FOODS INTERNATIONAL MURRAY BRIDGE PTY LIMITED
    Resource Recovery Waste Disposal and RelatedEPA licence
  • WHITE MALLEE POULTRY PTY LTD
    Animal Husbandry and Other ActivitiesEPA licence

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

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)
3/10
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

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

  • Other Property Damage And Environmentalcrime1
  • Sct - Non Residencecrime1
  • Expansion of existing piggery comprising construction of 5 growing sheds with 1 market shelter and associated works including fire hydrant systemplanning637 KEPA RD KEPA SA 5259Lodged 12 Apr 2022 · Under Assessment
  • RED MALLEE POULTRY PTY LTDplanningAnimal Husbandry and Other ActivitiesEPA licence
  • SOUTHERN CROSS POULTRY FUND OPERATIONS PTY LTDplanningAnimal Husbandry and Other ActivitiesEPA licence
  • SUNPORK COMMERCIAL PIGGERIES PTY. LTD.planningAnimal Husbandry and Other ActivitiesEPA licence
  • Standing Bay adjoining existing Shooting Bays; and Ballistic Baffles (Polycarbonate screens between existing Shooting Bays, and Bisalloy plates extending 3m from existing posts and roof line)planning310 ARMY RANGE RD KEPA SA 5259Lodged 11 Oct 2022 · Decision Made
  • Storage Shed for domestic vehicles and similarplanning108 HEINICKE RD KEPA SA 5259Lodged 12 Aug 2022 · Decision Made
  • THOMAS FOODS INTERNATIONAL MURRAY BRIDGE PTY LIMITEDplanningResource Recovery Waste Disposal and RelatedEPA licence
  • Temporary increase in the volume of materials received at the existing composting depot, raising the annual intake from 10,000 tonnes to 21,000 tonnes for a 12-month period.planning5427 OLD PRINCES HWY KEPA SA 5259Lodged 29 Aug 2025 · Decision Made

Data sources & freshness

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