SA · Kangaroo Island Council
Kingscote, 5223
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Desirability score
Suburb snapshot
Kingscote is a small locality in the Kangaroo Island area, home to around 1,962 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 85 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun) with rising year-on-year trends (+35%), roughly 43.3 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $380 (flats $275, houses $415), 3 school and preschool sites in the area, 8 public transport stops within the suburb, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.
Population
- Population
- 1,962
- Median age
- 51
- Median household income / week
- $1,103
- Dwelling vacancy
- 20%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 205 of 1,026
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,083
- Employment rate
- 52.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 60 / 45 / 16
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)
- $275
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $415
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $380
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 10
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)
- 85
- Against the person
- 24
- Against property
- 61
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 43.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 82 residents
- State safety percentile
- 58.7th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 17
- Increase (daily rate)
- +35.3%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental23
- Other Theft13
- Sct - Non Residence5
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury12
- Serious Assault Resulting In Injury7
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
- 3 (2 schools, 1 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA
- 998
- Kangaroo Island Children's Services - Kingscote50 Buller StreetIntegrated Centres
- Kangaroo Island Community EducationCombined · ICSEA 998
- Kingscote Campus5 Centenary AvenuePrimary/Secondary Combined
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
8 public transport stops in this suburb
- Kohinoor Rd / Karatta Tce - South side (Jamieson Marine)
- Murray St / Osmond St - South West side (Kingscote Gallery)
- Playford Hwy / Bullock Trk - North West side (Zealand's Corner)
- Playford Hwy / Hogbay Rd - North side (Information Corner)
- Playford Hwy / Tinsmith Rd - South East side (Zealand's Corner)
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.
267 planning-related records
2026· 17 proposals
June 2026
- Construction of new verandah over existing front deck and extension to deck43 ESPLANADE KINGSCOTE SA 5223Under Assessment
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling and freestanding carport47 AYLIFFE ST KINGSCOTE SA 5223Under Assessment
- Construction of new fencing along front and side boundaries57 DAUNCEY ST KINGSCOTE SA 5223Under Assessment
- Construction of attached carport14 TODD ST KINGSCOTE SA 5223Under Assessment
May 2026
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling206 GLEN BARRETT DR KINGSCOTE SA 5223Under Assessment
- Construction of shed/carport (cover for vehicles)25 -27 ADDISON ST KINGSCOTE SA 5223Decision Made
April 2026
- Construction of a single storey detached dwellingLOT 21 GILES ST KINGSCOTE SA 5223Under Assessment
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling and outbuilding (shed)LOT 202 CAMPBELL ST KINGSCOTE SA 5223Under Assessment
March 2026
- Construction of outbuilding (shed)12 BROWNLOW RD KINGSCOTE SA 5223Decision Made
- Construction of a single storey dwellingLOT 152 PLAYFORD HWY KINGSCOTE SA 5223Under Assessment
February 2026
- Carport17 FRANKLIN ST KINGSCOTE SA 5223Decision Made
- Verandah and deck17 FRANKLIN ST KINGSCOTE SA 5223Decision Made
- Variation to Development Application 24004252 - addition of ramp to existing entry and retrospective approval of existing shipping container for distillery use16 FRANKLIN ST KINGSCOTE SA 5223Under Assessment
January 2026
- Construction of outbuilding (shed)20 VIVONNE AV KINGSCOTE SA 5223Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling7 TORRENS ST KINGSCOTE SA 5223Decision Made
- Community Title Land Division - 1 Allotment into 5 Community Strata Allotments14 CENTENARY AV KINGSCOTE SA 5223Decision Made
- Shipping container for domestic storage for a temporary period not exceeding 24 months14 YORK CR KINGSCOTE SA 5223Decision Made
2025· 23 proposals
December 2025
- Change of use to a shop (personal services establishment)9 MURRAY ST KINGSCOTE SA 5223Under Assessment
- Construction of an outbuilding (shed) and installation of a 22000-litre rainwater tank26 DOVER FARM RD KINGSCOTE SA 5223Decision Made
- Construction of 6.1m x 6.1m x 2.7m shed.1 CASSINI ST KINGSCOTE SA 5223Decision Made
- Variation of Development Application 23017740 - revised siting of dwelling, changes to floor plan and external appearance and associated earthworksLOT 12 SHOAL BAY RDGE KINGSCOTE SA 5223Decision Made
November 2025
- Additions to existing dwelling including a new garage185 GLEN BARRETT DR KINGSCOTE SA 5223Under Assessment
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling and associated earthworks, retaining and fencing74 BROWNLOW RD KINGSCOTE SA 5223Under Assessment
- Tourist accommodation development comprising a two-storey building with 55 accommodation units and associated car parking, above-ground rainwater tank, retaining walls, fencing and landscaping42 FRANKLIN ST KINGSCOTE SA 5223Under Assessment
- Change of use to indoor recreation (pool hall) including licensed area90 DAUNCEY ST KINGSCOTE SA 5223Under Assessment
- Construction of 10.4m x 6.1m x 3.6m shed.19 CYGNET RD KINGSCOTE SA 5223Decision Made
- Construction of steel framed free-standing shade structure over existing garden centre3 -5 GRENFELL ST KINGSCOTE SA 5223Decision Made
- Boundary realignment (3 allotments from 5) to create a super lot for Community Title allotments and to align existing allotment boundaries with the Deferred Urban Zone boundary49A CORDES RD KINGSCOTE SA 5223;LOT 35 SUMMERVISTA BVD KINGSCOTE SA 5223;LOT 50 SUMMERVISTA BVD KINGSCOTE SA 5223;LOT 51 SUMMERVISTA BVD KINGSCOTE SA 5223;LOT 98 CORDES RD KINGSCOTE SA 5223Decision Made
- Community Title land division to create five (5) allotments and common driveway access (common property accessed from Summervista Boulevard)49A CORDES RD KINGSCOTE SA 5223;LOT 35 SUMMERVISTA BVD KINGSCOTE SA 5223;LOT 50 SUMMERVISTA BVD KINGSCOTE SA 5223;LOT 51 SUMMERVISTA BVD KINGSCOTE SA 5223Under Assessment
- Two (2) freestanding carports14 BULLER ST KINGSCOTE SA 5223Decision Made
October 2025
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling21 AYLIFFE ST KINGSCOTE SA 5223Decision Made
- Construction of 6.1m x 6.1m x 2.7m shed.62 BROWNLOW RD KINGSCOTE SA 5223Decision Made
- Construction of detached dwelling addition and deck, and carport/store to side of existing dwelling36 FRANKLIN ST KINGSCOTE SA 5223Decision Made
September 2025
- Outbuilding (shed)3 CYGNET RD KINGSCOTE SA 5223Decision Made
- Construction of outbuilding and associated retaining walls2B REEVES ST KINGSCOTE SA 5223Decision Made
- Construction of outbuilding8 VIVONNE AV KINGSCOTE SA 5223Decision Made
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling24 AFRICAINE TCE KINGSCOTE SA 5223Decision Made
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling and ancillary accommodation with attached carports and decking19 VIVONNE AV KINGSCOTE SA 5223Under Assessment
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling, outbuilding (shed), two (2) shipping containers and associated rainwater tank, earthworks and retaining wallsLOT 30 SHOALS RD KINGSCOTE SA 5223Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (shed)5 -9 CYGNET RD KINGSCOTE 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
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 1
- Emergency department
- On site
- Kangaroo Island Health Service3 The EsplanadePublic Hospital
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · Period: current · Updated on site
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
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
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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 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)
- 22
- Parks (OSM)
- 3
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
- 31.2/100
- National rank
- 4946th in Australia
- State rank
- 498th in SA
- Peer rank
- #27 among Coastal & beach · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #43 among Coastal & beach suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
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 Environmentalcrime23
- Other Theftcrime13
- Sct - Non Residencecrime5
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injurycrime12
- Serious Assault Resulting In Injurycrime7
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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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