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Laffer, 5267

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  • Green suburb
What Laffer is known for: Green suburb

Suburb profile

Laffer is a welcoming smaller community in Tatiara, with a settled community character. Set in the wider countryside, it offers distance from the capital and a strong sense of place. Families and commuters make up much of the community, with plenty of young families in the mix.

Local shops, markets and community spots keep everyday life grounded in the town itself. There is a settled, neighbourly feel to the area that rewards people who like knowing their patch.

Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose.

Population

Population
53
Median age
35
Median household income / week
$1,687
Dwelling vacancy
0%
Unoccupied private dwellings
0 of 15
Median monthly mortgage
$250
Employment rate
61%
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)
1
Against the person
0
Against property
1
Rate per 1,000 residents
18.9
State safety percentile
25.2th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
8

Most common offence types

  • Other Theft1

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.

8 planning-related records

2025· 1 proposal

  • June 2025

  • Machinery Shed.
    1419 MOUNT CHARLES RD LAFFER SA 5267Decision Made
2024· 1 proposal

  • July 2024

  • Agricultural Building.
    454 CADZOW RD LAFFER SA 5267Decision Made
2023· 1 proposal

  • September 2023

  • Proposed 15m x 24m Machinery Shed Colorbond - Windspray
    2153 CANTARA RD LAFFER SA 5267Decision Made
2022· 3 proposals

  • November 2022

  • Proposed Development: No 3 New Aircraft Hangar 23m wide x 20m deep x 5m high 4x6000mm doors sliding out past shed front UB and Purlin construction Zinc Iron Roof & Walls Zinc Gutter, Fascia & Ridge capping Concrete floor
    172 CANTARA RD LAFFER SA 5267Decision Made

  • October 2022

  • New 30m x 40m Yard Cover to replace 27m x 39m Yard Cover that is being demolished. Exact same location, storm water to be the same as existing structure Colourbond Basalt
    2153 CANTARA RD LAFFER SA 5267Decision Made

  • February 2022

  • Shed
    1197 MOUNT CHARLES RD LAFFER SA 5267Decision Made
2021· 2 proposals

  • June 2021

  • Erect new 6 stand shearing shed
    172 CANTARA RD LAFFER SA 5267Decision Made

  • April 2021

  • Demolition of existing homestead and new homestead built in the existing location.
    2153 CANTARA RD LAFFER SA 5267Decision Made

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)
9/10
IRSD decile (2021)
9/10

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 Theftcrime1
  • Agricultural Building.planning454 CADZOW RD LAFFER SA 5267Lodged 29 Jul 2024 · Decision Made
  • Demolition of existing homestead and new homestead built in the existing location.planning2153 CANTARA RD LAFFER SA 5267Lodged 23 Apr 2021 · Decision Made
  • Erect new 6 stand shearing shedplanning172 CANTARA RD LAFFER SA 5267Lodged 08 Jun 2021 · Decision Made
  • Machinery Shed.planning1419 MOUNT CHARLES RD LAFFER SA 5267Lodged 25 Jun 2025 · Decision Made
  • New 30m x 40m Yard Cover to replace 27m x 39m Yard Cover that is being demolished. Exact same location, storm water to be the same as existing structure Colourbond Basaltplanning2153 CANTARA RD LAFFER SA 5267Lodged 26 Oct 2022 · Decision Made
  • Proposed 15m x 24m Machinery Shed Colorbond - Windsprayplanning2153 CANTARA RD LAFFER SA 5267Lodged 06 Sep 2023 · Decision Made
  • Proposed Development: No 3 New Aircraft Hangar 23m wide x 20m deep x 5m high 4x6000mm doors sliding out past shed front UB and Purlin construction Zinc Iron Roof & Walls Zinc Gutter, Fascia & Ridge capping Concrete floorplanning172 CANTARA RD LAFFER SA 5267Lodged 08 Nov 2022 · Decision Made
  • Shedplanning1197 MOUNT CHARLES RD LAFFER SA 5267Lodged 08 Feb 2022 · Decision Made

Data sources & freshness

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