SA · Alexandrina Council
Langhorne Creek, 5255
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Desirability score
Suburb snapshot
Langhorne Creek is a small locality in the Alexandrina area, home to around 444 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 8 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun) with rising year-on-year trends (+60%), roughly 18.0 offences per 1,000 residents, 2 school and preschool sites in the area, limited but present public transport access, and notable planning and development activity on record. See the sections below for population, safety, schools and local activity.
Population
- Population
- 444
- Median age
- 49
- Median household income / week
- $1,674
- Dwelling vacancy
- 19.3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 41 of 212
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,338
- Employment rate
- 71.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 5 / 4 / 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)
- 8
- Against the person
- 1
- Against property
- 7
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 18
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 444 residents
- State safety percentile
- 23.3th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 53
- Increase (daily rate)
- +60.4%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Other Acts Intended To Cause Injury1
- Other Property Damage And Environmental1
- Other Theft3
- Receive Or Handle Proceeds Of Crime1
- Sct - Non Residence2
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
- 2 (1 schools, 1 preschools)
- Eastern Fleurieu Langhorne Creek CampusWellington RoadPrimary Education
- Langhorne Creek PlaycentreUniting Church Hall, Meechi RoadPlaycentres
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
Public transport
4 public transport stops in this suburb
- Langhorne Creek Rd - North East side (Bleasdale)
- Langhorne Creek Rd - South West side (Bleasdale)
- Stop School Bridge Rd / Meechi Rd
- Stop School Bridge Rd / Murray Rd
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.
85 planning-related records
2026· 10 proposals
June 2026
- Opening Roof System and Timber Dutch Gable Frame Pergola75 BORRETT RD LANGHORNE CREEK SA 5255Decision Made
May 2026
- Construction of a storage shed41 -43 MURRAY RD LANGHORNE CREEK SA 5255;LOT 30 MURRAY RD LANGHORNE CREEK SA 5255Under Assessment
- Construct internal alterations and additions in association with existing winery and cellar door complex1640 LANGHORNE CREEK RD LANGHORNE CREEK SA 5255Under Assessment
- Change of use of an existing dairy to ancillary accommodation, including a carport and verandah263 LESLIES RD LANGHORNE CREEK SA 5255Under Assessment
- Repairs to fire damaged building. Building is used to temporarily deposit household recylcing waste from Council collection vehicles for transport to Adelaide facilities by haulige vehicles.1314 CHAUNCEYS LINE RD LANGHORNE CREEK SA 5255Decision Made
- Construction of a retaining wall and fence up to a maximum height of 2.1m2 MEECHI RD LANGHORNE CREEK SA 5255Under Assessment
April 2026
- Agricultural BuildingLOT 6 MEECHI RD LANGHORNE CREEK SA 5255Under Assessment
- Construction of an outbuilding (domestic storage shed)17 SCOTT RD LANGHORNE CREEK SA 5255Decision Made
- Outbuilding (shed)68 BRIDGE RD LANGHORNE CREEK SA 5255Decision Made
February 2026
- Construction of an outbuilding addition (carport)34 MURRAY RD LANGHORNE CREEK SA 5255Decision Made
2025· 20 proposals
December 2025
- Construction of a freestanding skillion carport17 SCOTT RD LANGHORNE CREEK SA 5255Decision Made
November 2025
- Construction of an agricultural building1016 MEECHI RD LANGHORNE CREEK SA 5255Under Assessment
September 2025
- Installation of a swimming pool (in ground) and associated swimming pool safety features135 CHILTON SCRUB RD LANGHORNE CREEK SA 5255Under Assessment
- Partial change in land use from a warehouse to a small-scale cellar door (including building alterations), for a maximum capacity of 15 persons, including up to six (6) special events per year, with special event capacity increased to a maximum of 50 persons.9 SCOTT RD LANGHORNE CREEK SA 5255Decision Made
- Land Division - Boundary Realignment (7 into 7 allotments)34 SOUTH BREMER RD LANGHORNE CREEK SA 5255;LOT 1 CLEGGETT RD LANGHORNE CREEK SA 5255;LOT 105 CLEGGETT RD LANGHORNE CREEK SA 5255;LOT 137 CLEGGETT RD LANGHORNE CREEK SA 5255;LOT 201 SOUTH BREMER RD LANGHORNE CREEK SA 5255;LOT 204 LEE RD LANGHORNE CREEK SA 5255Under Assessment
- Swimming pool and associated safety barrier543 STEP RD LANGHORNE CREEK SA 5255Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to existing clubrooms including upgrades to toilets, bar and storage, new entry and canopy.LOT 30 MURRAY RD LANGHORNE CREEK SA 5255Under Assessment
August 2025
- Replace and construct a new agricultural building (equipment storage)435 ANGAS PLAINS RD LANGHORNE CREEK SA 5255Decision Made
- Construction of an outbuilding (garage)18 BRIDGE RD LANGHORNE CREEK SA 5255Decision Made
- Conversion of existing place of worship to dwelling with associated outbuilding69 BRIDGE RD LANGHORNE CREEK SA 5255Under Assessment
July 2025
- Land division (boundary realignment of two (2) allotments)1581 LANGHORNE CREEK RD LANGHORNE CREEK SA 5255;LOT 17 LEE RD LANGHORNE CREEK SA 5255Decision Made
- Installation of one (1) frost fans thirteen and a half (13.5) metres in overall height in association with existing horticultural activities299 CLEMENTS RD LANGHORNE CREEK SA 5255Decision Made
- Installation of one (1) frost fans thirteen and a half (13.5) metres in overall height in association with existing horticultural activities62 COOMBE RD LANGHORNE CREEK SA 5255Decision Made
- Installation of two (2) frost fans thirteen and a half (13.5) metres in overall height in association with existing horticultural activities299 CLEMENTS RD LANGHORNE CREEK SA 5255Decision Made
May 2025
- Carport13 LANGHORNE ST LANGHORNE CREEK SA 5255Decision Made
March 2025
- Construction of a carport52 BRIDGE RD LANGHORNE CREEK SA 5255Decision Made
- Alterations to change the existing garage to home office, storage and dwelling additions consisting of a new garage (under main roof) and verandah162 DOG LAKE RD LANGHORNE CREEK SA 5255Decision Made
- Tourist accommodation with associated carparking and access.1859 LANGHORNE CREEK RD LANGHORNE CREEK SA 5255Under Assessment
February 2025
- Installation and operation of one (1) FrostBoss C49 frost fans with Perkins Engines thirteen and a half (13.5) metres in overall height in association with existing horticultural activities891 MEECHI RD LANGHORNE CREEK SA 5255Decision Made
January 2025
- Installation of security gates within existing cellar of winery complex1640 LANGHORNE CREEK RD LANGHORNE CREEK SA 5255Decision Made
2024· 10 proposals
November 2024
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling17 SCOTT RD LANGHORNE CREEK SA 5255Decision Made
- Construction of an agricultural building135 CHILTON SCRUB RD LANGHORNE CREEK SA 5255Decision Made
- Verandah31 MURRAY RD LANGHORNE CREEK SA 5255Under Assessment
September 2024
- Construction of a verandah (free standing shelter)107 LEE RD LANGHORNE CREEK SA 5255Decision Made
- Construction of an agricultural building (machinery shed)12 CALLIOPE LANE LANGHORNE CREEK SA 5255Decision Made
August 2024
- Construction of an Outbuilding (Garage)1227 LANGHORNE CREEK RD LANGHORNE CREEK SA 5255Decision Made
- Construct a three car garage (outbuilding)317 ANGAS PLAINS RD LANGHORNE CREEK SA 5255Decision Made
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding (garage)LOT 107 SCOTT RD LANGHORNE CREEK SA 5255Decision Made
- Construction of an agricultural building1270 LANGHORNE CREEK RD LANGHORNE CREEK SA 5255Under Assessment
July 2024
- Farm Machinery Storage Shed599 BOUNDARY RD N LANGHORNE CREEK SA 5255Decision 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
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 7/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 7/10
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
2 state heritage places
- 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
- 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
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 5
- Parks (OSM)
- 0
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
- 27.4/100
- National rank
- 5607th in Australia
- State rank
- 568th in SA
- Peer rank
- #102 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #183 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 Acts Intended To Cause Injurycrime1
- Other Property Damage And Environmentalcrime1
- Other Theftcrime3
- Receive Or Handle Proceeds Of Crimecrime1
- Sct - Non Residencecrime2
- Heritage placeheritageState heritage
- Heritage placeheritageState heritage
- Agricultural BuildingplanningLOT 6 MEECHI RD LANGHORNE CREEK SA 5255Lodged 29 Apr 2026 · Under Assessment
- Alterations and additions to existing clubrooms including upgrades to toilets, bar and storage, new entry and canopy.planningLOT 30 MURRAY RD LANGHORNE CREEK SA 5255Lodged 04 Sep 2025 · Under Assessment
- Alterations to change the existing garage to home office, storage and dwelling additions consisting of a new garage (under main roof) and verandahplanning162 DOG LAKE RD LANGHORNE CREEK SA 5255Lodged 20 Mar 2025 · 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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