SA · Berri Barmera Council
Loveday, 5345
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Desirability score
Suburb snapshot
Loveday is a small locality in the Berri Barmera area, home to around 655 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows reported crime totals of around 11 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 16.8 offences per 1,000 residents, and notable planning and development activity on record. See the sections below for population, safety, schools and local activity.
Population
- Population
- 655
- Median age
- 43
- Median household income / week
- $1,379
- Dwelling vacancy
- 7.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 20 of 263
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,083
- Employment rate
- 58.2%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 19 / 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 (2024–25)
- 11
- Against the person
- 3
- Against property
- 8
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 16.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 218 residents
- State safety percentile
- 20.7th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 37
- Increase (daily rate)
- +0.3%
Reported offences are unchanged compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Obtain Benefit By Deception1
- Other Theft3
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury2
- Serious Assault Resulting In Injury1
- Theft From Motor Vehicle2
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
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
65 planning-related records
2026· 8 proposals
April 2026
- Construction of an Outbuilding (garage)21 YEO RD LOVEDAY SA 5345Decision Made
March 2026
- Construction of an Agricultural Building (Produce Store)31 SLAUGHTER RD LOVEDAY SA 5345Decision Made
- Partial demolition of existing dwelling and construction of dwelling alterations and additions638 THIELE RD LOVEDAY SA 5345Decision Made
- Boundary realignment (2 into 2)94 SWINSTEAD RD LOVEDAY SA 5345;LOT 895 SWINSTEAD RD LOVEDAY SA 5345Decision Made
- Construction of a verandah77 HOFFMAN RD LOVEDAY SA 5345Decision Made
- Construction of an outbuilding (carport)78 SLAUGHTER RD LOVEDAY SA 5345Decision Made
February 2026
- Land Division (Boundary Realignment (2 into 2))43 SWINSTEAD RD LOVEDAY SA 5345Decision Made
January 2026
- new carport 5.5x5.3 frontier71 RAWNSLEY RD LOVEDAY SA 5345Decision Made
2025· 10 proposals
November 2025
- Land Division - Boundary Realignment302 GILMOUR RD LOVEDAY SA 5345Decision Made
October 2025
- Domestic storage shed482 THIELE RD LOVEDAY SA 5345Decision Made
September 2025
- 3.3m wide x 8.0m long x 2.9m High single width free-standing Carport. Utilising a Stratco Outback flat roof. Top frame - 120mm Outback beams, Posts - 75x75 SHS (All into ground) Roof - Outback decking Gutter - 160mm outback edge gutter. Outlet - 75mm PVC All proposed colours classic cream.318 CADDY RD LOVEDAY SA 5345Decision Made
August 2025
- new full colorbond patio822 THIELE RD LOVEDAY SA 5345Decision Made
July 2025
- Carport/Verandah82 HOFFMAN RD LOVEDAY SA 5345Decision Made
June 2025
- Outbuilding727 HUNT RD LOVEDAY SA 5345Decision Made
May 2025
- Boundary Realignment (No Additional Allotments)613 HUNT RD LOVEDAY SA 5345;615 HUNT RD LOVEDAY SA 5345Decision Made
April 2025
- Outbuilding314 BASSHAM RD LOVEDAY SA 5345Decision Made
February 2025
- Swimming Pool895 THIELE RD LOVEDAY SA 5345Decision Made
January 2025
- Outbuilding32 HOFFMAN RD LOVEDAY SA 5345Decision Made
2024· 6 proposals
August 2024
- To resurface existing pathways, carpark and install 4 interpretative signs associated with the existing Loveday Interment camp.503 THIELE RD LOVEDAY SA 5345Decision Made
June 2024
- Outback Patio Flat roof - Attached to Dwelling All Colour296 BASSHAM RD LOVEDAY SA 5345Decision Made
- Detached dwellingLOT 20 RAWNSLEY RD LOVEDAY SA 5345Decision Made
May 2024
- New verandah to existing dwelling274 LOVEDAY RD LOVEDAY SA 5345Decision Made
April 2024
- Outbuilding703 HUNT RD LOVEDAY SA 5345Decision Made
- Outbuilding690A THIELE RD LOVEDAY SA 5345Decision Made
2023· 13 proposals
December 2023
- Add a Detached Shed / Garage for the purpose of vehicle storage.359 THIELE RD LOVEDAY SA 5345Decision Made
- Ag BuildingLOT 3 LOVEDAY RD LOVEDAY SA 5345Decision Made
- Domestic storage shed774 HUNT RD LOVEDAY SA 5345Decision Made
October 2023
- Outbuilding236 GILMOUR RD LOVEDAY SA 5345Decision Made
August 2023
- Single storey detached dwelling, outbuilding (9m wide x 15m long shed) and ground mounted solar panel array540 CADDY RD LOVEDAY SA 5345Decision Made
- Proposed Verandah/Pergola879 HUNT RD LOVEDAY SA 5345Decision Made
- new full colorbond freestanding Cooldek patio113 STOCKDALE RD LOVEDAY SA 5345Decision Made
June 2023
- Storage sheds incidental to the authorised use of the land547 THIELE RD LOVEDAY SA 5345Decision Made
May 2023
- Installation of fiberglass swimming pool , associated sanitary equipment and safety barrier fencing48 PFEIFFER RD LOVEDAY SA 5345Decision Made
March 2023
- Agriculture Building933 THIELE RD LOVEDAY SA 5345Decision Made
- Shed - to be used as a store840 CADDY RD LOVEDAY SA 5345Decision Made
February 2023
- verandah/carport11 MORRIS ST LOVEDAY SA 5345Decision Made
January 2023
- New single storey dwelling274 LOVEDAY RD LOVEDAY SA 5345Decision Made
2022· 3 proposals
September 2022
- Detached dwelling.383 LOVEDAY RD LOVEDAY SA 5345Decision Made
August 2022
- Swimming pool and safety barrier113 STOCKDALE RD LOVEDAY SA 5345Decision Made
May 2022
- Domestic storage shed.31 WILKINSON RD LOVEDAY SA 5345Decision 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)
- 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
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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 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
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 36.5/100
- National rank
- 3900th in Australia
- State rank
- 400th in SA
- Peer rank
- #40 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #96 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 52%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Obtain Benefit By Deceptioncrime1
- Other Theftcrime3
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injurycrime2
- Serious Assault Resulting In Injurycrime1
- Theft From Motor Vehiclecrime2
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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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