SA · Copper Coast Council
Moonta Bay, 5558
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Desirability score
Suburb snapshot
Moonta Bay is a smaller suburban community in the Copper Coast area, home to around 2,633 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 50 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun) with falling year-on-year trends (-26%), roughly 19.0 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $460 (flats $360, houses $460), limited but present public transport access, fewer mapped amenities than nearby suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. See the sections below for population, safety, schools and local activity.
Population
- Population
- 2,633
- Median age
- 59
- Median household income / week
- $1,033
- Dwelling vacancy
- 36.3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 632 of 1,740
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Employment rate
- 37.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 69 / 44 / 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.
Housing
- Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $360
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $460
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $460
- 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)
- 50
- Against the person
- 17
- Against property
- 33
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 19
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 155 residents
- State safety percentile
- 25.3th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 31
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -26.3%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental6
- Other Theft11
- Other Unlawful Entry With Intent4
- Sct - Residence5
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury9
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
Public transport
1 public transport stops in this suburb
- Bay Rd - South side (Moonta Bay)
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.
781 planning-related records
2026· 40 proposals
June 2026
- Rear Verandah (Unit 18)150 ROSSITERS RD MOONTA BAY SA 5558Under Assessment
- Garage28A MARINE PDE MOONTA BAY SA 5558Under Assessment
- Verandah4 REYNOLDS ST MOONTA BAY SA 5558Under Assessment
- Carport99 MOONTA RD MOONTA BAY SA 5558Under Assessment
- Shed with associated Lean-to147 COAST RD MOONTA BAY SA 5558Under Assessment
- Verandah4 MOONTA RD MOONTA BAY SA 5558Decision Made
- 2 x Single Storey Dwellings126 BAY RD MOONTA BAY SA 5558Under Assessment
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling42 ROSSITERS RD MOONTA BAY SA 5558Under Assessment
- Carport150 ROSSITERS RD MOONTA BAY SA 5558Under Assessment
- Installation of above ground spa and associated safety features.5 WALSH CT MOONTA BAY SA 5558Decision Made
- Single-storey dwelling alterations and additions, two verandahs151 COAST RD MOONTA BAY SA 5558Decision Made
- Carport1 ANDREW ST MOONTA BAY SA 5558Decision Made
- Land Division (2 into 5)42 COAST RD MOONTA BAY SA 5558;44 COAST RD MOONTA BAY SA 5558Under Assessment
May 2026
- Shed and Verandah5 CAMBRIDGE ST MOONTA BAY SA 5558;5A CAMBRIDGE ST MOONTA BAY SA 5558Decision Made
- Construction of a Single Storey Detached Dwelling89 NARANGGA TCE MOONTA BAY SA 5558Under Assessment
- Dwelling extension (laundry)12 REYNOLDS ST MOONTA BAY SA 5558Under Assessment
- Construction of an Outbuilding (garage)5 LEARMOND CT MOONTA BAY SA 5558Under Assessment
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling190 BAY RD MOONTA BAY SA 5558Under Assessment
- Verandah150 ROSSITERS RD MOONTA BAY SA 5558Decision Made
- Inground Swimming Pool & safety barrier48 ROSSITERS RD MOONTA BAY SA 5558Decision Made
- Verandah26 SANDERS ST MOONTA BAY SA 5558Decision Made
April 2026
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling and associated retaining walls and fencing22 LYNDON AV MOONTA BAY SA 5558Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwelling13 BROKENSHIRE ST MOONTA BAY SA 5558Under Assessment
- Construction of an outbuilding (carport)8 WILLARD ST MOONTA BAY SA 5558Decision Made
- Construction of an outbuilding (domestic storage shed)150 ROSSITERS RD MOONTA BAY SA 5558Decision Made
- Excavation & installation of fiberglass swimming pool & associated safety barrier37 NORTH TCE MOONTA BAY SA 5558Decision Made
- 10.6m x 3m with 2.9m walls150 ROSSITERS RD MOONTA BAY SA 5558Decision Made
- 7m x 4m with 3m walls150 ROSSITERS RD MOONTA BAY SA 5558Decision Made
- Garage98 NORTH TCE MOONTA BAY SA 5558Under Assessment
- Verandah9 FRANCIS PL MOONTA BAY SA 5558Decision Made
- Domestic Outbuilding (Shed)18A TIPARA CT MOONTA BAY SA 5558Decision Made
- Land Division (1 into 3)45 CAMBRIDGE ST MOONTA BAY SA 5558Decision Made
March 2026
- Construction of an outbuilding (garage)24 GILL ST MOONTA BAY SA 5558Decision Made
- Dwelling Addition with associated Carport, Verandah, Deck & Shade Sail6 SYMONS ST MOONTA BAY SA 5558Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (Garage with associated shed)6 HAZEL ST MOONTA BAY SA 5558Decision Made
- Shed11 BAYVIEW DR MOONTA BAY SA 5558Decision Made
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling20 SANDERS ST MOONTA BAY SA 5558Under Assessment
- Swimming Pool & Safety Barrier29 MOONTA RD MOONTA BAY SA 5558Decision Made
- Construction of two (2) verandas32 GILL ST MOONTA BAY SA 5558Under Assessment
- Stage 11 of existing Lifestyle Estate (10 houses) Lot 568, 150 Rossiters Road, Moonta Bay. Staged group dwelling development consisting of 195 residential dwellings and associated infrastructure150 ROSSITERS RD MOONTA BAY SA 5558Under Assessment
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
7 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bbq
- Drinking water
- Picnic Table (2)
- Shower
- Waste Basket
- Water Point
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
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)
- 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
1 state heritage place
- 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
- No overlay at centroid
- 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
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 28.6/100
- National rank
- 5427th in Australia
- State rank
- 551st in SA
- Peer rank
- #36 among Coastal & beach · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #54 among Coastal & beach suburbs
- Data confidence
- 60%
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 Environmentalcrime6
- Other Theftcrime11
- Other Unlawful Entry With Intentcrime4
- Sct - Residencecrime5
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injurycrime9
- Heritage placeheritageState heritage
- 10.6m x 3m with 2.9m wallsplanning150 ROSSITERS RD MOONTA BAY SA 5558Lodged 21 Apr 2026 · Decision Made
- 2 x Single Storey Dwellingsplanning126 BAY RD MOONTA BAY SA 5558Lodged 11 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
- 7m x 4m with 3m wallsplanning150 ROSSITERS RD MOONTA BAY SA 5558Lodged 21 Apr 2026 · Decision Made
- Carportplanning99 MOONTA RD MOONTA BAY SA 5558Lodged 23 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
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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