SA · Copper Coast Council
New Town, 5554
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Desirability score
Suburb snapshot
New Town (SA) is a small locality in the Copper Coast area, home to around 1,291 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 30 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun) with rising year-on-year trends (+20%), roughly 23.2 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $500, limited but present public transport access, fewer mapped amenities than nearby suburbs, 1 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. See the sections below for population, safety, schools and local activity.
Population
- Population
- 1,291
- Median age
- 42
- Median household income / week
- $1,221
- Dwelling vacancy
- 10.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 54 of 530
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,192
- Employment rate
- 55.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 33 / 12 / 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
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $500
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)
- 30
- Against the person
- 13
- Against property
- 17
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 23.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 99 residents
- State safety percentile
- 33.1th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 49
- Increase (daily rate)
- +20.3%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental8
- Sct - Non Residence2
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury9
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv2
- Threatening Behaviour2
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
- Port Rd - North side (Copper Triange Taxis Kadina)
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
Roadworks & transport
1 active roadworks / incidents
- Kerbing InstallationPort Road, Olive Pde19 Jun 2026 – 03 Jul 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Traffic SA road events — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
117 planning-related records
2026· 6 proposals
April 2026
- Alterations and Additions to Existing Dwelling and replace existing Carport14 TUCKER PDE NEW TOWN SA 5554Under Assessment
March 2026
- Verandah68 GEORGE ST NEW TOWN SA 5554Decision Made
- Swimming Pool and Safety Fence4 THYER ST NEW TOWN SA 5554Decision Made
February 2026
- Community Title land division - 1 into 3 allotments including common property77 -79 PORT RD NEW TOWN SA 5554Decision Made
January 2026
- Construction of a Verandah15 MOYLE ST NEW TOWN SA 5554Decision Made
- Storage shed3 -3A PORT RD NEW TOWN SA 5554Decision Made
2025· 21 proposals
December 2025
- Outbuilding (Shed)16 MOYLE ST NEW TOWN SA 5554Decision Made
November 2025
- Carport6 INGLIS ST NEW TOWN SA 5554Decision Made
- Detached Single story dwellingLOT 2 HARRIS RD NEW TOWN SA 5554Decision Made
- Detached Single Storey Dwelling31 HARRIS RD NEW TOWN SA 5554Under Assessment
- Verandah36 BRITTAIN RD NEW TOWN SA 5554Decision Made
October 2025
- Carport & Verandah9 LAWRENCE ST NEW TOWN SA 5554Decision Made
- Verandah34 MOYLE ST NEW TOWN SA 5554Decision Made
- Outbuilding Garage70 DRAIN RD NEW TOWN SA 5554Decision Made
September 2025
- Single story detached dwelling104 BRITTAIN RD NEW TOWN SA 5554Decision Made
- Carport18 LAWRENCE ST NEW TOWN SA 5554Decision Made
July 2025
- Agricultural BuildingLOT 2 HARRIS RD NEW TOWN SA 5554Decision Made
- Outbuilding31 HARRIS RD NEW TOWN SA 5554Decision Made
- Outbuilding (Garage)17 DIMOND CT NEW TOWN SA 5554Decision Made
June 2025
- Outbuilding (Garage)35 GEORGE ST NEW TOWN SA 5554Decision Made
April 2025
- Maintenance shedLOT 1 HARRIS RD NEW TOWN SA 5554Decision Made
March 2025
- SWIMMING POOL & ASSOCIATED POOL SAFETY BARRIERS36 BRITTAIN RD NEW TOWN SA 5554Decision Made
- Outbuilding and verandahs21 OLIVE PDE NEW TOWN SA 5554Decision Made
- Domestic outbuilding8A DRAIN RD NEW TOWN SA 5554Decision Made
February 2025
- Land Division (4 into 3)10 LAWRENCE ST NEW TOWN SA 5554;5 AGNES ST NEW TOWN SA 5554Decision Made
- Verandah and Outbuilding6 MEASDAY CR NEW TOWN SA 5554Decision Made
January 2025
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling4 DUNSTONE PL NEW TOWN SA 5554Decision Made
2024· 13 proposals
December 2024
- Garage15 TUCKER PDE NEW TOWN SA 5554Decision Made
October 2024
- Carport6 THYER ST NEW TOWN SA 5554Decision Made
September 2024
- Freestanding Carport3 MURRAY ST NEW TOWN SA 5554Decision Made
August 2024
- Verandah60 GEORGE ST NEW TOWN SA 5554Decision Made
- SINGLE STOREY DETACHED DWELLING74 GEORGE ST NEW TOWN SA 5554Decision Made
- 3 x shipping containers (retrospective)5216 COPPER COAST HWY NEW TOWN SA 5554Decision Made
- Dwelling addition and two (2) verandahs64-70 BRITTAIN RD NEW TOWN SA 5554Decision Made
July 2024
- Carport and Verandah2 MURRAY ST NEW TOWN SA 5554Decision Made
June 2024
- Garage6 MURRAY ST NEW TOWN SA 5554Decision Made
May 2024
- Variation to Development Application 340/034/21(21010200) - Retrospective Extension to Garaport82 GEORGE ST NEW TOWN SA 5554Decision Made
March 2024
- Change of Use - from Residential to Residential and Light Industry and sign5256 COPPER COAST HWY NEW TOWN SA 5554Under Assessment
- Garage5210 COPPER COAST HWY NEW TOWN SA 5554Decision Made
- Carport36 GEORGE ST NEW TOWN SA 5554Decision 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
7 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Copper Coast Auto ElectricalCar repair
51 Port Road
- Mitre 10Doityourself
- Kadina Doctor's SurgaryMedical clinic
- Pharmacy
- Playground (2)
- Sports centre
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)
- 1/10
- 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
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)
- 2
- Parks (OSM)
- 2
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
- 27.5/100
- National rank
- 5591st in Australia
- State rank
- 566th in SA
- Peer rank
- #67 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #182 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 70%
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 Environmentalcrime8
- Sct - Non Residencecrime2
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injurycrime9
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mvcrime2
- Threatening Behaviourcrime2
- 3 x shipping containers (retrospective)planning5216 COPPER COAST HWY NEW TOWN SA 5554Lodged 08 Aug 2024 · Decision Made
- Agricultural BuildingplanningLOT 2 HARRIS RD NEW TOWN SA 5554Lodged 23 Jul 2025 · Decision Made
- Alterations and Additions to Existing Dwelling and replace existing Carportplanning14 TUCKER PDE NEW TOWN SA 5554Lodged 28 Apr 2026 · Under Assessment
- Carportplanning6 INGLIS ST NEW TOWN SA 5554Lodged 28 Nov 2025 · Decision Made
- Carportplanning18 LAWRENCE ST NEW TOWN SA 5554Lodged 09 Sep 2025 · Decision Made
Data sources & freshness
- 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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