SA · Copper Coast Council
North Moonta, 5558
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Desirability score
Suburb snapshot
North Moonta is a small locality in the Copper Coast area, home to around 605 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 8 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun) with falling year-on-year trends (-46%), roughly 13.2 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $600, and notable planning and development activity on record. See the sections below for population, safety, schools and local activity.
Population
- Population
- 605
- Median age
- 68
- Median household income / week
- $831
- Dwelling vacancy
- 6.7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 17 of 253
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,083
- Employment rate
- 23.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 17 / 48 / 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)
- $600
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)
- 8
- Against the person
- 1
- Against property
- 7
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 13.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 605 residents
- State safety percentile
- 13.1th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 31
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -46.5%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Obtain Benefit By Deception1
- Other Homicide And Related Offences1
- Receive Or Handle Proceeds Of Crime1
- Sct - Residence2
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv1
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.
176 planning-related records
2026· 17 proposals
June 2026
- Store (4 Structures) with associated advertising31 CRUTCHETT RD NORTH MOONTA SA 5558Under Assessment
- Land Division - 1 into 2LOT 1156 BINNEY RD NORTH MOONTA SA 5558Under Assessment
- VerandahUNIT 8 7 JAMES PL NORTH MOONTA SA 5558Under Assessment
- 15m x 9m shed with 6m x 4m awing off the rear124 CHAPMAN RD NORTH MOONTA SA 5558Under Assessment
- Shed for Light Industry26 MUDDY LANE NORTH MOONTA SA 5558Under Assessment
May 2026
- Land Division (1 into 2)13 HAYLOCK RD NORTH MOONTA SA 5558Under Assessment
April 2026
- Workshop, storage shed, signage and office5 GLOVER ST NORTH MOONTA SA 5558Under Assessment
- Construction of an outbuilding (garage)219 HILLS RD NORTH MOONTA SA 5558Decision Made
March 2026
- Two Storey Detached Dwelling and OutbuildingLOT 5 BACKMAN RD NORTH MOONTA SA 5558Under Assessment
February 2026
- Outbuilding1 HAYLOCK RD NORTH MOONTA SA 5558Decision Made
- Verandah9 SECOND ST NORTH MOONTA SA 5558Decision Made
- Detached Single Storey DwellingLOT 8 CHAPMAN RD NORTH MOONTA SA 5558Under Assessment
- Carport115 CHAPMAN RD NORTH MOONTA SA 5558Decision Made
- Horse Keeping, Shed (Agricultural Building) and Shipping ContainerLOT 1244 CRUTCHETT RD NORTH MOONTA SA 5558Decision Made
January 2026
- Outbuilding (Shed)47 MUDDY LANE NORTH MOONTA SA 5558Decision Made
- Internal refurbishment to provide additional offices and reception area.10 -12 MAJORS RD NORTH MOONTA SA 5558Decision Made
- Construction of a VerandahLOT 2 CHAPMAN RD NORTH MOONTA SA 5558Decision Made
2025· 21 proposals
December 2025
- Carport and Outbuilding16 HAYLOCK RD NORTH MOONTA SA 5558Decision Made
November 2025
- Shipping Container (store)2 FERGUSON ST NORTH MOONTA SA 5558Decision Made
- Land Division 1 into 544 MUDDY LANE NORTH MOONTA SA 5558Decision Made
- Detached two storey dwelling with associated outbuilding, solar panels, swimming pool, rainwater tank (160,000L)LOT 7 CHAPMAN RD NORTH MOONTA SA 5558Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwelling1 HAYLOCK RD NORTH MOONTA SA 5558Decision Made
- Single Storey Detached DwellingLOT 491 MOONTA-WALLAROO RD NORTH MOONTA SA 5558Under Assessment
- Swimming pool74 CHAPMAN RD NORTH MOONTA SA 5558Decision Made
October 2025
- Garage and Outbuilding74 CHAPMAN RD NORTH MOONTA SA 5558Decision Made
- Storage Shed2 GLOVER ST NORTH MOONTA SA 5558Decision Made
- Detached Single Storey DwellingLOT 7 HILLS RD NORTH MOONTA SA 5558Decision Made
- Land Division (1 into 7)17 -21 HILLS RD NORTH MOONTA SA 5558Under Assessment
September 2025
- BBQ shelter10 OLD WALLAROO RD NORTH MOONTA SA 5558Decision Made
July 2025
- Uncovered Store47 CRUTCHETT RD NORTH MOONTA SA 5558Decision Made
- Agricultural Building (Implement Shed)LOT 1 CHAPMAN RD NORTH MOONTA SA 5558Decision Made
June 2025
- Single Storey Detached DwellingLOT 1248SW MOONTA-WALLAROO RD NORTH MOONTA SA 5558Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwelling209 HILLS RD NORTH MOONTA SA 5558Under Assessment
May 2025
- Construction of a single storey detached dwellingLOT 3 CHAPMAN RD NORTH MOONTA SA 5558Decision Made
- Store (Shed for the storage of machinery)39A MUDDY LANE NORTH MOONTA SA 5558Decision Made
February 2025
- Art studio85 NORTH TCE NORTH MOONTA SA 5558Decision Made
January 2025
- Carport8 FIRST ST NORTH MOONTA SA 5558Decision Made
- ShedLOT 10 HILLS RD NORTH MOONTA SA 5558Under Assessment
2024· 2 proposals
December 2024
- Staff Accommodation10 -12 MAJORS RD NORTH MOONTA SA 5558;MAJORS RD NORTH MOONTA SA 5558;UNIT 1 8 MAJORS RD NORTH MOONTA SA 5558;UNIT 2 7 MAJORS RD NORTH MOONTA SA 5558;UNIT 3 9 MAJORS RD NORTH MOONTA SA 5558Decision Made
- Variation to development application 22016516 - delete dining room conversions, re-position the bedrooms extension and outbuilding.10 -12 MAJORS RD NORTH MOONTA SA 5558Decision 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)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 1/10
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
- No overlay at centroid
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
- 45.6/100
- National rank
- 2313th in Australia
- State rank
- 201st in SA
- Peer rank
- #11 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #28 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 Homicide And Related Offencescrime1
- Receive Or Handle Proceeds Of Crimecrime1
- Sct - Residencecrime2
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mvcrime1
- 15m x 9m shed with 6m x 4m awing off the rearplanning124 CHAPMAN RD NORTH MOONTA SA 5558Lodged 17 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
- Agricultural Building (Implement Shed)planningLOT 1 CHAPMAN RD NORTH MOONTA SA 5558Lodged 08 Jul 2025 · Decision Made
- Art studioplanning85 NORTH TCE NORTH MOONTA SA 5558Lodged 22 Feb 2025 · Decision Made
- BBQ shelterplanning10 OLD WALLAROO RD NORTH MOONTA SA 5558Lodged 22 Sep 2025 · Decision Made
- Carportplanning115 CHAPMAN RD NORTH MOONTA SA 5558Lodged 11 Feb 2026 · 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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