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SA · Lower Eyre Peninsula Council

North Shields, SA, 5607

Current weather

11.3°CModerate drizzle

94% humidity · 30.2 km/h wind · 13° / 10.5° today · 11.9 mm rain

Desirability index

44.7/100

#85 among Coastal & beach suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

North Shields is a small locality in the Lower Eyre Peninsula area, home to around 338 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 9 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 26.6 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $410, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population
338
Median age
49
Median household income / week
$1,733
Dwelling vacancy
15.3%
Unoccupied private dwellings
21 of 137
Median monthly mortgage
$1,300
Employment rate
56.2%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
11 / 6 / 0

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)
$410

Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.

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)
9
Against the person
1
Against property
8
Rate per 1,000 residents
26.6
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 338 residents
State safety percentile
39.1th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
25
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • Other Property Damage And Environmental2
  • Other Theft2
  • Sct - Non Residence3
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury1
  • Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv1

Data sources & freshness

  • SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases

Planning & development

Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.

51 planning-related records

2026· 2 proposals

  • February 2026

  • Construction of a detached dwelling and outbuilding
    20 DORWARD ST NORTH SHIELDS SA 5607Under Assessment

  • January 2026

  • Dwelling Addition (rumpus room)
    813 LINCOLN HWY NORTH SHIELDS SA 5607Decision Made
2025· 6 proposals

  • November 2025

  • Construction of a domestic outbuilding
    50 MURRAY DR NORTH SHIELDS SA 5607Decision Made

  • October 2025

  • Verandah attached to rear of dwelling
    41 EASTON RD NORTH SHIELDS SA 5607Decision Made

  • September 2025

  • Construction of a freestanding elevated deck with an associated staircase
    1102 -1104 LINCOLN HWY NORTH SHIELDS SA 5607Decision Made

  • June 2025

  • Construction of a shed extension and a partially covered elevated deck
    LOT 1 STANTON RD NORTH SHIELDS SA 5607Decision Made

  • May 2025

  • Free Standing Pavilion (Verandah)
    368 HAIGH DR NORTH SHIELDS SA 5607Decision Made

  • April 2025

  • Agricultural building
    116 HAIGH DR NORTH SHIELDS SA 5607Decision Made
2024· 9 proposals

  • November 2024

  • Construction of a freestanding carport
    17 EASTON RD NORTH SHIELDS SA 5607Decision Made

  • October 2024

  • single storey ancillary accommodation building
    LOT 12 LINCOLN HWY NORTH SHIELDS SA 5607Decision Made

  • September 2024

  • Single storey detached dwelling with associated outbuilding and retaining wall
    LOT 9 DORWARD ST NORTH SHIELDS SA 5607Decision Made

  • July 2024

  • Outbuilding (Garage)
    11-13 EASTON RD NORTH SHIELDS SA 5607Decision Made

  • May 2024

  • Caravan and Tourist Park – provision for the parking of up to 6 caravans/campervans at the rear of the existing Wheatsheaf Hotel
    27-33 DORWARD ST NORTH SHIELDS SA 5607Under Assessment

  • April 2024

  • Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of single storey detached dwelling
    55 MURRAY DR NORTH SHIELDS SA 5607Decision Made

  • January 2024

  • Change in use to include campgrounds with 5 camping sites in addition to the existing farming land use
    28 HAIGH DR NORTH SHIELDS SA 5607Decision Made
  • Construction of a shed extension for the purposes of storage
    255 HYDE RD NORTH SHIELDS SA 5607Decision Made
  • Carport
    71 EASTON RD NORTH SHIELDS SA 5607Decision Made
2023· 6 proposals

  • October 2023

  • Land division comprising 1 allotment into 74 (and new roads and reserves).
    95 EASTON RD NORTH SHIELDS SA 5607Under Assessment
  • Carport and veranda (alfresco) - Retrospective application
    1359 LINCOLN HWY NORTH SHIELDS SA 5607Decision Made
  • Single storey group dwelling
    UNIT 3 3 MURRAY DR NORTH SHIELDS SA 5607Decision Made

  • May 2023

  • Swimming pool and Veranda
    1071 LINCOLN HWY NORTH SHIELDS SA 5607Decision Made

  • March 2023

  • Construction of a tourist accommodation
    86 HYDE RD NORTH SHIELDS SA 5607Decision Made

  • January 2023

  • Change in use to include Camp Grounds in addition to the existing residential/farming land use and associated advertising displays.
    570 CHAPMAN RD NORTH SHIELDS SA 5607Decision Made
2022· 12 proposals

  • December 2022

  • Above ground spa
    LOT 95 DORWARD ST NORTH SHIELDS SA 5607Decision Made

  • September 2022

  • Swimming Pool
    53 EASTON RD NORTH SHIELDS SA 5607Decision Made

  • August 2022

  • Construction of a domestic outbuilding
    18 DORWARD ST NORTH SHIELDS SA 5607Decision Made
  • Land division - 1 allotment into 2 allotments
    55 MURRAY DR NORTH SHIELDS SA 5607Decision Made

  • May 2022

  • Verandah and deck
    83 EASTON RD NORTH SHIELDS SA 5607Decision Made

  • April 2022

  • Detached Dwelling with swimming pool and safety barrier
    133 CLARKES LANE NORTH SHIELDS SA 5607Decision Made

  • March 2022

  • Tourist Accommodation (two accommodation units)
    255 HYDE RD NORTH SHIELDS SA 5607Decision Made
  • Outbuilding (shed)
    77 EASTON RD NORTH SHIELDS SA 5607Decision Made

  • February 2022

  • Construction of a store for equine feed and equipment storage
    133 CLARKES LANE NORTH SHIELDS SA 5607Decision Made
  • Construction of a shed extension for the purpose of an main entry, office and storage area
    255 HYDE RD NORTH SHIELDS SA 5607Decision Made

  • January 2022

  • Agricultural Building
    1071 LINCOLN HWY NORTH SHIELDS SA 5607Decision Made
  • Dwelling addition including balcony, carport and verandah
    45 EASTON RD NORTH SHIELDS SA 5607Decision Made
2021· 9 proposals

  • December 2021

  • Aircraft Hangar
    29 BARRY FIRTH DR NORTH SHIELDS SA 5607Decision Made
  • Land division (1 into 7)
    20-24 DORWARD ST NORTH SHIELDS SA 5607Decision Made
  • Water Tank
    LOT 1 STANTON RD NORTH SHIELDS SA 5607Decision Made

  • September 2021

  • Outbuilding (Shed)
    83 EASTON RD NORTH SHIELDS SA 5607Decision Made

  • August 2021

  • Land division (Boundary realignment)
    14 DORWARD ST NORTH SHIELDS SA 5607;18 DORWARD ST NORTH SHIELDS SA 5607;20-24 DORWARD ST NORTH SHIELDS SA 5607Decision Made
2020· 5 proposals

5 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
4/10
IRSD decile (2021)
6/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

8 state heritage places

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Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via SA Planning geohub. Safer places from CFS designated locations.

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
2
Parks (OSM)
0

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
44.7/100
Cohort rank
#85 among Coastal & beach suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

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  • Above ground spaplanningLOT 95 DORWARD ST NORTH SHIELDS SA 5607Lodged 21 Dec 2022 · Decision Made
  • Agricultural Buildingplanning1071 LINCOLN HWY NORTH SHIELDS SA 5607Lodged 20 Jan 2022 · Decision Made

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