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Sandy Grove, 5275

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  • National parks
  • Green suburb
What Sandy Grove is known for: National parks, Green suburb

Suburb profile

Sandy Grove is a residential smaller community in Kingston (SA) with a familiar suburban feel. Distance from the capital is noticeable, but the trade-off is space, calm and a community that knows its neighbours. An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood.

The town centre holds its own, with enough local flavour to make staying close to home appealing. Homes offer solid value for the lifestyle on offer.

Renewal is happening in measured doses, with new development complementing what is already there.

Population

Population
124
Median age
48
Median household income / week
$1,375
Dwelling vacancy
5.3%
Unoccupied private dwellings
3 of 57
Median monthly mortgage
$1,600
Employment rate
64.1%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
0 / 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 (2023–24)
2
Against the person
2
Against property
0
Rate per 1,000 residents
16.1
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 62 residents
State safety percentile
19th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
10

Most common offence types

  • 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; 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.

32 planning-related records

2026· 2 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Proposed 12m x 20m outbuilding finished in Woodland Grey cladding (use is for storage of offroad caravan, offroad vehicle, motorbikes, workshop, general storage etc)
    349 SOUTHERN PORTS HWY SANDY GROVE SA 5275Decision Made

  • January 2026

  • Construction of an outbuilding (domestic storage)
    15 PROSSER CT SANDY GROVE SA 5275Decision Made
2025· 2 proposals

  • December 2025

  • We were given a swim spa and would like to put it on our house patio. The spa is 1.2m high and we would like to add a pool safety fence around the step area.
    63 PROSSER CT SANDY GROVE SA 5275Decision Made

  • August 2025

  • 2 Bay extension on existing shed, see attached detail
    58 PROSSER CT SANDY GROVE SA 5275Decision Made
2024· 4 proposals

  • June 2024

  • Build 4 bedroom house with garage and veranda
    LOT 26 PROSSER CT SANDY GROVE SA 5275Under Assessment

  • May 2024

  • TIMBER FRAMED 3 BEDROOM SINGLE STOREY DWELLING
    LOT 13 SOUTHERN PORTS HWY SANDY GROVE SA 5275Decision Made

  • March 2024

  • Erect shed 18x12x3.6m(gutters)
    LOT 26 PROSSER CT SANDY GROVE SA 5275Decision Made

  • February 2024

  • Domestic shed
    117 GOLFLINKS RD SANDY GROVE SA 5275Decision Made
2023· 4 proposals

  • December 2023

  • Outbuilding 18m x 12m x 4.2m high clad in zinc sheeting
    622 SOUTHERN PORTS HWY SANDY GROVE SA 5275Decision Made

  • November 2023

  • New Shed and dwelling
    LOT 102 SMITHS LANE SANDY GROVE SA 5275Under Assessment

  • September 2023

  • Erect a 12x6x3.3mtr storage shed
    540 SOUTHERN PORTS HWY SANDY GROVE SA 5275Decision Made

  • July 2023

  • Build a Implement/Hay Shed
    451 COOKE ST SANDY GROVE SA 5275Decision Made
2022· 6 proposals

  • December 2022

  • Domestic shed
    542 SOUTHERN PORTS HWY SANDY GROVE SA 5275Decision Made

  • September 2022

  • Shed + House
    529 COOKE ST SANDY GROVE SA 5275Under Assessment

  • August 2022

  • Constructing a 12x18 shed
    479 COOKE ST SANDY GROVE SA 5275Decision Made

  • May 2022

  • single storey detached dwelling
    LOT 21 PROSSER CT SANDY GROVE SA 5275Decision Made

  • March 2022

  • shed as attached information
    LOT 12 COOKE ST SANDY GROVE SA 5275Decision Made

  • January 2022

  • Outbuilding in association to dwelling
    172 SMITHS LANE SANDY GROVE SA 5275Decision Made
2021· 11 proposals

  • December 2021

  • Create 4 new residential allotments from 2 existing allotments
    479 COOKE ST SANDY GROVE SA 5275;540 SOUTHERN PORTS HWY SANDY GROVE SA 5275Decision Made

  • November 2021

  • new 21m x 9m x 3.9m high Alpha shed in 'Colorbond'
    514 SOUTHERN PORTS HWY SANDY GROVE SA 5275Decision Made

  • October 2021

  • Yard cover
    749 SOUTHERN PORTS HWY SANDY GROVE SA 5275Decision Made

  • September 2021

  • Single storey detached dwelling and associated pergola.
    258 SMITHS LANE SANDY GROVE SA 5275Decision Made

  • July 2021

  • 18m x 12m x 4.2m Alpha zinc shed
    70 WRIGHTS RD SANDY GROVE SA 5275Decision Made

  • April 2021

  • New Shed
    LOT 23 PROSSER CT SANDY GROVE SA 5275Decision Made
  • Shed (20m x 12m x 3.9m) in Association with Existing Dwelling
    3 WRIGHTS RD SANDY GROVE SA 5275Decision Made

  • March 2021

  • Shed
    388 SMITHS LANE SANDY GROVE SA 5275Decision Made

  • February 2021

  • New shed to replace old shed Description Colorbond 13* gable shed industrial- cat2 Unit dimensions -cat2-LxWxH=70x30x14ft (21336x9210x4267mm)
    483 COOKE ST SANDY GROVE SA 5275Decision Made
  • 15x9x3.5 meter shed with 2 roller doors and 1 PA door. A little bit of leveling and holes to be drilled for footings
    LOT 24 PROSSER CT SANDY GROVE SA 5275Decision Made

  • January 2021

  • A new shed approx 6.2 x15.2 m x 2.7 h. Floor area of approx 101msq.
    556 SOUTHERN PORTS HWY SANDY GROVE SA 5275Decision Made
2020· 3 proposals

  • December 2020

  • DWELLING WITH ATTACHED GARAGE AND VERANDAH
    LOT 7 PROSSER CT SANDY GROVE SA 5275Decision Made

  • October 2020

  • New Shed
    LOT 2 SMITHS LANE SANDY GROVE SA 5275Decision Made

  • September 2020

  • Shed supply, concrete and erection
    LOT 7 PROSSER CT SANDY GROVE SA 5275Decision Made

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

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

Parks & reserves

1 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Butcher Gap Conservation Park

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
6/10
IRSD decile (2021)
7/10

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

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

Recent changes

  • Threatening Behaviourcrime2
  • Butcher Gap Conservation ParkgovernmentNational parks and reserves listing
  • 15x9x3.5 meter shed with 2 roller doors and 1 PA door. A little bit of leveling and holes to be drilled for footingsplanningLOT 24 PROSSER CT SANDY GROVE SA 5275Lodged 07 Feb 2021 · Decision Made
  • 18m x 12m x 4.2m Alpha zinc shedplanning70 WRIGHTS RD SANDY GROVE SA 5275Lodged 06 Jul 2021 · Decision Made
  • 2 Bay extension on existing shed, see attached detailplanning58 PROSSER CT SANDY GROVE SA 5275Lodged 25 Aug 2025 · Decision Made
  • A new shed approx 6.2 x15.2 m x 2.7 h. Floor area of approx 101msq.planning556 SOUTHERN PORTS HWY SANDY GROVE SA 5275Lodged 13 Jan 2021 · Decision Made
  • Build 4 bedroom house with garage and verandaplanningLOT 26 PROSSER CT SANDY GROVE SA 5275Lodged 18 Jun 2024 · Under Assessment
  • Build a Implement/Hay Shedplanning451 COOKE ST SANDY GROVE SA 5275Lodged 25 Jul 2023 · Decision Made
  • Constructing a 12x18 shedplanning479 COOKE ST SANDY GROVE SA 5275Lodged 24 Aug 2022 · Decision Made
  • Construction of an outbuilding (domestic storage)planning15 PROSSER CT SANDY GROVE SA 5275Lodged 08 Jan 2026 · Decision Made

Data sources & freshness

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