SA · Ceduna Council
Thevenard, 5690
Current weather
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75% humidity · 25 km/h wind · 15.3° / 11.3° today · 3.7 mm rain
Updated
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- High desirability
Suburb profile
In Ceduna, Thevenard keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. Far from the capital hubbub, it offers genuine distance, local character and room to live at a slower pace. Wide horizons and a country quiet give the area a restorative, unhurried atmosphere.
Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with family life visible on every street. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name. Homes are relatively affordable, which helps families and first-time residents put down roots.
Infill and new builds are slowly updating the area without overwhelming its existing character.
The desirability score is below average, pulled down chiefly by weaker local dining and lifestyle amenities and housing affordability relative to similar regional towns.
Population
- Population
- 563
- Median age
- 47
- Median household income / week
- $1,393
- Dwelling vacancy
- 20.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 54 of 263
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,196
- Employment rate
- 53.2%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 18 / 9 / 5
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)
- $390
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)
- 127
- Against the person
- 53
- Against property
- 74
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 225.6
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 11 residents
- State safety percentile
- 95.3th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 289
- Increase (daily rate)
- +27.3%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental27
- Other Theft16
- Sct - Non Residence10
- Sct - Residence9
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury33
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.
34 planning-related records
2026· 5 proposals
June 2026
- Construction of a new outbuilding (shed)38 WILL ST THEVENARD SA 5690Under Assessment
April 2026
- The proposed installation of a prefabricated locker room building at Flinders Port Holdings existing Port Thevenard bulk storage and handling facility at 8 Jetty Road, Thevenard 5690, South Australia. The prefabricated building structure would comprise galvanised metal, with one personal access door and a window for nature light and ventilation. The approximate specifications are as follows: • 4.8 m width • 3.0 m depth • 2.4 m high • 14.4 metres squared (m2) footprint. The proposed development wLOT 8 JETTY RD THEVENARD SA 5690;LOT 8 WEST TCE THEVENARD SA 5690Decision Made
January 2026
- Two single-storey detached dwellings, undertaken by the South Australian Housing Trust19 WILL ST THEVENARD SA 5690Under Assessment
- Demolish existing shed and build a 12m x 9m shed in its place. New shed will protrude an extra 3m to the east.14 HAMBIDGE ST THEVENARD SA 5690Decision Made
- Three single storey detached dwellings and associated fencing/retaining walls18 HAMBIDGE ST THEVENARD SA 5690Under Assessment
2025· 5 proposals
November 2025
- Ancillary accommodation21 KENT ST THEVENARD SA 5690Under Assessment
October 2025
- Internal renovations to existing dwelling with proposed second story addition.80 SEAVIEW TCE THEVENARD SA 5690Under Assessment
June 2025
- Outbuilding (shed) 12000mm Width x 10876mm Length x 4245mm Height.12 WEST TCE THEVENARD SA 5690Decision Made
- Construction of an outbuilding (shed).12 HAMBIDGE ST THEVENARD SA 5690Decision Made
April 2025
- Alterations and additions to existing sporting clubrooms and indoor recreation facility, and new covered outdoor sports courts.LOT 115 BERGMANN DR THEVENARD SA 5690Under Assessment
2024· 1 proposal
January 2024
- Two Outbuildings (vehicles and general storage sheds in association with existing use)34 SEAVIEW TCE THEVENARD SA 5690Under Assessment
2023· 3 proposals
June 2023
- Proposed works involve the removal and replacement of the existing Trestle 6 and Tower 7 structure on the Jetty. These structures are being replaced due to their deteriorating condition. The new structures are a like for like design, with their design and review undertaken by an external engineering consultancy company (GPA).LOT 8 WEST TCE THEVENARD SA 5690;Thevenard Jetty, GPS Coordinates (32.14924, 133.64045)Decision Made
April 2023
- Change of use of front building from Commercial to Residential (resulting in 2 detached dwellings on one allotment)79 THEVENARD RD THEVENARD SA 5690Decision Made
January 2023
- Verandah, carport, deck and new roof over part of existing dwelling.26 PRICE ST THEVENARD SA 5690Decision Made
2022· 3 proposals
September 2022
- Remove existing 12 x 6 shed and replace with new car shed72 SEAVIEW TCE THEVENARD SA 5690Decision Made
May 2022
- Shed11 RAILWAY TCE THEVENARD SA 5690Decision Made
April 2022
- Outbuilding (shed)49 RAILWAY TCE THEVENARD SA 5690Decision Made
2021· 8 proposals
October 2021
- Storage Shed, Steel Framed, clad with Colorbond.LOT 1 RAILWAY TCE THEVENARD SA 5690Decision Made
- Construction of Freestanding Carport27 KENT ST THEVENARD SA 5690Under Assessment
September 2021
- On-site staff amenities ancillary to existing use (railway land) - 3 containerised units (ablutions block, lunchroom and office)LOT 1 RAILWAY TCE THEVENARD SA 5690Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling6 KENT ST THEVENARD SA 5690Under Assessment
May 2021
- Store (non-commercial shed for a storage of a boat and tools)113 THEVENARD RD THEVENARD SA 5690Decision Made
March 2021
- Store6 KENT ST THEVENARD SA 5690Decision Made
February 2021
- Extension to existing garage5 RAILWAY TCE THEVENARD SA 5690Decision Made
- Spa with filtration system50 SEAVIEW TCE THEVENARD SA 5690Decision Made
2020· 6 proposals
December 2020
- Dwelling with pool and shed - requiring Building Rules Consent3 HUNT ST THEVENARD SA 5690Decision Made
November 2020
- Conversion of a shed into a residence24 THEVENARD RD THEVENARD SA 5690Decision Made
October 2020
- Install 1 x 12m tower for CCTV and WIFI Link247 SLIPWAY RD THEVENARD SA 5690Decision Made
August 2020
- Demolition of timber jettyLOT 10 THEVENARD RD THEVENARD SA 5690;LOT 8 JETTY RD THEVENARD SA 5690;LOT 8 WEST TCE THEVENARD SA 5690Decision Made
- Demolition of timber jettyLOT 10 THEVENARD RD THEVENARD SA 5690;LOT 8 JETTY RD THEVENARD SA 5690;LOT 8 WEST TCE THEVENARD SA 5690Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to a single storey dwelling to provide habitable first floor bedroom and ensuite bathroom14 RAILWAY TCE THEVENARD SA 5690Decision Made
Other· 3 proposals
- BUNGE OPERATIONS PTY LTDMaterials Handling and TransportationEPA licence
- GYPSUM RESOURCES AUSTRALIA PTY. LIMITEDManufacturing and Mineral ProcessingEPA licence
- GYPSUM RESOURCES AUSTRALIA PTY. LIMITEDMaterials Handling and TransportationEPA licence
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
6 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Thevenard HotelAlcohol
115 Thevenard Road
- Public toilets
- Shelter
- Sports field
- IGASupermarket
- ThevenardTrain station
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)
- 3/10
- 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
- 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
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 3
- Parks (OSM)
- 3
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
- 25.1/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 6066th in Australia
- State rank
- 612th in SA
- Peer rank
- #125 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #209 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 62%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- IGAamenitiessupermarket
- Public toiletsamenitiestoilets
- Shelteramenitiesshelter
- Sports fieldamenitiespitch
- Thevenardamenitiestrain_station
- Thevenard Hotelamenities115 Thevenard Roadalcohol
- Other Property Damage And Environmentalcrime27
- Other Theftcrime16
- Sct - Non Residencecrime10
- Sct - Residencecrime9
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
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