SA · Copper Coast Council
Wallaroo Mines, 5554
Current weather
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Desirability score
Suburb snapshot
Wallaroo Mines is a small locality in the Copper Coast area, home to around 408 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 28 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun) with rising year-on-year trends (+22%), roughly 68.6 offences per 1,000 residents, limited but present public transport access, fewer mapped amenities than nearby suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. See the sections below for population, safety, schools and local activity.
Population
- Population
- 408
- Median age
- 46
- Median household income / week
- $1,065
- Dwelling vacancy
- 15.7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 31 of 198
- Median monthly mortgage
- $890
- Employment rate
- 50.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 9 / 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 (2024–25)
- 28
- Against the person
- 6
- Against property
- 22
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 68.6
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 68 residents
- State safety percentile
- 75.3th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 49
- Increase (daily rate)
- +22.1%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental8
- Other Theft6
- Sct - Residence2
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury3
- Serious Assault Resulting In Injury3
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 - South 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
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
42 planning-related records
2026· 2 proposals
June 2026
- Shed Extension (Storage)76 PORT RD WALLAROO MINES SA 5554Under Assessment
May 2026
- Community Title - 1 into 328 KELLOW RD WALLAROO MINES SA 5554Under Assessment
2025· 6 proposals
October 2025
- Carport4345 -45 KELLOW RD WALLAROO MINES SA 5554Decision Made
- Building Alterations (change to facade) and signage94 PORT RD WALLAROO MINES SA 5554Decision Made
July 2025
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling and GarageLOT 5 LIPSON RD WALLAROO MINES SA 5554Under Assessment
June 2025
- Outbuilding (Garage)20 WEST TCE WALLAROO MINES SA 5554Decision Made
- Addition to Veterinary Clinic, storage area and verandah20 PORT RD WALLAROO MINES SA 5554Decision Made
March 2025
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling and Garage20 WEST TCE WALLAROO MINES SA 5554Decision Made
2024· 9 proposals
December 2024
- Removal of 4m of existing security fencing from Newland Road perimeter. Replaced by two new parallel fence lines 120m on each side, 3m apart, which go up and around the James Boor monument.LOT 60 DAVIDSON RD WALLAROO MINES SA 5554Decision Made
- Construction of new Office Building, associated Landscaping and Carparking, Advertising Signage (1.8m high Masonry Wall), Alterations and Additions to existing Office and Training Room and Change of use from Office and Training Room to Office and Consulting Room, reconfiguration of existing Carparking, associated Landscaping and Verandahs and Pergola.62 PORT RD WALLAROO MINES SA 5554;64 PORT RD WALLAROO MINES SA 5554Decision Made
- Replacement roof29 DOWNER RD WALLAROO MINES SA 5554Under Assessment
October 2024
- Land division - 1 into 212 ROBINSON RD WALLAROO MINES SA 5554Decision Made
August 2024
- Dwelling Alterations (study to bathroom and laundry) and Ancillary Accommodation32 PORT RD WALLAROO MINES SA 5554Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling and outbuilding30A LIPSON RD WALLAROO MINES SA 5554Decision Made
- Freestanding Verandah17 HAWKE RD WALLAROO MINES SA 5554Decision Made
March 2024
- Carport4 MILL ST WALLAROO MINES SA 5554Decision Made
January 2024
- Swimming Pool and Safety Fence10 PORT RD WALLAROO MINES SA 5554Decision Made
2023· 5 proposals
November 2023
- Verandah and Carport24-26 LIPSON RD WALLAROO MINES SA 5554Decision Made
July 2023
- Demolition of existing outbuildings and construction of two (2) outbuildings62 DAVIDSON RD WALLAROO MINES SA 5554Decision Made
May 2023
- Garage66 DAVIDSON RD WALLAROO MINES SA 5554Decision Made
- Replacement verandah20 PIPER ST WALLAROO MINES SA 5554Decision Made
February 2023
- Change of use from bulky goods storage to shop (takeaway foods) and advertising signage96 PORT RD WALLAROO MINES SA 5554Decision Made
2022· 15 proposals
October 2022
- Shed (Outbuilding)38 LIPSON RD WALLAROO MINES SA 5554Decision Made
September 2022
- Carport6 MILL ST WALLAROO MINES SA 5554Decision Made
August 2022
- Carport36 LIPSON RD WALLAROO MINES SA 5554Decision Made
- Outbuilding2 ROBINSON RD WALLAROO MINES SA 5554Decision Made
- Carport12A DOWNER RD WALLAROO MINES SA 5554Decision Made
July 2022
- Carport12 STIRLING TCE WALLAROO MINES SA 5554Decision Made
June 2022
- Service trade premise and advertising signage86 PORT RD WALLAROO MINES SA 5554Decision Made
- EXTENSION TO EXISTING SHED AND VERANDAH TO EXISTING SHELTERLOT 70 SOUTH TCE WALLAROO MINES SA 5554Decision Made
May 2022
- Verandah73 STIRLING TCE WALLAROO MINES SA 5554Decision Made
April 2022
- Freestanding Advertising Sign76 PORT RD WALLAROO MINES SA 5554Decision Made
March 2022
- Verandah10 PIPER ST WALLAROO MINES SA 5554Decision Made
- Outbuilding10 LIPSON RD WALLAROO MINES SA 5554Decision Made
- Storage Shed20 PORT RD WALLAROO MINES SA 5554Decision Made
January 2022
- Garage115 MUSGRAVE TCE WALLAROO MINES SA 5554Decision Made
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling38 LIPSON RD WALLAROO MINES SA 5554Decision Made
2021· 3 proposals
December 2021
- Advertising Sign (Interally Illuminated)48 PORT RD WALLAROO MINES SA 5554Decision Made
November 2021
- Store - caravan storage78 PORT RD WALLAROO MINES SA 5554Decision Made
September 2021
- Dwelling Additions and Alterations10 BEWS TCE WALLAROO MINES 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
2 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Sprint AutoCar Parts
- Cowie MotobikesCar repair
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)
- 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
Heritage
1 state heritage place
- Heritage placeState heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
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)
- 0
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
- 12.2/100
- National rank
- 6904th in Australia
- State rank
- 705th in SA
- Peer rank
- #172 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #272 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
- Other Theftcrime6
- Sct - Residencecrime2
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injurycrime3
- Serious Assault Resulting In Injurycrime3
- Heritage placeheritageState heritage
- Addition to Veterinary Clinic, storage area and verandahplanning20 PORT RD WALLAROO MINES SA 5554Lodged 10 Jun 2025 · Decision Made
- Advertising Sign (Interally Illuminated)planning48 PORT RD WALLAROO MINES SA 5554Lodged 16 Dec 2021 · Decision Made
- Building Alterations (change to facade) and signageplanning94 PORT RD WALLAROO MINES SA 5554Lodged 22 Oct 2025 · Decision Made
- Carportplanning4345 -45 KELLOW RD WALLAROO MINES SA 5554Lodged 28 Oct 2025 · Decision Made
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
- 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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