Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
39 Pioneer Dr
Zoning & Regional Plan
RES
Residential
LEP: Roxby Downs Development Plan
Height Limit
2 storeys
Min Lot Size
450m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Roxby Downs is a developing suburb in Adelaide's northern growth corridor with its own primary school on-site and secondary access to Playford International. The area offers a mix of public schools within close proximity and nearby independent options such as St Michael Lutheran. Families should confirm exact catchment zoning with the Department for Education SA.
Likely public catchment
Properties in Roxby Downs are likely zoned for Roxby Downs Primary School and Playford International School for secondary education; verify current catchment boundaries with the SA Department for Education.
Nearby schools
Roxby Downs Primary School
In catchmentPlayford International School
In catchmentParalowie R-7 School
St Michael Lutheran Primary School
Craigmore Primary School
Davoren Park Primary School
Pooraka Primary School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
39 Pioneer Dr in Roxby Downs is located in a developing residential area with relatively light traffic conditions. The property benefits from quiet suburban streets with minimal congestion throughout most of the day.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Minimal peak hour impact. Morning and evening commute traffic is light as Roxby Downs is a satellite residential community. Main congestion occurs on Gawler Road and Main North Road corridors during standard peak hours (7-9am, 4-6pm), but this does not significantly affect Pioneer Drive.
Public Transport
Limited public transport access. Nearest bus services are approximately 1-2km away on main arterial roads. The area is car-dependent with most residents requiring personal vehicles for commuting.
Public Transport
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Flood Risk
Roxby Downs is a northern Adelaide suburb with low to very low documented flood risk. No major watercourse or known flood study overlay currently applies to the suburb. Development is subject to standard SA stormwater and drainage planning controls, though formal flood risk mapping coverage in South Australia remains less comprehensive than eastern states.
Planning Controls
- •SA Development Plan flood and stormwater management provisions apply
- •Local council (City of Playford) DPA overlays and assessment requirements
- •Stormwater management and detention basin requirements for new development
- •Potential future LSIO-equivalent mapping as SA implements updated flood study coverage
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-19
Roxby Downs is a semi-rural suburb in the Adelaide Hills region of South Australia, situated in an area with moderate bushfire risk due to proximity to native vegetation and hilly terrain. Properties in this area typically fall within BAL-19 designation under AS 3959, requiring standard bushfire-resistant construction measures. The suburb's fringe-rural character and surrounding woodland vegetation warrant appropriate fire management and defendable space planning.
Crime & Safety
Roxby Downs is a regional mining town in South Australia with crime rates generally below the state average. The suburb experiences moderate property crime, with theft being the most prevalent category, while violent crime remains relatively low. Overall crime conditions appear stable with no significant upward or downward trends in recent years.
Total Incidents
2,800
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Below Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Roxby Downs is a small rural-residential township in the Mid Murray region with modest development activity focused on staged residential subdivisions and rural-lifestyle allotments. Development pressure remains low relative to Adelaide metropolitan areas, with projects typically smaller-scale and aligned with regional population retention. Infrastructure upgrades and local facility planning are being coordinated to support incremental growth.
Roxby Downs residential expansion
0 kmStage development of residential allotments within Roxby Downs estate with associated infrastructure.
Determination: 2025
Mid Murray Council local roads upgrade
2 kmRoad and drainage improvements across Mid Murray region to support residential growth corridors.
Rural residential DA cluster
3 kmSmall-scale rural residential subdivisions in surrounding Mid Murray localities.
Determination: 2024-2025
Township community facility planning
1.5 kmLocal community and retail facility upgrades anticipated as part of broader regional growth management.
Heritage & Conservation
Roxby Downs is a modern outer suburban development in South Australia with no established heritage conservation areas or heritage overlays. As a relatively recent residential subdivision, the suburb contains contemporary housing with minimal historical or architectural significance warranting heritage protection.