Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
8 Plummer Street
Zoning & Regional Plan
RES1
Residential Zone
LEP: Alexandrina Council Development Plan
Height Limit
9m or 2 storeys
Min Lot Size
400m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Goolwa Beach is a small coastal suburb served primarily by Goolwa Primary and Secondary College. Independent and Lutheran options exist in the wider Goolwa and Strathalbyn region (within 5 km), providing some diversity of choice. Parents should verify catchment boundaries directly with the South Australian Department for Education.
Likely public catchment
Goolwa Beach is zoned for Goolwa Primary School and Goolwa Secondary College as the main public catchment schools.
Nearby schools
Goolwa Primary School
In catchmentGoolwa Secondary College
In catchmentStrathalbyn High School
St Michael's Lutheran Primary School
Encounter Lutheran School
Victor Harbor High School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
Goolwa Beach is a small coastal town with minimal traffic congestion. The property on Plummer Street experiences light traffic typical of a quiet residential beachside area with seasonal variation during holiday periods.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Minimal impact during traditional peak hours. Summer holidays and weekends see increased traffic from tourists accessing the beach and Goolwa township, with potential for moderate congestion on access routes to the Barrage and main beach areas.
Public Transport
Limited public transport; nearest services are Goolwa town bus stops approximately 2-3km away. The region relies primarily on private vehicle access.
Public Transport
2 public transport stops found within 1.5km (via OpenStreetMap). Nearest: Stop 14 Port Elliot Road - South side (0.8km).
Nearby Stops (within 1.5km)
Stop 14 Port Elliot Road - South side
bus
Stop 14 Port Elliot Road - North side
bus
Flood Risk
Goolwa Beach is located at the Murray-Darling estuary outlet and is subject to elevated flood risk from combined storm surge, high tidal events, and barrage operations. Historical flooding (particularly 1956 and 1993) has affected the area. Properties face inundation risk from both oceanic and riverine sources, with risk levels varying by proximity to the lake shore and elevation.
Planning Controls
- •Consideration of storm surge and high tidal inundation risk due to proximity to Lake Alexandrina and Murray Mouth
- •Freeboard and finished floor level requirements relative to historical flood events and climate change projections
- •Development setbacks from waterfront areas and consideration of estuarine flood modeling outputs
- •South Australian State Planning Policies regarding coastal areas and extreme water level scenarios
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
Goolwa Beach is a coastal township in the Alexandrina Council area with minimal bushfire risk due to its proximity to water, developed residential character, and limited dense vegetation. The area is not typically mapped as bushfire-prone under SA CFS designations. Standard construction practices apply.
Crime & Safety
Goolwa Beach is a small coastal township in South Australia with crime rates generally below the state average, reflecting its quieter residential and tourist character. Property crimes such as theft are the most prevalent category, though overall incident rates remain moderate for the region. The suburb maintains relatively stable crime conditions typical of regional South Australian coastal communities.
Total Incidents
2,800
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Below Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Goolwa is experiencing modest development activity centred on waterfront precinct revitalisation, tourist accommodation, and residential infill within and adjacent to the town centre. Development is driven by heritage conservation, tourism appeal, and growing lifestyle/retirement demand in the Lower Murray region, with activity constrained by environmental sensitivity around the Coorong and relatively limited council capacity for major projects.
Goolwa Waterfront Precinct Revitalisation
0.5 kmCouncil-led urban renewal of the Goolwa foreshore including public realm improvements, heritage conservation and mixed-use development opportunities.
Determination: 2026-2027
Residential infill – near Goolwa town centre
1.2 kmMedium-density townhouse and villa development on consolidated residential land in the town centre fringe.
Determination: 2025
Tourist accommodation expansion
0.8 kmNew motel or serviced apartment complex supporting Goolwa's role as a Coorong region tourist destination.
Determination: 2024-2025
Coorong Road intersection upgrade
2.5 kmSouth Australian regional road safety and capacity improvements to support growth in the Lower Murray precinct.
Determination: 2025-2026
Riverside residential estates
3 kmLow-to-medium density greenfield residential subdivision targeting lifestyle and retirement demographics.
Determination: 2025-2026
Heritage & Conservation
Goolwa Beach is a modern residential coastal suburb with limited individual heritage listings. However, it is situated near historically significant sites including the Goolwa Barrage and historic wharf precinct which document the area's importance as a 19th-century river port. Most properties in the beach suburb are post-1970s development without formal heritage overlay protections.
Nearby Heritage Items