Behaviour

People behaviours

Any disruptive people behaviours from neighbours that include
  • Excessive or unusual noise or smell
  • Threats or offensive behaviour
  • Noise and disturbance from domestic arguments
  • Late night party music
  • Dangerous driving
Can be reported to SAPOL either on 131 444 or online

There is also further information on disruptive neighbours on the SA Government website

General activities, sports, swimming pools

General people noise associated with ‘normal daily life’ at home is not classified as a nuisance, and therefore Council is unable to investigate.
The following is not considered a local nuisance, and therefore Council is unable to investigate. These types of noise are 
  • General playing in the yard (children)
  • Noise from home sporting, such as basketball, soccer, netball etc
  • General garden maintenance noise, lawnmower, trimmers
  • People noise from swimming pools and spas 

From a venue

  • Noise or other nuisance from sporting or associated activities at sporting venues
  • Noise from activities carried on in the normal course of a school, kindergarten, child care centre or place of worship, other than noise consisting of amplified music 

Illegal activities

If you believe there are illegal activities happening in your local area, you will need to make a report to SA Police for investigation. Council are not able to assist with any investigations on private property.

You can make a report with SAPOL on 131 444 or online 

 

 

 

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