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SA · Grant Council
Allendale East, 5291
Est. population · Jun 2025
460
Growth (1 yr)
+0.7%
Growth (5 yr)
+4.3%
Median age
35
Median income
$1,437/wk
Employment rate
57.4%
Languages at home
0.7%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Education hub
- High desirability
Suburb profile
In Grant Council, Allendale East keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with plenty of young families in the mix. Life here is grounded in local routine rather than big-city choice.
Pocket parks and green corners give residents room to get outside without leaving the neighbourhood. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here than in denser, more walkable pockets. Purchase and rent costs sit on the more affordable side of the local range.
Local crime has been trending higher of late. The streetscape feels settled and established, with older homes giving the area a familiar, lived-in look.
The desirability picture is below average, weighed down by softer local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus community and employment relative to similar regional towns. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Allendale East snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$380/wk
Population (ERP)
460
+0.7% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
13.1%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#40
among Country & regional · Established
Safety
58th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
59th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
3/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
17th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 27.5/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 5944th in Australia
- State rank
- 592nd in SA
- Peer rank
- #40 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #192 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 77%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $380
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Median house sale prices cover metropolitan Adelaide and selected fringe councils (19 LGAs, including Adelaide Hills and Gawler), not all of regional South Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- SA rent report & metro median house sales — Government of South Australia · 1 January - 31 March 2026 · Updated · Quarterly; metro-fringe sales only
Population
Estimated resident population
460(June 2025)
+0.7% annual · +4.3% over 5 years · 59th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.7%
- 5-year growth
- +4.3%
- Change in 1 year
- +3
- Change in 5 years
- +19
- Growth rank in SA
- 59th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~500), extrapolated at +1.3% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 484
- Median age
- 35
- Median household income / week
- $1,437
- Dwelling vacancy
- 13.1%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 23 of 176
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,083
- Employment rate
- 57.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 152 / 0 / 0 (+ 3 other)
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 · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 19
- Against the person
- 10
- Against property
- 9
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 41.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 48 residents
- State safety percentile
- 57.5th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 42
- Increase (daily rate)
- +172.2%
Most common offence types
- Common Assault3
- Other Property Damage And Environmental2
- Sct - Non Residence2
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury4
- Serious Assault Resulting In Injury2
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated · Financial-year releases
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 1 (1 schools, 1 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA
- 926
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 17th
School list
- Allendale East Area SchoolCombined · Government · ICSEA 926 · 17th percentile · LBOTE 5% · 134 students · Top SEA quarter 2% · 0.5 km awayView on My School →
- Kirinari KindergartenSewarts RoadPreschools
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Amenities
5 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Great for outdoor family life — 1 parks mapped in suburb
- Walkability proxy
- 0/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 2.07
Community(1)
- Allendale East Area SchoolSchool
Sport & outdoors(2)
- Allendale East Memorial ParkPark
- Sports field
Entertainment(1)
- Allendale East SinkholeViewpoint
Other(1)
- Parking
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 1
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
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 — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Mount Gambier and Districts Health Service (23.1 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Public Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 8
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 17.4
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 103 mm · ~13 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 19° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 186 mm · ~23 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 14° / 7°
- Rainfall
- 325 mm · ~41 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 17° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 210 mm · ~26 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register and EPA licensed activities.
2026· 8 proposals
July 2026
- Enclosing existing pergola, including deck, walls, ceiling Pizza oven to existing pergola Conversion of existing shed to rumpus23 -25 BRYAN ST ALLENDALE EAST SA 5291Decision Made
- Outbuilding (Garage) extension14 BAY RD ALLENDALE EAST SA 5291Under Assessment
- The proposed development consists of the rectification of structural and cosmetic damage sustained to the dwelling following a motor vehicle collision with the front of the property. The impact resulted in damage to a 150mm C-section structural steel support post located at the front of the dwelling, along with associated damage to adjoining structural and architectural elements. The proposed works are intended to restore the structural integrity of the dwelling and reinstate all affected compon14 BURNEY ST ALLENDALE EAST SA 5291Decision Made
May 2026
- Ancillary Accommodation29 WILLIAM ST CN ALLENDALE EAST SA 5291Decision Made
April 2026
- Change of Land Use from Tourist Accommodation to Private Dwelling (Class 1b to Class 1a)26 WILLIAM ST CN ALLENDALE EAST SA 5291Decision Made
February 2026
- Change of Use - Convert existing Church to Dwelling6 KINGSLEY RD ALLENDALE EAST SA 5291Decision Made
January 2026
- Proposed 10m x 4m Pergola to replace the existing pergola homeowner is removing. Colorbond - Classic Cream18 -20 KINGSLEY RD ALLENDALE EAST SA 5291Decision Made
- STAGE 1 Dwelling Addition - Convert Shed to Class 1A addition - (includes internal alterations) STAGE 2 Renovations to fire damaged house (Restoration)2 WILLIAM ST CN ALLENDALE EAST SA 5291Under Assessment
2025· 7 proposals
December 2025
- Detached Dwelling10 HOLLAND CT ALLENDALE EAST SA 5291Decision Made
- Outbuilding9 BURNEY ST ALLENDALE EAST SA 5291Decision Made
October 2025
- Agricultural Building (Machinery Shed)46 KIESELBACH RD ALLENDALE EAST SA 5291Decision Made
- Detached Dwelling8 HOLLAND CT ALLENDALE EAST SA 5291Decision Made
September 2025
- Outbuilding12 HOLLAND CT ALLENDALE EAST SA 5291Decision Made
June 2025
- Land Division - Realignment of boundaries522 SMITHS RD ALLENDALE EAST SA 5291Decision Made
May 2025
- Outbuilding85 MCCABES RD ALLENDALE EAST SA 5291Decision Made
2024· 9 proposals
October 2024
- Carport365 KINGSLEY RD ALLENDALE EAST SA 5291Decision Made
- Land Division (1 into 10 allotments)3 EDMUND ST ALLENDALE EAST SA 5291Under Assessment
September 2024
- Detached Dwelling5 HOLLAND CT ALLENDALE EAST SA 5291Decision Made
August 2024
- Outbuilding23 KIESELBACH RD ALLENDALE EAST SA 5291Decision Made
- Outbuilding2 WILLIAM ST CN ALLENDALE EAST SA 5291Decision Made
April 2024
- Retrospective Application - Implement Shed39 LYNCHS RD ALLENDALE EAST SA 5291Decision Made
March 2024
- Detached Dwelling with Garage under main roof12 HOLLAND CT ALLENDALE EAST SA 5291Decision Made
- Agricultural Building (extension)522 SMITHS RD ALLENDALE EAST SA 5291Decision Made
January 2024
- Carport with roller door9-11 MORTIMER ST ALLENDALE EAST SA 5291Decision Made
2023· 9 proposals
October 2023
- Outbuilding Extension & Pergola27 BRYAN ST ALLENDALE EAST SA 5291Decision Made
- Verandah (Pergola) attached to existing Dwelling16-18 WILLIAM ST CN ALLENDALE EAST SA 5291Decision Made
September 2023
- Detached DwellingLOT 16 HOLLAND CT ALLENDALE EAST SA 5291Decision Made
July 2023
- Dwelling and Outbuilding (Stage 1 - Outbuilding, Stage 2 - Dwelling)LOT 10 HOLLAND CT ALLENDALE EAST SA 5291Decision Made
May 2023
- Convert existing Pergola to Garage and add new Carport18-20 KINGSLEY RD ALLENDALE EAST SA 5291Decision Made
- Outbuilding407 OLD BOUNDARY RD ALLENDALE EAST SA 5291Decision Made
April 2023
- Interior Fit Out of existing building14-16 HARLEY ST ALLENDALE EAST SA 5291Decision Made
- Change of Use - Temporary Living within a Caravan; within an Outbuilding for up to 12 months4 WILLIAM ST CN ALLENDALE EAST SA 5291Decision Made
March 2023
- Detached Dwelling9 BURNEY ST ALLENDALE EAST SA 5291Decision Made
2022· 8 proposals
November 2022
- Outbuilding10 BURNEY ST ALLENDALE EAST SA 5291Decision Made
September 2022
- Outbuilding20-22 WILLIAM ST CN ALLENDALE EAST SA 5291Decision Made
- Outbuilding (Garage)295 KINGSLEY RD ALLENDALE EAST SA 5291Decision Made
- Agricultural Building23259 RIDDOCH HWY ALLENDALE EAST SA 5291Decision Made
August 2022
- Outbuilding1-3 KINGSLEY RD ALLENDALE EAST SA 5291Decision Made
- Agricultural Building (Hay Shed)19 PARISH RD ALLENDALE EAST SA 5291Decision Made
July 2022
- Carport8 BURNEY ST ALLENDALE EAST SA 5291Decision Made
- Outbuilding1 EDMUND ST ALLENDALE EAST SA 5291Decision 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 · 2026 · Updated
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 · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Barker
- Member of Parliament
- Tony PASIN (Liberal)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 127,045
- Turnout (2025)
- 92.6%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +3.6 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 63.0%Labor 37.0%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 21.4 km away).
Coalition 69.9%Labor 30.1%
6.9 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: -1.4 pp toward Coalition
Nearest polling places
- Port MacDonnellLabor 28.2% · Coalition 71.8% TPP (2025)5.0 km away
- MoorakLabor 23.9% · Coalition 76.1% TPP (2025)16.2 km away
- KongorongLabor 21.4% · Coalition 78.6% TPP (2025)16.6 km away
- YahlLabor 28.6% · Coalition 71.4% TPP (2025)18.2 km away
- Mount GambierLabor 42.3% · Coalition 57.7% TPP (2025)20.2 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 3/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 6/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
Compare with
Similar suburbs to weigh up side by side — scores, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
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