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SA · Unincorporated SA Council

Andamooka, SA, 5722

Current weather

15.4°CClear sky

59% humidity · 35.1 km/h wind · 16.3° / 10° today · 3.7 mm rain

Desirability index

30.5/100

#154 among Country & regional suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Andamooka is a small locality in the Unincorporated SA area, home to around 262 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 13 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 49.6 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $350, 2 school and preschool sites in the area, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and some planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population
262
Median age
57
Median household income / week
$703
Dwelling vacancy
74.9%
Unoccupied private dwellings
376 of 502
Median monthly mortgage
$867
Employment rate
44.7%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
13 / 0 / 0

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.

Housing

Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$350

Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.

Data sources & freshness

  • SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases

Crime & safety

Total offences (2024–25)
13
Against the person
4
Against property
9
Rate per 1,000 residents
49.6
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 66 residents
State safety percentile
64.3th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
2
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • Other Acts Intended To Cause Injury2
  • Other Property Damage And Environmental3
  • Other Theft3
  • Property Damage By Fire Or Explosion1
  • Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv1

Data sources & freshness

  • SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
2 (1 schools, 1 preschools)
  • Andamooka PreschoolGovernment RoadPreschools
  • Andamooka Primary SchoolPrimary Education

Data sources & freshness

  • Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site · Static register

Planning & development

Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.

4 planning-related records

2026· 1 proposal

  • June 2026

  • Storage shed - 3m x 3.025m x 2.7mhigh.
    LOT 120 CHRISTMAS HILL RD ANDAMOOKA SA 5722Under Assessment
2024· 1 proposal

  • July 2024

  • Expansion to Town Maintenance & Projects Workshop comprising extension to existing shed and construction of craft/training centre.
    LOT 519 KOSKA ST ANDAMOOKA SA 5722Under Assessment
2021· 1 proposal

  • October 2021

  • Shed structure comprising central sports court space with attached sides. Side 1: youth space - inclusive of store room, activity spaces and office Side 2: activity spaces one and two divided in the centre by under-roof, open fronted seating space and entry point.
    LOT 519 KOSKA ST ANDAMOOKA SA 5722Decision Made
Other· 1 proposal
  • JERIL ENTERPRISES PTY. LTD.
    Hydrocarbon and ChemicalEPA licence

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

5 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • CellarbrationsAlcohol
  • Thrifty-LinkHardware
  • Petrol station
  • IGASupermarket
  • Telephone

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

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.

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

2 state heritage places

  • Heritage placeState heritage
  • Heritage placeState heritage

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid
Bushfire safer places
1

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via SA Planning geohub. Safer places from CFS designated locations.

Data sources & freshness

Desirability index

Desirability score
30.5/100
Cohort rank
#154 among Country & regional suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Heritage placeheritageState heritage
  • Heritage placeheritageState heritage
  • Expansion to Town Maintenance & Projects Workshop comprising extension to existing shed and construction of craft/training centre.planningLOT 519 KOSKA ST ANDAMOOKA SA 5722Lodged 22 Jul 2024 · Under Assessment
  • JERIL ENTERPRISES PTY. LTD.planningHydrocarbon and ChemicalEPA licence
  • Shed structure comprising central sports court space with attached sides. Side 1: youth space - inclusive of store room, activity spaces and office Side 2: activity spaces one and two divided in the centre by under-roof, open fronted seating space and entry point.planningLOT 519 KOSKA ST ANDAMOOKA SA 5722Lodged 22 Oct 2021 · Decision Made
  • Storage shed - 3m x 3.025m x 2.7mhigh.planningLOT 120 CHRISTMAS HILL RD ANDAMOOKA SA 5722Lodged 24 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
  • Andamooka PreschoolschoolsGovernment RoadPreschools
  • Andamooka Primary SchoolschoolsPrimary Education
  • Other Acts Intended To Cause Injurycrime2
  • Other Property Damage And Environmentalcrime3

Data sources & freshness

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