SA · Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council
Armagh, SA, 5453
Current weather
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Desirability index
#11 among Country & regional suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Armagh is a small locality in the Clare and Gilbert Valleys area, home to around 351 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 1 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 2.8 offences per 1,000 residents, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- Population
- 351
- Median age
- 48
- Median household income / week
- $1,774
- Dwelling vacancy
- 16%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 24 of 150
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,500
- Employment rate
- 67.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 10 / 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.
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 1
- Against the person
- 0
- Against property
- 1
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 2.8
- State safety percentile
- 0.4th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 27
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Other Theft1
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
74 planning-related records
2026· 6 proposals
April 2026
- Installation of two 246KL above-ground water tanks in association with an existing vineyardLOT 13 BENBOURNIE RD ARMAGH SA 5453Decision Made
March 2026
- Agricultural building (farm shed) with attached verandah229 OLD BLYTH RD ARMAGH SA 5453Decision Made
February 2026
- In ground swimming pool, retaining wall and swimming pool fence54 BOCONNOC PARK RD ARMAGH SA 5453Decision Made
- Outbuilding (garage/shed)13 HIGH ST E ARMAGH SA 5453Decision Made
January 2026
- Alterations and additions to an existing dwelling including addition of rumpus room and carport16 MINE ST ARMAGH SA 5453Decision Made
- CarportLOT 122 BLYTH RD ARMAGH SA 5453Decision Made
2025· 14 proposals
December 2025
- Detached dwellingLOT 122 BLYTH RD ARMAGH SA 5453Under Assessment
November 2025
- Verandah21 ST GEORGES TCE ARMAGH SA 5453Decision Made
September 2025
- Carport21 DAME ST N ARMAGH SA 5453Decision Made
- Outbuilding (shed)68 BENBOURNIE RD ARMAGH SA 5453Decision Made
August 2025
- Masonry fence, access gate and advertisement117 BOCONNOC PARK RD ARMAGH SA 5453;LOT 73 BOCONNOC PARK RD ARMAGH SA 5453;LOT 75 BOCONNOC PARK RD ARMAGH SA 5453Decision Made
- Carport155 BENBOURNIE RD ARMAGH SA 5453Decision Made
July 2025
- Outbuilding (shed)22 DAME ST ARMAGH SA 5453Decision Made
June 2025
- Dwelling alterations and additions including changes to kitchen, bathroom and laundry areas and verandah under main roof82 SCOBIE RD ARMAGH SA 5453Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (shed) with associated earthworks and landscaping39 BOCONNOC PARK RD ARMAGH SA 5453Decision Made
May 2025
- Domestic storage shed and attached carportLOT 112 BLYTH RD ARMAGH SA 5453Decision Made
April 2025
- Outbuilding (garage)17 BENBOURNIE RD ARMAGH SA 5453Decision Made
- Shed (for domestic storage purposes)LOT 6 BLYTH RD ARMAGH SA 5453Decision Made
- Verandah21 DAME ST N ARMAGH SA 5453Decision Made
February 2025
- Outbuilding (shed)61 SCOBIE RD ARMAGH SA 5453Decision Made
2024· 9 proposals
November 2024
- Freestanding carport36 HICKS RD ARMAGH SA 5453Decision Made
September 2024
- Variation of DA 21021656 - Relocation and reconfiguration of bar and amenities structure117 BOCONNOC PARK RD ARMAGH SA 5453Under Assessment
August 2024
- Swim spa and associated safety features and verandah16 EMU FLAT RD ARMAGH SA 5453Decision Made
June 2024
- Outbuilding (garage)154 EMU ROCK RD ARMAGH SA 5453Decision Made
May 2024
- Construction of two tourist accommodation units with ancillary decking and carports (stage 1) and demolition of existing dwelling and construction of a new single storey detached dwelling with ancillary carport (stage 2)57 EMU FLAT RD ARMAGH SA 5453Under Assessment
April 2024
- Alterations and additions to an existing dwelling (pantry and laundry)3 SCOBIE RD ARMAGH SA 5453Decision Made
March 2024
- Install Swim spa, deck and safety features68 KURRANG AV ARMAGH SA 5453Decision Made
January 2024
- Carport16 MINE ST ARMAGH SA 5453Decision Made
- 2 sheds (Outbuildings) and relocate existing shipping container (outbuilding - storage shed)79 EMU FLAT RD ARMAGH SA 5453Decision Made
2023· 6 proposals
November 2023
- Single storey detached dwelling with carport and retaining wallsLOT 3 WILLIAM ST N ARMAGH SA 5453Under Assessment
October 2023
- Single storey detached dwelling with verandahs61 SCOBIE RD ARMAGH SA 5453Decision Made
July 2023
- Outbuilding (garage)3 SCOBIE RD ARMAGH SA 5453Decision Made
June 2023
- Tourist Accommodation (3 accommodation units and associated driveways and car parking)117 BOCONNOC PARK RD ARMAGH SA 5453;LOT 62 SCOBIE RD EMU FLAT SA 5453Decision Made
April 2023
- Swimming pool and associated safety barriers13 HIGH ST E ARMAGH SA 5453Decision Made
March 2023
- Outbuilding (shed)255 BENBOURNIE RD ARMAGH SA 5453Decision Made
2022· 21 proposals
December 2022
- Glass Pool Fence117 BOCONNOC PARK RD ARMAGH SA 5453Decision Made
November 2022
- Carport82 SCOBIE RD ARMAGH SA 5453Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to an existing dwelling including garage, outbuilding (shed) and verandah159 ST GEORGES TCE ARMAGH SA 5453Decision Made
September 2022
- Shed (Outbuilding)68 KURRANG AV ARMAGH SA 5453Decision Made
- Carport7 MINE ST ARMAGH SA 5453Decision Made
2021· 12 proposals
12 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2020· 6 proposals
6 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020; 2020–2026; 2021… · Updated on site
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 8/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 98.0/100
- Cohort rank
- #11 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
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- 2 sheds (Outbuildings) and relocate existing shipping container (outbuilding - storage shed)planning79 EMU FLAT RD ARMAGH SA 5453Lodged 16 Jan 2024 · Decision Made
- Agricultural building (farm shed) with attached verandahplanning229 OLD BLYTH RD ARMAGH SA 5453Lodged 24 Mar 2026 · Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to an existing dwelling (pantry and laundry)planning3 SCOBIE RD ARMAGH SA 5453Lodged 19 Apr 2024 · Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to an existing dwelling including addition of rumpus room and carportplanning16 MINE ST ARMAGH SA 5453Lodged 22 Jan 2026 · Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to an existing dwelling including garage, outbuilding (shed) and verandahplanning159 ST GEORGES TCE ARMAGH SA 5453Lodged 16 Nov 2022 · Decision Made
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Updated on site
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