Median house price
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SA · Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council
Armagh, 5453
Est. population · Jun 2025
359
Growth (1 yr)
-0.3%
Growth (5 yr)
-0.3%
Median age
48
Median income
$1,774/wk
Employment rate
67.7%
Languages at home
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- National parks
- Heritage area
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Armagh is a quieter smaller community in Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. Life here is grounded in local routine rather than big-city choice.
Local green pockets are modest, with bigger outdoor outings usually found in neighbouring areas. A car helps for most daily errands, with fewer amenities clustered within an easy walk. Buyers typically pay more than the metro middle for a home here.
Reported crime has been falling recently. Tree-lined streets and established homes set the tone, with little pressure to reinvent the neighbourhood.
Against similar regional towns, the suburb sits below average overall, mainly because local dining and lifestyle amenities lag behind, despite relative strength in community and employment. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Armagh snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
359
-0.3% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
16.0%
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
#63
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
0th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
4th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
8/10
national SEIFA decile
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
- 35.7/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 4548th in Australia
- State rank
- 474th in SA
- Peer rank
- #63 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #117 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 52%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Population
Estimated resident population
359(June 2025)
-0.3% annual · -0.3% over 5 years · 4th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- -0.3%
- 5-year growth
- -0.3%
- Change in 1 year
- -1
- Change in 5 years
- -1
- Growth rank in SA
- 4th 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 (~350), extrapolated at +0.4% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- 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)
- 120 / 0 / 0 (+ 6 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 decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- 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
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -66.6%
Most common offence types
- Other Theft1
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
Amenities
1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 0/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0
Other(1)
- Unnamed (No.HA355) Heritage AgreementNature Reserve
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
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Clare Hospital (3.7 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
- 22.3
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
- 30° / 15°
- Rainfall
- 50 mm · ~6 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 24° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 82 mm · ~10 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 17° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 139 mm · ~17 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 106 mm · ~13 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· 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· 5 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
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
Heritage
4 heritage places
- Dwelling and Museum (former Miner's Home Hotel & Outbuilding)Blyth Road ARMAGHState heritage
- Former Armagh School (Hall)17 Dame Street ARMAGHLocal heritage
- Former Creasy's Brickyard ruinsHigh Street ARMAGHState heritage
- Norfolk houseBlyth Road ARMAGHLocal heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · current · 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
- Grey
- Member of Parliament
- Tom VENNING (Liberal)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 128,707
- Turnout (2025)
- 89.4%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +5.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 54.6%Labor 45.4%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 33.7 km away).
Coalition 63.6%Labor 36.4%
8.9 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +2.8 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- ClareLabor 37.2% · Coalition 62.8% TPP (2025)4.7 km away
- BlythLabor 32.7% · Coalition 67.3% TPP (2025)8.2 km away
- WatervaleLabor 44.0% · Coalition 56.0% TPP (2025)16.2 km away
- Farrell FlatLabor 30.4% · Coalition 69.6% TPP (2025)20.4 km away
- BrinkworthLabor 35.6% · Coalition 64.4% TPP (2025)21.9 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)
- 8/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
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
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