Median house price
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SA · Murray Bridge Council
Avoca Dell, 5253
Est. population · Jun 2025
175
Growth (1 yr)
+1.2%
Growth (5 yr)
+6.1%
Median age
35
Median income
$2,036/wk
Employment rate
68.3%
Languages at home
3.9%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
- Heritage area
Suburb profile
Avoca Dell is a welcoming smaller community in Murray Bridge Council, with a settled community character. A strong local centre anchors daily routines, while the surrounding region adds variety for weekends away. Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with a strong presence of young families throughout.
Local amenities are on the light side, so many everyday needs are met by travelling to a neighbouring suburb or town. Green space punches above what many comparable suburbs offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here than in denser, more walkable pockets.
Homes are neither a bargain nor a premium buy against the wider market.
At a glance
Avoca Dell snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
175
+1.2% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
0.0%
Census unoccupied dwellings
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Safety
23rd
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
77th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
5/10
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
Population
Estimated resident population
175(June 2025)
+1.2% annual · +6.1% over 5 years · 77th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.2%
- 5-year growth
- +6.1%
- Change in 1 year
- +2
- Change in 5 years
- +10
- Growth rank in SA
- 77th 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 (~200), extrapolated at +1.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 166
- Median age
- 35
- Median household income / week
- $2,036
- Dwelling vacancy
- 0%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 0 of 57
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,625
- Employment rate
- 68.3%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 48 / 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
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 3
- Against the person
- 2
- Against property
- 1
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 17.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 83 residents
- State safety percentile
- 22.7th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 400
Most common offence types
- Common Assault1
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury1
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv1
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
4 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
- 6.02
Sport & outdoors(1)
- Avoca Dell ReservePark
Other(3)
- Avoca Dell Caravan ParkCaravan Site
Murray Drive
- Boat & Trailer ParkingParking
- 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
- Murray Bridge Soldiers' Memorial Hospital (5.1 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
- 45.7
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
- 29° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 67 mm · ~8 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 97 mm · ~12 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 148 mm · ~18 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 119 mm · ~15 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· 7 proposals
May 2026
- 2 x Verandahs. Carport.15 MCLAREN CL AVOCA DELL SA 5253Decision Made
- Excavate and install fibreglass swimming pool and all associated safety features28 LODDON RD AVOCA DELL SA 5253Decision Made
March 2026
- Variation to DA 25026900 to relocate the outbuilding, including associated changes to earthworks11 ETONA CT AVOCA DELL SA 5253Decision Made
February 2026
- Carport and verandah16 MCLAREN CL AVOCA DELL SA 5253Decision Made
- Verandah at front of dwelling (Vergola roofing system)11 MCLAREN CL AVOCA DELL SA 5253Decision Made
January 2026
- VERANDAH11 MCLAREN CL AVOCA DELL SA 5253Decision Made
- VERANDAH185 AVOCA DELL DR AVOCA DELL SA 5253Decision Made
2025· 5 proposals
November 2025
- Swimming pool and associated safety fence. Outbuilding (shed) 10m x 8m x 3.6m wall height.6 MCLAREN CL AVOCA DELL SA 5253Decision Made
October 2025
- Freestanding verandah adjoining the rear of the existing dwelling6 MCLAREN CL AVOCA DELL SA 5253Decision Made
September 2025
- Single storey detached dwelling with front porch and rear alfresco under the main roof, garage (outbuilding) sited to the rear of the dwelling, and associated retaining walls and fencing on the boundary11 ETONA CT AVOCA DELL SA 5253Decision Made
August 2025
- Concrete swimming pool15 MCLAREN CL AVOCA DELL SA 5253Decision Made
July 2025
- Shed 16m x 10m, 4m high walls, 4 Bay with Roller Doors.UNIT 1-3 199 AVOCA DELL DR AVOCA DELL SA 5253Decision Made
2024· 4 proposals
November 2024
- 1/ Colourbond Outbuilding: -Dimensions: 19m x 10m wide x 4.972m high 2/ Second Access Point11 GLEN LOSSIE CL AVOCA DELL SA 5253Decision Made
October 2024
- Single-storey detached dwelling.1 GLEN LOSSIE CL AVOCA DELL SA 5253Decision Made
July 2024
- Garage (Outbuilding) ancillary to existing dwelling36 LODDON RD AVOCA DELL SA 5253Decision Made
March 2024
- Installation of a 5m x 7.7m shed in backyard of personal home. Extra Storage space for personal use. Will be installing on current paved area (no concrete required) Shed only costs are $8500.00 (install yet to be quoted) Water / down pipes to connect into existing rainwater tanks already next to the fence of the existing and proposed shed,UNIT 1-3 199 AVOCA DELL DR AVOCA DELL SA 5253Decision Made
2023· 4 proposals
December 2023
- Shed 16.4m x 7.8m x 3.6m(wall height)12 LODDON RD AVOCA DELL SA 5253Decision Made
October 2023
- 12 metre x 15.2 metre shed40 LODDON RD AVOCA DELL SA 5253Decision Made
April 2023
- Verandah8 MCLAREN CL AVOCA DELL SA 5253Decision Made
January 2023
- -clear garden bed -level the area needed -put down a concrete pad 150mm thick by a licensed concreter -have a licensed electrician put in the wiring and power for the swim spa -install the swim spa using a truck with a crane -have a licensed electrician connect electricity to the swim spa -install a 2 meter pool fence at each end of the swim spa to the house to enclose the staircase (the swim spa is 1.3 meters tall with no climbable surfaces. This means that it does not need a fence around it an3 GLEN LOSSIE CL AVOCA DELL SA 5253Decision Made
2022· 8 proposals
July 2022
- Outbuilding (shed), retaining wall and associated earthworks11 MCLAREN CL AVOCA DELL SA 5253Decision Made
- Outbuilding 9m x 6m34 LODDON RD AVOCA DELL SA 5253Decision Made
May 2022
- Proposed shed extension to existing outbuilding.9 GLEN LOSSIE CL AVOCA DELL SA 5253Decision Made
February 2022
- 16.5m x 1.5m x 2.7m Verandah attached to front of dwelling15 MCLAREN CL AVOCA DELL SA 5253Decision Made
January 2022
- Shed to rear of existing dwelling30 LODDON RD AVOCA DELL SA 5253Decision Made
- 15m x 9m x 3.5m Outbuilding to rear of existing dwelling3 MCLAREN CL AVOCA DELL SA 5253Decision Made
- 12m x 16m x 3.6m shed to rear of existing dwelling15 MCLAREN CL AVOCA DELL SA 5253Decision Made
- Shed to rear of dwelling and verandah attached to dwelling6 MCLAREN CL AVOCA DELL SA 5253Decision Made
2021· 5 proposals
October 2021
- Freestanding carport, retaining walls and associated earthworks187 AVOCA DELL DR AVOCA DELL SA 5253Decision Made
September 2021
- Variation to DA 415/95/2018 – Installation of concrete panel retaining wall, mooring posts, grading of river bank and associated backfilling of soil, dredging works and landscapingLOT 541 AVOCA DELL DR AVOCA DELL SA 5253Decision Made
- Building of a Verandah/Pergola6 LODDON RD AVOCA DELL SA 5253Decision Made
August 2021
- Verandah to the rear of existing dwelling14 LODDON RD AVOCA DELL SA 5253Decision Made
June 2021
- Supply materials for a proposed Stratco Outback Verandah over an existing concrete slab. Mr Hocking to arrange erection.10 GLEN LOSSIE CL AVOCA DELL SA 5253Decision 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
1 heritage place
- Dwelling ('Glen Lossie')Avoca Dell Drive MURRAY BRIDGEState 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
- 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 19.6 km away).
Coalition 59.8%Labor 40.2%
3.2 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +3.8 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Murray Bridge EastLabor 36.2% · Coalition 63.8% TPP (2025)2.8 km away
- Murray BridgeLabor 47.1% · Coalition 52.9% TPP (2025)4.8 km away
- Murray Bridge SouthLabor 48.6% · Coalition 51.4% TPP (2025)5.4 km away
- Murray Bridge WestLabor 40.8% · Coalition 59.2% TPP (2025)5.8 km away
- MypolongaLabor 37.4% · Coalition 62.6% TPP (2025)6.9 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)
- 5/10
- 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
More in Murray Bridge Council
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Comparable suburbs
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