Median house price
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SA · Yorke Peninsula Council
Balgowan, 5573
Est. population · Jun 2025
96
Growth (1 yr)
+1.1%
Growth (5 yr)
+3.2%
Median age
60
Median income
$860/wk
Employment rate
37.9%
Languages at home
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
Suburb profile
Balgowan offers a slower smaller community life in Yorke Peninsula Council, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here. Weekends tend to revolve around local favourites: a café, a market run, a walk through town.
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. Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers.
Crime trends have improved of late compared with the previous period. Tree-lined streets and established homes set the tone, with little pressure to reinvent the neighbourhood.
At a glance
Balgowan snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
96
+1.1% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
81.6%
Census unoccupied dwellings
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Safety
30th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
75th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
9/10
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
96(June 2025)
+1.1% annual · +3.2% over 5 years · 75th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.1%
- 5-year growth
- +3.2%
- Change in 1 year
- +1
- Change in 5 years
- +3
- Growth rank in SA
- 75th 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 (~100), extrapolated at +0.6% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 92
- Median age
- 60
- Median household income / week
- $860
- Dwelling vacancy
- 81.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 186 of 228
- Median monthly mortgage
- $563
- Employment rate
- 37.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 35 / 0 / 0
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)
- 2
- Against the person
- 0
- Against property
- 2
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 20.8
- State safety percentile
- 30.1th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 27
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -33.2%
Most common offence types
- Other Theft2
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
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
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
- Central Yorke Peninsula Hospital (Maitland) (15.4 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)
- 2
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 20.8
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· 8 proposals
July 2026
- Dwelling Extension, Outbuilding (Garage) and front & rear Verandah8 ESPLANADE BALGOWAN SA 5573Under Assessment
- Detached Dwelling, Deck, Verandah and Outbuilding (Shed)3 GILL LANE BALGOWAN SA 5573Under Assessment
June 2026
- Two Storey Detached Dwelling2 ANNE CT BALGOWAN SA 5573Under Assessment
- Proposal to erect an attatched verandah across the back of our house5 GULF DR BALGOWAN SA 5573Decision Made
April 2026
- Demolition of existing Shed. New Outbuilding (Shed)7 OCEAN PDE BALGOWAN SA 5573Decision Made
March 2026
- Outbuilding (Shed) (Storage / Entertainment Area)10 HIGH ST BALGOWAN SA 5573Decision Made
- Demolition of existing Shed. New Outbuilding (Shed)9 MAIN ST BALGOWAN SA 5573Decision Made
January 2026
- Two Storey Detached Dwelling4 FIFTH ST BALGOWAN SA 5573Decision Made
2025· 17 proposals
December 2025
- Attached Verandah3 GULF DR BALGOWAN SA 5573Decision Made
September 2025
- Verandah29 HIGH ST BALGOWAN SA 5573Decision Made
August 2025
- Outbuilding - Shed3 GULF DR BALGOWAN SA 5573Decision Made
- freestanding verandah7 HEATHER CT BALGOWAN SA 5573Decision Made
- Demolition of existing shed. New Outbuilding (Shed)5 -7 MOODY RD BALGOWAN SA 5573Decision Made
- Two Storey Detached Dwelling15 GULF DR BALGOWAN SA 5573Decision Made
- Dwelling Addition (2 Bedrooms)1 WELFARE RD BALGOWAN SA 5573Decision Made
June 2025
- Demolition of existing garage on north-eastern side of dwelling. New Outbuilding (Shed)2 CLAIRE AV BALGOWAN SA 5573Decision Made
April 2025
- Two Storey Detached Dwelling and Outbuilding35 MAIN ST BALGOWAN SA 5573Decision Made
- Outbuilding - Shed17 MAIN ST BALGOWAN SA 5573Decision Made
March 2025
- Verandah and deck15 HIGH ST BALGOWAN SA 5573Decision Made
- Dwelling Addition - Lift29 OCEAN PDE BALGOWAN SA 5573Decision Made
- Outbuilding - Shed5 GULF DR BALGOWAN SA 5573Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling including UMR Verandah and deck.3 FIFTH ST BALGOWAN SA 5573Decision Made
February 2025
- Elevated Detached Dwelling with Decks & Undercroft Garage; Associated Earthworks & Retaining Walls26 ESPLANADE BALGOWAN SA 5573Decision Made
January 2025
- Carport549 SCHWARTZ RD BALGOWAN SA 5573Decision Made
- Dwelling Addition12 HIGH ST BALGOWAN SA 5573Decision Made
2024· 10 proposals
December 2024
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling and Outbuilding - Shed8 GULF DR BALGOWAN SA 5573Decision Made
September 2024
- Detached Dwelling with Undercroft Garage24 ESPLANADE BALGOWAN SA 5573Decision Made
August 2024
- Fence and Retaining Wall5 GULF DR BALGOWAN SA 5573Decision Made
- Outbuilding - Garage20 OCEAN PDE BALGOWAN SA 5573Decision Made
- Detached Dwelling (Stage 1) and Carport (Stage 2)20 OCEAN PDE BALGOWAN SA 5573Under Assessment
- Two Storey Detached Dwelling5 HIGH ST BALGOWAN SA 5573Decision Made
June 2024
- Carport (12m x 3.5m x 3m)22 OCEAN PDE BALGOWAN SA 5573Decision Made
May 2024
- Single story detached dwelling3 GULF DR BALGOWAN SA 5573Decision Made
March 2024
- Dwelling Addition (Bathroom)17 FIRST ST BALGOWAN SA 5573Decision Made
February 2024
- Garage extension12 HIGH ST BALGOWAN SA 5573Decision Made
2023· 5 proposals
December 2023
- Shed1B OCEAN PDE BALGOWAN SA 5573Decision Made
October 2023
- Detached dwelling, retaining walls and earthworks.5 GULF DR BALGOWAN SA 5573Decision Made
- Carport35 OCEAN PDE BALGOWAN SA 5573Decision Made
September 2023
- Verandah6 MAYE TCE BALGOWAN SA 5573Decision Made
- Storage Shed2348 NALYAPPA RD BALGOWAN SA 5573Decision 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
- 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 43.9 km away).
Coalition 67.3%Labor 32.6%
12.7 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +4.2 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- MaitlandLabor 29.6% · Coalition 70.5% TPP (2025)15.1 km away
- Port VictoriaLabor 32.4% · Coalition 67.6% TPP (2025)20.2 km away
- ArthurtonLabor 22.2% · Coalition 77.8% TPP (2025)22.7 km away
- MoontaLabor 42.7% · Coalition 57.3% TPP (2025)28.3 km away
- ArdrossanLabor 39.6% · Coalition 60.4% TPP (2025)38.2 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)
- 9/10
- 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
More in Yorke Peninsula Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of South Australia.