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SA · Berri Barmera Council
Berri, 5343
Est. population · Jun 2025
4,246
Growth (1 yr)
-0.7%
Growth (5 yr)
-3.1%
Median age
42
Median income
$1,039/wk
Employment rate
49%
Languages at home
11.4%non-English
Most common: Punjabi, Greek, Mandarin
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- High desirability
- National parks
- Education hub
- Café precinct
Suburb profile
Berri sits in Berri Barmera Council as a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained and a long way from big-city bustle. Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with family life visible on every street. Sport and recreation are easy to access, with local venues supporting active weekends and after-work routines.
Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many regional towns, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Everyday errands are walkable, and buses and trains keep the wider city within easy reach. Housing is more affordable than in many parts of the state.
Crime reports are up on the previous period. Active development is adding new homes and refreshed pockets throughout the suburb.
The desirability picture is around average, weighed down by softer community and employment relative to similar regional towns.
At a glance
Berri snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$380/wk
Houses $430 · Units $300
Population (ERP)
4,246
-0.7% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
11.5%
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
#8
among Country & regional · Established
Safety
84th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
3rd
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
1/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
18th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
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
- 51.6/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 23% of South Australia's suburbs
- National rank
- 1954th in Australia
- State rank
- 159th in SA
- Peer rank
- #8 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #18 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $300
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $430
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $380
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 45
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Median house sale prices cover metropolitan Adelaide and selected fringe councils (19 LGAs, including Adelaide Hills and Gawler), not all of regional South Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- SA rent report & metro median house sales — Government of South Australia · 1 January - 31 March 2026 · Updated · Quarterly; metro-fringe sales only
Population
Estimated resident population
4,246(June 2025)
-0.7% annual · -3.1% over 5 years · 3th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- -0.7%
- 5-year growth
- -3.1%
- Change in 1 year
- -29
- Change in 5 years
- -137
- Growth rank in SA
- 3th 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 (~4,250), extrapolated at +0.0% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 4,143
- Median age
- 42
- Median household income / week
- $1,039
- Dwelling vacancy
- 11.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 228 of 1,990
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,040
- Employment rate
- 49%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 1,373 / 308 / 63 (+ 14 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 increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 396
- Against the person
- 126
- Against property
- 270
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 93.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 33 residents
- State safety percentile
- 83.9th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 107
- Increase (daily rate)
- +24.9%
Most common offence types
- Common Assault28
- Other Property Damage And Environmental62
- Other Theft50
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury68
- Theft From Shop46
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
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 5 (5 schools, 1 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA (4 schools)
- 929
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 18th
School list
- Berri Regional Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · ICSEA 935 · 19th percentile · LBOTE 8% · 662 students · Top SEA quarter 5% · 0.3 km awayView on My School →
- Riverland Special SchoolSpecial · Government · ICSEA 920 · 15th percentile · LBOTE 6% · 66 students · Top SEA quarter 8% · 0.3 km awayView on My School →
- Our Lady of the River SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 950 · 25th percentile · LBOTE 25% · 97 students · Top SEA quarter 11% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →
- Berri Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 923 · 16th percentile · LBOTE 5% · 250 students · Top SEA quarter 6% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
- Berri Community Preschool1A Fiedler StreetPreschools
- Berri Education Director Office3 Kay AvenueSupport Services
- Gawler 2 Education Director Office3 Kay AvenueSupport Services
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Berri Community PreschoolFiedler Streetkindergarten
- Berri Regional Child Care CentreFiedler Streetchildcare
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services (SA) — OpenStreetMap + SA Education · current · Updated
Public transport
6 public transport stops in this suburb
- Burgess Dr (Berri Regional Secondary College)
- Coneybeer St / Strawbridge St - North side (Berri)
- Kay Ave Riverland Central Plaza (Berri)
- Maddern Ave Riverland General Hospital (Berri)
- Vaughan Tce / Riverview Dr - West side (Berri)
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · current · Updated
Amenities
349 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
4 restaurants · 2 cafes · 3 supermarkets · 2 pharmacies · 4 fast food · 1 bakeries · 1 libraries · 10 places of worship
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Great for outdoor family life — 18 parks mapped in suburb, 8 playgrounds nearby
- Strong local sport and recreation — 27 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 71/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0.48
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 2.66
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 4.34
Food & drink(11)
- Bakery
- Pie FaceCafe
- Sprouts CafeCafe
28 Wilson Street, Berri
- Fast food
- Golden Elephant TakeawayFast food
1 Worman Street
- QFixFast food
- SubwayFast food
- Berri NoodleRestaurant
3 William Street
- PJ's Pizza & TakeawayRestaurant
15 William Street
- Riverland Hokkien Chinese RestaurantRestaurant
14 Wilson Street, Berri
- The Golden Elephant Indian RestaurantRestaurant
1 Worman Street
Shopping(7)
- Berri North Meat StoreButcher
28 Zante Road, Berri
- UnitedConvenience store
- AldiSupermarket
32 Kay Avenue, Berri
- ColesSupermarket
- WoolworthsSupermarket
Community(12)
- Berri Regional Child Care CentreChildcare
1B Fiedler Street, Berri
- Berri Community PavilionCommunity centre
Vaughan Terrace
- Salvation ArmyCommunity centre
4 Wilson Street
- Berri Community PreschoolKindergarten
1A Fiedler Street, Berri
- Berri Public LibraryLibrary
29 Riverview Drive, Berri
- Berri Education OfficeSchool
3 Kay Avenue, Berri
- Berri Primary SchoolSchool
11 Sultana Street, Berri
- Glossop High School Senior CampusSchool
12 Stadium Drive
- Our Lady of the RiverSchool
- Riverland Special SchoolSchool
50a Burgess Drive, Berri
- Aboriginal Sobriety GroupSocial Centre
3 Wilson Street, Berri
- Berri Town Hall & Council ChambersTownhall
19 Wilson Street, Berri
Health & services(7)
- Dental Care @BerriDentist
- Riverland Oral Health CentreDentist
Berri
- Tankard Dental BerriDentist
11 Kay Avenue, Berri
- Berri HospitalHospital
- Medical clinic
- AmcalPharmacy
- Berri Medical PharmacyPharmacy
29 McGilton Road, Berri
Sport & outdoors(44)
- Berri No.2 OvalPark
- Colin Jennings ParkPark
- Glassey ParkPark
- Holden ParkPark
- Memorial ParkPark
- Park (10)
- Pioneer ParkPark
- Riverfront ParkPark
- Jumping PillowPlayground
- Playground (7)
- Berri Sports StadiumSports centre
- Hayden Stoeckel Swimming PoolSports centre
Coombe Street
- Sports centre
- Berri OvalSports field
- NetballSports field
- Sports field
- Swimming pool (13)
Entertainment(1)
- Berri Watertower LookoutViewpoint
Transport(2)
1 bus stops · 1 train stations
Other(116)
- Growers Services - BerriAgrarian
1364 Old Sturt Highway
- Alcohol
- BWSAlcohol
- HearClear AudiologyAudiologist
29 McGilton Road, Berri
- ANZBank
20 Vaughan Terrace, Berri
- Bank SABank
32 Wilson Street, Berri
- Commonwealth BankBank
23 Vaughan Terrace, Berri
- People's Choice Credit UnionBank
- Bbq (4)
- Berri Nails & BeautyBeauty salon
- Bench (2)
- Christian Family BookshopBooks
20 Denny Street
- Car
- Rosenthals AutomotiveCar
- Burson Auto PartsCar Parts
1 Gilbert Street, Berri
- RepcoCar Parts
- Car repair
- Jeffree Automotive ServicesCar repair
30 Jellett Road, Berri
- Mitech AutomotiveCar repair
3 Vaughan Terrace, Berri
- Riverland Collision CentreCar repair
6 Hughes Street, Berri
- Riverland Diagnostics & MechanicalCar repair
6 Hughes Street, Berri
- Roly's Automotive ServicesCar repair
27 Jellett Road, Berri
- Berri Bubble WashCar wash
- Berri Riverside Caravan ParkCaravan Site
- Chalet (48)
- The Salvation ArmyCharity
9 William Street
- Guys and Girls Surf and StreetClothes
- Jodie LeeClothes;Florist;Houseware
- TAFE SA BerriCollege
36 Kay Avenue
- Pippos Technology SolutionsComputer
1 Wilson Street, Berri
- Redback TechnologyComputer
8 Old Sturt Highway, Berri
- Berri CourthouseCourthouse
- K HubDepartment Store
- Berri Zion Lutheran ChurchDrinking water
- Drinking water (2)
- MM Electrical BerriElectrical
Jellett Road, Berri
- Betta ElectricalElectronics
6-8 Vaughan Terrace
- NRMAEV charging
- Berri Metropolitan Fire ServiceFire station
19 Crawford Terrace, Berri
- Firepit
- Funeral Directors
34 Zante Road, Berri
- BettaFurniture
- Garden (4)
- Berri Gift & AccessoriesGift
- Honey Honey SalonHairdresser
- Jarah's HairHairdresser
- Johnny The BarberHairdresser
8 William Street
- Shenti Hair & BodyHairdresser
23 Worman Street
- Cindy's Hair & BeautyHairdresser;Beauty
- Bathroom & PlumbingHardware
- ReeceHardware
- StratcoHardware
55-59 Zante Road
- Riverland Health FoodsHealth Food
- Berri HotelHotel
- Berri Information CenterInformation
- Kane WattsJewelry
- Prestige Kitchens & CabinetsKitchen
1408 Old Sturt Highway, Berri
- Riverland Central PlazaMall
- Riverland Central PlazaMall
Kay Avenue, Berri
- Berri MarinaMarina
- 0500 Hong Kong MassageMassage
- Country Care GroupMedical Supply
- NewspowerNewsagent
- OPSM BerriOptician
- Specsavers BerriOptometrist
- Outdoor Seating
- Parking (84)
- PublicParking
- StaffParking
- visitorParking
- Berri Pawn ShopPawnbroker
17 William Street
- AmpolPetrol station
2 Wilson Street, Berri
- OTR BerriPetrol station
1314 Old Sturt Highway, Berri
- UnitedPetrol station
2-4 Old Sturt Highway
- David Badran PhysiotherapyPhysiotherapist
13 Wilkinson Street
- Picnic Table (3)
- Berri Uniting ChurchPlace of worship
Denny Street
- Berri Zion Lutheran ChurchPlace of worship
Marshall Street, Berri
- Greek Orthadox Church of St. MaryPlace of worship
Old Sturt Highway, Berri
- Greek Orthodox ChurchPlace of worship
- Place of worship
15 Crawford Terrace, Berri
- Riverland Baptist ChurchPlace of worship
1 Verran Terrace, Berri
- Riverland Central ChurchPlace of worship
11 Mortimer Road, Berri
- Saint Mary's Catholic ChurchPlace of worship
8 Crawford Terrace
- St Albans Anglican ChurchPlace of worship
3 Strawbridge Street, Berri
- Vine Community ChurchPlace of worship
1 Jellett Road
- Soulful PodiatryPodiatrist
- Berri Police StationPolice
- Australia PostPost Box
- Post Box
- Berri Post OfficePost office
- Public toilets
- Riverland Bottle DepotRecycling
- Sanitary Dump Station
- Shelter (7)
- Vaughn'sShoes;Sewing
- Shower (2)
- Boat RampSlipway
- Slipway
- ac.careSocial Facility
5 Kealley Street
- Calvary St Catherine's Aged CareSocial Facility
23 McGilton Road, Berri
- Mission AustraliaSocial Facility
- Resthaven Community ServicesSocial Facility
- Hook Line And SinkerSports
- Riverland Premier SportsSports
- Office ChoiceStationery
- TelstraTelephone
- ToyworldToys
- BMX TrackTrack
- TyreplusTyres
1 Riverview Drive
- Vacant
30 Zante Road, Berri
- Vacant (2)
- Waste Disposal (4)
- Cheap as ChipsYes
- Radio RentalsYes
- Yes
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)
- 18
- Parks (OSM)
- 18
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
Places of worship
10 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Berri Uniting Church
Denny Street
- Berri Zion Lutheran Church
Marshall Street, Berri
- Greek Orthadox Church of St. Mary
Old Sturt Highway, Berri
- Greek Orthodox Church
- Place of worship
15 Crawford Terrace, Berri
- Riverland Baptist Church
1 Verran Terrace, Berri
- Riverland Central Church
11 Mortimer Road, Berri
- Saint Mary's Catholic Church
8 Crawford Terrace
- St Albans Anglican Church
3 Strawbridge Street, Berri
- Vine Community Church
1 Jellett Road
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 1
- Nearest hospital
- Riverland General Hospital (0.6 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Public Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- On site
- Riverland General Hospital10 Maddern StreetPublic Hospital
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)
- 230
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 54.2
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
- 33° / 16°
- Rainfall
- 58 mm · ~7 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 53 mm · ~7 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 17° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 69 mm · ~9 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 83 mm · ~10 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· 53 proposals
August 2026
- Ancillary Accommodation11 POWELL ST BERRI SA 5343Under Assessment
July 2026
- Carport7 CLARK ST BERRI SA 5343Decision Made
- Civic Centre Refurbishment - facade upgrade19 WILSON ST BERRI SA 5343Decision Made
- Variation of Development Application 22034743 – Alterations to approved access arrangements and modification of condition 5 to permit a 19 metre semi-trailer1080 OLD STURT HWY BERRI SA 5343Under Assessment
- Construction of a carport43 POWELL ST BERRI SA 5343Decision Made
- Torrens Title Land Division (3 into 5 Allotments)18 FENWICK RD BERRI SA 5343;32 FENWICK RD BERRI SA 5343;LOT 101 FENWICK RD BERRI SA 5343Under Assessment
- Front end alterations to an existing Coles tenancy32 KAY AV BERRI SA 5343Decision Made
- Construction of an Outbuilding (Garage)LOT 1 MORTIMER RD BERRI SA 5343Decision Made
June 2026
- Construction of a Verandah31 COOPER ST BERRI SA 5343Decision Made
- Torrens Title Land Division (1 into 2 Allotments)30 SUNRISE CT BERRI SA 5343Under Assessment
- Partial demolition and construction of dwelling alterations and additions14 KONIDARIS CT BERRI SA 5343Under Assessment
- Installation of an illuminated advertisement in association with existing bank25 WILSON ST BERRI SA 5343Under Assessment
- Construction of an Outbuilding (domestic storage shed and garage)1 LEFKAS CT BERRI SA 5343Decision Made
- Alterations to existing CBA tenancy involving the replacement of ATMs25 WILSON ST BERRI SA 5343Under Assessment
May 2026
- Construction of four (4) tourist accommodation units with ancillary store and cleaner’s room, associated earthworks, landscaping, and car parking.39 SHIELL RD BERRI SA 5343Under Assessment
- Torrens Title Land Division (1 into 2)9 MUSCAT AV BERRI SA 5343Under Assessment
- Construction of an Outbuilding (Garage)LOT 33 SUNRISE CT BERRI SA 5343Decision Made
- Torrens Title Land Division (1 into 2)39 PHILLIPS RD BERRI SA 5343Under Assessment
- Construction of a single storey detached dwellingLOT 33 SUNRISE CT BERRI SA 5343Under Assessment
- Construction of an Outbuilding (domestic garage)31 OLIVER RD BERRI SA 5343Decision Made
April 2026
- Construction of a single storey detached dwellingLOT 44 OLD STURT HWY BERRI SA 5343Under Assessment
- Two single-storey dwellings and associated fencing/retaining walls, undertaken by the South Australian Housing Trust5 LEONARD CR BERRI SA 5343Under Assessment
- Construction of a carport22 MUSCAT AV BERRI SA 5343Decision Made
- Construction of a verandah1 MCGILTON RD BERRI SA 5343Decision Made
- Two single-storey dwellings and associated fencing/retaining walls20 COOPER ST BERRI SA 5343Under Assessment
- Variation to Planning Consent DA 22038459 - reduction in floor area, internal reconfiguration, installation of fire tanks and associated infrastructure, additional landscaping, relocation of roller door and western personal access door, and updates to building elevations and construction materials.1453 OLD STURT HWY BERRI SA 5343Under Assessment
- Construction of a single storey dwelling18 MUSCAT AV BERRI SA 5343Decision Made
- Construction of two (2) verandas3 XANADU CT BERRI SA 5343Decision Made
- Partial demolition of existing dwelling and subsequent construction of dwelling alterations and additions20 GILBERT ST BERRI SA 5343Under Assessment
March 2026
- Construction of an Outbuilding (Carport)LOT 1 SHIELL RD BERRI SA 5343Decision Made
- Construction of a single storey detached dwellingLOT 1 MORTIMER RD BERRI SA 5343Decision Made
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling469 RIVERVIEW DR BERRI SA 5343Under Assessment
- Swimming pool and associated swimming pool safety features, and construction of retaining wall and fence1344 OLD STURT HWY BERRI SA 5343Decision Made
- Variation to Development Application 25040741 - lowering of the Finished Floor Level (FFL)7A MUSCAT AV BERRI SA 5343Decision Made
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling and outbuilding (domestic storage shed)LOT 3 SHIELL RD BERRI SA 5343Decision Made
- Swimming pool and associated swimming pool safety features33 JARVIS ST BERRI SA 5343Decision Made
- Construction of a Verandah12 HUGHES ST BERRI SA 5343Decision Made
- Construction of an Outbuilding (garage) ancillary to existing dwelling located on Allotment 13 (1014) Old Sturt Highway, Berri1014 OLD STURT HWY BERRI SA 5343;LOT 14 OLD STURT HWY BERRI SA 5343Decision Made
February 2026
- Torrens Title Land Division Creating 40 Residential Allotments Plus Reserve AreasLOT 45 MCLEAN ST BERRI SA 5343Under Assessment
- Alterations and additions to an existing Outbuilding16 MAGAREY ST BERRI SA 5343Decision 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
- No overlay at centroid
- Bushfire safer places
- 1
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 17.3 km away).
Coalition 60.2%Labor 39.8%
2.8 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +3.2 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- BerriLabor 41.8% · Coalition 58.2% TPP (2025)1.3 km away
- LyrupLabor 27.0% · Coalition 73.0% TPP (2025)4.8 km away
- GlossopLabor 31.5% · Coalition 68.5% TPP (2025)5.6 km away
- MonashLabor 33.4% · Coalition 66.6% TPP (2025)5.7 km away
- BarmeraLabor 35.7% · Coalition 64.3% TPP (2025)11.6 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)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 1/10
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
Compare with
Similar suburbs to weigh up side by side — scores, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
More in Berri Barmera Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of South Australia.