Median house price
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SA · Playford Council
Bibaringa, 5118
Est. population · Jun 2025
163
Growth (1 yr)
0.0%
Growth (5 yr)
+1.9%
Median age
51
Median income
$2,178/wk
Employment rate
59%
Languages at home
2.2%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Bibaringa is a quieter residential smaller community in Playford Council, more about homes and street life than a busy local strip. An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. Dining is thinner on the ground than in busier metro pockets, so many residents head to neighbouring suburbs for a night out.
Local green pockets are modest, with bigger outdoor outings usually found in neighbouring areas. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here than in denser, more walkable pockets. Property prices are middling for the area: fair relative to what is nearby.
Reported crime has been falling recently. This is a mature, settled pocket where the existing streetscape still defines the local character.
The desirability picture is below average, weighed down by softer community and employment, plus growth momentum relative to similar metro suburbs. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Bibaringa snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
163
0.0% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
0.0%
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
#65
among Metro Adelaide · Mature
Safety
3rd
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
8th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
6/10
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
- 26.4/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 6101st in Australia
- State rank
- 605th in SA
- Peer rank
- #65 among Metro Adelaide · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #345 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
- Data confidence
- 52%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Population
Estimated resident population
163(June 2025)
0.0% annual · +1.9% over 5 years · 8th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- 0.0%
- 5-year growth
- +1.9%
- Change in 1 year
- 0
- Change in 5 years
- +3
- Growth rank in SA
- 8th 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 (~150), extrapolated at +0.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 246
- Median age
- 51
- Median household income / week
- $2,178
- Dwelling vacancy
- 0%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 0 of 87
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,975
- Employment rate
- 59%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 84 / 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)
- 1
- Against the person
- 0
- Against property
- 1
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 6.1
- State safety percentile
- 2.8th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 139
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -90.9%
Most common offence types
- Obtain Benefit By Deception1
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
1 swimming pools
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
Sport & outdoors(1)
- Swimming pool
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
- Gawler Health Service (5.4 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)
- 5
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 30.7
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· 9 proposals
July 2026
- 130Kl Rain Water Tank (Colorbond) together with associated earthworks209 KENTISH RD BIBARINGA SA 5118Decision Made
May 2026
- Outbuilding (garage)139 KENTISH RD BIBARINGA SA 5118Under Assessment
- Alterations and additions to an existing dwelling and associated earthworks.229 ALEXANDER AV BIBARINGA SA 5118Under Assessment
March 2026
- Outbuilding (Garage)696 GAWLER-ONE TREE HILL RD BIBARINGA SA 5118Decision Made
- Pergola32 EAGLES NEST SOUTH DR BIBARINGA SA 5118Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling, and domestic outbuilding (shed) together with associated earthworksLOT 202 GAWLER-ONE TREE HILL RD BIBARINGA SA 5118Under Assessment
February 2026
- Pergola and two above ground water tanks32 EAGLES NEST SOUTH DR BIBARINGA SA 5118Decision Made
- Construction of an Outbuilding (garage and domestic storage shed) and associated earthworks509 GAWLER-ONE TREE HILL RD BIBARINGA SA 5118Decision Made
January 2026
- Verandah and swimming pool32 EAGLES NEST SOUTH DR BIBARINGA SA 5118Decision Made
2025· 12 proposals
December 2025
- Outbuilding (shed)32 EAGLES NEST SOUTH DR BIBARINGA SA 5118Decision Made
November 2025
- OUtbuilding (garage)243 KENTISH RD BIBARINGA SA 5118Decision Made
- Verandah221 KENTISH RD BIBARINGA SA 5118Decision Made
October 2025
- Shed for the storage of goods ancillary to maintenance of the land and housing domestic poultry.32 EAGLES NEST SOUTH DR BIBARINGA SA 5118Decision Made
September 2025
- Single storey detached dwelling with associated earthworks and rainwater tankLOT 203 GAWLER-ONE TREE HILL RD BIBARINGA SA 5118Decision Made
- Outbuilding (Shed)32 EAGLES NEST SOUTH DR BIBARINGA SA 5118Decision Made
August 2025
- Variation to DA 23031629 (changes to wall height and floor area)201 ALEXANDER AV BIBARINGA SA 5118Decision Made
June 2025
- Domestic outbuilding (shed)55 SOMERTON SOUTH RD BIBARINGA SA 5118Decision Made
May 2025
- Single storey dwelling additions, including carport and verandahs55 SOMERTON SOUTH RD BIBARINGA SA 5118Decision Made
April 2025
- Verandah, deck, swimming pool and retaining walls up to 2m32 EAGLES NEST SOUTH DR BIBARINGA SA 5118Under Assessment
January 2025
- Outbuilding243 KENTISH RD BIBARINGA SA 5118Decision Made
- Additions and alterations to existing dwelling and construction of retaining walls and fencing, masonry walls, three (3) verandahs, spa and earthworks exceeding 9 cubic metres38 ECKERMAN AV BIBARINGA SA 5118Decision Made
2024· 11 proposals
December 2024
- Construction of a new dwelling, convert old dwelling to entertaining area and add swimming pool,189 KENTISH RD BIBARINGA SA 5118Decision Made
- Replacement Buildings - 2x balconies398 ALEXANDER AV BIBARINGA SA 5118Decision Made
November 2024
- Outbuilding (shed)395 KENTISH RD BIBARINGA SA 5118Decision Made
- Change of use for existing approved building (DA 23018001) from tourist accommodation to ancillary accommodation390 ALEXANDER AV BIBARINGA SA 5118Decision Made
- Outbuilding (Carport)14 EAGLES NEST DR BIBARINGA SA 5118Decision Made
October 2024
- Construction of a Verandah104 ALEXANDER AV BIBARINGA SA 5118Decision Made
- Outbuilding (Storage of Domestic Goods)139 KENTISH RD BIBARINGA SA 5118Decision Made
July 2024
- Construction of a swimming pool and associated swimming pool safety features.166 ALEXANDER AV BIBARINGA SA 5118Decision Made
- Construction of an outbuilding.121 SOMERTON RD BIBARINGA SA 5118Decision Made
May 2024
- 100,000 litre Watertank (above ground)66 EAGLES NEST DR BIBARINGA SA 5118Decision Made
April 2024
- Swimming Pool & Safety Fence139 KENTISH RD BIBARINGA SA 5118Decision Made
2023· 8 proposals
November 2023
- Construction of Domestic Outbuilding (Shed) and Rural Outbuilding (Implement Store) together with associated earthworks201 ALEXANDER AV BIBARINGA SA 5118Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (15.2m x 6.1m x 4.0m High)35 EAGLES NEST DR BIBARINGA SA 5118Decision Made
July 2023
- Partial change of use - New building for tourist accommodation390 ALEXANDER AV BIBARINGA SA 5118Decision Made
June 2023
- Construction of a Pergola70 EAGLES NEST DR BIBARINGA SA 5118Decision Made
- Agricultural buildingLOT 204 EAGLES NEST SOUTH DR BIBARINGA SA 5118Decision Made
May 2023
- Water Tanks (above ground) x 2LOT 204 EAGLES NEST SOUTH DR BIBARINGA SA 5118Decision Made
April 2023
- Ancillary accommodation in association with the existing dwelling.217 KENTISH RD BIBARINGA SA 5118Decision Made
March 2023
- Verandah and decking445 KENTISH RD BIBARINGA SA 5118Decision 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
- Spence
- Member of Parliament
- Matt BURNELL (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 138,898
- Turnout (2025)
- 87.5%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +2.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 34.7%Labor 65.3%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 6.8 km away).
Coalition 38.4%Labor 61.6%
3.8 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +4.7 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Evanston SouthLabor 63.4% · Coalition 36.6% TPP (2025)3.6 km away
- EvanstonLabor 64.2% · Coalition 35.8% TPP (2025)4.0 km away
- Gawler SouthLabor 54.5% · Coalition 45.5% TPP (2025)4.6 km away
- Gawler EastLabor 56.7% · Coalition 43.3% TPP (2025)5.1 km away
- GawlerLabor 65.0% · Coalition 35.0% TPP (2025)5.2 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)
- 6/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 7/10
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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Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of South Australia.