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SA · Mid Murray Council

Big Bend, SA, 5354

Current weather

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Suburb snapshot

Big Bend is a small locality in the Mid Murray area, home to around 4 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population
4
Median age
72
Median household income / week
$450
Unoccupied private dwellings
0 of 0
Median monthly mortgage
$0
Employment rate
0%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
0 / 0 / 0

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Planning & development

Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.

16 planning-related records

2026· 1 proposal

  • June 2026

  • Construction of an elevated detached dwelling with an attached covered balcony, external staircase, undercroft store and wet area, and associated earthworks and retaining in a flood plain
    LOT 25 RIVERSIDE DR BIG BEND SA 5238Under Assessment
2025· 3 proposals

  • December 2025

  • Demolition of an existing dwelling and the construction of an elevated detached dwelling with two balconies UMR, an external staircase, and undercroft rainwater tanks and associated earthworks and retaining walls
    LOT 101 RIVERSIDE DR BIG BEND SA 5238Under Assessment

  • November 2025

  • Fence (post, wire and beam)
    LOT 26 RIVERSIDE DR BIG BEND SA 5238Decision Made

  • March 2025

  • Extension of an existing verandah and balcony
    LOT 19 RIVERSIDE DR BIG BEND SA 5238Decision Made
2024· 6 proposals

  • August 2024

  • Elevated detached dwelling with part ground floor enclosure, outbuilding and associated excavation and filling in a flood plain
    LOT 18 RIVERSIDE DR BIG BEND SA 5238Under Assessment

  • May 2024

  • Elevated detached dwelling with part underfloor enclosure and associated retaining wall and minor earthworks
    LOT 15 RIVERSIDE DR BIG BEND SA 5238Decision Made

  • April 2024

  • Detached elevated dwelling and associated excavation and filling in a flood plain
    LOT 13 RIVERSIDE DR BIG BEND SA 5238Under Assessment

  • February 2024

  • Shed extension
    LOT 22 RIVERSIDE DR BIG BEND SA 5238Decision Made
  • Detached dwelling, retaining walls and associated excavation and filling in a flood plain
    LOT 21 RIVERSIDE DR BIG BEND SA 5238Decision Made

  • January 2024

  • Construction of an elevated detached dwelling with two attached balconies, external staircases, and an under croft storage area/wet area
    LOT 23 RIVERSIDE DR BIG BEND SA 5238Under Assessment
2023· 4 proposals

  • October 2023

  • Demolition of an existing dwelling and verandah and the construction of an elevated dwelling with an attached deck and external staircase and associated retaining wall
    LOT 17 RIVERSIDE DR BIG BEND SA 5238Decision Made
  • Demolition of an existing dwelling and the construction of an elevated detached dwelling with two attached decks, a balcony, external staircase, and an undercroft storage area and wet area
    LOT 16 RIVERSIDE DR BIG BEND SA 5238Decision Made
  • Demolition of an existing dwelling and the construction of an elevated detached dwelling with two balconies, an external staircase, and undercroft garage, storage areas, and wet areas
    LOT 24 RIVERSIDE DR BIG BEND SA 5238Decision Made

  • June 2023

  • Construction of an elevated detached dwelling with an under-croft bathroom & storage area, and associated earthworks and retaining walls
    LOT 26 RIVERSIDE DR BIG BEND SA 5238Decision Made
2022· 1 proposal

  • February 2022

  • Demolition of an existing single storey detached dwelling and construction of a new elevated detached dwelling with a partially enclosed undercroft area
    LOT 10 RIVERSIDE DR BIG BEND SA 5238Decision Made
Other· 1 proposal
  • MID MURRAY COUNCIL
    Resource Recovery Waste Disposal and RelatedEPA licence

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Amenities

1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Waste Basket

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
7/10
IRSD decile (2021)
7/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

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Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via SA Planning geohub. Safer places from CFS designated locations.

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Recent changes

  • Construction of an elevated detached dwelling with an attached covered balcony, external staircase, undercroft store and wet area, and associated earthworks and retaining in a flood plainplanningLOT 25 RIVERSIDE DR BIG BEND SA 5238Lodged 16 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
  • Construction of an elevated detached dwelling with an under-croft bathroom & storage area, and associated earthworks and retaining wallsplanningLOT 26 RIVERSIDE DR BIG BEND SA 5238Lodged 26 Jun 2023 · Decision Made
  • Construction of an elevated detached dwelling with two attached balconies, external staircases, and an under croft storage area/wet areaplanningLOT 23 RIVERSIDE DR BIG BEND SA 5238Lodged 10 Jan 2024 · Under Assessment
  • Demolition of an existing dwelling and the construction of an elevated detached dwelling with two attached decks, a balcony, external staircase, and an undercroft storage area and wet areaplanningLOT 16 RIVERSIDE DR BIG BEND SA 5238Lodged 23 Oct 2023 · Decision Made
  • Demolition of an existing dwelling and the construction of an elevated detached dwelling with two balconies UMR, an external staircase, and undercroft rainwater tanks and associated earthworks and retaining wallsplanningLOT 101 RIVERSIDE DR BIG BEND SA 5238Lodged 12 Dec 2025 · Under Assessment
  • Demolition of an existing dwelling and the construction of an elevated detached dwelling with two balconies, an external staircase, and undercroft garage, storage areas, and wet areasplanningLOT 24 RIVERSIDE DR BIG BEND SA 5238Lodged 23 Oct 2023 · Decision Made
  • Demolition of an existing dwelling and verandah and the construction of an elevated dwelling with an attached deck and external staircase and associated retaining wallplanningLOT 17 RIVERSIDE DR BIG BEND SA 5238Lodged 30 Oct 2023 · Decision Made
  • Demolition of an existing single storey detached dwelling and construction of a new elevated detached dwelling with a partially enclosed undercroft areaplanningLOT 10 RIVERSIDE DR BIG BEND SA 5238Lodged 15 Feb 2022 · Decision Made
  • Detached dwelling, retaining walls and associated excavation and filling in a flood plainplanningLOT 21 RIVERSIDE DR BIG BEND SA 5238Lodged 23 Feb 2024 · Decision Made
  • Detached elevated dwelling and associated excavation and filling in a flood plainplanningLOT 13 RIVERSIDE DR BIG BEND SA 5238Lodged 03 Apr 2024 · Under Assessment

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