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SA · Mid Murray Council
Blanchetown, 5357
Est. population · Jun 2025
314
Growth (1 yr)
0.0%
Growth (5 yr)
0.0%
Median age
58
Median income
$844/wk
Employment rate
37.1%
Languages at home
1.1%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- National parks
- Green suburb
- Heritage area
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Blanchetown is a quieter smaller community in Mid Murray Council, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting.
Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many regional towns, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. A car helps for most daily errands, though buses still link the suburb further afield. Homes are relatively cheap compared with the wider market, which keeps entry costs lower.
Local crime has been trending higher of late. Light infill development is updating a few streets while the wider area stays largely unchanged.
Versus similar regional towns, the suburb reads below average on desirability, chiefly because community and employment trail behind. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Blanchetown snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
314
0.0% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
63.8%
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
#168
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
75th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
9th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
1/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
31st
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
- 14.1/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 6915th in Australia
- State rank
- 700th in SA
- Peer rank
- #168 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #268 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 78%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Population
Estimated resident population
314(June 2025)
0.0% annual · 0.0% over 5 years · 9th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- 0.0%
- 5-year growth
- 0.0%
- Change in 1 year
- 0
- Change in 5 years
- 0
- Growth rank in SA
- 9th 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 (~300), extrapolated at +0.4% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 305
- Median age
- 58
- Median household income / week
- $844
- Dwelling vacancy
- 63.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 243 of 381
- Median monthly mortgage
- $763
- Employment rate
- 37.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 133 / 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 increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 21
- Against the person
- 2
- Against property
- 19
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 66.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 152 residents
- State safety percentile
- 75.3th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 1
- Increase (daily rate)
- +91.4%
Most common offence types
- Blackmail And Extortion1
- Graffiti1
- Other Theft12
- Other Unlawful Entry With Intent2
- Threatening Behaviour1
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
- Median school ICSEA
- 965
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 31th
School list
- Blanchetown Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 965 · 31th percentile · LBOTE 0% · 11 students · Top SEA quarter 6%View on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
2 public transport stops in this suburb
- Egerton St / Adams St - North side (Blanchetown)
- Sturt Hwy / Murraylands Rd - North West side (Roadhouse Blanchetown)
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
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
Parks & reserves
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Brookfield Conservation Park
Data sources & freshness
- National parks & reserves (SA) — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 5
- 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
- Eudunda Hospital (43.2 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)
- 9
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 28.7
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
- 32° / 15°
- Rainfall
- 57 mm · ~7 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 57 mm · ~7 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 17° / 5°
- Rainfall
- 74 mm · ~9 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 85 mm · ~11 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· 16 proposals
August 2026
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding186 PAGE DR BLANCHETOWN SA 5357Under Assessment
July 2026
- Elevated detached dwelling with part ground floor enclosure, retaining walls and associated excavation and filling in a flood plain3 ARMSTRONG ST BLANCHETOWN SA 5357Under Assessment
- Verandah & Deck4 UPCHER ST BLANCHETOWN SA 5357Under Assessment
June 2026
- Construction of an elevated detached dwelling with an attached covered balcony, external staircase, an undercroft garage, lift enclosure, and wet area, and associated incidental earthworks and retaining42 PAGE DR BLANCHETOWN SA 5357Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwelling2 GODLEY ST BLANCHETOWN SA 5357Under Assessment
May 2026
- Construction of a riverbank retaining wall and an undercroft domestic outbuilding (Tool Shed)118 PAGE DR BLANCHETOWN SA 5357Under Assessment
- Detached Dwelling8 SOUTH TCE BLANCHETOWN SA 5357Decision Made
- Land Division - 1 into 2 AllotmentsLOT 59 MURRAYLANDS RD BLANCHETOWN SA 5357Under Assessment
April 2026
- Riverbank remediation works comprising the installation of sand containers and matting with associated earthworks and landscaping of the riverbank (rocks and native plants)LOT 118 PAGE DR BLANCHETOWN SA 5357Under Assessment
- Riverbank remediation works comprising the installation of sand containers and matting with natural landscaping (rocks and native plants).LOT 158 THE PARADE BLANCHETOWN SA 5357Decision Made
- Retrospective - Outbuilding alterations and dwelling additions8 EGERTON ST BLANCHETOWN SA 5357Under Assessment
March 2026
- Verandah12 ACLAND ST BLANCHETOWN SA 5357Decision Made
- Construction of a Single Storey Detached DwellingLOT 109 OLD COACH RD BLANCHETOWN SA 5357Decision Made
February 2026
- Riverbank retaining walls, steps and associated excavation and filling in a flood plain78 PAGE DR BLANCHETOWN SA 5357Under Assessment
January 2026
- Installation of replacement riverbank retaining walls and an associated jetty120 PAGE DR BLANCHETOWN SA 5357Decision Made
- Installation of replacement riverbank retaining walls and a jetty102 PAGE DR BLANCHETOWN SA 5357Decision Made
2025· 26 proposals
December 2025
- Construction of an agricultural buildingLOT 52 MURRAYLANDS RD BLANCHETOWN SA 5357Decision Made
- Retrospect Deck and associated excavation and filling in a flood plain76 PAGE DR BLANCHETOWN SA 5357Under Assessment
November 2025
- Proposed open shed32 SUNSET BVD BLANCHETOWN SA 5357Decision Made
- Dwelling additions and alterations comprising underfloor enclosure and elevated additions, with associated excavation and filling in a flood plain.88 PAGE DR BLANCHETOWN SA 5357Decision Made
- Proposed retaining walls with steps and associated excavation and filling in a flood plain134 PAGE DR BLANCHETOWN SA 5357Decision Made
October 2025
- Elevated detached dwelling and associated excavation and filling in a flood plain107 PAGE DR BLANCHETOWN SA 5357Decision Made
- Elevated detached dwelling with part ground floor enclosure and associated excavation and filling in a flood plain30 PAGE DR BLANCHETOWN SA 5357Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling17 ACLAND ST BLANCHETOWN SA 5357Under Assessment
September 2025
- Verandah and Deck2 UPCHER ST BLANCHETOWN SA 5357Decision Made
- Elevated detached dwelling with part ground floor enclosure, outbuilding, retaining wall and associated excavation and filling in a flood plain.73 PAGE DR BLANCHETOWN SA 5357Decision Made
- Retaining wall, steps and associated excavation and filling in a flood plain146 PAGE DR BLANCHETOWN SA 5357Decision Made
August 2025
- Additions and alterations to an existing dwelling including covered balcony, the construction of a carport and fencing106 PAGE DR BLANCHETOWN SA 5357Under Assessment
- Elevated detached dwelling with part ground floor enclosure and associated excavation and filling in a flood plain184 PAGE DR BLANCHETOWN SA 5357Under Assessment
July 2025
- Establishment of three agricultural buildings (two containers and a transportable building)LOT 11 MURRAYLANDS RD BLANCHETOWN SA 5357Decision Made
- Land Division - one (1) allotment into two (2) allotmentsLOT 1 SUNSET BVD BLANCHETOWN SA 5357Decision Made
- Demolition of an existing shed and the construction of a new shed1 WHALLAND CT BLANCHETOWN SA 5357Decision Made
- Riverbank retaining wall and associated excavation and filling in a flood plain70 PAGE DR BLANCHETOWN SA 5357Decision Made
- Freestanding Carport92 PAGE DR BLANCHETOWN SA 5357Decision Made
June 2025
- Installation of two freestanding illuminated pylon signs and a wall-mounted LED advertising screen associated with an existing retail fuel outlet8657 STURT HWY BLANCHETOWN SA 5357;LOT 2 STURT HWY BLANCHETOWN SA 5357Decision Made
- Elevated detached dwelling with part ground floor enclosure and associated excavation and filling in a flood plain146 PAGE DR BLANCHETOWN SA 5357Decision Made
- Elevated detached dwelling and associated excavation and filling in a flood plain.53 PAGE DR BLANCHETOWN SA 5357Decision Made
- Construction of an domestic outbuilding (shed)2 SOUTH TCE BLANCHETOWN SA 5357Decision Made
May 2025
- Elevated detached dwelling and associated excavation and filling in a flood plain91 PAGE DR BLANCHETOWN SA 5357Decision Made
- River Structure (Jetty)164 PAGE DR BLANCHETOWN SA 5357Decision Made
- Residential outbuilding4 UPCHER ST BLANCHETOWN SA 5357Decision Made
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling and connected storage container structure (outbuilding)11 SOUTH TCE BLANCHETOWN SA 5357Under Assessment
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
4 heritage places
- Blanchetown HotelAdams Street BLANCHETOWNState heritage
- Blanchetown Post Office28 - 30 Egerton Street BLANCHETOWNState heritage
- Moorundie (officially Sturt) Settlement Ruins, Portee StationOff Swan Reach-Blanchetown Road near BLANCHETOWNState heritage
- William R Randell Lock (Lock 1) & Weir, BlanchetownBLANCHETOWNState heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
- 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 41.6 km away).
Coalition 63.5%Labor 36.5%
0.5 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +3.2 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- BlanchetownLabor 36.6% · Coalition 63.4% TPP (2025)8.5 km away
- Swan ReachLabor 40.5% · Coalition 59.5% TPP (2025)28.9 km away
- MorganLabor 43.7% · Coalition 56.3% TPP (2025)34.5 km away
- SedanLabor 41.8% · Coalition 58.2% TPP (2025)35.5 km away
- CadellLabor 28.7% · Coalition 71.3% TPP (2025)37.6 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)
- 2/10
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.
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