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SA · Wakefield Council
Brinkworth, 5464
Est. population · Jun 2025
255
Growth (1 yr)
0.0%
Growth (5 yr)
+1.6%
Median age
50
Median income
$1,156/wk
Employment rate
56%
Languages at home
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Heritage area
- Education hub
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- National parks
Suburb profile
Brinkworth is a quieter smaller community in Wakefield Council, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name.
Green space punches above what many regional towns offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here, with buses covering longer trips across the wider area. Housing is more affordable than in many parts of the state.
Local crime has been trending higher of late. Period homes and heritage streetscapes give the area a character that newer suburbs rarely match.
Versus similar regional towns, the suburb reads below average on desirability, chiefly because local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus growth momentum trail behind. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Brinkworth snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
255
0.0% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
19.5%
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
#148
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
28th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
10th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
2/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
22nd
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
- 19.8/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 6709th in Australia
- State rank
- 669th in SA
- Peer rank
- #148 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #243 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 85%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Population
Estimated resident population
255(June 2025)
0.0% annual · +1.6% over 5 years · 10th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- 0.0%
- 5-year growth
- +1.6%
- Change in 1 year
- 0
- Change in 5 years
- +4
- Growth rank in SA
- 10th 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 (~250), extrapolated at +0.3% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 243
- Median age
- 50
- Median household income / week
- $1,156
- Dwelling vacancy
- 19.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 25 of 128
- Median monthly mortgage
- $737
- Employment rate
- 56%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 90 / 14 / 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)
- 5
- Against the person
- 0
- Against property
- 5
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 19.6
- State safety percentile
- 28.4th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 2
- Increase (daily rate)
- +150.7%
Most common offence types
- Other Offences Against Property1
- Other Property Damage And Environmental2
- Other Theft1
- Sct - Non Residence1
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
- 1 (1 schools, 1 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA
- 944
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 22th
School list
- Brinkworth Primary and Early Childhood CentrePrimary · Government · ICSEA 944 · 22th percentile · LBOTE 0% · 5 students · Top SEA quarter 0% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →
- Brinkworth Preschool CentreBelling StreetPreschools
- Brinkworth Primary SchoolMain StreetPrimary Education
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
- Brinkworth Early Childhood Centrechildcare
- Brinkworth Primary and Early Childhood Centrekindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services (SA) — OpenStreetMap + SA Education · current · Updated
Public transport
2 public transport stops in this suburb
- Main North Rd / Stone Cutter Rd - North East side (Brinkworth Turn Off)
- Main North Rd / Stone Cutter Rd - South West side (Brinkworth Turn Off)
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
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 3
- Parks (OSM)
- 3
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
- Snowtown Hospital and Health Service (21.7 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
- 35.3
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· 3 proposals
July 2026
- Freestanding Carport26 WILLIAM ST BRINKWORTH SA 5464Decision Made
May 2026
- Ablution block associated with CFS shedLOT 104 MAIN ST BRINKWORTH SA 5464Under Assessment
April 2026
- Detached Dwelling (replace existing dwelling)122 STONE CUTTER RD BRINKWORTH SA 5464Under Assessment
2025· 2 proposals
October 2025
- One (1) into Two (2) Lot Land Division873 KOOLUNGA RD KOOLUNGA SA 5464;LOT 256W POWER STATION RD BRINKWORTH SA 5464Under Assessment
May 2025
- Partially enclose existing carport.27 MAIN ST BRINKWORTH SA 5464Decision Made
2024· 8 proposals
November 2024
- Change of use to dwelling, alterations to local heritage place, construction of ancillary accommodation and outbuilding.4 SOUTH ST BRINKWORTH SA 5464Under Assessment
September 2024
- VERANDAH684 STURT PEA RD BRINKWORTH SA 5464Decision Made
- Land Division (Boundary re-alignment 2 into 2 allotments)199 BUNAMA LANE BRINKWORTH SA 5464Decision Made
August 2024
- Replacement Shade SailLOT 94 EAST TCE BRINKWORTH SA 5464;LOT 94 EDGAR ST BRINKWORTH SA 5464Decision Made
April 2024
- Freestanding Carport in association with dwelling36-38 WILLIAM ST BRINKWORTH SA 5464Decision Made
February 2024
- Repairs and Reinstatement of roof on Local Heritage Place131 MAIN ST BRINKWORTH SA 5464Decision Made
- Swimmming Pool & Safety Fences379 ANGLE GROVE RD BRINKWORTH SA 5464Decision Made
- Agricultural Building (Fodder Storage)73 STONE CUTTER RD BRINKWORTH SA 5464Decision Made
2023· 1 proposal
December 2023
- Water Storage Tank (139,000 LT)1258 MALLEE CORNER RD BRINKWORTH SA 5464Decision Made
2022· 3 proposals
May 2022
- Addition of a verandah to existing house297 STONE CUTTER RD BRINKWORTH SA 5464Decision Made
February 2022
- Agricultural building (implement storage)379 ANGLE GROVE RD BRINKWORTH SA 5464Decision Made
January 2022
- Agricultural building (implement storage) and water storage tank (143,000 L)11656 HORROCKS HWY BRINKWORTH SA 5464Decision Made
2021· 1 proposal
May 2021
- Domestic Garage - 5 bays1694 CHURCHES RD BRINKWORTH SA 5464Decision Made
2020· 4 proposals
December 2020
- Domestic Outbuilding - Garage, dimensions 9.1m wide x 6.2m deep x 2.7m high7 RAILWAY TCE BRINKWORTH SA 5464Decision Made
November 2020
- Verandah26 WILLIAM ST BRINKWORTH SA 5464Decision Made
October 2020
- Installation of fibreglass swimming pool and associated safety barrier26 WILLIAM ST BRINKWORTH SA 5464Decision Made
August 2020
- Freestanding carport47 MAIN ST BRINKWORTH SA 5464Decision Made
Other· 1 proposal
- MILLS FREIGHTLINES PTY LTDResource Recovery Waste Disposal and RelatedEPA licence
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
20 heritage places
- Brinkworth Bulk Grain Handling ComplexLot 32 Main Street BRINKWORTHState heritage
- Brinkworth Anglican Church4 South Street BRINKWORTHLocal heritage
- Brinkworth General Store41 Main Street BRINKWORTHLocal heritage
- Brinkworth Police Station59 Main Street BRINKWORTHLocal heritage
- Brinkworth Post Masters Residence1 Junction Street BRINKWORTHLocal heritage
- Brinkworth Railway Station ComplexMain Street BRINKWORTHLocal heritage
- Brinkworth Soldiers Memorial Hall80 Main Street BRINKWORTHLocal heritage
- Brinkworth Uniting Church100 Main Street BRINKWORTHLocal heritage
- Former ANZ Bank / Bank of Adelaide35 Main Street BRINKWORTHLocal heritage
- Former Brinkworth Catholic Church133 Main Street BRINKWORTHLocal 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
- 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 35.8 km away).
Coalition 64.4%Labor 35.6%
9.8 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +3.9 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- BrinkworthLabor 35.6% · Coalition 64.4% TPP (2025)1.3 km away
- SnowtownLabor 41.3% · Coalition 58.7% TPP (2025)20.0 km away
- BlythLabor 32.7% · Coalition 67.3% TPP (2025)20.4 km away
- RedhillLabor 24.9% · Coalition 75.1% TPP (2025)22.5 km away
- ClareLabor 37.2% · Coalition 62.8% TPP (2025)27.7 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)
- 2/10
- 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
More in Wakefield Council
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Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of South Australia.