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SA · Port Pirie Council

Bungama, SA, 5540

Current weather

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Suburb snapshot

Bungama is a small locality in the Port Pirie area, home to around 116 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 6 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 51.7 offences per 1,000 residents, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population
116
Median age
44
Median household income / week
$1,312
Dwelling vacancy
20.8%
Unoccupied private dwellings
11 of 53
Median monthly mortgage
$938
Employment rate
45.6%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
5 / 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.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2024–25)
6
Against the person
2
Against property
4
Rate per 1,000 residents
51.7
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 58 residents
State safety percentile
65.8th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
336
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • Abduction, Harassment And Other Offences1
  • Other Unlawful Entry With Intent1
  • Receive Or Handle Proceeds Of Crime1
  • Sct - Non Residence1
  • Serious Assault Resulting In Injury1

Data sources & freshness

  • SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases

Planning & development

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

13 planning-related records

2026· 2 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Boundary realignment land division
    108 WAITS RD BUNGAMA SA 5540;110 WAITS RD BUNGAMA SA 5540Under Assessment

  • February 2026

  • 4.95MVA Battery Energy Storage System Facility (HV Switchboard, Inverter Station, BESS Control Unit, Two Battery Units and Security / Acoustic Fencing)
    107 PIRIE BLOCKS RD BUNGAMA SA 5540Under Assessment
2025· 3 proposals

  • November 2025

  • Single-storey detached dwelling
    LOT 15 PIRIE BLOCKS RD BUNGAMA SA 5540Decision Made

  • May 2025

  • Outbuilding/pergola
    183 PIRIE BLOCKS RD BUNGAMA SA 5540Decision Made

  • April 2025

  • Battery Energy Storage System
    411 PIRIE BLOCKS RD BUNGAMA SA 5540Decision Made
2024· 1 proposal

  • March 2024

  • Agriculture Building (Hay Shed)
    325 WARNERTOWN RD BUNGAMA SA 5540Decision Made
2023· 4 proposals

  • December 2023

  • New storage building in association with the existing use of the land as a vehicle impound storage facility
    465 WARNERTOWN RD BUNGAMA SA 5540Decision Made
  • Construction of an agricultural building and three lean-tos attached to an existing agricultural building
    411 PIRIE BLOCKS RD BUNGAMA SA 5540Under Assessment
  • Change of use/classification for part of existing outbuilding to become dwelling, two (2) new sheds, swimming pool and safety fencing and front and side verandah
    201 WAUCHOPES RD BUNGAMA SA 5540Decision Made

  • April 2023

  • Outbuilding (Shed)
    103 WAITS RD BUNGAMA SA 5540Decision Made
2022· 1 proposal

  • July 2022

  • Verandah, garage, outbuilding (shed) with a second attached garage
    108 HILLVIEW RD BUNGAMA SA 5540Under Assessment
2021· 2 proposals

  • December 2021

  • Solar and battery storage renewable energy facility including associated fencing
    LOT 2 GULF VIEW RD BUNGAMA SA 5540Decision Made

  • June 2021

  • Storage shed extension.
    375 GULF VIEW RD BUNGAMA SA 5540Decision Made

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

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

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
3/10
IRSD decile (2021)
3/10

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

  • 4.95MVA Battery Energy Storage System Facility (HV Switchboard, Inverter Station, BESS Control Unit, Two Battery Units and Security / Acoustic Fencing)planning107 PIRIE BLOCKS RD BUNGAMA SA 5540Lodged 13 Feb 2026 · Under Assessment
  • Agriculture Building (Hay Shed)planning325 WARNERTOWN RD BUNGAMA SA 5540Lodged 18 Mar 2024 · Decision Made
  • Battery Energy Storage Systemplanning411 PIRIE BLOCKS RD BUNGAMA SA 5540Lodged 12 Apr 2025 · Decision Made
  • Boundary realignment land divisionplanning108 WAITS RD BUNGAMA SA 5540;110 WAITS RD BUNGAMA SA 5540Lodged 12 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
  • Change of use/classification for part of existing outbuilding to become dwelling, two (2) new sheds, swimming pool and safety fencing and front and side verandahplanning201 WAUCHOPES RD BUNGAMA SA 5540Lodged 07 Dec 2023 · Decision Made
  • Construction of an agricultural building and three lean-tos attached to an existing agricultural buildingplanning411 PIRIE BLOCKS RD BUNGAMA SA 5540Lodged 08 Dec 2023 · Under Assessment
  • New storage building in association with the existing use of the land as a vehicle impound storage facilityplanning465 WARNERTOWN RD BUNGAMA SA 5540Lodged 20 Dec 2023 · Decision Made
  • Outbuilding (Shed)planning103 WAITS RD BUNGAMA SA 5540Lodged 06 Apr 2023 · Decision Made
  • Outbuilding/pergolaplanning183 PIRIE BLOCKS RD BUNGAMA SA 5540Lodged 09 May 2025 · Decision Made
  • Single-storey detached dwellingplanningLOT 15 PIRIE BLOCKS RD BUNGAMA SA 5540Lodged 04 Nov 2025 · Decision Made

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