Median house price
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SA · Murray Bridge Council
Burdett, 5253
Est. population · Jun 2025
239
Growth (1 yr)
+1.3%
Growth (5 yr)
+4.4%
Median age
40
Median income
$1,218/wk
Employment rate
46.7%
Languages at home
11%non-English
Most common: Australian Indigenous languages
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Burdett is a quieter smaller community in Murray Bridge Council, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with family life visible on every street. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting.
Local parks and tree cover add a welcome outdoor dimension to suburban life. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here than in denser, more walkable pockets. Homes are relatively cheap compared with the wider market, which keeps entry costs lower.
Local crime has been trending higher of late. A trickle of new development is refreshing selected pockets without changing the overall feel.
Versus similar regional towns, the suburb reads below average on desirability, chiefly because growth momentum trail behind. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Burdett snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
239
+1.3% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
17.0%
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
#50
among Country & regional · Established
Safety
77th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
80th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
2/10
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
- 15.4/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 6888th in Australia
- State rank
- 697th in SA
- Peer rank
- #50 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #265 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 62%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Population
Estimated resident population
239(June 2025)
+1.3% annual · +4.4% over 5 years · 80th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.3%
- 5-year growth
- +4.4%
- Change in 1 year
- +3
- Change in 5 years
- +10
- Growth rank in SA
- 80th 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 +1.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 234
- Median age
- 40
- Median household income / week
- $1,218
- Dwelling vacancy
- 17%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 15 of 88
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,164
- Employment rate
- 46.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 70 / 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)
- 17
- Against the person
- 7
- Against property
- 10
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 71.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 33 residents
- State safety percentile
- 76.8th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 400
- Increase (daily rate)
- +55%
Most common offence types
- Assault Police3
- Obtain Benefit By Deception1
- Other Property Damage And Environmental3
- Other Unlawful Entry With Intent4
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury3
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
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)
- 7
- Parks (OSM)
- 0
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
- Murray Bridge Soldiers' Memorial Hospital (15.5 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)
- 7
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 29.3
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
- 31° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 56 mm · ~7 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 24° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 72 mm · ~9 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 5°
- Rainfall
- 114 mm · ~14 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 102 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 (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
19 planning-related records
2025· 4 proposals
November 2025
- Outbuilding (shed) 20m x 12m x 4.15m wall height.85 ARMY RD BURDETT SA 5253Decision Made
July 2025
- 3 x carports.416 BOWHILL RD BURDETT SA 5253Decision Made
June 2025
- Agricultural building (Machinery and hay storage)545 BOWHILL RD BURDETT SA 5253Decision Made
April 2025
- Change of use from piggery and associated effluent pond to light industry (truck wash facility) and continued use of land for cropping262 AVOCA DELL DR BURDETT SA 5253Decision Made
2024· 2 proposals
November 2024
- Above ground pool with pool fencing around it. Pool is Bestway hydrium oval pool kit that is 6.1m x 3.6m. It I has sides 1.2m high and a sand filtration system. The volume is approximately 20 000L. The fencing around it will be protector aluminium pool Fencing 1.2m high, primrose in colour. It will have a self closing magnetic lockable gate.416 BOWHILL RD BURDETT SA 5253Decision Made
July 2024
- Dwelling alterations and additions69 ARMY RANGE RD BURDETT SA 5253Decision Made
2023· 5 proposals
December 2023
- Pergola attached to the house409 BOWHILL RD BURDETT SA 5253Decision Made
October 2023
- Single storey detached dwelling with verandah and portico on southern elevation, verandah and alfresco on northern elevation, and double garage, all under the main roof262 AVOCA DELL DR BURDETT SA 5253Decision Made
- Dwelling Addition1461 BOUNDARY RD BURDETT SA 5253Decision Made
July 2023
- Agricultural building (shed for farm machinery)1641 BOUNDARY RD BURDETT SA 5253Decision Made
March 2023
- Agricultural building69 ARMY RANGE RD BURDETT SA 5253Decision Made
2022· 2 proposals
September 2022
- Outbuilding (shed) ancillary to existing mixed use farm building59 EUCALYPTUS RD BURDETT SA 5253Decision Made
March 2022
- Domestic Storage Shed 9m x 8m x 2.8m wall height240 BOWHILL RD BURDETT SA 5253Decision Made
2021· 2 proposals
July 2021
- Erect a 10 x 6 metre x 2.4 metre shed on property. For the purpose of storage.302 BOWHILL RD BURDETT SA 5253Decision Made
May 2021
- Single storey detached dwelling with UMR garage and verandah85 ARMY RD BURDETT SA 5253Decision Made
Other· 4 proposals
- HILLTOP POULTRY TRADING PTY LTDAnimal Husbandry and Other ActivitiesEPA licence
- PINEVIEW POULTRY TRADING PTY LTDAnimal Husbandry and Other ActivitiesEPA licence
- SOUTHERN POULTRY PTY. LTD.Animal Husbandry and Other ActivitiesEPA licence
- SUNPORK COMMERCIAL PIGGERIES PTY. LTD.Animal Husbandry and Other ActivitiesEPA 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 · 2020–2026 · 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
- 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 21.6 km away).
Coalition 60.7%Labor 39.3%
2.3 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +3.6 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- MypolongaLabor 37.4% · Coalition 62.6% TPP (2025)6.8 km away
- PondeLabor 38.1% · Coalition 61.9% TPP (2025)14.0 km away
- Murray Bridge EastLabor 36.2% · Coalition 63.8% TPP (2025)14.8 km away
- MannumLabor 43.8% · Coalition 56.2% TPP (2025)17.0 km away
- Murray BridgeLabor 47.1% · Coalition 52.9% TPP (2025)17.3 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)
- 1/10
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 Murray Bridge Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of South Australia.