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SA · Mid Murray Council
Cadell, 5321
Est. population · Jun 2025
563
Growth (1 yr)
+0.2%
Growth (5 yr)
0.0%
Median age
47
Median income
$866/wk
Employment rate
23.7%
Languages at home
3.3%non-English
Most common: French
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- National parks
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Cadell is a quieter smaller community in Mid Murray Council, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with plenty of young families in the mix. 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. Tree-lined streets and established homes set the tone, with little pressure to reinvent the neighbourhood.
Desirability sits below average overall, with local dining and lifestyle amenities the main drag compared with similar regional towns. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Cadell snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$450/wk
Population (ERP)
563
+0.2% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
39.3%
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
#173
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
62nd
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
48th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
1/10
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
- 10.8/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 6943rd in Australia
- State rank
- 706th in SA
- Peer rank
- #173 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #273 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 70%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $450
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Median house sale prices cover metropolitan Adelaide and selected fringe councils (19 LGAs, including Adelaide Hills and Gawler), not all of regional South Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- SA rent report & metro median house sales — Government of South Australia · 1 January - 31 March 2026 · Updated · Quarterly; metro-fringe sales only
Population
Estimated resident population
563(June 2025)
+0.2% annual · 0.0% over 5 years · 48th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.2%
- 5-year growth
- 0.0%
- Change in 1 year
- +1
- Change in 5 years
- 0
- Growth rank in SA
- 48th 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 (~600), extrapolated at +0.4% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 547
- Median age
- 47
- Median household income / week
- $866
- Dwelling vacancy
- 39.3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 94 of 239
- Median monthly mortgage
- $672
- Employment rate
- 23.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 135 / 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)
- 26
- Against the person
- 12
- Against property
- 14
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 46.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 46 residents
- State safety percentile
- 61.9th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 8
- Increase (daily rate)
- +18.5%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental2
- Other Theft2
- Sct - Non Residence3
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury8
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv4
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
Public transport
2 public transport stops in this suburb
- McGuire Tce - North side (Cadell)
- McGuire Tce - South side (Cadell)
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
1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Great for outdoor family life — 3 parks mapped in suburb
- Walkability proxy
- 3/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 5.48
Other(1)
- Unnamed (No.HA314) Heritage AgreementNature Reserve
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
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
- Morgan Conservation Park
Data sources & freshness
- National parks & reserves (SA) — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · 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
- Waikerie Health Service (21.6 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)
- 16
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 28.4
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· 6 proposals
August 2026
- Outbuilding20 -22 DEARDEN TCE CADELL SA 5321Under Assessment
July 2026
- Agricultural building (farm shed, machinery store)LOT 2 COATS RD CADELL SA 5321Decision Made
April 2026
- Riverbank remediation works comprising the installation of sand containers and matting with natural landscaping (rocks and native plants)LOT 17 KINGS RIVERSIDE DR CADELL SA 5321Decision Made
March 2026
- Construct a free-standing carport (7m x 7m x 3m), and twop verandahs attached the front of the existing buildings (13.5m x 2.1m x 2.4m & 5.3m x 2.2m x 2.4m)1 -3 SMITH ST CADELL SA 5321Decision Made
- Construct free standing steel verandah (12 meters x 5.5 meters) along side existing shed140 OLD MURBKO RD CADELL SA 5321Decision Made
January 2026
- Replacement of an existing riverbank retaining wall and the construction of a jetty.323 OLD CADELL RD CADELL SA 5321;LOT 397 OLD CADELL RD CADELL SA 5321Decision Made
2025· 7 proposals
October 2025
- Outbuilding (garage)3123 MURBKO RD CADELL SA 5321Decision Made
September 2025
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling with an associated deck and two domestic outbuildings3141 MURBKO RD CADELL SA 5321Under Assessment
- Residential Outbuilding (Shed)101 SELTH RD CADELL SA 5321Decision Made
- Construction of retaining walls and earthworks within a floodplain140 OLD MURBKO RD CADELL SA 5321Decision Made
- Construction of an outbuilding (shed)140 OLD MURBKO RD CADELL SA 5321Decision Made
June 2025
- Domestic Outbuilding (Shed)69 FREEMANS LANDING RD CADELL SA 5321Decision Made
May 2025
- Detached two-storey dwelling and associated excavation and filling in a flood plain67 FREEMANS LANDING RD CADELL SA 5321Decision Made
2024· 5 proposals
November 2024
- Agricultural buildingLOT 67 COATS RD CADELL SA 5321Decision Made
October 2024
- Dwelling additions3117 MURBKO RD CADELL SA 5321Decision Made
June 2024
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding (garaport)LOT 115 COXALL RD CADELL SA 5321Decision Made
May 2024
- Alterations and additions to an existing dwelling to construct two bedrooms, a bathroom, laundry and verandah extension90 RIVERBOAT RD CADELL SA 5321Decision Made
January 2024
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding90 RIVERBOAT RD CADELL SA 5321Decision Made
2023· 6 proposals
September 2023
- Construction of a two storey detached dwelling with attached covered balconies, a garage under main roof, and an integrated agricultural shedLOT 51 RICHARDS RD CADELL SA 5321Decision Made
July 2023
- Installation of new access path, stairs with associated retaining walls, and a pontoon3117 MURBKO RD CADELL SA 5321;LOT 7 OLD MURBKO RD CADELL SA 5321Decision Made
June 2023
- Garage2 DEARDEN TCE CADELL SA 5321Decision Made
- Construction of an outbuilding (garage)1223 CADELL VALLEY RD CADELL SA 5321Decision Made
May 2023
- Residential Outbuilding (Garage and Carport)2-4 SMITH ST CADELL SA 5321Decision Made
March 2023
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding65 FREEMANS LANDING RD CADELL SA 5321Decision Made
2022· 6 proposals
November 2022
- Construction of a verandah attached to an existing dwelling462 CADELL VALLEY RD CADELL SA 5321Decision Made
August 2022
- Construction of an agricultural building1354 CADELL VALLEY RD CADELL SA 5321Decision Made
July 2022
- Residential Outbuilding (Shed)3117 MURBKO RD CADELL SA 5321Decision Made
June 2022
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding196 SMYTH RD CADELL SA 5321Decision Made
April 2022
- Existing implement shed to be used for the fabrication of frames for agricultural sheds plus addition to building to be used for the storage of materials used in the fabrication of frames for agricultural buildings29 COXALL RD CADELL SA 5321Decision Made
March 2022
- Construction of an amenities block attached to an existing building411 CADELL VALLEY RD CADELL SA 5321Decision Made
2021· 7 proposals
November 2021
- Domestic Outbuilding (shed on existing slab)349 OLD CADELL RD CADELL SA 5321Decision Made
August 2021
- Change of use from Place of Worship to Dwelling. Associated garage and Carport29 MCGUIRE TCE CADELL SA 5321Decision Made
- Renovation to main residence and ancillary accommodation2932 MURBKO RD CADELL SA 5321Decision Made
June 2021
- Domestic Outbuilding - Shed46 COATS RD CADELL SA 5321Decision Made
- Domestic Outbuilding70 VIRGO RD CADELL SA 5321Decision Made
May 2021
- River Structure - L shaped JettyLOT 17 KINGS RIVERSIDE DR CADELL SA 5321Decision Made
- farm shed269 JOCK BARRETT RD CADELL SA 5321Decision Made
Other· 1 proposal
- MID MURRAY COUNCILResource 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
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 60.9 km away).
Coalition 68.6%Labor 31.4%
5.6 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +4.5 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- CadellLabor 28.7% · Coalition 71.3% TPP (2025)5.6 km away
- MorganLabor 43.7% · Coalition 56.3% TPP (2025)11.5 km away
- RamcoLabor 26.2% · Coalition 73.8% TPP (2025)17.8 km away
- WaikerieLabor 31.6% · Coalition 68.4% TPP (2025)22.0 km away
- BlanchetownLabor 36.6% · Coalition 63.4% TPP (2025)32.5 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)
- 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
Compare with
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