SA · Tatiara Council
Cannawigara, SA, 5268
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Suburb snapshot
Cannawigara is a small locality in the Tatiara area, home to around 147 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 2 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 13.6 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
- 147
- Median age
- 44
- Median household income / week
- $2,299
- Dwelling vacancy
- 22%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 13 of 59
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,305
- Employment rate
- 79.8%
- 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)
- 2
- Against the person
- 0
- Against property
- 2
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 13.6
- State safety percentile
- 14th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 18
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Other Theft1
- Sct - Non Residence1
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.
19 planning-related records
2026· 3 proposals
May 2026
- 1 into 2 Land Division to excise dwelling and sheds from general farming land913 CANNAWIGARA RD CANNAWIGARA SA 5268Decision Made
March 2026
- Land Division - Create one (1) additional allotment.10959 NGARKAT HWY CANNAWIGARA SA 5268Decision Made
February 2026
- Agricultural Building (hay shed)189 MONKEY BRIDGE RD CANNAWIGARA SA 5268Decision Made
2025· 4 proposals
November 2025
- New hay storage shed10959 NGARKAT HWY CANNAWIGARA SA 5268Decision Made
October 2025
- build a 40x18m hay shed on propertyLOT 11 SIDING RD CANNAWIGARA SA 5268Decision Made
- Single storey dwellingLOT 426 TAYLOR RD CANNAWIGARA SA 5268Decision Made
September 2025
- Demolition of the existing shearing shed and construction of a new 50.5m x 24m x 5.5m shearing shed and sheep yard canopy18 DARCY KING RD CANNAWIGARA SA 5268Decision Made
2024· 1 proposal
August 2024
- Addition to Existing Aerodrome in the form of a Patient Transfer Facility.191 AERODROME RD CANNAWIGARA SA 5268Decision Made
2023· 1 proposal
April 2023
- Aircraft Hangar (extension to existing)191 AERODROME RD CANNAWIGARA SA 5268Decision Made
2022· 8 proposals
October 2022
- New Dwelling with Garage, outdoor living area and VerandahsLOT 400 CANNAWIGARA RD CANNAWIGARA SA 5268Under Assessment
- 2 sheds near each other Shed 1 - 40m x 18m for hay storage Shed 2 - 30m x 18m for machinery storageLOT 400 CANNAWIGARA RD CANNAWIGARA SA 5268Decision Made
- Machinery Shed to be installed 48m L x 21m W x 6m H Enclosed on 3 sides with sliding doors to the front. Shed to be clad in zinc. Rainwater to be collected and diverted to tank (yet to be installed) Shed will be installed in line with the dwelling, which is 27m to the front boundary and approx 54m to the road. It will be more than 200m to other boundaries. Approx 50m across to the dwelling and 20m to nearest shed.840 CANNAWIGARA RD CANNAWIGARA SA 5268Decision Made
September 2022
- Aircraft Hangar191 AERODROME RD CANNAWIGARA SA 5268Decision Made
August 2022
- Boundary RealignmentLOT 400 CANNAWIGARA RD CANNAWIGARA SA 5268Decision Made
April 2022
- 24m (L) x 9m (D) x 4.1 (H) Olympic shed to store machinery. New shed will be 9m from western boundary fence. 37m away from Taylor Road. 67m from Northern boundary. 26m from proposed Southern boundary426 TAYLOR RD CANNAWIGARA SA 5268Decision Made
- 24m (L) x 9m (D) x 4.1m (H) Olympic Shed to store machinery. New shed will be 1-2m away from existing shed (6m x 9m x 2.4m); 60m from Cannawigara Road.646 CANNAWIGARA RD CANNAWIGARA SA 5268Decision Made
February 2022
- New Dwelling18 DARCY KING RD CANNAWIGARA SA 5268Decision Made
2021· 1 proposal
December 2021
- Outbuilding/BBQ Hut with a bedroom and bathroom, kitchen & bakehouse. Ancillary Accommodation764 CANNAWIGARA RD CANNAWIGARA SA 5268Decision Made
2020· 1 proposal
September 2020
- New hay shed812 SIDING RD CANNAWIGARA SA 5268Decision Made
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020; 2020–2026; 2021… · Updated on site
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)
- 8/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 7/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via SA Planning geohub. Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site
Recent changes
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- 1 into 2 Land Division to excise dwelling and sheds from general farming landplanning913 CANNAWIGARA RD CANNAWIGARA SA 5268Lodged 22 May 2026 · Decision Made
- 2 sheds near each other Shed 1 - 40m x 18m for hay storage Shed 2 - 30m x 18m for machinery storageplanningLOT 400 CANNAWIGARA RD CANNAWIGARA SA 5268Lodged 06 Oct 2022 · Decision Made
- 24m (L) x 9m (D) x 4.1 (H) Olympic shed to store machinery. New shed will be 9m from western boundary fence. 37m away from Taylor Road. 67m from Northern boundary. 26m from proposed Southern boundaryplanning426 TAYLOR RD CANNAWIGARA SA 5268Lodged 11 Apr 2022 · Decision Made
- 24m (L) x 9m (D) x 4.1m (H) Olympic Shed to store machinery. New shed will be 1-2m away from existing shed (6m x 9m x 2.4m); 60m from Cannawigara Road.planning646 CANNAWIGARA RD CANNAWIGARA SA 5268Lodged 09 Apr 2022 · Decision Made
- Addition to Existing Aerodrome in the form of a Patient Transfer Facility.planning191 AERODROME RD CANNAWIGARA SA 5268Lodged 07 Aug 2024 · Decision Made
- Agricultural Building (hay shed)planning189 MONKEY BRIDGE RD CANNAWIGARA SA 5268Lodged 18 Feb 2026 · Decision Made
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Updated on site
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