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SA · Yankalilla Council
Carrickalinga, 5204
Est. population · Jun 2025
409
Growth (1 yr)
+1.7%
Growth (5 yr)
+9.7%
Median age
60
Median income
$971/wk
Employment rate
39.2%
Languages at home
3.8%non-English
Most common: Spanish
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Coastal
- Green suburb
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Carrickalinga is a coastal smaller community where beach life and relaxed outdoor living shape the local character. A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. With fewer amenities on hand, neighbouring suburbs do much of the shopping and service heavy lifting.
Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. A car helps for most daily errands, with fewer amenities clustered within an easy walk. Purchase and rent costs sit on the more affordable side of the local range.
Crime reports are up on the previous period. Infill and new builds are slowly updating the area without overwhelming its existing character.
Desirability sits below average overall, with community and employment the main drag compared with similar coastal suburbs. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Carrickalinga snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$500/wk
Houses $500 · Units $430
Population (ERP)
409
+1.7% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
76.1%
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
#41
among Coastal & beach · Mature
Safety
55th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
89th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
3/10
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
- 26.6/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 6071st in Australia
- State rank
- 602nd in SA
- Peer rank
- #41 among Coastal & beach · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #59 among Coastal & beach suburbs
- Data confidence
- 62%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $430
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $500
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $500
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 5
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
409(June 2025)
+1.7% annual · +9.7% over 5 years · 89th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.7%
- 5-year growth
- +9.7%
- Change in 1 year
- +7
- Change in 5 years
- +36
- Growth rank in SA
- 89th 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 (~450), extrapolated at +2.4% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 409
- Median age
- 60
- Median household income / week
- $971
- Dwelling vacancy
- 76.1%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 604 of 794
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,500
- Employment rate
- 39.2%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 188 / 6 / 0 (+ 4 other)
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)
- 16
- Against the person
- 2
- Against property
- 14
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 39.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 204 residents
- State safety percentile
- 55.3th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 19
- Increase (daily rate)
- +129.2%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental3
- Other Theft3
- Other Unlawful Entry With Intent1
- Sct - Non Residence2
- Theft From Motor Vehicle2
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
2 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 pubs
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Great for outdoor family life — 4 parks mapped in suburb
- Walkability proxy
- 2/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 2.44
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 9.78
Food & drink(1)
- Forktree BreweryPub
Entertainment(1)
- Viewpoint
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
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 4
- Parks (OSM)
- 4
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
- South Coast District Hospital (27.9 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)
- 10
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 24.4
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
- 23° / 15°
- Rainfall
- 55 mm · ~7 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 19° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 129 mm · ~16 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 14° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 260 mm · ~32 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 18° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 135 mm · ~17 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· 29 proposals
July 2026
- Standalone single car garage on concrete slab.6 CARRICKALINGA RD CARRICKALINGA SA 5204Decision Made
- Outbuilding (domestic storage shed)50 LEWIS RD CARRICKALINGA SA 5204Decision Made
- SHED - DOMESTIC22 SUNSET DR CARRICKALINGA SA 5204Decision Made
- CARAVAN SHELTERS X 5 - SITES 25,64,145,154,176LOT 517 CARRICKALINGA RD CARRICKALINGA SA 5204Decision Made
- Detached Dwelling- two-storey with Balcony & Carport (UMR) and Retaining Walls9 ELIZABETH CR CARRICKALINGA SA 5204Under Assessment
- Outbuilding and Verandah63 MALTHOUSE LANE CARRICKALINGA SA 5204Decision Made
June 2026
- DWELLING ADDITION - EXTEND LOWER DECK AND REBUILD AND EXTEND UPPER DECK / BALCONY64 LA RONDE CARRICKALINGA SA 5204Under Assessment
- SHED - RURAL STORAGELOT 51 SMITH HILL RD CARRICKALINGA SA 5204Decision Made
- Four (4) Wind Turbines for Domestic Wind Generation688 FORKTREE RD CARRICKALINGA SA 5204Under Assessment
- DECK/BALCONY EXTENSION TO FRONT OF DWELLING36 STACEY DR CARRICKALINGA SA 5204Decision Made
May 2026
- Carport9 MERINO AV CARRICKALINGA SA 5204Decision Made
- VERANDAH OVER EXISTING DECK3 LA RONDE CARRICKALINGA SA 5204Decision Made
- DWELLING - ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS41 GOLD COAST DR CARRICKALINGA SA 5204Decision Made
April 2026
- Construction of a two-storey detached dwelling24 RIVERVIEW DR CARRICKALINGA SA 5204Under Assessment
- Dwelling- single-storey with attached Carport688 FORKTREE RD CARRICKALINGA SA 5204Decision Made
- dwelling additions including a second floor level with balconies, a garage and a carport20 LEWIS RD CARRICKALINGA SA 5204Under Assessment
- Deck Repairs and Alterations21 BROADBEACH DR CARRICKALINGA SA 5204Decision Made
- three (3) tourist accommodation cabinsLOT 1 SMITH HILL RD CARRICKALINGA SA 5204Under Assessment
- 2 into 2 Allotment Boundary Realignment2 VIEW CT CARRICKALINGA SA 5204;23 ELIZABETH CR CARRICKALINGA SA 5204Decision Made
- SPA2 TARONGA CR CARRICKALINGA SA 5204Decision Made
March 2026
- Extension to balcony, storage area, new deck and external stairwell. Install laundry to lower level1 PETREL CL CARRICKALINGA SA 5204Under Assessment
- Art Studio (Outbuilding)688 FORKTREE RD CARRICKALINGA SA 5204Decision Made
- DWELLING - SINGLE STOREY ADDITIONS25 LA RONDE CARRICKALINGA SA 5204Decision Made
- DWELLING ADDITION - ENLARGED BATHROOM & LAUNDRY, AND NEW TOILET64 GOLD COAST DR CARRICKALINGA SA 5204Under Assessment
- ANCILLARY ACCOMMODATION310 SMITH HILL RD CARRICKALINGA SA 5204Under Assessment
- SHED - VEHICLE STORAGE956 FORKTREE RD CARRICKALINGA SA 5204;LOT 9 FORKTREE RD CARRICKALINGA SA 5204Decision Made
February 2026
- two storey detached dwelling5A VIEW CT CARRICKALINGA SA 5204Under Assessment
January 2026
- Variation to Application ID 22037610 - Detached Dwelling reduction in floor area and external appearanceLOT 1 SMITH HILL RD CARRICKALINGA SA 5204Under Assessment
- Demolition of Existing Dwelling and Construction of Detached Dwelling- Two-storey with Balcony & Carport (UMR)38 GOLD COAST DR CARRICKALINGA SA 5204Decision Made
2025· 13 proposals
December 2025
- SIGNAGE4 MILHINCH RD CARRICKALINGA SA 5204Decision Made
- Two storey detached dwelling with associated earthwork and retaining3 MERINO AV CARRICKALINGA SA 5204Decision Made
- Two storey detached dwelling with associated earthwork, retaining and fencing79 GOLD COAST DR CARRICKALINGA SA 5204Under Assessment
- Swimming Pool and Safety Fence21 LA RONDE CARRICKALINGA SA 5204Decision Made
- Land Division One (1) into Thirteen (13) AllotmentsLOT 300 BROWN RD CARRICKALINGA SA 5204Under Assessment
October 2025
- ENCLOSE EXISTING DECK WITH WINDOWS AND SLIDING DOOR61 GOLD COAST DR CARRICKALINGA SA 5204Decision Made
September 2025
- SWIM SPA AND SAFETY BARRIER46 CARRICKALINGA RD CARRICKALINGA SA 5204Decision Made
- CARPORT4 HORIZON PDE CARRICKALINGA SA 5204Decision Made
- RENOVATION AND UPPER LEVEL ADDITION TO EXISTING DWELLING5 LA RONDE CARRICKALINGA SA 5204Under Assessment
- Upgrade of existing carport21 RIVERVIEW DR CARRICKALINGA SA 5204Decision Made
- Detached Dwelling- Two-storey with Balcony24 BROADBEACH DR CARRICKALINGA SA 5204Decision Made
- DECK & BALCONY49 GOLD COAST DR CARRICKALINGA SA 5204Decision Made
- VERANDAH (INCLUDES EXTENSTION TO CARPORT), DECK AND GARDEN SHED34 LA RONDE CARRICKALINGA SA 5204Decision Made
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 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
- Mayo
- Member of Parliament
- Rebekha SHARKIE (Centre Alliance)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 137,818
- Turnout (2025)
- 94.2%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +3.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 45.0%Labor 55.0%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 26.2 km away).
Coalition 44.4%Labor 55.6%
0.6 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +3.7 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- YankalillaLabor 55.2% · Coalition 44.8% TPP (2025)3.2 km away
- MypongaLabor 48.8% · Coalition 51.2% TPP (2025)11.4 km away
- Sellicks BeachLabor 66.3% · Coalition 33.7% TPP (2025)15.1 km away
- Second ValleyLabor 54.8% · Coalition 45.2% TPP (2025)15.5 km away
- Aldinga Beach WestLabor 67.4% · Coalition 32.6% TPP (2025)19.7 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)
- 3/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 3/10
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
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