Median house price
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SA · Mid Murray Council
Caurnamont, 5238
Est. population · Jun 2025
34
Growth (1 yr)
+3.0%
Growth (5 yr)
+6.3%
Median age
65
Median income
$1,187/wk
Employment rate
41.7%
Languages at home
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
Suburb profile
In Mid Murray Council, Caurnamont keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here. Local shops, markets and community spots keep everyday life grounded in the town itself.
Everyday basics may be close by, but bigger shopping and services typically require a trip to a nearby centre. Local green pockets are modest, with bigger outdoor outings usually found in neighbouring areas. A car helps for most daily errands, with fewer amenities clustered within an easy walk.
Property prices run toward the upper end of the local market. This is a mature, settled pocket where the existing streetscape still defines the local character.
At a glance
Caurnamont snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
34
+3.0% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
82.6%
Census unoccupied dwellings
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Safety
45th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
97th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
8/10
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
Population
Estimated resident population
34(June 2025)
+3.0% annual · +6.3% over 5 years · 97th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +3.0%
- 5-year growth
- +6.3%
- Change in 1 year
- +1
- Change in 5 years
- +2
- Growth rank in SA
- 97th 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 (~50), extrapolated at +1.4% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 35
- Median age
- 65
- Median household income / week
- $1,187
- Dwelling vacancy
- 82.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 76 of 92
- Median monthly mortgage
- $0
- Employment rate
- 41.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 15 / 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
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2023–24)
- 1
- Against the person
- 0
- Against property
- 1
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 29.4
- State safety percentile
- 44.7th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 52
Most common offence types
- Receive Or Handle Proceeds Of Crime1
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; 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
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Mannum District Hospital (26.2 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)
- 1
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 29.4
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
- 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 and EPA licensed activities.
2026· 1 proposal
May 2026
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding, storage room, verandah, deck, and associated retaining walls2993 PURNONG RD CAURNAMONT SA 5238Under Assessment
2025· 4 proposals
December 2025
- Residential outbuilding (shed) and associated excavation and filling in a flood plain2946 PURNONG RD CAURNAMONT SA 5238Decision Made
July 2025
- Construction of an elevated detached dwelling with covered balcony, external stairs and undercroft storage/wet area (UMR) and associated retaining walls and earthworks.3067 PURNONG RD CAURNAMONT SA 5238Decision Made
June 2025
- Dwelling addition (UMR garage), decking and associated excavation and filling in a flood plainLOT 48 PURNONG RD CAURNAMONT SA 5238Decision Made
March 2025
- Retaining wall and associated excavation and filling in a flood plain3009 PURNONG RD CAURNAMONT SA 5238Under Assessment
2024· 6 proposals
September 2024
- Construction of an elevated detached dwelling with an attached balcony, external staircase, undercroft store / wet area, and associated retaining walls3003 PURNONG RD CAURNAMONT SA 5238Decision Made
August 2024
- Construction of riverbank retaining walls and a jetty extension3028 PURNONG RD CAURNAMONT SA 5238;3083 PURNONG RD CAURNAMONT SA 5238Decision Made
July 2024
- Proposed details. Stratco shed size 9959mm x 15309mm x 3600mm High to be used for Storage and workshop191 TEAL FLAT RD CAURNAMONT SA 5238Decision Made
May 2024
- Land division in the form of a boundary realignment - 2 into 2628 CRAIGNOOK RD CAURNAMONT SA 5238;661 CRAIGNOOK RD CAURNAMONT SA 5238Decision Made
February 2024
- Construction of an elevated dwelling with attached covered balcony and external stairs (UMR)2909 PURNONG RD CAURNAMONT SA 5238Decision Made
January 2024
- Alterations and additions to an existing elevated dwelling comprising the reinstatement of an under croft wet area, lift, garage, and ancillary repairs2989 PURNONG RD CAURNAMONT SA 5238Decision Made
2023· 4 proposals
December 2023
- Repairs to Storm Damaged Pergola and Carport373 TEAL FLAT RD CAURNAMONT SA 5238Decision Made
October 2023
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding2954 PURNONG RD CAURNAMONT SA 5238Decision Made
September 2023
- Demolition of an existing dwelling and the construction of an elevated detached dwelling with an under-croft enclosure (bathroom/laundry and boat storage), external staircases, a covered deck, associated retaining walls, and the removal of one native tree.3073 PURNONG RD CAURNAMONT SA 5238Decision Made
June 2023
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding3079 PURNONG RD CAURNAMONT SA 5238Decision Made
2021· 3 proposals
September 2021
- Lift from ground level to second level2959 PURNONG RD CAURNAMONT SA 5238Decision Made
- Alterations and Additions including extension of upper level, replacement of staircase, replacement of windows and doors and new external paneling (non-removable).3009 PURNONG RD CAURNAMONT SA 5238Decision Made
March 2021
- Demolition of an existing single storey dwelling, construction of an elevated dwelling with attached balcony and under storey garage and storage, temporary use of two shipping containers as stores during construction and associated excavation and filling in a flood plain748 CRAIGNOOK RD CAURNAMONT SA 5238Decision 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
- 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 37.1 km away).
Coalition 74.1%Labor 25.9%
11.1 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +8.4 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- PurnongLabor 24.0% · Coalition 76.0% TPP (2025)2.9 km away
- Walker FlatLabor 45.3% · Coalition 54.7% TPP (2025)11.8 km away
- NildottieLabor 29.9% · Coalition 70.1% TPP (2025)21.2 km away
- MannumLabor 43.8% · Coalition 56.2% TPP (2025)26.9 km away
- PondeLabor 38.1% · Coalition 61.9% TPP (2025)27.8 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)
- 8/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 9/10
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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