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SA · Berri Barmera Council
Cobdogla, 5346
Est. population · Jun 2025
388
Growth (1 yr)
+0.5%
Growth (5 yr)
+1.8%
Median age
50
Median income
$1,277/wk
Employment rate
57.3%
Languages at home
4.4%non-English
Most common: Greek
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
- Heritage area
- National parks
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Cobdogla is a quieter smaller community in Berri Barmera Council, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting.
With limited local amenities, residents regularly travel to a neighbouring town for shops, appointments and a wider choice. 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.
Homes are relatively cheap compared with the wider market, which keeps entry costs lower. This is a mature, settled pocket where the existing streetscape still defines the local character.
Desirability sits below average overall, with growth momentum, plus 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
Cobdogla snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
388
+0.5% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
12.1%
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
#120
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
14th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
54th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
2/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
39th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
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
- 26.3/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 6110th in Australia
- State rank
- 608th in SA
- Peer rank
- #120 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #204 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 78%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Population
Estimated resident population
388(June 2025)
+0.5% annual · +1.8% over 5 years · 54th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.5%
- 5-year growth
- +1.8%
- Change in 1 year
- +2
- Change in 5 years
- +7
- Growth rank in SA
- 54th 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 (~400), extrapolated at +0.0% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 375
- Median age
- 50
- Median household income / week
- $1,277
- Dwelling vacancy
- 12.1%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 20 of 165
- Median monthly mortgage
- $867
- Employment rate
- 57.3%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 134 / 4 / 0 (+ 11 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 are unchanged compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 5
- Against the person
- 3
- Against property
- 2
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 12.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 125 residents
- State safety percentile
- 13.6th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 2
- Increase (daily rate)
- +0.3%
Most common offence types
- Common Assault1
- Obtain Benefit By Deception1
- Other Offences Against The Person Nec1
- Other Property Damage And Environmental1
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury1
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
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 983
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 39th
School list
- Cobdogla Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 983 · 39th percentile · LBOTE 9% · 107 students · Top SEA quarter 6% · 0.9 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
1 public transport stops in this suburb
- Drogemuller Rd / Sturt Hwy - East side (Cobdogla)
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
10 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 restaurants · 1 swimming pools
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Great for outdoor family life — 2 parks mapped in suburb
- Walkability proxy
- 4/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 2.67
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 5.33
Food & drink(1)
- Cobdogla ClubRestaurant
13 Rowe Street
Community(1)
- Cobdogla Primary SchoolSchool
Sport & outdoors(4)
- Cobdogla Recreational GroundsPark
- Park
- Sports field
- Swimming pool
Entertainment(1)
- Cobdogla Irrigation Museum - National TrustMuseum
Trussell Terrace
Other(3)
- Cobdogla Caravan ParkCaravan Site
- Public toilets
- TelstraTelephone
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)
- 2
- Parks (OSM)
- 2
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
- Barmera Health Service (5.8 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)
- 14
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 36.1
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· 3 proposals
June 2026
- Installation of fiberglass swimming pool, associated sanitary equipment and safety barrier fencingLOT 591 DROGEMULLER RD COBDOGLA SA 5346Decision Made
May 2026
- Construction of a verandahLOT 553 SHUEARD RD COBDOGLA SA 5346Decision Made
April 2026
- Boat ramp access and river frontage upgrades83 SHUEARD RD OVERLAND CORNER SA 5330;LOT 2 SHUEARD RD COBDOGLA SA 5346Decision Made
2025· 5 proposals
December 2025
- 10.7m Long x 4.0m Wide x 2.7m High Stratco Outback flat roof verandah. All colours Paperbark. Top-frame - 150mm outback beam SHS Posts - x 4 65x65 (All into ground) Roof - Outback decking Gutter - 160mm outback edge gutter Storm water outlet - 75mm PVC. Attachment to home utilising 150mm outback beam as a pitching plate to fix to home brick wall.17 ELEPHANT TRUNK RD COBDOGLA SA 5346Decision Made
October 2025
- Replacement shed9 SUTTON ST COBDOGLA SA 5346Decision Made
- Add shed next to existing shed as per diagram. 9m (L) x 4m (W) x 3m (H) Zincalume lean to style with own 4x 150mm C channel posts on each side. Wall cladding OP and Roof cladding corrugated iron. D Gutter and steel downpipe included. Front 3m (W) x 2.7 (H) sliding door in 40mm steel frame. PA door LH hinge. All ground work levelled and compacted with external areas drainage away from shed.26 LOVEDAY RD COBDOGLA SA 5346Decision Made
April 2025
- inground concrete swimming pool32 DOLAN ST COBDOGLA SA 5346Decision Made
February 2025
- Outbuilding131 SPILLER RD COBDOGLA SA 5346Decision Made
2024· 2 proposals
August 2024
- Free standing Colorbond verandah (10.1m x 7.5m) with Colorbond Coolroom roof panels229 MORGAN RD COBDOGLA SA 5346Decision Made
May 2024
- Verandah4 TRUSSELL TCE COBDOGLA SA 5346Decision Made
2023· 4 proposals
December 2023
- Hard Annex to existing cabin59 SHUEARD RD COBDOGLA SA 5346Decision Made
July 2023
- Outbuilding53 NEINDORF RD COBDOGLA SA 5346Decision Made
May 2023
- Outbuilding45 MORGAN RD COBDOGLA SA 5346Decision Made
January 2023
- Outbuilding38 SPILLER RD COBDOGLA SA 5346Decision Made
2022· 6 proposals
October 2022
- Annex fixed to side of existing caravan.LOT 553 SHUEARD RD COBDOGLA SA 5346Decision Made
September 2022
- Demolish fire damaged dwelling, replace with Brick veneer dwelling with UMR garage and alfresco123 ELEPHANT TRUNK RD COBDOGLA SA 5346Decision Made
March 2022
- Attached 4A Universal Strucutre. 5.8m Long x 3.0m Wide x 3.0m High Top frame 150mm x 1.6mm C section Posts x7 off 65 x 65 x 2.0 RHS (Upgraded and added extra posts as Client wants to add blinds into space in future. Roof Prodek Colour ZINC Gutter on front only - Colour ZINC 3.0m ends capped with Zinc Colourbond Flashings from roof to Top framework. Storm water runs into tank by 90mm PVC.59 SHUEARD RD COBDOGLA SA 5346Decision Made
- Hay shed and an Implement shed.429 MORGAN RD COBDOGLA SA 5346Decision Made
- Domestic storage shed.26 LOVEDAY RD COBDOGLA SA 5346Decision Made
February 2022
- Farm shed - implement shedLOT 91 HOMBSCH RD COBDOGLA SA 5346Decision Made
2021· 5 proposals
September 2021
- Shelter/patio area ancillary to associated caravan site.59 SHUEARD RD COBDOGLA SA 5346Decision Made
- Shelter shed for storage of caravan.59 SHUEARD RD COBDOGLA SA 5346Decision Made
- Verandah.22 PARK TCE COBDOGLA SA 5346Decision Made
May 2021
- Swimming Pool64 LOVEDAY RD COBDOGLA SA 5346Decision Made
- Verandah - (4.5m Wide x 6.0m Long x 2.7m post height)44 SPILLER RD COBDOGLA SA 5346Decision Made
2020· 3 proposals
December 2020
- Annexe in association with a caravan within a Caravan Park.59 SHUEARD RD COBDOGLA SA 5346;site c11a at cobdogla caravan parkDecision Made
October 2020
- Verandah attached to dwelling.177 MORGAN RD COBDOGLA SA 5346Decision Made
August 2020
- Demolition of existing dwelling and replacement with a single-storey detached dwelling with garage, verandah and alfresco under-main-roof.72 ARNOLD COATS RD COBDOGLA SA 5346Decision 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
Heritage
2 heritage places
- Cobdogla Homestead ruinShueard Road COBDOGLAState heritage
- Humphrey Pumps, Cobdogla Irrigation Museum (former Cobdogla Pumping Station)Trussell Terrace COBDOGLAState heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · current · 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 28.3 km away).
Coalition 64.2%Labor 35.8%
1.2 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +2.6 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- CobdoglaLabor 36.1% · Coalition 63.9% TPP (2025)1.4 km away
- BarmeraLabor 35.7% · Coalition 64.3% TPP (2025)6.5 km away
- MoorookLabor 31.4% · Coalition 68.6% TPP (2025)7.7 km away
- GlossopLabor 31.5% · Coalition 68.5% TPP (2025)12.4 km away
- MonashLabor 33.4% · Coalition 66.6% TPP (2025)13.5 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)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
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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