Median house price
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SA · Renmark Paringa Council
Cooltong, 5341
Est. population · Jun 2025
371
Growth (1 yr)
+1.4%
Growth (5 yr)
+7.2%
Median age
40
Median income
$1,392/wk
Employment rate
67.8%
Languages at home
26.5%non-English
Most common: Greek, Punjabi, Turkish
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Cooltong is a quieter smaller community in Renmark Paringa Council, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with plenty of young families in the mix. 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. Open space is thinner than in many regional towns, so residents often travel a little further for a longer park day. A car helps for most daily errands, with fewer amenities clustered within an easy walk.
Housing is more affordable than in many parts of the state. Light infill development is updating a few streets while the wider area stays largely unchanged.
Versus similar regional towns, the suburb reads below average on desirability, chiefly because local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus growth momentum trail behind. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Cooltong snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
371
+1.4% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
15.2%
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
#42
among Country & regional · Emerging
Safety
32nd
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
82nd
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
2/10
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
- 24.5/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 6344th in Australia
- State rank
- 633rd in SA
- Peer rank
- #42 among Country & regional · Emerging suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #218 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 52%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Population
Estimated resident population
371(June 2025)
+1.4% annual · +7.2% over 5 years · 82th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.4%
- 5-year growth
- +7.2%
- Change in 1 year
- +5
- Change in 5 years
- +25
- Growth rank in SA
- 82th 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 +0.8% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 322
- Median age
- 40
- Median household income / week
- $1,392
- Dwelling vacancy
- 15.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 22 of 145
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Employment rate
- 67.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 65 / 57 / 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 decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 8
- Against the person
- 2
- Against property
- 6
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 21.6
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 161 residents
- State safety percentile
- 31.7th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 77
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -10.9%
Most common offence types
- Common Assault1
- Other Theft4
- Sct - Non Residence2
- 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
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
- Renmark Paringa District Hospital (9.7 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)
- 9
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 24.3
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
- 33° / 16°
- Rainfall
- 58 mm · ~7 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 53 mm · ~7 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 17° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 69 mm · ~9 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 83 mm · ~10 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· 11 proposals
August 2026
- Detached dwellingLOT 28 OLD COOLTONG AV COOLTONG SA 5341Under Assessment
July 2026
- Construction of an agricultural buildingLOT 4 ORROROO ST COOLTONG SA 5341Under Assessment
- Installation of a Protective Tree Netting Structure128 GOVERNMENT RD COOLTONG SA 5341;LOT 311 NICHOLLS RD COOLTONG SA 5341;LOT 434 NICHOLLS RD COOLTONG SA 5341;LOT 77 GOVERNMENT RD COOLTONG SA 5341Decision Made
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling with Associated Verandahs77 TAREENA ST COOLTONG SA 5341Under Assessment
June 2026
- Construction of an agricultural buildingLOT 55 MICKAN ST COOLTONG SA 5341Decision Made
- Single Storey Detached DwellingLOT 4 ORROROO ST COOLTONG SA 5341Decision Made
April 2026
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding150 NICHOLLS RD COOLTONG SA 5341Decision Made
March 2026
- Extension to an existing outbuilding1093 RAL RAL AV COOLTONG SA 5341Decision Made
- Land Division - one allotment into two allotments287 STORY AV COOLTONG SA 5341Decision Made
- Land division in the form of a dwelling excision (1 into 2)126 COOLTONG AV COOLTONG SA 5341Decision Made
- Outbuilding64 HUMPHRIS ST COOLTONG SA 5341Decision Made
2025· 9 proposals
December 2025
- Agricultural building (Implement shed for storage of tree planting equipment)LOT 1 COOLTONG AV COOLTONG SA 5341Decision Made
October 2025
- Construction of an extension to an existing outbuilding405 COOLTONG AV COOLTONG SA 5341Decision Made
September 2025
- Land Division - Three (3) allotments into four (4) allotments, resulting in one (1) additional allotment87 OLD COOLTONG AV COOLTONG SA 5341Decision Made
July 2025
- Construction of two outbuildings35 COOLTONG AV COOLTONG SA 5341Decision Made
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding87 OLD COOLTONG AV COOLTONG SA 5341Decision Made
June 2025
- Installation and operation of three (3) frost fansLOT 69 RAL RAL AV COOLTONG SA 5341Decision Made
- Construction of an agricultural building102 ORROROO ST COOLTONG SA 5341Decision Made
January 2025
- Fibreglass swimming pool130 OLD COOLTONG AV COOLTONG SA 5341Decision Made
- Construction of a freestanding verandah31 OLD COOLTONG AV COOLTONG SA 5341Decision Made
2024· 5 proposals
August 2024
- Construction of a verandah attached to an existing dwelling471 COOLTONG AV COOLTONG SA 5341Decision Made
July 2024
- Outbuilding287 STORY AV COOLTONG SA 5341Under Assessment
May 2024
- Construction of a single storey detached dwellingLOT 386 RAL RAL AV COOLTONG SA 5341Decision Made
- Construction of an outbuilding and carport142 TAREENA ST COOLTONG SA 5341Decision Made
March 2024
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding34 GOVERNMENT RD COOLTONG SA 5341Decision Made
2023· 5 proposals
November 2023
- Land Division in the form of a Boundary realignment - 2 allotments into 2 allotments129 QUARTE ST COOLTONG SA 5341Decision Made
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding117 ORROROO ST COOLTONG SA 5341Decision Made
August 2023
- Construction of an extension to an existing agricultural building and the installation of an internal cool room437 WENTWORTH-RENMARK RD COOLTONG SA 5341Decision Made
May 2023
- Agricultural building151 STONEY PINCH RD COOLTONG SA 5341Decision Made
April 2023
- Construction of a partially open sided domestic outbuilding with two attached verandahs86 TAREENA ST COOLTONG SA 5341Decision Made
2022· 4 proposals
June 2022
- Domestic storage shed.151B OLD COOLTONG RD COOLTONG SA 5341Decision Made
April 2022
- Replace existing shed with a new colorbond Implement storage shed437 WENTWORTH-RENMARK RD COOLTONG SA 5341Decision Made
February 2022
- Shed for domestic storage100 QUARTE ST COOLTONG SA 5341Decision Made
- Land Division (1 into 2 Torrens Title)71 MICKAN ST COOLTONG SA 5341Decision Made
2021· 5 proposals
August 2021
- New storage shed to go in horse yard40 ORROROO ST COOLTONG SA 5341Decision Made
May 2021
- Single storey detached dwelling with double garage and alfresco UMRLOT 2 NICHOLLS RD COOLTONG SA 5341Decision Made
- 8.8m long x 6.2m Wide Stratco Outback Verandah. Traditional gable Attached to fascia using rafter strengthening brackets along one 8.8m Side.26 COOLTONG AV COOLTONG SA 5341Decision Made
March 2021
- Single storey detached timber clad dwelling (supported on concrete blocks/ footings)64 HUMPHRIS ST COOLTONG SA 5341Decision Made
January 2021
- Land division - boundary realignment28 GOVERNMENT RD COOLTONG SA 5341;42 TAREENA ST COOLTONG SA 5341Decision Made
2020· 3 proposals
December 2020
- Agricultural building372B COOLTONG AV COOLTONG SA 5341Decision Made
September 2020
- Agriculture building - shed286 OLD COOLTONG RD COOLTONG SA 5341Decision Made
August 2020
- New Dwelling & Garage328 OLD COOLTONG RD COOLTONG SA 5341Decision 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 21.9 km away).
Coalition 68.2%Labor 31.8%
5.2 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: -0.9 pp toward Coalition
Nearest polling places
- Renmark NorthLabor 30.0% · Coalition 70.0% TPP (2025)4.6 km away
- Renmark WestLabor 31.2% · Coalition 68.8% TPP (2025)8.1 km away
- RenmarkLabor 43.1% · Coalition 56.9% TPP (2025)11.1 km away
- ParingaLabor 30.3% · Coalition 69.7% TPP (2025)13.7 km away
- LyrupLabor 27.0% · Coalition 73.0% TPP (2025)17.5 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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