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SA · Coorong Council
Coonalpyn, 5265
Est. population · Jun 2025
361
Growth (1 yr)
0.0%
Growth (5 yr)
+1.1%
Median age
50
Median income
$1,025/wk
Employment rate
52%
Languages at home
5.7%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- Heritage area
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Coonalpyn is a quieter smaller community in Coorong Council, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting.
Everyday basics may be close by, but bigger shopping and services typically require a trip to a nearby centre. Local parks and tree cover add a welcome outdoor dimension to suburban life. A car helps for most daily errands, though buses still link the suburb further afield.
Housing is more affordable than in many parts of the state. This is a mature, settled pocket where the existing streetscape still defines the local character.
Versus similar regional towns, the suburb reads below average on desirability, chiefly because growth momentum trail behind. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Coonalpyn snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
361
0.0% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
17.5%
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
#161
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
72nd
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
15th
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
- 17.6/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 6828th in Australia
- State rank
- 688th in SA
- Peer rank
- #161 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #259 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 70%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Population
Estimated resident population
361(June 2025)
0.0% annual · +1.1% over 5 years · 15th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- 0.0%
- 5-year growth
- +1.1%
- Change in 1 year
- 0
- Change in 5 years
- +4
- Growth rank in SA
- 15th 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 (~350), extrapolated at -0.0% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 350
- Median age
- 50
- Median household income / week
- $1,025
- Dwelling vacancy
- 17.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 33 of 189
- Median monthly mortgage
- $522
- Employment rate
- 52%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 144 / 12 / 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)
- 22
- Against the person
- 12
- Against property
- 10
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 60.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 29 residents
- State safety percentile
- 72.2th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 4
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -4.1%
Most common offence types
- Common Assault6
- Other Theft3
- Sct - Non Residence2
- Sct - Residence2
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury5
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
Public transport
4 public transport stops in this suburb
- Dukes Hwy - West side (Coonalpyn)
- Dukes Hwy / Campbell Tce - East side (Coonalpyn)
- Poyntz Tce / Malcolm Tce - East side (Roadhouse Coonalpyn)
- Poyntz Tce / Malcolm Tce - West side (Roadhouse Coonalpyn)
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
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
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 3
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
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
- Meningie and Districts Memorial Hospital and Health Services (50.0 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
- 24.9
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
- 29° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 61 mm · ~8 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 106 mm · ~13 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 189 mm · ~24 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 130 mm · ~16 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· 2 proposals
April 2026
- Partial change of use comprising a pre-built two storey building comprising of a wellness centre to lower level and dwelling to upper level with associated parking and above ground rainwater tankLOT 84 GIBBS ST COONALPYN SA 5265Under Assessment
January 2026
- Land Division creating one additional allotment (1 into 2)187 COLD AND WET RD COONALPYN SA 5265Decision Made
2025· 4 proposals
October 2025
- The proposal involves the demolition of the existing outdated public toilet block , and the construction of a new, fully compliant public amenities facility. The new building will incorporate a Changing Places toilet, unisex accessible WC, ambulant cubicles, and standard male/female toilets. The development will include a minimum of one DDA-compliant parking space and a continuous accessible path of travel from the parking area to the building, with a width of 1200?mm and a maximum gradient of 1LOT 13 RAILWAY TCE COONALPYN SA 5265Decision Made
August 2025
- Verandah addition49 PEAKE TCE COONALPYN SA 5265Decision Made
May 2025
- SHED636 TAURAGAT WELL RD COONALPYN SA 5265Decision Made
March 2025
- Renewable Energy Facility (Solar Farm and BESS)23 TAURAGAT WELL RD COONALPYN SA 5265Under Assessment
2024· 6 proposals
November 2024
- Remove old wooden signage and replace with new 2000mm high by 1000mm wide metal sign. The new sign to be in the same location as the old/existing sign52 -54 PEAKE TCE COONALPYN SA 5265Decision Made
- We intend to install 4x12m towers on the outside of the existing netball courts to provide a minimum of 200lux across the playing area.6133 DUKES HWY COONALPYN SA 5265Decision Made
- install transportable detached dwelling on siteLOT 5 PAYNTER TCE COONALPYN SA 5265Decision Made
September 2024
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling (Transportable)36-40 POYNTZ TCE COONALPYN SA 5265Under Assessment
April 2024
- Change of use from meeting hall to dwelling15 PEAKE TCE COONALPYN SA 5265Decision Made
March 2024
- Agricultural Shed3615 MCINTOSH WAY COONALPYN SA 5265Decision Made
2023· 4 proposals
December 2023
- Agricultural building for storage of fertiliser (120 tonne capacity)969 COLD AND WET RD COONALPYN SA 5265Decision Made
October 2023
- 20ft shipping container for storage of spare equipment. Shipping container will be located in corner of property, not visible from Poyntz Terrace.LOT 60 POYNTZ TCE COONALPYN SA 5265Decision Made
July 2023
- New build of an Olympic shed - 3 bay carport + 1 bay enclosed, next to a farm homested907 PASCOE RD COONALPYN SA 5265Decision Made
- Erect a rural machinery shed331 COLD AND WET RD COONALPYN SA 5265Decision Made
2022· 4 proposals
September 2022
- Stratco Outback flat verandah10 HIGH ST COONALPYN SA 5265Decision Made
July 2022
- Implement Shed - 18 x 9 x 4.5 Open Front Magnus Shed64 RAILZ RD COONALPYN SA 5265Decision Made
- The proposed development is for the construction of a stand alone carport to be erected adjacent to the north west wall of the existing dwelling. The proposed carport to be erected over the existing driveway which runs adjacent to the north west wall of the dwelling. Proposed carport has a color bond roof with the sides and structure front and rear to be open. Please find attached the relevant design drawings which include wind loadings and structural details as issued by Stratco who have design17 COOMBE TCE COONALPYN SA 5265Decision Made
February 2022
- Dwelling additions - dwelling extension carport & Verandah21 COOMBE TCE COONALPYN SA 5265Decision Made
2021· 8 proposals
November 2021
- Farm Shed486 NICHOLSON RD COONALPYN SA 5265Decision Made
- Patio17 COOMBE TCE COONALPYN SA 5265Decision Made
- 36m x 21m x 7m Implement Shed383 VENNING RD COONALPYN SA 5265Decision Made
October 2021
- Carport13 COOMBE TCE COONALPYN SA 5265Decision Made
September 2021
- Verandah18 PEAKE TCE COONALPYN SA 5265Decision Made
August 2021
- There are two proposed sheds :- Shed Number 1 - 18m long x 18m wide with an eave height of 6.75m. It has a 8m deep canopy towards the east. The construction will steel UB columns and fabricated web trusses clad with zincalume metal wall sheeting and roof sheeting. Shed Number 2 - 36m long x 18m wide with an eave height of 6.75m.It has a 8m deep canopy towards the east. The shed have got 4 bays in which 3 is open towards the east. The construction will steel UB columns and fabricated web trusses654 VENNING RD COONALPYN SA 5265Decision Made
March 2021
- Fodder Shed 18m x 36m x 5.7m144 HEINRICH RD COONALPYN SA 5265Decision Made
February 2021
- Addition of storage room to existing club roomsLOT 90 POYNTZ TCE COONALPYN SA 5265Decision Made
2020· 3 proposals
October 2020
- Sliding roof fertilizer storage shed816A COLD AND WET RD COONALPYN SA 5265Decision Made
- Detached Dwelling17 COOMBE TCE COONALPYN SA 5265Decision Made
September 2020
- Verandah15 COOMBE TCE COONALPYN SA 5265Decision Made
Other· 2 proposals
- COORONG DISTRICT COUNCILResource Recovery Waste Disposal and RelatedEPA licence
- DELTA AGRIBUSINESS PTY LTDHydrocarbon and ChemicalEPA licence
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
1 heritage place
- Binnie Well (associated with 1850s Gold Escort Route)The McIntosh Way COONALPYNState heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
- Bushfire safer places
- 1
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 58.9 km away).
Coalition 84.3%Labor 15.7%
21.3 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: -0.6 pp toward Coalition
Nearest polling places
- CoonalpynLabor 15.4% · Coalition 84.6% TPP (2025)4.0 km away
- CoomandookLabor 16.8% · Coalition 83.2% TPP (2025)25.9 km away
- TintinaraLabor 11.6% · Coalition 88.4% TPP (2025)30.1 km away
- PeakeLabor 19.5% · Coalition 80.5% TPP (2025)33.8 km away
- MeningieLabor 25.9% · Coalition 74.1% TPP (2025)47.6 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
Compare with
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