Median house price
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SA · Port Pirie Council
Coonamia, 5540
Est. population · Jun 2025
137
Growth (1 yr)
0.0%
Growth (5 yr)
-0.7%
Median age
40
Median income
$1,474/wk
Employment rate
62%
Languages at home
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
Suburb profile
Coonamia is a quieter smaller community in Port Pirie Council, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. It is a long way from Adelaide, so life orients around regional towns and local hubs rather than the metro area. Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with plenty of young families in the mix.
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.
Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here than in denser, more walkable pockets. Homes are relatively cheap compared with the wider market, which keeps entry costs lower.
At a glance
Coonamia snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
137
0.0% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
13.6%
Census unoccupied dwellings
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Safety
5th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
15th
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
Population
Estimated resident population
137(June 2025)
0.0% annual · -0.7% over 5 years · 15th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- 0.0%
- 5-year growth
- -0.7%
- Change in 1 year
- 0
- Change in 5 years
- -1
- 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 (~150), extrapolated at -0.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 96
- Median age
- 40
- Median household income / week
- $1,474
- Dwelling vacancy
- 13.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 6 of 44
- Median monthly mortgage
- $867
- Employment rate
- 62%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 40 / 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
Reported offences are unchanged compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 1
- Against the person
- 0
- Against property
- 1
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 7.3
- State safety percentile
- 4.5th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 336
- Increase (daily rate)
- +0.3%
Most common offence types
- Sct - Residence1
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
- Port Pirie Regional Health Service (4.0 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)
- 6
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 43.8
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
- 30° / 17°
- Rainfall
- 69 mm · ~9 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 24° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 89 mm · ~11 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 7°
- Rainfall
- 148 mm · ~18 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 136 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· 5 proposals
August 2026
- New Colorbond Verandahs (Refer Specifications) Colour: Monument – all materials Purpose: Shade Protection to house, entertaining area Stormwater to Garden219 WARNERTOWN RD COONAMIA SA 5540Under Assessment
July 2026
- 2 x Verandahs Colorbond 9.7mL x 1.8mW x 2.8mH Purpose - Undercover area for Granny Flat Stormwater to new 20000L tank to be installed with verandahs212 RAILWAY TCE COONAMIA SA 5540Under Assessment
February 2026
- New Colorbond Verandah 15mL x 3mW x 3mH New Colorbond Verandah 12m x 3m x 3m Purpose: Undercover Storage for vehicles and workshop Stormwater to existing tanks212 RAILWAY TCE COONAMIA SA 5540Decision Made
- Detached Dwelling and Outbuilding (Shed)67 HILLVIEW RD COONAMIA SA 5540Under Assessment
- Freestanding Verandah245 MAGOR RD COONAMIA SA 5540Decision Made
2024· 3 proposals
August 2024
- Ancillary accommodation and domestic outbuilding212 RAILWAY TCE COONAMIA SA 5540Decision Made
- Verandah and shed73 STEAMTRAIN RD COONAMIA SA 5540Decision Made
July 2024
- Proposed change in use of an existing shed to a Motor Repair Station with associated two shipping containers and connecting canopy, on-site carparking, landscaping and signage - retrospective application.255 MAGOR RD COONAMIA SA 5540Under Assessment
2023· 2 proposals
November 2023
- Outbuilding (Shed)229 WARNERTOWN RD COONAMIA SA 5540Decision Made
February 2023
- Store (80% Builders Storage Facility & 20% domestic use)51 STEAMTRAIN RD COONAMIA SA 5540Decision Made
2022· 3 proposals
September 2022
- Agricultural BuildingLOT 93 RAILWAY TCE COONAMIA SA 5540Decision Made
June 2022
- Pool House19 HALDANE RD COONAMIA SA 5540Decision Made
March 2022
- Shed83 WAUCHOPES RD COONAMIA SA 5540Decision Made
2021· 1 proposal
July 2021
- Storage shed.LOT 22 MAGOR RD COONAMIA SA 5540Decision 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
- Grey
- Member of Parliament
- Tom VENNING (Liberal)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 128,707
- Turnout (2025)
- 89.4%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +5.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 54.6%Labor 45.4%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 24.0 km away).
Coalition 40.6%Labor 59.4%
14.0 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +7.2 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- SolomontownLabor 62.4% · Coalition 37.6% TPP (2025)2.3 km away
- Port PirieLabor 61.7% · Coalition 38.3% TPP (2025)3.4 km away
- Risdon Park EastLabor 54.7% · Coalition 45.3% TPP (2025)3.8 km away
- Risdon Park SouthLabor 55.3% · Coalition 44.7% TPP (2025)5.0 km away
- NapperbyLabor 48.0% · Coalition 52.0% TPP (2025)7.8 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)
- 3/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
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
More in Port Pirie Council
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Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of South Australia.