SA · Coorong Council
Coorong, SA, 5264
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Suburb snapshot
Coorong is a small locality in the Coorong area, home to around 53 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 3 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 56.6 offences per 1,000 residents, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb.
Population
- Population
- 53
- Median age
- 48
- Median household income / week
- $1,218
- Dwelling vacancy
- 57.1%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 32 of 56
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,600
- Employment rate
- 72%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 0 / 0 / 0
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 3
- Against the person
- 0
- Against property
- 3
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 56.6
- State safety percentile
- 69th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 6
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Sct - Non Residence1
- Sct - Residence1
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv1
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
15 planning-related records
2026· 3 proposals
May 2026
- Two level detached dwelling with associated garage and carportLOT 17 COORONG LANE COORONG SA 5264Under Assessment
April 2026
- 1 into 2 land division (15122) No development costs expected6 COORONG LANE COORONG SA 5264Decision Made
January 2026
- Tourist Accommodation with associated verandah, rainwater tanks, photovoltaics and associated access track17736 PRINCES HWY COORONG SA 5264Under Assessment
2025· 2 proposals
August 2025
- Farm building - Hay Shed875 FIELD RD COORONG SA 5264Decision Made
July 2025
- A steel-framed and clad proprietory shed (outbuilding) to include a granny flat and a garage. The granny flat will comprise one living room, with a kitchenette, and a bathroom.433 OLD COORONG RD COORONG SA 5264Under Assessment
2024· 2 proposals
June 2024
- Construction of a shed and canopy over shipping containers for storage of agricultural implements and personal possessions.17736 PRINCES HWY COORONG SA 5264Decision Made
March 2024
- Stratco New Generation Gable Patio entertaining area10124 PRINCES HWY COORONG SA 5264Decision Made
2023· 5 proposals
November 2023
- Erect shed for storage & stock feedLOT 15 PRINCES HWY COORONG SA 5264Decision Made
October 2023
- Free standing Colorbond GarageLOT 1 COORONG WATERS DR COORONG SA 5264Decision Made
August 2023
- Construction of a Farm Shed for storage of Farm Machinery9293 PRINCES HWY COORONG SA 5264Decision Made
May 2023
- One bedroom dwellingLOT 102 COORONG LANE COORONG SA 5264Decision Made
April 2023
- Erect 27m x 15m x 5.4m farm storage shed open to the east960 MOONEE HILLS RD COORONG SA 5264Decision Made
2022· 3 proposals
December 2022
- Create and additional allotment.8681 PRINCES HWY COORONG SA 5264Decision Made
August 2022
- The development is for a single storey, two bedroom one bathroom transportable building, elevated 300mm above natural ground on piers. Associated works include a small deck, on-site wastewater system and rainwater storage tanks.LOT 1 COORONG WATERS DR COORONG SA 5264Under Assessment
June 2022
- Carport/Garage7365 PRINCES HWY COORONG SA 5264Decision Made
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026; 2022; 2023… · Updated on site
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Coorong National Park
Data sources & freshness
- National parks & reserves (SA) — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 8/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 8/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
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- Coorong National ParkgovernmentNational parks and reserves listing
- 1 into 2 land division (15122) No development costs expectedplanning6 COORONG LANE COORONG SA 5264Lodged 29 Apr 2026 · Decision Made
- A steel-framed and clad proprietory shed (outbuilding) to include a granny flat and a garage. The granny flat will comprise one living room, with a kitchenette, and a bathroom.planning433 OLD COORONG RD COORONG SA 5264Lodged 17 Jul 2025 · Under Assessment
- Carport/Garageplanning7365 PRINCES HWY COORONG SA 5264Lodged 27 Jun 2022 · Decision Made
- Construction of a Farm Shed for storage of Farm Machineryplanning9293 PRINCES HWY COORONG SA 5264Lodged 28 Aug 2023 · Decision Made
Data sources & freshness
- National parks & reserves (SA) — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Updated on site