SA · Coorong Council

Coorong, SA, 5264

Current weather

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93% humidity · 21.9 km/h wind · 15° / 10.7° today · 10.2 mm rain

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 ProfileAustralian 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 statisticsSouth 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 carport
    LOT 17 COORONG LANE COORONG SA 5264Under Assessment
  • April 2026

  • 1 into 2 land division (15122) No development costs expected
    6 COORONG LANE COORONG SA 5264Decision Made
  • January 2026

  • Tourist Accommodation with associated verandah, rainwater tanks, photovoltaics and associated access track
    17736 PRINCES HWY COORONG SA 5264Under Assessment
2025· 2 proposals
  • August 2025

  • Farm building - Hay Shed
    875 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 area
    10124 PRINCES HWY COORONG SA 5264Decision Made
2023· 5 proposals
  • November 2023

  • Erect shed for storage & stock feed
    LOT 15 PRINCES HWY COORONG SA 5264Decision Made
  • October 2023

  • Free standing Colorbond Garage
    LOT 1 COORONG WATERS DR COORONG SA 5264Decision Made
  • August 2023

  • Construction of a Farm Shed for storage of Farm Machinery
    9293 PRINCES HWY COORONG SA 5264Decision Made
  • May 2023

  • One bedroom dwelling
    LOT 102 COORONG LANE COORONG SA 5264Decision Made
  • April 2023

  • Erect 27m x 15m x 5.4m farm storage shed open to the east
    960 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/Garage
    7365 PRINCES HWY COORONG SA 5264Decision Made

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Amenities

No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenitiesOpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

1 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Coorong National Park

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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.

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Heritage

5 state heritage places

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Recent changes

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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

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