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SA · Flinders Ranges Council

Cradock, 5432

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  • Residential
  • Amenities
  • Open space
  • Suburban
  • Community
What Cradock is known for: Residential, Amenities, Open space, Suburban, Community

Suburb profile

Cradock is a residential smaller community in Flinders Ranges with a familiar suburban feel. Out in the wider region, it rewards those who value open country and a pace set by the land, not the clock. Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood.

The town centre holds its own, with enough local flavour to make staying close to home appealing. Housing is well-priced for what you get: space, location and everyday convenience.

Tree-lined streets and established homes set the tone, with little pressure to reinvent the neighbourhood.

Population

Population
44
Median age
53
Median household income / week
$1,125
Dwelling vacancy
36%
Unoccupied private dwellings
9 of 25
Median monthly mortgage
$780
Employment rate
56.7%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
0 / 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 · 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)
2
Against the person
0
Against property
2
Rate per 1,000 residents
45.5
State safety percentile
60.9th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+100.5%

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • Sct - Non Residence1
  • 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 · Period: 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases

Roadworks & transport

9 active roadworks / incidents

  • Spray Sealing/ Asphalt WorksR M Williams Way, Cradock Rd27 May 2026 – 24 Jul 2026
  • Spray Sealing/ Asphalt WorksR M Williams Way, Mount James Rd27 May 2026 – 24 Jul 2026
  • Spray Sealing/ Asphalt WorksR M Williams Way, Native Well Rd27 May 2026 – 24 Jul 2026
  • Spray Sealing/ Asphalt WorksR M Williams Way, North Range Rd27 May 2026 – 24 Jul 2026
  • Spray Sealing/ Asphalt WorksR M Williams Way, Slaty Creek Rd27 May 2026 – 24 Jul 2026
  • Spray Sealing/ Asphalt WorksR M Williams Way, South Tce27 May 2026 – 24 Jul 2026
  • Spray Sealing/ Asphalt WorksR M Williams Way, Tyeka Rd27 May 2026 – 24 Jul 2026
  • Spray Sealing/ Asphalt WorksR M Williams Way, Acacia Valley Rd27 May 2026 – 24 Jul 2026
  • Spray Sealing/ Asphalt WorksR M Williams Way, Mcauley Rd27 May 2026 – 24 Jul 2026

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.

8 planning-related records

2026· 1 proposal

  • June 2026

  • To construct a brick cremation ashes wall in the Cradock Cemetery for internment of ashes. Proposed site for the wall is near the entrance, close to current shelter and will not impose on existing unmarked graves. Wall is 2.5m long, 1.3m height with underground footings 600mm deep x 800mm height. Construction will be undertaken by Kenneth Cowey ABN 17 297 593 352.
    LOT 138 CRADOCK RD CRADOCK SA 5432Decision Made
2024· 1 proposal

  • May 2024

  • Shearer's Quarters
    20836 R M WILLIAMS WAY CRADOCK SA 5432Decision Made
2023· 1 proposal

  • May 2023

  • Erect a 27m x 18m x 4.5m 4 stand shearing shed
    20836 R M WILLIAMS WAY CRADOCK SA 5432Decision Made
2022· 2 proposals

  • June 2022

  • Single Story Transportable Home
    LOT 80 MAIN ST CRADOCK SA 5432Decision Made
  • Single Story Transportable Home
    LOT 81 MAIN ST CRADOCK SA 5432Decision Made
2021· 2 proposals

  • August 2021

  • construction of new machinery and hay shed 18m x 12m for storage of machinery, hay and wool
    278 ACACIA VALLEY RD CRADOCK SA 5432Decision Made

  • July 2021

  • stand alone double carport
    LOT 114 SECOND ST CRADOCK SA 5432Decision Made
2020· 1 proposal

  • November 2020

  • Construction of a storage shed for the purpose of storing building materials for proposed small dwelling. Due to not being able to secure a mortgage on the property for the purpose of building a small dwelling, a storage shed will be required for building materials that will be used for construction of a small dwelling in the future.
    LOT 57 MAIN ST CRADOCK SA 5432Decision Made

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

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

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
6/10
IRSD decile (2021)
6/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

1 state heritage place

  • Heritage placeState heritage

Data sources & freshness

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

Recent changes

  • Sct - Non Residencecrime1
  • Sct - Residencecrime1
  • Heritage placeheritageState heritage
  • Construction of a storage shed for the purpose of storing building materials for proposed small dwelling. Due to not being able to secure a mortgage on the property for the purpose of building a small dwelling, a storage shed will be required for building materials that will be used for construction of a small dwelling in the future.planningLOT 57 MAIN ST CRADOCK SA 5432Lodged 15 Nov 2020 · Decision Made
  • Erect a 27m x 18m x 4.5m 4 stand shearing shedplanning20836 R M WILLIAMS WAY CRADOCK SA 5432Lodged 02 May 2023 · Decision Made
  • Shearer's Quartersplanning20836 R M WILLIAMS WAY CRADOCK SA 5432Lodged 30 May 2024 · Decision Made
  • Single Story Transportable HomeplanningLOT 80 MAIN ST CRADOCK SA 5432Lodged 01 Jun 2022 · Decision Made
  • Single Story Transportable HomeplanningLOT 81 MAIN ST CRADOCK SA 5432Lodged 01 Jun 2022 · Decision Made
  • To construct a brick cremation ashes wall in the Cradock Cemetery for internment of ashes. Proposed site for the wall is near the entrance, close to current shelter and will not impose on existing unmarked graves. Wall is 2.5m long, 1.3m height with underground footings 600mm deep x 800mm height. Construction will be undertaken by Kenneth Cowey ABN 17 297 593 352.planningLOT 138 CRADOCK RD CRADOCK SA 5432Lodged 05 Jun 2026 · Decision Made
  • construction of new machinery and hay shed 18m x 12m for storage of machinery, hay and woolplanning278 ACACIA VALLEY RD CRADOCK SA 5432Lodged 01 Aug 2021 · Decision Made

Data sources & freshness

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