SA · Goyder Council

Eudunda, 5374

Est. population · Jun 2025

821

Growth (1 yr)

-0.1%

Growth (5 yr)

-0.1%

Median age

54

Median income

$921/wk

Employment rate

45.8%

Languages at home

2.2%non-English

Mostly English at home

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

25.6/100
Below average

617th in SA

Verified 89% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • Education hub
  • Excellent transport
  • Heritage area
  • High desirability
What Eudunda is known for: Green suburb, Education hub, Excellent transport, Heritage area, High desirability

Suburb profile

Eudunda is a quieter smaller community in Goyder 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. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name.

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. Purchase and rent costs sit on the more affordable side of the local range.

Reported crime has been rising recently. A trickle of new development is refreshing selected pockets without changing the overall feel.

Versus similar regional towns, the suburb reads below average on desirability, chiefly because local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus community and employment trail behind. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

At a glance

Eudunda snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

No data available

Median rent

$440/wk

Population (ERP)

821

-0.1% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

15.5%

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

#124

among Country & regional · Mature

Safety

51st

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

5th

percentile in SA

Advantage (IRSAD)

1/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

40th

percentile among schools with ICSEA

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
25.6/100 — Below average
National rank
6204th in Australia
State rank
617th in SA
Peer rank
#124 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#209 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
89%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability indexSuburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$440

Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.

Median house sale prices cover metropolitan Adelaide and selected fringe councils (19 LGAs, including Adelaide Hills and Gawler), not all of regional South Australia.

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

  • SA rent report & metro median house salesGovernment of South Australia · 1 January - 31 March 2026 · Updated · Quarterly; metro-fringe sales only

Population

Estimated resident population

821(June 2025)

-0.1% annual · -0.1% over 5 years · 5th percentile in SA

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
-0.1%
5-year growth
-0.1%
Change in 1 year
-1
Change in 5 years
-1
Growth rank in SA
5th 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 (~800), extrapolated at -0.2% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
815
Median age
54
Median household income / week
$921
Dwelling vacancy
15.5%
Unoccupied private dwellings
64 of 413
Median monthly mortgage
$1,000
Employment rate
45.8%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
341 / 10 / 0

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

  • Estimated Resident PopulationAustralian 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 ProfileAustralian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2024–25)
28
Against the person
7
Against property
21
Rate per 1,000 residents
34.1
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 116 residents
State safety percentile
50.6th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
15
Increase (daily rate)
+27.6%

Most common offence types

  • Other Property Damage And Environmental12
  • Other Theft3
  • Sct - Non Residence1
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury6
  • Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv2

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
1 (1 schools, 1 preschools)
Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
983.5
Median ICSEA percentile
40th
School list
  • St John's Lutheran SchoolPrimary · Independent · ICSEA 1017 · 54th percentile · LBOTE 2% · 46 students · Top SEA quarter 8% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →
  • Eudunda Area SchoolCombined · Government · ICSEA 950 · 25th percentile · LBOTE 5% · 223 students · Top SEA quarter 6% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
  • Eudunda Community PreschoolMorgan RoadPreschools

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

2 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Railway Pde - East side (Eudunda)
  • Railway Pde / Lloyd St - West side (Eudunda)

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

12 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

1 places of worship · 1 swimming pools

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Limited walkable amenities nearby
Walkability proxy
3/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
0
Parks per 1,000 residents
0
Community(3)
  • Eudunda Area SchoolSchool

    1 Reserve Road, Eudunda

  • Eudunda Community Preschool CentreSchool
  • School
Sport & outdoors(2)
  • Sports field
  • Eudunda Swimming PoolSwimming pool
Other(7)
  • Eudunda Community Caravan ParkCamp Site
  • EudundaInformation
  • Parking
  • Eudunda Uniting ChurchPlace of worship
  • Sanitary Dump Station
  • Shelter
  • Waste Transfer Station

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • Local amenity insightsSuburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenitiesOpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
8
Parks (OSM)
0

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

Places of worship

1 places of worship within ~1.5 km

  • Eudunda Uniting Church

From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
1
Nearest hospital
Eudunda Hospital (1.1 km)
Nearest hospital type
Public Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department
Emergency department in suburb
On site
  • Eudunda Hospital40 Ward StreetPublic Hospital

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)
25
Participants per 1,000 residents
30.5

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

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
69 mm · ~9 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
22° / 9°
Rainfall
80 mm · ~10 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
14° / 5°
Rainfall
142 mm · ~18 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
21° / 8°
Rainfall
125 mm · ~16 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normalsWorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Planning & development

Development applications from PlanSA register and EPA licensed activities.

2026· 10 proposals
  • July 2026

  • Canopy
    LOT 19 KAPUNDA ST EUDUNDA SA 5374Under Assessment
  • June 2026

  • Carport
    224 DEEP CREEK RD EUDUNDA SA 5374Decision Made
  • Land Division (2 into 4 allotments)
    12 PINE AV EUDUNDA SA 5374Under Assessment
  • May 2026

  • Carport
    83 BRUCE ST EUDUNDA SA 5374Decision Made
  • Change in Use to Dwelling and Internal Building Alterations
    10 WARD ST EUDUNDA SA 5374Under Assessment
  • April 2026

  • Domestic Shed
    54 BRUCE ST EUDUNDA SA 5374Decision Made
  • March 2026

  • The proposal is to construct a freestanding Stratco Large Span gable-roof carport Key details: outside frame dimensions length approx. 4.1m, width 12.2m, height 3.6m (eave), roof pitch 10°; structure with portal frames, CGI 0.42 BMT corrugated roofing (single-sided), roof purlins/girts as per engineering; footings pinned on concrete slab with 250 C-Section stirrup; drainage via Smoothline Gutter 150 and 100x50 downpipes connected to existing stormwater system; colours Gull Grey (roof/wall sheets
    6 FINCH RD EUDUNDA SA 5374Decision Made
  • February 2026

  • Verandah and Carport
    5 HAMBOUR AV EUDUNDA SA 5374Decision Made
  • January 2026

  • Outbuilding (accessible toilet) and access ramp ancillary to the existing bowling club.
    51 BRUCE ST EUDUNDA SA 5374Under Assessment
  • Outbuilding
    65 BRUCE ST EUDUNDA SA 5374Decision Made
2025· 16 proposals
  • December 2025

  • Construction of a Petrol Filling Station, a Shop (Personal or domestic services establishment) in form of a Car Wash and Dog Grooming Service, One (1) Freestanding Illuminated Advertisement, and Fencing and Retaining Walls and ancillary water tanks.
    3 SOUTH TCE EUDUNDA SA 5374Under Assessment
  • Dwelling addition
    38 SMITH RD EUDUNDA SA 5374Under Assessment
  • November 2025

  • Placing a shipping container for storage
    11 HANNAN ST EUDUNDA SA 5374Decision Made
  • October 2025

  • Land Division (Boundary Realignment)
    21 WARD ST EUDUNDA SA 5374Decision Made
  • Residential Land Division - 1 into 2 Torrens Titles
    71 BRUCE ST EUDUNDA SA 5374Decision Made
  • Swimming pool and fence
    8 LLOYD ST EUDUNDA SA 5374Decision Made
  • August 2025

  • Verandah 12m x 4m x 3m open flat roof, steel frame
    54 BRUCE ST EUDUNDA SA 5374Decision Made
  • verandah
    12 WARD ST EUDUNDA SA 5374Decision Made
  • Single storey detached dwelling with two (2) ancillary verandahs and a carport
    9 -11 EYRE ST EUDUNDA SA 5374Decision Made
  • July 2025

  • Detached dwelling
    30 BARWELL ST EUDUNDA SA 5374Decision Made
  • Agricultural Building
    251 WORLDS END HWY EUDUNDA SA 5374Decision Made
  • June 2025

  • Land Division - 1 into 40 Torrens Titles & Internal Roads
    LOT 824 BRUCE ST EUDUNDA SA 5374Under Assessment
  • May 2025

  • Detached dwelling.
    39 HANNAN ST EUDUNDA SA 5374Decision Made
  • April 2025

  • Carport and verandah
    21 WARD ST EUDUNDA SA 5374Decision Made
  • March 2025

  • Outbuilding
    3 SHEOAK CR EUDUNDA SA 5374Decision Made
  • January 2025

  • pergola
    181 THREE CHAIN RD EUDUNDA SA 5374Decision Made
2024· 12 proposals
  • December 2024

  • Land Division - 1 into 3.
    79 BRUCE ST EUDUNDA SA 5374Decision Made
  • Detached dwelling and fencing
    58 WEIGALL ST EUDUNDA SA 5374Under Assessment
  • November 2024

  • Verandah and Carport
    40 GUNN ST EUDUNDA SA 5374Decision Made
  • October 2024

  • Land Division - 1 into 56 allotments
    LOT 400 BRUCE ST EUDUNDA SA 5374Under Assessment
  • Depot, workshop, office and water tanks
    LOT 426 WORLDS END HWY EUDUNDA SA 5374Decision Made
  • August 2024

  • Outbuilding
    74 BRUCE ST EUDUNDA SA 5374Decision Made
  • July 2024

  • Removal of existing garage and Build new garage
    5902 THIELE HWY EUDUNDA SA 5374Decision Made
  • April 2024

  • Depot, office, fence, water tanks and associated parking and landscaping.
    12 PINE AV EUDUNDA SA 5374Decision Made
  • March 2024

  • Detached Dwelling
    LOT 311 THREE CHAIN RD EUDUNDA SA 5374Under Assessment
  • February 2024

  • Shed
    5949 THIELE HWY EUDUNDA SA 5374Decision Made
  • January 2024

  • Addition to existing service trade premises
    7 GUNN ST EUDUNDA SA 5374Decision Made
  • Outbuilding
    9 HANNAN ST EUDUNDA SA 5374Decision Made
2023· 2 proposals
  • November 2023

  • 1 into 4 Torrens Title Land Division
    43 HANNAN ST EUDUNDA SA 5374Decision Made
  • October 2023

  • Alterations and additions to existing motor repair station and service trade premises.
    20 ROSELLA RD EUDUNDA SA 5374Under Assessment

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

1 heritage place

  • Eudunda Roadhouse8 South Terrace EUDUNDAState heritage

Data sources & freshness

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

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 32.3 km away).

Coalition 63.3%Labor 36.7%

8.7 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +4.8 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • EudundaLabor 36.8% · Coalition 63.2% TPP (2025)1.1 km away
  • Point PassLabor 28.7% · Coalition 71.3% TPP (2025)11.7 km away
  • MarrabelLabor 29.8% · Coalition 70.2% TPP (2025)20.3 km away
  • RobertstownLabor 28.5% · Coalition 71.5% TPP (2025)20.6 km away
  • SaddleworthLabor 38.1% · Coalition 61.9% TPP (2025)30.6 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

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
1/10
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

More in Goyder Council

Other suburbs in the same local government area.

Comparable suburbs

Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of South Australia.