Median house price
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SA · Alexandrina Council
Finniss, 5255
Est. population · Jun 2025
313
Growth (1 yr)
+1.0%
Growth (5 yr)
+7.6%
Median age
49
Median income
$1,406/wk
Employment rate
62.1%
Languages at home
1.1%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- National parks
- High desirability
Suburb profile
In Alexandrina Council, Finniss keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. Life here is grounded in local routine rather than big-city choice.
Open space is thinner than in many regional towns, so residents often travel a little further for a longer park day. A car helps for most daily errands, with fewer amenities clustered within an easy walk. Housing sits in the middle of the local market: neither cheap nor premium.
Crime reports are up on the previous period. This is a mature, settled pocket where the existing streetscape still defines the local character.
The desirability picture is below average, weighed down by softer local dining and lifestyle amenities relative to similar regional towns. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Finniss snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
—
No data available
Population (ERP)
313
+1.0% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
20.0%
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
#92
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
44th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
73rd
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
6/10
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
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 30.2/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 5558th in Australia
- State rank
- 559th in SA
- Peer rank
- #92 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #165 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 62%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Population
Estimated resident population
313(June 2025)
+1.0% annual · +7.6% over 5 years · 73th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.0%
- 5-year growth
- +7.6%
- Change in 1 year
- +3
- Change in 5 years
- +22
- Growth rank in SA
- 73th 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 (~350), extrapolated at +1.8% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 293
- Median age
- 49
- Median household income / week
- $1,406
- Dwelling vacancy
- 20%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 30 of 150
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,976
- Employment rate
- 62.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 125 / 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 increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 9
- Against the person
- 3
- Against property
- 6
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 28.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 98 residents
- State safety percentile
- 43.9th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 53
- Increase (daily rate)
- +50.4%
Most common offence types
- Dangerous Or Negligent Acts2
- Obtain Benefit By Deception1
- Other Property Damage And Environmental2
- Other Theft1
- 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
2 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 0/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0
Sport & outdoors(1)
- Sports field
Other(1)
- Unnamed (No.HA1024) Heritage AgreementNature Reserve
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 insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 1
- 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
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Strathalbyn and District Health Service (14.8 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)
- 10
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 31.9
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
- 29° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 67 mm · ~8 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 97 mm · ~12 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 148 mm · ~18 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 119 mm · ~15 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
July 2026
- Dwelling addition713 SIGNAL FLAT RD FINNISS SA 5255Under Assessment
June 2026
- Outbuilding (shipping container for storage)5 HAMLEY TCE FINNISS SA 5255Decision Made
May 2026
- Change of use of existing dwelling to an outbuilding (shed) and construction of a new, two storey detached dwelling724 FINNISS-CLAYTON RD FINNISS SA 5255Under Assessment
April 2026
- Installation of an above-ground water tank293 GILBERT SIDING RD FINNISS SA 5255Decision Made
March 2026
- Torrens Title Boundary Realignment two (2) into two (2)11 RAILWAY TCE FINNISS SA 5255;LOT 112 RAILWAY TCE FINNISS SA 5255Decision Made
2025· 13 proposals
November 2025
- Construction of an Outbuilding (garage)280 SORRELLS RD FINNISS SA 5255Decision Made
- Ancillary accommodation957 SIGNAL FLAT RD FINNISS SA 5255Decision Made
September 2025
- Construction of an Agricultural Building (Farm Implement/ Hay Shed)42 GUNDAROO RD FINNISS SA 5255Decision Made
August 2025
- Construction of five (5) identical agricultural buildings (feeding sheds) and associated horse keeping activities42 GUNDAROO RD FINNISS SA 5255Decision Made
- Agricultural building713 SIGNAL FLAT RD FINNISS SA 5255Decision Made
July 2025
- Colorbond shed for storage of implementsLOT 109 FINNISS-CLAYTON RD FINNISS SA 5255Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwellingLOT 54 FINNISS-MILANG RD FINNISS SA 5255Decision Made
May 2025
- Establishment of a form of light industry (metal fabrication) including the construction of a shed and above-ground water tank37 FINNISS-MILANG RD FINNISS SA 5255Decision Made
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding117 MAIN RD FINNISS SA 5255Decision Made
April 2025
- Construction of a freestanding carport81 BRIMARVI RD FINNISS SA 5255Decision Made
March 2025
- Construction of a carport208 FINNISS-CLAYTON RD FINNISS SA 5255Decision Made
February 2025
- Adding an external carport to an existing shed.278 BRAESIDE RD FINNISS SA 5255Decision Made
- Construction of an agricultural building (open sided)278 BRAESIDE RD FINNISS SA 5255Decision Made
2024· 10 proposals
December 2024
- Partial demolition of verandah and construction of an outbuilding (garage)59 CANDYS RD FINNISS SA 5255Decision Made
November 2024
- Construction of three (3) agricultural buildings274 GILBERT SIDING RD FINNISS SA 5255Decision Made
October 2024
- Single storey detached dwelling together with associated earthworks and rainwater tanks692 SIGNAL FLAT RD FINNISS SA 5255Decision Made
August 2024
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling7 ALLARDICE ST FINNISS SA 5255Decision Made
- Replace current gal hayshed (99.6sqmtrs) and current gal garage (40.96sqmtrs) New replacement colourbond shed on site of existing hay shed - with single hayshed (173.25 sqmtrs) Remove both exiting sheds as part of project. Property is Primary Industry /Producer (cattle and olives)421 BRAESIDE RD FINNISS SA 5255Decision Made
July 2024
- Agricultural building and 3 x 22,500 litre water tanks208 FINNISS-CLAYTON RD FINNISS SA 5255Decision Made
June 2024
- Construction of an Agricultural Building312 FINNISS-CLAYTON RD FINNISS SA 5255Decision Made
- Construction of a single-story transportable detached dwelling.5 ALLARDICE ST FINNISS SA 5255Decision Made
January 2024
- Construction of five (5) verandahs, a carport and an outbuilding (shed).240B BRAESIDE RD FINNISS SA 5255Decision Made
- Boundary Realignment (2 allotments into 2allotments).198 SORRELLS RD CURRENCY CREEK SA 5214;275 SORRELLS RD FINNISS SA 5255Decision Made
2023· 12 proposals
December 2023
- Single -storey detached dwelling.9 ALLARDICE ST FINNISS SA 5255Decision Made
- Construction of a carport190 BRAESIDE RD FINNISS SA 5255Decision Made
November 2023
- Construction of a carport98 MAIN RD FINNISS SA 5255Decision Made
- Construction of two (2) carports282 SORRELLS RD FINNISS SA 5255Decision Made
- Implement Shed (Store / Storage Building).LOT 54 FINNISS-MILANG RD FINNISS SA 5255Decision Made
August 2023
- Change of land use to low intensive animal husbandry (free-range chickens in association with egg production), construction of new shed for industry (egg sorting and packing), provide educational /employment services, temporary refrigeration van, and erection of silo, detached workers accommodation building with associated access track and water storage tanksLOT 2 BRAESIDE RD FINNISS SA 5255Decision Made
July 2023
- Addition to an existing shop3 RAILWAY TCE FINNISS SA 5255Decision Made
June 2023
- Construction of a single storey detached dwellingLOT 14 SIGNAL FLAT RD FINNISS SA 5255Decision Made
- Home-based business - Involving the hobby scale growing of plants for sale on & off the premises. Includes an identification sign of 0.3m2.98 MAIN RD FINNISS SA 5255Decision Made
May 2023
- Construction of an agricultural buildingLOT 2 BRAESIDE RD FINNISS SA 5255Decision Made
- Change of land use to horticulture (Vineyards)556 FINNISS-CLAYTON RD FINNISS SA 5255;LOT 2 FINNISS-CLAYTON RD FINNISS SA 5255Decision Made
- Agricultural Building.208 FINNISS-CLAYTON RD FINNISS SA 5255Decision 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
- Mayo
- Member of Parliament
- Rebekha SHARKIE (Centre Alliance)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 137,818
- Turnout (2025)
- 94.2%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +3.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 45.0%Labor 55.0%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 20.0 km away).
Coalition 52.8%Labor 47.2%
7.8 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: -1.9 pp toward Coalition
Nearest polling places
- Currency CreekLabor 39.7% · Coalition 60.3% TPP (2025)10.2 km away
- MilangLabor 48.0% · Coalition 52.0% TPP (2025)12.2 km away
- AshbourneLabor 43.1% · Coalition 56.9% TPP (2025)12.5 km away
- GoolwaLabor 52.9% · Coalition 47.1% TPP (2025)13.8 km away
- Goolwa CentralLabor 52.0% · Coalition 48.0% TPP (2025)14.6 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
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 6/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 7/10
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
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