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SA · Naracoorte Lucindale Council

Frances, SA, 5262

Current weather

12.3°CRain showers

91% humidity · 27.9 km/h wind · 15.4° / 9.5° today · 10.3 mm rain

Suburb snapshot

Frances is a small locality in the Naracoorte Lucindale area, home to around 92 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 3 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 32.6 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $350, 2 school and preschool sites in the area, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population
92
Median age
37
Median household income / week
$1,291
Dwelling vacancy
23.7%
Unoccupied private dwellings
9 of 38
Median monthly mortgage
$1,083
Employment rate
50.7%
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.

Housing

Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$350

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

Data sources & freshness

  • SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases

Crime & safety

Total offences (2024–25)
3
Against the person
0
Against property
3
Rate per 1,000 residents
32.6
State safety percentile
47.5th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
1
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • Other Property Damage And Environmental1
  • Sct - Non Residence2

Data sources & freshness

  • SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
2 (1 schools, 1 preschools)
Median school ICSEA
981
  • Frances Playcentre23 Barrett RoadPlaycentres
  • Frances Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 981

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Planning & development

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

16 planning-related records

2025· 3 proposals

  • August 2025

  • Replace existing clubrooms with new clubrooms.
    65 HIGH ST FRANCES SA 5262Under Assessment
  • New fencing and light towers for the Frances netball and tennis courts.
    LOT 691 EAST TCE FRANCES SA 5262Decision Made

  • March 2025

  • Dwelling extension including garage and alfresco
    2836 MINIMAY-FRANCES RD FRANCES SA 5262Decision Made
2024· 3 proposals

  • September 2024

  • Ancillary Accommodation
    LOT 41 THIRD ST FRANCES SA 5262Decision Made

  • March 2024

  • Insurance repairs to existing home after severe storm caused damaged to roof - minor structural works
    362 CONKAR RD FRANCES SA 5262Decision Made
  • Storage Shed and Workshop
    291 TEATES RD FRANCES SA 5262Decision Made
2023· 1 proposal

  • November 2023

  • Transportable Dwelling with verandah
    900A CONKAR RD FRANCES SA 5262Decision Made
2022· 2 proposals

  • July 2022

  • Storage Shed
    291 TEATES RD FRANCES SA 5262Decision Made

  • March 2022

  • Farm shed and Yard Cover
    714 CONKAR RD FRANCES SA 5262Decision Made
2021· 2 proposals

  • May 2021

  • Gazebo
    LOT 88 SECOND ST FRANCES SA 5262Decision Made

  • March 2021

  • Farm Shed - Sheep Yard Cover
    4671 FRANCES RD FRANCES SA 5262Decision Made
2020· 3 proposals

  • October 2020

  • Existing bunker upgrades including bunker extension, bunker pad re-grading & roadways.
    105 HIGH ST FRANCES SA 5262Decision Made

  • September 2020

  • 15 x 15 Machinery Shed
    81 MARSHALL RD FRANCES SA 5262Decision Made

  • August 2020

  • Football Goal Post Netting
    LOT 691 EAST TCE FRANCES SA 5262Decision Made
Other· 2 proposals
  • CLARK ANDREW THIELE
    Hydrocarbon and ChemicalEPA licence
  • FRANCES SEEDS PTY LTD
    Materials Handling and TransportationEPA licence

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Amenities

No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

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.

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Heritage

4 state heritage places

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  • Heritage placeState heritage
  • Heritage placeState heritage
  • Heritage placeState heritage

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Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via SA Planning geohub. Safer places from CFS designated locations.

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Recent changes

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  • 15 x 15 Machinery Shedplanning81 MARSHALL RD FRANCES SA 5262Lodged 18 Sep 2020 · Decision Made
  • Ancillary AccommodationplanningLOT 41 THIRD ST FRANCES SA 5262Lodged 17 Sep 2024 · Decision Made
  • CLARK ANDREW THIELEplanningHydrocarbon and ChemicalEPA licence
  • Dwelling extension including garage and alfrescoplanning2836 MINIMAY-FRANCES RD FRANCES SA 5262Lodged 03 Mar 2025 · Decision Made
  • Existing bunker upgrades including bunker extension, bunker pad re-grading & roadways.planning105 HIGH ST FRANCES SA 5262Lodged 12 Oct 2020 · Decision Made
  • FRANCES SEEDS PTY LTDplanningMaterials Handling and TransportationEPA licence

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