Median house price
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SA · Northern Areas Council
Georgetown, 5472
Est. population · Jun 2025
190
Growth (1 yr)
0.0%
Growth (5 yr)
+1.1%
Median age
53
Median income
$875/wk
Employment rate
47.2%
Languages at home
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
- Excellent transport
Suburb profile
Georgetown offers a slower smaller community life in Northern Areas Council, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here. The town centre holds its own, with enough local flavour to make staying close to home appealing.
Local shops are sparse, so a fuller set of amenities usually means travelling to a neighbouring town or regional hub. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here, with buses covering longer trips across the wider area.
Housing sits in the middle of the local market: neither cheap nor premium. This is a mature, settled pocket where the existing streetscape still defines the local character.
At a glance
Georgetown snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
190
0.0% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
20.6%
Census unoccupied dwellings
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Pop. growth
18th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
5/10
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
Population
Estimated resident population
190(June 2025)
0.0% annual · +1.1% over 5 years · 18th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- 0.0%
- 5-year growth
- +1.1%
- Change in 1 year
- 0
- Change in 5 years
- +2
- Growth rank in SA
- 18th 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 (~200), extrapolated at +0.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 186
- Median age
- 53
- Median household income / week
- $875
- Dwelling vacancy
- 20.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 22 of 107
- Median monthly mortgage
- $325
- Employment rate
- 47.2%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 82 / 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.
Family & Lifestyle
Public transport
2 public transport stops in this suburb
- Main North Rd / Pitt St - East side (Georgetown General Store)
- Main North Rd / Pitt St - West side (Georgetown CFS)
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · current · Updated
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
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)
- 1
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
- Crystal Brook and District Hospital (18.6 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)
- 4
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 21.1
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
- 30° / 17°
- Rainfall
- 69 mm · ~9 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 24° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 89 mm · ~11 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 7°
- Rainfall
- 148 mm · ~18 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 136 mm · ~17 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· 2 proposals
July 2026
- 1 into 2 Torrens511 GEORGETOWN-HUDDLESTON RD GEORGETOWN SA 5472Under Assessment
March 2026
- Plan of Division into 3 allotments.35 -37 FISHER ST GEORGETOWN SA 5472Under Assessment
2025· 3 proposals
September 2025
- Additions to existing dwelling including upper level addition to existing shed. Application includes installation of above ground swimming pool and fencing2 JAMES ST GEORGETOWN SA 5472Decision Made
March 2025
- 12M x 12M X 3M (144M2) storage shedLOT 599 WEST TCE GEORGETOWN SA 5472Decision Made
February 2025
- Installation of a 9m x 3m x 2.9m kit sunroom5 WEST TCE GEORGETOWN SA 5472Decision Made
2024· 2 proposals
November 2024
- Advertisement Signage14 FISHER ST GEORGETOWN SA 5472Decision Made
April 2024
- Agricultural building for machinery/implement storage (30m x 52.5m x 8.95m wall height)149 BATTEN RD GEORGETOWN SA 5472Decision Made
2023· 7 proposals
December 2023
- Erection of a secondhand steel garage 9m x 6m x 2.4m and VerandahLOT 35 FISHER ST GEORGETOWN SA 5472Decision Made
October 2023
- New lights and light towers11 HURTLE ST GEORGETOWN SA 5472Decision Made
- The construction of a Shearing Shed.41 CRAWFORD RD GEORGETOWN SA 5472Decision Made
July 2023
- 18m x 9m shed to replace existing shed of similar proportions121 LYONS RD GEORGETOWN SA 5472Decision Made
June 2023
- Shade shed for vehicle storage and shelter, 10.8m long, 8.5m wide, 3.1m high, concrete footings, open walls attached to boundary fence at rear4 FISHER ST GEORGETOWN SA 5472Decision Made
May 2023
- Installation of windows and verandah to existing Shed3 HURTLE ST GEORGETOWN SA 5472Decision Made
February 2023
- Shed addition16 FISHER ST GEORGETOWN SA 5472Under Assessment
2022· 3 proposals
December 2022
- Addition of a carport, several small verandahs/pergolas, en-suite bathroom, spa and gazebo, outdoors shower enclosure roof over existing outdoor toilet, and reconfiguration of existing bathroom/laundry : en-suite bathroom under existing roof with existing septic tank connection $5500 gazebo and spa (both second hand) $5000 6 simple verandahs @ $600 = $3600 2 pergolas at $400 = $800 outdoor shower/toilet & associated roof (existing and second hand)=$1000 carport (second hand) = $400 bathroom reco4 WILLIAM ST GEORGETOWN SA 5472Decision Made
November 2022
- Change of Use - Shop to Consulting Room, Carport (6m x 6m), Verandahs, and Advertising Signage26 FISHER ST GEORGETOWN SA 5472Decision Made
April 2022
- Extension to an existing shed and addition of a verandah to the proposed extension.5 WEST TCE GEORGETOWN SA 5472Decision Made
2021· 3 proposals
May 2021
- Erection of a covered patio adjacent to the southern side of the existing residential house. Area to be used for outdoor entertaining. Structure roofing is surfmist colorbond corrugated iron. Posts are powdercoated with colorbond woodland grey.5 WEST TCE GEORGETOWN SA 5472Decision Made
April 2021
- Freestanding timber frame pergola to be used as outdoor living area.511 GEORGETOWN-HUDDLESTON RD GEORGETOWN SA 5472Decision Made
January 2021
- Proposal: to construct a meteorological mast, for a period of two years at 452B Lehmann Road, Georgetown. The meteorological mast is to be constructed within the boundaries of the proposed Carmody’s Hill Wind Farm, an provide wind data for the wind farm. Carmody’s Hill Wind Farm is subject to a separate development application, (Development Application 764/V007/20) which is currently being assessed by the State Commission Assessment Panel (SCAP) and is anticipated to be considered at a SCAP meet452B LEHMANN RD GEORGETOWN SA 5472Decision Made
2020· 3 proposals
November 2020
- Addition of public amenities to existing Georgetown Town Hall building3 PITTS ST GEORGETOWN SA 5472Decision Made
September 2020
- Single Storey Dwelling1 HURTLE ST GEORGETOWN SA 5472Decision Made
August 2020
- New Dwelling5 WEST TCE GEORGETOWN SA 5472Decision 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
- 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 35.3 km away).
Coalition 61.0%Labor 39.0%
6.4 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +7.4 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- GeorgetownLabor 39.1% · Coalition 60.9% TPP (2025)2.5 km away
- GladstoneLabor 47.1% · Coalition 52.9% TPP (2025)13.0 km away
- Crystal BrookLabor 36.4% · Coalition 63.6% TPP (2025)19.1 km away
- SpaldingLabor 36.2% · Coalition 63.8% TPP (2025)22.8 km away
- LauraLabor 32.0% · Coalition 68.0% TPP (2025)23.6 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)
- 5/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 5/10
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
More in Northern Areas Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of South Australia.