Median house price
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SA · Loxton Waikerie Council
Golden Heights, 5322
Est. population · Jun 2025
279
Growth (1 yr)
0.0%
Growth (5 yr)
0.0%
Median age
47
Median income
$1,208/wk
Employment rate
57.3%
Languages at home
1.9%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- National parks
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Golden Heights is a hillside smaller community in Loxton Waikerie Council, with elevated streets and a greener, quieter pace. Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with family life visible on every street. Life here is grounded in local routine rather than big-city choice.
Local green pockets are modest, with bigger outdoor outings usually found in neighbouring areas. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here than in denser, more walkable pockets. Purchase and rent costs sit on the more affordable side of the local range.
Crime reports are up on the previous period. Tree-lined streets and established homes set the tone, with little pressure to reinvent the neighbourhood.
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
Golden Heights snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
279
0.0% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
13.1%
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
#144
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
38th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
19th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
3/10
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
- 20.9/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 6654th in Australia
- State rank
- 663rd in SA
- Peer rank
- #144 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #238 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 52%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Population
Estimated resident population
279(June 2025)
0.0% annual · 0.0% over 5 years · 19th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- 0.0%
- 5-year growth
- 0.0%
- Change in 1 year
- 0
- Change in 5 years
- 0
- Growth rank in SA
- 19th 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 (~300), extrapolated at +0.4% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 271
- Median age
- 47
- Median household income / week
- $1,208
- Dwelling vacancy
- 13.1%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 16 of 122
- Median monthly mortgage
- $975
- Employment rate
- 57.3%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 107 / 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)
- 7
- Against the person
- 2
- Against property
- 5
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 25.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 136 residents
- State safety percentile
- 38th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 10
- Increase (daily rate)
- +40.4%
Most common offence types
- Other Theft1
- Other Unlawful Entry With Intent1
- Property Damage By Fire Or Explosion3
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury2
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
1 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
Other(1)
- Unnamed (No.HA1151) 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
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Waikerie Health Service (4.8 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)
- 8
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 28.7
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
- 32° / 15°
- Rainfall
- 57 mm · ~7 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 57 mm · ~7 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 17° / 5°
- Rainfall
- 74 mm · ~9 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 85 mm · ~11 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· 1 proposal
August 2026
- Construction of an Agricultural Building (Implement shed)LOT 105 BORROUGHS RD GOLDEN HEIGHTS SA 5322Under Assessment
2025· 2 proposals
July 2025
- Construction of freestanding carportLOT 8 VIRGO RD GOLDEN HEIGHTS SA 5322Decision Made
January 2025
- Land Division (1 into 4 Allotments - Community Title Division) with common property allotment for driveway access57 PERRY RD GOLDEN HEIGHTS SA 5322Decision Made
2024· 3 proposals
October 2024
- Construction of an attached Verandah131 KRIEG RD GOLDEN HEIGHTS SA 5322Decision Made
May 2024
- Construction of Outbuilding (Shed)157 BALLANTINE RD GOLDEN HEIGHTS SA 5322Decision Made
February 2024
- Attached Patio 8.550x5.400x3.000 Coloured Roof & Gutters Galv Frame188 VIRGO RD GOLDEN HEIGHTS SA 5322Decision Made
2023· 7 proposals
December 2023
- Construction of an Agricultural Building (to cover a future cool room) associated with an existing Packing Facility22 DEARMAN RD GOLDEN HEIGHTS SA 5322Decision Made
October 2023
- Installation of a Telecommunication Facility (transmission pole)131 CROCKER RD GOLDEN HEIGHTS SA 5322Decision Made
July 2023
- Extension to an Agricultural Building (implement shed)LOT 9 REX ANDREW RD GOLDEN HEIGHTS SA 5322Decision Made
April 2023
- Addition and minor internal alteration to existing dwelling131 CROCKER RD GOLDEN HEIGHTS SA 5322Decision Made
March 2023
- Protective Tree Netting StructureLOT 51 PERRY RD GOLDEN HEIGHTS SA 5322;LOT 52 PERRY RD GOLDEN HEIGHTS SA 5322Decision Made
- Construction of an outbuilding forward of a dwelling121 CROCKER RD GOLDEN HEIGHTS SA 5322Decision Made
- Agricultural Building (Implement shed)155 BALLANTINE RD GOLDEN HEIGHTS SA 5322Under Assessment
2022· 6 proposals
December 2022
- Construction of a carport forward of an existing dwelling6 STARR ST GOLDEN HEIGHTS SA 5322Decision Made
- Verandah162 BALLANTINE RD GOLDEN HEIGHTS SA 5322Decision Made
June 2022
- Minor Variation to Development Application 551/74/2020 - Four (4) plastic greenhouses - variation to dimensions of greenhouses and setback to boundary131 BALLANTINE RD GOLDEN HEIGHTS SA 5322Decision Made
May 2022
- Construction of domestic storage shed127 BALLANTINE RD GOLDEN HEIGHTS SA 5322Decision Made
- Agricultural building (machinery shed)131 BALLANTINE RD GOLDEN HEIGHTS SA 5322Decision Made
February 2022
- Swimming pool and safety fence162 BALLANTINE RD GOLDEN HEIGHTS SA 5322Decision Made
2021· 4 proposals
December 2021
- Construction of a workers accommodation facility131 BALLANTINE RD GOLDEN HEIGHTS SA 5322Under Assessment
August 2021
- Construction of a flat roof verandah attached to an existing dwelling256 VIRGO RD GOLDEN HEIGHTS SA 5322Decision Made
June 2021
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding with an attached verandah18 DEARMAN RD GOLDEN HEIGHTS SA 5322Decision Made
May 2021
- Construction of an agricultural buildingLOT 8 DEARMAN RD GOLDEN HEIGHTS SA 5322Decision Made
2020· 5 proposals
November 2020
- Construction of six plastic covered greenhouses, a dam, and the installation of a 100KL rainwater tank for fire fighting purposes.LOT 3 BALLANTINE RD GOLDEN HEIGHTS SA 5322Decision Made
- Installation of two 106kl rainwater tanksLOT 3 BALLANTINE RD GOLDEN HEIGHTS SA 5322Decision Made
October 2020
- Protective tree netting structure in the form of a wind breakLOT 148 CROCKER RD GOLDEN HEIGHTS SA 5322Decision Made
September 2020
- Protective Netting Over OrchardsLOT 43 PERRY RD GOLDEN HEIGHTS SA 5322;LOT 44 PERRY RD GOLDEN HEIGHTS SA 5322Decision Made
- to build new patio/verandah18 REX ANDREW RD GOLDEN HEIGHTS SA 5322Decision 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
- Barker
- Member of Parliament
- Tony PASIN (Liberal)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 127,045
- Turnout (2025)
- 92.6%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +3.6 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 63.0%Labor 37.0%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 50.2 km away).
Coalition 71.8%Labor 28.2%
8.8 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +2.0 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- RamcoLabor 26.2% · Coalition 73.8% TPP (2025)3.2 km away
- WaikerieLabor 31.6% · Coalition 68.4% TPP (2025)4.6 km away
- CadellLabor 28.7% · Coalition 71.3% TPP (2025)23.7 km away
- MorganLabor 43.7% · Coalition 56.3% TPP (2025)31.0 km away
- BlanchetownLabor 36.6% · Coalition 63.4% TPP (2025)34.0 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)
- 3/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
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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Comparable suburbs
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