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SA · Light Council
Greenock, 5360
Est. population · Jun 2025
1,060
Growth (1 yr)
+0.9%
Growth (5 yr)
+8.2%
Median age
42
Median income
$1,883/wk
Employment rate
64.9%
Languages at home
1.1%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Heritage area
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Greenock is a quieter smaller community in Light Council, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with a strong presence of young families throughout. 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, though buses still link the suburb further afield. Housing is expensive relative to much of the state.
Reported crime has been rising recently. The built character feels historic and distinctive, with heritage detail visible throughout.
The overall desirability read is below average, pulled by softer local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus schools and education compared with similar regional towns, though community and employment remain brighter spots. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Greenock snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$700/wk
Population (ERP)
1,060
+0.9% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
8.9%
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
#32
among Country & regional · Emerging
Safety
40th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
68th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
7/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
42nd
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
- 34.6/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 4777th in Australia
- State rank
- 502nd in SA
- Peer rank
- #32 among Country & regional · Emerging suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #130 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 68%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $700
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 sales — Government of South Australia · 1 January - 31 March 2026 · Updated · Quarterly; metro-fringe sales only
Population
Estimated resident population
1,060(June 2025)
+0.9% annual · +8.2% over 5 years · 68th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.9%
- 5-year growth
- +8.2%
- Change in 1 year
- +9
- Change in 5 years
- +80
- Growth rank in SA
- 68th 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 (~1,150), extrapolated at +1.9% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 1,199
- Median age
- 42
- Median household income / week
- $1,883
- Dwelling vacancy
- 8.9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 38 of 429
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,452
- Employment rate
- 64.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 384 / 10 / 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)
- 28
- Against the person
- 10
- Against property
- 18
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 26.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 120 residents
- State safety percentile
- 40.3th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 4
- Increase (daily rate)
- +180.8%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental3
- Other Theft6
- Sct - Non Residence2
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury5
- Theft From Motor Vehicle2
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
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 990
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 42th
School list
- Greenock Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 990 · 42th percentile · LBOTE 0% · 93 students · Top SEA quarter 6% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
3 public transport stops in this suburb
- Mill St / Midland St - West Side (Laucke Mill Greenock)
- Murray St / Adelaide Rd - North side (Greenock PO)
- Murray St / Adelaide Rd - South side (Greenock PO)
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
3 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 bars
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 7/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0.83
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0
Food & drink(1)
- Kalleske WinesBar
6 Murray Street, Greenock
Entertainment(1)
- Greenock Aviation MuseumMuseum
Nitschke Road, Greenock
Other(1)
- Greenock CFSFire station
3 Murray Street, Greenock
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
- Tanunda War Memorial Hospital (9.8 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)
- 39
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 36.8
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° / 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 normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register and EPA licensed activities.
2026· 24 proposals
August 2026
- Construction of a two-storey detached dwelling; construction of two outbuildings comprising a domestic storage and pool house; installation of a swimming pool and associated safety features; construction of a carport3 SUNNY HILL CT GREENOCK SA 5360Under Assessment
- Variation of DA 313/233/19 (Change of land use from dwelling to restaurant including storage shed & pavilion with associated car parking and landscaping areas) – variation comprising change to condition 11, operating hours’.18 -22 MURRAY ST GREENOCK SA 5360Under Assessment
July 2026
- Storage Shed11 CLYDE CT GREENOCK SA 5360Decision Made
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling3 CLYDE CT GREENOCK SA 5360Under Assessment
June 2026
- Construction of single storey detached dwelling with associated fencing3A LINA ST GREENOCK SA 5360Decision Made
- Construction of Single Storey Detached Dwelling9 LINA ST GREENOCK SA 5360Under Assessment
May 2026
- Variation to 24009459- Construction of a swimming pool, verandah and retaining wall to the existing dwelling. Variation comprises footprint changes to pool and spa, increase to verandah width and height and increase to retaining wall height17 ADELAIDE RD GREENOCK SA 5360Under Assessment
- Construction of a verandah ancillary to the existing dwelling30 GEORGE ST GREENOCK SA 5360Decision Made
- Construction of verandahs to the existing dwelling21 KONCKE ST GREENOCK SA 5360Decision Made
- Variation to DA 25035767 - Construction of verandah ancillary to existing dwelling. Variation to amend the design of the verandah34 BRANSON RD GREENOCK SA 5360Decision Made
April 2026
- Construction of Retaining Walls (maximum height 2.2 metres above natural ground level)12 SUNNY HILL CT GREENOCK SA 5360Decision Made
- Construction of a verandah and carport ancillary to the existing dwelling46 MURRAY ST GREENOCK SA 5360Decision Made
- Construction of 2x 136800 L Water Storage Tanks137 GREENOCK RD GREENOCK SA 5360Decision Made
March 2026
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling and associated fencing5 LINA ST GREENOCK SA 5360Decision Made
- Construction of an outbuilding ancillary to existing dwelling62 BEVAN ST GREENOCK SA 5360Decision Made
- Construction of an outbuilding ancillary to existing dwelling9 SUNNY HILL CT GREENOCK SA 5360Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to the existing dwelling26 BARKEY ST GREENOCK SA 5360Under Assessment
February 2026
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling15 PLUSH ST GREENOCK SA 5360Under Assessment
- Construction of an outbuilding ancillary to the existing dwelling30 BEVAN ST GREENOCK SA 5360Under Assessment
- Construction of partially enclosed carport ancillary to existing dwelling3 FREDERICK ST GREENOCK SA 5360Decision Made
January 2026
- Construction of an outbuilding ancillary to the existing dwelling29 KONCKE ST GREENOCK SA 5360Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to existing dwelling199 ROENNFELDT RD GREENOCK SA 5360Under Assessment
- Shed34 BRANSON RD GREENOCK SA 5360Decision Made
- Installation of a Swim Spa and Safety Barrier to existing dwelling1 MARTIN ST GREENOCK SA 5360Decision Made
2025· 18 proposals
December 2025
- Swimming pool and safety barrier8A KONCKE ST GREENOCK SA 5360Decision Made
November 2025
- Construction of verandah ancillary to existing dwelling34 BRANSON RD GREENOCK SA 5360Decision Made
October 2025
- Change of use from dwelling to tourist accommodation9 MURRAY ST GREENOCK SA 5360Decision Made
- Land Division - 1 into 3 Torrens Title Allotments40 GEORGE ST GREENOCK SA 5360Under Assessment
- Alterations to existing cellar door to convert existing kitchen to wine display room and increase in capacity from 75 to 100 persons.6 MURRAY ST GREENOCK SA 5360Decision Made
September 2025
- Construction of outbuilding ancillary to existing dwelling44 BEVAN ST GREENOCK SA 5360Decision Made
- Variation to Development Application 23012448 - Single storey detached dwelling with verandah, alfresco and deck under main roof and ancillary carport. Variation to location and design of carport1 SUNNY HILL CT GREENOCK SA 5360Decision Made
August 2025
- Construction of Retaining Walls associated with Approved Land Division (Application 23033219).3 LINA ST GREENOCK SA 5360Decision Made
July 2025
- Installation of one (1) frost fan in association with existing horticultural use41 VICTOR RD GREENOCK SA 5360Decision Made
- Construction of an outbuilding ancillary to the existing dwelling21 JACKMAN ST GREENOCK SA 5360Decision Made
June 2025
- Replace existing with larger verandah42 MURRAY ST GREENOCK SA 5360Decision Made
- Installation and operation of two (2) frost fans in association with existing horticultural useLOT 71 GREENOCK RD GREENOCK SA 5360Decision Made
May 2025
- Installation and operation of two (2) frost fans in association with the existing horticultural land useLOT 32 VICTOR RD GREENOCK SA 5360Decision Made
April 2025
- Demolition of exiting building and construction of building comprising canteen in association with existing recreation facilityLOT 670 MARTIN ST GREENOCK SA 5360Decision Made
March 2025
- Horticultural land use comprising 32 Ha of Lavender in association with the existing dwelling137 GREENOCK RD GREENOCK SA 5360Decision Made
- Installation of two (2) new tank 500Kl tanks and Replacement of two (2) existing tanks to 500Kl located at 219 Boundary Road and Replacement of three (3) existing tanks at 3 existing tanks to 500Kl at 3 Boundary Road.219 BOUNDARY RD GREENOCK SA 5360;3 BOUNDARY RD GREENOCK SA 5360Decision Made
- Change in use from Dwelling to Tourist Accommodation137 GREENOCK RD GREENOCK SA 5360Decision Made
February 2025
- Internal renovation works & bathroom addition including shower, bath, vanity & toilet.11 GEORGE ST GREENOCK SA 5360Decision 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
Roadworks & transport
1 active roadworks / incidents
- DrainageSturt Highway, Bartel Rd11 Jun 2026 – 17 Aug 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Traffic SA road events — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · current · Updated
Heritage
54 heritage places
- Cemetery53-57 Bevan Street GREENOCKLocal heritage
- Dwelling47 Adelaide Road GREENOCKContributory item
- Dwelling53 Adelaide Road GREENOCKContributory item
- Dwelling41 Bevan Street GREENOCKContributory item
- Dwelling3 Frederick Street GREENOCKContributory item
- Dwelling5 Frederick Street GREENOCKContributory item
- Dwelling7 Frederick Street GREENOCKContributory item
- Dwelling9-11 Frederick Street GREENOCKContributory item
- Dwelling23 Frederick Street GREENOCKContributory item
- Dwelling25 Frederick Street GREENOCKContributory item
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · current · Updated
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
- 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 17.0 km away).
Coalition 55.6%Labor 44.4%
7.4 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +8.9 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- GreenockLabor 43.4% · Coalition 56.6% TPP (2025)2.2 km away
- NuriootpaLabor 52.7% · Coalition 47.3% TPP (2025)6.5 km away
- TanundaLabor 48.2% · Coalition 51.8% TPP (2025)9.7 km away
- StockwellLabor 40.5% · Coalition 59.5% TPP (2025)10.7 km away
- KapundaLabor 45.8% · Coalition 54.2% TPP (2025)11.4 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)
- 7/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 8/10
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 Light Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of South Australia.