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SA · Playford Council
Humbug Scrub, 5114
Est. population · Jun 2025
316
Growth (1 yr)
0.0%
Growth (5 yr)
+1.6%
Median age
53
Median income
$2,078/wk
Employment rate
59%
Languages at home
1%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Heritage area
- High desirability
Suburb profile
In Playford Council, Humbug Scrub keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. 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. A car helps for most daily errands, with fewer amenities clustered within an easy walk. Housing is expensive relative to much of the state.
Reported crime has been falling recently. This is a mature, settled pocket where the existing streetscape still defines the local character.
Desirability lands around average here: softer local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus growth momentum weighing on the result versus similar regional towns, even with community and employment holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Humbug Scrub snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
316
0.0% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
9.0%
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
#24
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
20th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
20th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
9/10
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
- 43.0/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 48% of South Australia's suburbs
- National rank
- 3263rd in Australia
- State rank
- 336th in SA
- Peer rank
- #24 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #52 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 62%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Population
Estimated resident population
316(June 2025)
0.0% annual · +1.6% over 5 years · 20th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- 0.0%
- 5-year growth
- +1.6%
- Change in 1 year
- 0
- Change in 5 years
- +5
- Growth rank in SA
- 20th 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 +0.2% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 410
- Median age
- 53
- Median household income / week
- $2,078
- Dwelling vacancy
- 9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 14 of 155
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,600
- Employment rate
- 59%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 140 / 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 decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 5
- Against the person
- 1
- Against property
- 4
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 15.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 410 residents
- State safety percentile
- 19.6th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 451
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -70.5%
Most common offence types
- Abduction, Harassment And Other Offences1
- Other Property Damage And Environmental1
- Other Theft2
- Property Damage By Fire Or Explosion1
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
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)
- 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
- Gumeracha District Soldiers' Memorial Hospital (13.2 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)
- 9
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 28.5
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· 6 proposals
August 2026
- Swimming Pool with associated safety barriers15 KESTEL RD HUMBUG SCRUB SA 5114Decision Made
June 2026
- Outbuilding (shed)352 BASSNET RD HUMBUG SCRUB SA 5114Decision Made
- Addition to an existing shelter (education building), and an ancillary amenities building.250 FRANK BARKER RD HUMBUG SCRUB SA 5114Under Assessment
May 2026
- Installation of swimming pool and safety barriers160 KARWIN RD HUMBUG SCRUB SA 5114Decision Made
March 2026
- Verandah95 SHEOAK RD HUMBUG SCRUB SA 5114Decision Made
February 2026
- Dwelling addition and alterations30 SAMBELL RD HUMBUG SCRUB SA 5114Under Assessment
2025· 12 proposals
November 2025
- Construction of a deck with an attached verandah.25 SHEOAK RD HUMBUG SCRUB SA 5114Decision Made
- Agriculture building (30m x 15m x 4.2m)374 HUMBUG SCRUB RD HUMBUG SCRUB SA 5114Decision Made
October 2025
- Construction of a verandah352 BASSNET RD HUMBUG SCRUB SA 5114Decision Made
September 2025
- Alterations and additions to existing shelter building (educational facility) with associated tree damaging activity250 FRANK BARKER RD HUMBUG SCRUB SA 5114Under Assessment
May 2025
- Deck & Verandah25 SHEOAK RD HUMBUG SCRUB SA 5114Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (Shed)91 TAYLOR RD HUMBUG SCRUB SA 5114Decision Made
April 2025
- Carport150 FRANK BARKER RD HUMBUG SCRUB SA 5114Decision Made
- Outbuilding72 KESTEL RD HUMBUG SCRUB SA 5114Decision Made
March 2025
- Swimming pool and safety fence136 BASSNET RD HUMBUG SCRUB SA 5114Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to an existing dwelling128 KARWIN RD HUMBUG SCRUB SA 5114Decision Made
February 2025
- Construction of ancillary accommodation30 BASSNET RD HUMBUG SCRUB SA 5114Decision Made
- Outbuilding104 KESTEL RD HUMBUG SCRUB SA 5114Decision Made
2024· 5 proposals
October 2024
- Construction of Carport Structure for storage of a Caravan198 HUMBUG SCRUB RD HUMBUG SCRUB SA 5114Decision Made
September 2024
- Carport10 KESTEL RD HUMBUG SCRUB SA 5114Decision Made
July 2024
- Domestic Outbuilding - Storage Shed186 KARWIN RD HUMBUG SCRUB SA 5114Decision Made
- Outbuilding and attached carport79 ATTYFORD RD HUMBUG SCRUB SA 5114Decision Made
January 2024
- Outbuilding108 KESTEL RD HUMBUG SCRUB SA 5114Decision Made
2023· 7 proposals
December 2023
- Sigle storey dwelling addition15 KESTEL RD HUMBUG SCRUB SA 5114Decision Made
November 2023
- Verandah783 HUMBUG SCRUB RD HUMBUG SCRUB SA 5114Decision Made
- Carport198 HUMBUG SCRUB RD HUMBUG SCRUB SA 5114Decision Made
- Carport136 BASSNET RD HUMBUG SCRUB SA 5114Decision Made
July 2023
- Shed70 SAMBELL RD HUMBUG SCRUB SA 5114Decision Made
May 2023
- Verandah56 KARWIN RD HUMBUG SCRUB SA 5114Decision Made
February 2023
- Alterations and additions to detached dwelling56 BASSNET RD HUMBUG SCRUB SA 5114Decision Made
2022· 6 proposals
December 2022
- Outbuilding1861 KERSBROOK RD HUMBUG SCRUB SA 5114Decision Made
September 2022
- Variation to DA ID 21033897 for the temporary accommodation of a caravan on-site during construction of the approved dwelling (to end June 2023)58 KELLY HILL RD HUMBUG SCRUB SA 5114Decision Made
August 2022
- Domestic outbuilding248B BASSNET RD HUMBUG SCRUB SA 5114Decision Made
July 2022
- Swimming Pool and Safety Fence128 KARWIN RD HUMBUG SCRUB SA 5114Decision Made
May 2022
- Stable163 BASSNET RD HUMBUG SCRUB SA 5114Decision Made
April 2022
- Outbuilding (Shed)119 TREVILLA RD HUMBUG SCRUB SA 5114Decision Made
2021· 5 proposals
December 2021
- Deck93A TAYLOR RD HUMBUG SCRUB SA 5114Decision Made
November 2021
- Dwelling alterations & additions and 80,000L water storage tank103B SAMBELL RD HUMBUG SCRUB SA 5114Decision Made
October 2021
- Domestic Outbuilding56 KARWIN RD HUMBUG SCRUB SA 5114Decision Made
July 2021
- Verandah163 BASSNET RD HUMBUG SCRUB SA 5114Decision Made
- Above Ground Water Tank - 150KL90 KARWIN RD HUMBUG SCRUB SA 5114Decision 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
Heritage
2 heritage places
- Humbug Scrub CottageLot 72 Bassnet Road off Humbug Scrub Road HUMBUG SCRUBLocal heritage
- Lady Alice Gold Mine Site, Para Wirra Conservation ParkPara Wirra Conservation Park HUMBUG SCRUBState heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · current · 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
- Spence
- Member of Parliament
- Matt BURNELL (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 138,898
- Turnout (2025)
- 87.5%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +2.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 34.7%Labor 65.3%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 11.8 km away).
Coalition 42.6%Labor 57.4%
7.9 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +2.6 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- One Tree HillLabor 45.8% · Coalition 54.2% TPP (2025)4.3 km away
- Craigmore SouthLabor 65.7% · Coalition 34.3% TPP (2025)9.8 km away
- Craigmore NorthLabor 66.6% · Coalition 33.4% TPP (2025)9.9 km away
- BlakeviewLabor 69.4% · Coalition 30.6% TPP (2025)10.8 km away
- Blakeview SouthLabor 67.4% · Coalition 32.6% TPP (2025)11.0 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)
- 9/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
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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