SA · Victor Harbor Council

Inman Valley, SA, 5211

Current weather

9.8°CThunderstorm

93% humidity · 34.5 km/h wind · 12.5° / 9.3° today · 26.7 mm rain

Desirability index

58.8/100

#63 among Coastal & beach suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Inman Valley is a small locality in the Victor Harbor area, home to around 361 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 8 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 22.2 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $350, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population
361
Median age
54
Median household income / week
$1,307
Dwelling vacancy
24.3%
Unoccupied private dwellings
45 of 185
Median monthly mortgage
$1,088
Employment rate
57%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
12 / 0 / 0

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian 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 reportsGovernment of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases

Crime & safety

Total offences (2024–25)
8
Against the person
3
Against property
5
Rate per 1,000 residents
22.2
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 120 residents
State safety percentile
31th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
74
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • Other Property Damage And Environmental2
  • Other Theft1
  • Property Damage By Fire Or Explosion1
  • Serious Assault Resulting In Injury1
  • Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv1

Data sources & freshness

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

Planning & development

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

69 planning-related records

2026· 12 proposals
  • June 2026

  • Carport
    1586 INMAN VALLEY RD INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Under Assessment
  • Single Storey Split Level Detached Dwelling and Shed Extension
    576 HANCOCK RD INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Under Assessment
  • DWELLING ADDITIIONS - RENOVATE EXISTING STONE COTTAGE AND ADD ENSUITE, BEDROOM AND KITCHEN
    50 JAMES TRK INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Under Assessment
  • May 2026

  • Single Storey Detached Dwelling and Shed
    LOT 12 SPRINGMOUNT RD INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Under Assessment
  • Partial Change of Land Use to Tourist Accommodation (campsites)
    193 HANCOCK RD INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Under Assessment
  • Detached Dwelling- single-storey with Carport (UMR)
    246 JAMES TRK INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Under Assessment
  • April 2026

  • Outbuilding
    392 KEEN RD INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Under Assessment
  • March 2026

  • Variation of Development Application 23013288 (Single storey dwelling and change of land use of existing dwelling to tourist accommodation)
    197 SAWPIT RD INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Under Assessment
  • February 2026

  • SHED - HAY STORAGE
    87 BOTANIC DR INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
  • Agricultural Building and 195,000 Litre Rainwater Tank
    LOT 8 STRANGWAYS RD INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
  • January 2026

  • Change of use from Youth Camp to Residential with conversion of the 'Hall' to a Detached Dwelling (including bathroom addition), and conversion of the 'Accommodation Hut' to Outbuilding
    150 HANCOCK RD INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Under Assessment
  • Agricultural Building (9.1m x 9.1m extension to existing)
    56 STEPHENS RD INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
2025· 12 proposals
  • September 2025

  • VERANDAH (ALFRESCO AREA) WITH SWIM SPA
    2046 INMAN VALLEY RD INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
  • Boundary Realignment (Two Allotments)
    2044 INMAN VALLEY RD INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
  • Supply & Construction of Concrete Sleeper Retaining Walls
    1695 INMAN VALLEY RD INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
  • August 2025

  • Swimming Pool & Safety Barrier
    542 HANCOCK RD INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
  • OUTBUILDING - STUDIO WITH WET AREA, VERANDAH AND DECK NEW VERANDAH ATTACHED TO EXISTING DWELLING
    5 LUSH RD INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
  • June 2025

  • SHED - DOMESTIC
    2046 INMAN VALLEY RD INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
  • Three carports
    1190 INMAN VALLEY RD INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
  • May 2025

  • SHED - RURAL STORAGE
    299 NOSWORTHY RD INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
  • Construct a 6 X 6 meter all steel pergola. Floor will be a concrete slab. The site is adjacent to the house and is flat land that requires no clearing of any trees. The rain water catchment from the roof will be plumbed to the existing house down pipe collection. ( given the total area of the pergola being 36 square meter the total rain water collection will be minimal and does not warrant a separate rain water tank installation.) The construction will be totally constructed out of steel and the
    70 PROUSE RD INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
  • April 2025

  • Garage 24m x 7.7m (with open carport end)
    19 MOUNT ALMA RD INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
  • February 2025

  • DEMOLISH EXISTING SHED AND REPLACE WITH LARGER SHED - DOMESTIC VEHICLE & STORAGE
    1705 INMAN VALLEY RD INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
  • January 2025

  • Partial Change of Land Use from Farming to Tourist Accommodation comprising Two (2) Tents & Amenities Building
    81 LUSH RD INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
2024· 9 proposals
  • December 2024

  • Demolition of Existing Dwelling and Construction of a new Single Storey Detached Dwelling
    967C SPRINGMOUNT RD INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
  • SHED - RURAL - HAY AND ATTACHED LEAN-TO
    145 MARTIN RD INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
  • September 2024

  • SHED - IMPLEMENT
    87 BOTANIC DR INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
  • August 2024

  • Single Storey Detached Dwelling
    59 STEPHENS RD INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
  • July 2024

  • Verandah
    76 PARSONS RD INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
  • April 2024

  • Single Storey Detached Dwelling and 145,000 Litre Rainwater Tank
    59 STEPHENS RD INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
  • SHED - DOMESTIC WITH ATTACHED CARPORT -AND DEMOLISH EXISTING SHED
    420 MAYFIELD RD INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
  • February 2024

  • SHED - DOMESTIC
    27 MARION RD INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
  • Land division - boundary realignment
    23 SAWPIT RD INMAN VALLEY SA 5211;59 STEPHENS RD INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
2023· 14 proposals
  • December 2023

  • Single storey detached dwelling and single storey ancillary accommodation
    LOT 22 STRANGWAYS RD INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Under Assessment
  • Land Division - Boundary realignment
    1465 INMAN VALLEY RD INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
  • November 2023

  • Shed
    1181 INMAN VALLEY RD INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
  • August 2023

  • Shed
    282 BALD HILLS RD INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
  • July 2023

  • Farm Building - Shed
    282 BALD HILLS RD INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
  • Change of land use - convert dwelling to tourist accommodation.
    59 STEPHENS RD INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Under Assessment
  • June 2023

  • CARPORT
    1969 INMAN VALLEY RD INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
2022· 12 proposals

12 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2021· 10 proposals

10 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

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Amenities

No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenitiesOpenStreetMap 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

6 state heritage places

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Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
7
Parks (OSM)
0

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover featuresOpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
58.8/100
Cohort rank
#63 among Coastal & beach suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability indexSuburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

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  • Agricultural Building (9.1m x 9.1m extension to existing)planning56 STEPHENS RD INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Lodged 15 Jan 2026 · Decision Made
  • Agricultural Building and 195,000 Litre Rainwater TankplanningLOT 8 STRANGWAYS RD INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Lodged 17 Feb 2026 · Decision Made
  • Boundary Realignment (Two Allotments)planning2044 INMAN VALLEY RD INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Lodged 25 Sep 2025 · Decision Made
  • CARPORTplanning1969 INMAN VALLEY RD INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Lodged 06 Jun 2023 · Decision Made

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