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SA · Victor Harbor Council
Inman Valley, 5211
Est. population · Jun 2025
361
Growth (1 yr)
+1.4%
Growth (5 yr)
+9.4%
Median age
54
Median income
$1,307/wk
Employment rate
57%
Languages at home
0.8%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- National parks
- Green suburb
- Heritage area
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Inman Valley is a quieter smaller community in Victor Harbor Council, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name.
Pocket parks and green corners give residents room to get outside without leaving the neighbourhood. A car helps for most daily errands, with fewer amenities clustered within an easy walk. Homes are relatively cheap compared with the wider market, which keeps entry costs lower.
Reported crime has been rising recently. Occasional new builds add variety while most of the suburb keeps its established look.
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
Inman Valley snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$350/wk
Population (ERP)
361
+1.4% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
24.3%
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
#79
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
33rd
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
83rd
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
6/10
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
- 32.4/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 5178th in Australia
- State rank
- 530th in SA
- Peer rank
- #79 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #144 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 62%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
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.
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
361(June 2025)
+1.4% annual · +9.4% over 5 years · 83th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.4%
- 5-year growth
- +9.4%
- Change in 1 year
- +5
- Change in 5 years
- +31
- Growth rank in SA
- 83th 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 (~400), extrapolated at +2.4% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- 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)
- 142 / 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)
- 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
- 33th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 74
- Increase (daily rate)
- +60.4%
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
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
2 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(2)
- Unnamed (No.HA1247) Heritage AgreementNature Reserve
- Unnamed (No.HA282) 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
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 7
- 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
- South Coast District Hospital (14.7 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
- 24.9
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
- 23° / 15°
- Rainfall
- 55 mm · ~7 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 19° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 129 mm · ~16 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 14° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 260 mm · ~32 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 18° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 135 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· 16 proposals
August 2026
- Construction of attached skillion roofed steel framed verandah48 PARSONS RD INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Under Assessment
July 2026
- Installation of swimming pool and safety barriers1705 INMAN VALLEY RD INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
- Detached Dwelling with Verandah & Deck36 HURREL RD INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Under Assessment
- DECK & VERANDAHS X 31705 INMAN VALLEY RD INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Under Assessment
June 2026
- Carport1586 INMAN VALLEY RD INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
- Single Storey Split Level Detached Dwelling and Shed Extension576 HANCOCK RD INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Under Assessment
- DWELLING ADDITIIONS - RENOVATE EXISTING STONE COTTAGE AND ADD ENSUITE, BEDROOM AND KITCHEN50 JAMES TRK INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Under Assessment
May 2026
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling and ShedLOT 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
- Outbuilding392 KEEN RD INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
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 STORAGE87 BOTANIC DR INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
- Agricultural Building and 195,000 Litre Rainwater TankLOT 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 Outbuilding150 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 SPA2046 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 Walls1695 INMAN VALLEY RD INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
August 2025
- Swimming Pool & Safety Barrier542 HANCOCK RD INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
- OUTBUILDING - STUDIO WITH WET AREA, VERANDAH AND DECK NEW VERANDAH ATTACHED TO EXISTING DWELLING5 LUSH RD INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
June 2025
- SHED - DOMESTIC2046 INMAN VALLEY RD INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
- Three carports1190 INMAN VALLEY RD INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
May 2025
- SHED - RURAL STORAGE299 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 the70 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 & STORAGE1705 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 Building81 LUSH RD INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
2024· 9 proposals
December 2024
- Demolition of Existing Dwelling and Construction of a new Single Storey Detached Dwelling967C SPRINGMOUNT RD INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
- SHED - RURAL - HAY AND ATTACHED LEAN-TO145 MARTIN RD INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
September 2024
- SHED - IMPLEMENT87 BOTANIC DR INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
August 2024
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling59 STEPHENS RD INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
July 2024
- Verandah76 PARSONS RD INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
April 2024
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling and 145,000 Litre Rainwater Tank59 STEPHENS RD INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
- SHED - DOMESTIC WITH ATTACHED CARPORT -AND DEMOLISH EXISTING SHED420 MAYFIELD RD INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
February 2024
- SHED - DOMESTIC27 MARION RD INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
- Land division - boundary realignment23 SAWPIT RD INMAN VALLEY SA 5211;59 STEPHENS RD INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
2023· 4 proposals
December 2023
- Single storey detached dwelling and single storey ancillary accommodationLOT 22 STRANGWAYS RD INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Under Assessment
- Land Division - Boundary realignment1465 INMAN VALLEY RD INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
November 2023
- Shed1181 INMAN VALLEY RD INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
August 2023
- Shed282 BALD HILLS RD INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Decision 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
6 heritage places
- 'Mt Alma' Homestead296 Mt Alma Road INMAN VALLEYLocal heritage
- Cemetery93 Prouse Road INMAN VALLEYLocal heritage
- Crossman's Bridge over Inman River [Understrutted Timber]Mt Alma Road INMAN VALLEYState heritage
- Dwelling33 Parsons Road INMAN VALLEYLocal heritage
- Dwelling - 'Avalon'296 Alma Road INMAN VALLEYLocal heritage
- Glacier Rock Inman ValleyInman Valley Road INMAN VALLEYState 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
- Mayo
- Member of Parliament
- Rebekha SHARKIE (Centre Alliance)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 137,818
- Turnout (2025)
- 94.2%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +3.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 45.0%Labor 55.0%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 19.1 km away).
Coalition 46.1%Labor 53.9%
1.1 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +2.9 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- MypongaLabor 48.8% · Coalition 51.2% TPP (2025)9.8 km away
- YankalillaLabor 55.2% · Coalition 44.8% TPP (2025)13.7 km away
- Victor Harbor SouthLabor 57.2% · Coalition 42.8% TPP (2025)14.0 km away
- Victor Harbor EastLabor 55.4% · Coalition 44.6% TPP (2025)15.2 km away
- Victor HarborLabor 51.2% · Coalition 48.8% TPP (2025)15.4 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)
- 6/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 6/10
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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