Median house price
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SA · Unincorporated SA Council
Iron Knob, 5611
Population
110
Growth (1 yr)
0.0%
Growth (5 yr)
0.0%
Median age
57
Median income
$556/wk
Employment rate
22.3%
Languages at home
8.5%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
- Excellent transport
Suburb profile
Iron Knob is a welcoming smaller community in Unincorporated SA, with a settled community character. An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees. Food and coffee punch above the usual for comparable suburbs, giving the suburb a lived-in social scene.
Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many comparable suburbs, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. A car helps for most daily errands, though buses still link the suburb further afield. Housing is more affordable than in many parts of the state.
Reported crime has been rising recently. The streetscape feels settled and established, with older homes giving the area a familiar, lived-in look.
At a glance
Iron Knob snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (Census)
110
0.0% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
31.6%
Census unoccupied dwellings
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Safety
96th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
21st
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
1/10
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
Population
Population growth
0.0% annual · 0.0% over 5 years · 21th percentile in SA
Growth rates are from ABS Estimated Resident Population at SA2 level. Headcount uses 2021 Census when allocated ERP is too low relative to Census to display reliably.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 110
- Median age
- 57
- Median household income / week
- $556
- Dwelling vacancy
- 31.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 25 of 79
- Median monthly mortgage
- $390
- Employment rate
- 22.3%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 53 / 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)
- 12
- Against the person
- 6
- Against property
- 6
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 292.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 18 residents
- State safety percentile
- 95.5th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 2
- Increase (daily rate)
- +20.3%
Most common offence types
- Other Unlawful Entry With Intent2
- Sct - Non Residence2
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury3
- 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
Public transport
1 public transport stops in this suburb
- Iron Knob Rd / Farrell Tce - West side (Iron Knob LPO)
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
25 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 pubs · 1 playgrounds · 1 post offices
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Great for outdoor family life — 1 parks mapped in suburb, 1 playgrounds nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 4/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 9.09
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 9.09
Food & drink(1)
- Iron Knob HotelPub
Community(2)
- Errappa Blue Light CampCommunity centre
- RTCCommunity centre
Sport & outdoors(3)
- Knobbies ParkPark
- Playground
- Sports field
Entertainment(1)
- Iron Knob Tourist Centre and MuseumMuseum
Other(16)
- Bbq
- Knobbies Caravan and Camping AreaCamp Site
- Fitness Station
- Garden
- Iron Knob Community GardenGarden
- Iron Knob Tourist Centre and MuseumInformation
- Knobbies Day Use AreaParking
- Parking
- Australia PostPost Box
- Iron Knob LPOPost office
- Iron Knob - KnobbiesPublic toilets
- Public toilets
- Sanitary Dump Station
- Shelter (2)
- Shower (2)
- TelstraTelephone
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)
- 1
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
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
- Whyalla Hospital and Health Services (51.3 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)
- 1
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 24.4
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° / 17°
- Rainfall
- 61 mm · ~8 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 60 mm · ~8 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 78 mm · ~10 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 80 mm · ~10 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· 2 proposals
May 2026
- Storage building (for domestic use)10 LEWIS TCE IRON KNOB SA 5601Under Assessment
March 2026
- Construct a 12x6x3m high shedLOT 280 RUSSELL ST IRON KNOB SA 5601Under Assessment
Other· 7 proposals
- ONESTEEL MANUFACTURING PTY LIMITEDManufacturing and Mineral ProcessingEPA licence
- OneSteel Manufacturing Pty Ltd (Administrators Appointed)Hydrocarbon and ChemicalEPA licence
- OneSteel Manufacturing Pty Ltd (Administrators Appointed)Manufacturing and Mineral ProcessingEPA licence
- OneSteel Manufacturing Pty Ltd (Administrators Appointed)Materials Handling and TransportationEPA licence
- OneSteel Manufacturing Pty Ltd (Administrators Appointed)OtherEPA licence
- OneSteel Manufacturing Pty Ltd (Administrators Appointed)Resource Recovery Waste Disposal and RelatedEPA licence
- OneSteel Manufacturing Pty Ltd (Administrators Appointed)Desalination PlantsEPA licence
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
- Grey
- Member of Parliament
- Tom VENNING (Liberal)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 128,707
- Turnout (2025)
- 89.4%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +5.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 54.6%Labor 45.4%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 64.0 km away).
Coalition 42.0%Labor 58.0%
12.6 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +14.2 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Iron KnobLabor 58.0% · Coalition 42.0% TPP (2025)1.2 km away
- Whyalla Stuart WestLabor 69.4% · Coalition 30.6% TPP (2025)47.1 km away
- Whyalla Norrie NorthLabor 73.1% · Coalition 26.9% TPP (2025)48.1 km away
- Whyalla Norrie SouthLabor 72.5% · Coalition 27.5% TPP (2025)48.7 km away
- Whyalla Norrie EastLabor 65.9% · Coalition 34.1% TPP (2025)49.2 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)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 1/10
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 Unincorporated SA Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of South Australia.