Median house price
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SA · Karoonda East Murray Council
Karoonda, 5307
Est. population · Jun 2025
518
Growth (1 yr)
-0.4%
Growth (5 yr)
-3.0%
Median age
55
Median income
$822/wk
Employment rate
44.7%
Languages at home
2.5%non-English
Most common: Russian
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Education hub
- Excellent transport
- National parks
- High desirability
Suburb profile
In Karoonda East Murray Council, Karoonda 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.
Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. A car helps for most daily errands, though buses still link the suburb further afield. Purchase and rent costs sit on the more affordable side of the local range.
Reported crime has been falling recently. Tree-lined streets and established homes set the tone, with little pressure to reinvent the neighbourhood.
Versus similar regional towns, the suburb reads below average on desirability, chiefly because local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus community and employment trail behind. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Karoonda snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
518
-0.4% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
21.9%
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
#103
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
23rd
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
4th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
2/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
29th
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
- 28.7/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 5794th in Australia
- State rank
- 579th in SA
- Peer rank
- #103 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #180 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Population
Estimated resident population
518(June 2025)
-0.4% annual · -3.0% over 5 years · 4th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- -0.4%
- 5-year growth
- -3.0%
- Change in 1 year
- -2
- Change in 5 years
- -16
- Growth rank in SA
- 4th 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 (~500), extrapolated at -0.3% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 517
- Median age
- 55
- Median household income / week
- $822
- Dwelling vacancy
- 21.9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 61 of 278
- Median monthly mortgage
- $551
- Employment rate
- 44.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 207 / 0 / 0 (+ 7 other)
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)
- 9
- Against the person
- 7
- Against property
- 2
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 17.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 74 residents
- State safety percentile
- 23.2th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 3
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -54.9%
Most common offence types
- Common Assault2
- Other Theft1
- Property Damage By Fire Or Explosion1
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury5
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 (1 schools, 1 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA
- 961
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 29th
School list
- Karoonda Area SchoolCombined · Government · ICSEA 961 · 29th percentile · LBOTE 2% · 145 students · Top SEA quarter 4%View on My School →
- Karoonda Child Parent CentreNorth TerracePreschools
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
2 public transport stops in this suburb
- Karoonda Hwy - North side (Karoonda Tourist Park)
- Karoonda Hwy - South side (Karoonda Tourist Park)
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
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)
- 4
- Parks (OSM)
- 2
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
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 1
- Nearest hospital
- Karoonda and District Soldiers' Memorial Hospital (7.1 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Public Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- On site
- Karoonda and District Soldiers' Memorial Hospital13 Stokes RoadPublic Hospital
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)
- 14
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 27.0
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
- 31° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 56 mm · ~7 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 24° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 72 mm · ~9 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 5°
- Rainfall
- 114 mm · ~14 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 102 mm · ~13 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
June 2026
- Domestic outbuilding (shed)51 BRUCE RD KAROONDA SA 5307Decision Made
January 2026
- Single storey detached dwelling8 GOLF VIEW RD KAROONDA SA 5307Decision Made
2025· 9 proposals
October 2025
- Domestic storage (outbuilding).6 WEST TCE KAROONDA SA 5307Decision Made
- Agricultural building - grain storage96 NUNKERI RD KAROONDA SA 5307Decision Made
- Outbuilding (shed)10 GOLF VIEW RD KAROONDA SA 5307;12 GOLF VIEW RD KAROONDA SA 5307Decision Made
June 2025
- Verandah.13 KR WILSON DR KAROONDA SA 5307Decision Made
May 2025
- Agricultural building (hay shed)96 NUNKERI RD KAROONDA SA 5307Decision Made
- Domestic outbuilding associated with adjoining dwelling on Lot 37.10 GOLF VIEW RD KAROONDA SA 5307Decision Made
April 2025
- Detached dwelling, shed and carport18 COADS RD KAROONDA SA 5307Decision Made
February 2025
- Detached dwelling and associated domestic outbuilding22 MORRIS RD KAROONDA SA 5307Decision Made
January 2025
- Storage shed associated with golf course.20 KR WILSON DR KAROONDA SA 5307Decision Made
2024· 12 proposals
December 2024
- Domestic outbuilding37 PEAKE ST KAROONDA SA 5307Decision Made
November 2024
- SINGLE STOREY DETACHED DWELLING19 COADS RD KAROONDA SA 5307Decision Made
- Detached dwelling and domestic outbuilding.8 MORRIS RD KAROONDA SA 5307Decision Made
October 2024
- Verandah7 ABERLE ST KAROONDA SA 5307Decision Made
September 2024
- Land Division - 1 into 2 lots16 OLD ADELAIDE RD KAROONDA SA 5307Decision Made
- A detached dwelling (amended plans submitted 3 March 2025). Comprising of the retrofitting of two shipping containers (one of each to the two outside flanks) with easy lap external walling and parapet walling, aluminium window frames, doors and gutters - plus a purpose built central floor area (concrete slab footing) with easy lap external walling, aluminium window frames, doors and gutters, and pitched roof with Colourbond iron - along with an external stone pillar feature (to house a fireplace10 OLD ADELAIDE RD KAROONDA SA 5307Under Assessment
August 2024
- Open sided shelter - 4m x 10.5mLOT 201 STOKES RD KAROONDA SA 5307Under Assessment
June 2024
- Extension to existing storage shed - extension to be used as a community facility by the Karoonda Community Men’s Shed for social and workshop projects .22 EAST TCE KAROONDA SA 5307Under Assessment
April 2024
- Machinery shed (agricultural building)10 PEAKE RD KAROONDA SA 5307Decision Made
January 2024
- Two advertising signs and AdBlue fuel supplement tank.9 RAILWAY TCE KAROONDA SA 5307Decision Made
- Use of part of the land for establishment of native vegetation - planting of approximately 50.1ha of native vegetation as part of Greening Australia project - commercial forestry.96 NUNKERI RD KAROONDA SA 5307Decision Made
- Machinery shed.1538 KULKAMI RD KAROONDA SA 5307Decision Made
2023· 15 proposals
November 2023
- Two outbuildings - shipping containers for storage36 TOWER DR KAROONDA SA 5307Decision Made
- Verandah & Deck24 MORRIS RD KAROONDA SA 5307Decision Made
October 2023
- Single storey detached dwelling12 GOLF VIEW RD KAROONDA SA 5307Decision Made
September 2023
- Swimming pool and safety fence7 TOWER DR KAROONDA SA 5307Decision Made
August 2023
- Domestic carport13 KR WILSON DR KAROONDA SA 5307Decision Made
- Domestic carport5 KR WILSON DR KAROONDA SA 5307Decision Made
- Shed to be used for storage of Council plant and for the baling operations of recycled product (cardboard & plastic bottles), as part of an existing EPA licensed facility (License 314) , at the Council depot.112 ROBERTS RD KAROONDA SA 5307Decision Made
- Shearing shed306 ANDERSON RD KAROONDA SA 5307Decision Made
July 2023
- Domestic storage shed24 MORRIS RD KAROONDA SA 5307Decision Made
- DOMESTIC GABLE SHED PAPERBARK2 HERRMANN CR KAROONDA SA 5307Decision Made
June 2023
- Domestic storage shed.4 PONDEROSA CR KAROONDA SA 5307Decision Made
May 2023
- Construction of a shed for the storage of school buses (a store), measuring 12m long by 15.2m wide with an apex height of 5.6m and clad in Colorbond "Rivergum" material.11 LEWIS RD KAROONDA SA 5307Decision Made
February 2023
- DOMESTIC SHED - VARIATION TO 2100044512 MORRIS RD KAROONDA SA 5307Decision Made
- Dwelling addition and pool7 TOWER DR KAROONDA SA 5307Decision Made
- Agricultural building - farm shed750 LOLLER RD KAROONDA SA 5307Decision Made
2022· 2 proposals
September 2022
- veranda & swimming pool23-25 ABERLE ST KAROONDA SA 5307Under Assessment
May 2022
- Erect a garden shed51 OLD ADELAIDE RD KAROONDA SA 5307Decision 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
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 54.7 km away).
Coalition 73.6%Labor 26.4%
10.6 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +6.4 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- KaroondaLabor 26.6% · Coalition 73.4% TPP (2025)7.4 km away
- PeakeLabor 19.5% · Coalition 80.5% TPP (2025)24.3 km away
- CoomandookLabor 16.8% · Coalition 83.2% TPP (2025)42.1 km away
- PurnongLabor 24.0% · Coalition 76.0% TPP (2025)43.6 km away
- Tailem BendLabor 41.5% · Coalition 58.5% TPP (2025)45.5 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)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
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 Karoonda East Murray Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of South Australia.