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SA · Tatiara Council

Keith, 5267

Est. population · Jun 2025

1,443

Growth (1 yr)

-0.1%

Growth (5 yr)

+1.1%

Median age

43

Median income

$1,294/wk

Employment rate

62.5%

Languages at home

2%non-English

Most common: Afrikaans

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

38.8/100
Below average

425th in SA

Verified 85% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • National parks
  • Heritage area
  • Green suburb
  • Excellent transport
  • Education hub
What Keith is known for: National parks, Heritage area, Green suburb, Excellent transport, Education hub

Suburb profile

In Tatiara Council, Keith keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name.

Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many regional towns, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here, with buses covering longer trips across the wider area. Purchase and rent costs sit on the more affordable side of the local range.

Reported crime has been falling recently. Period homes and older streetscapes are part of the appeal, with heritage detail still visible throughout.

Versus similar regional towns, the suburb reads below average on desirability, chiefly because community and employment trail behind. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

At a glance

Keith snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

—

No data available

Median rent

$320/wk

Population (ERP)

1,443

-0.1% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

9.5%

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

#19

among Country & regional · Established

Safety

42nd

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

5th

percentile in SA

Advantage (IRSAD)

3/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

32nd

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
38.8/100 — Below average
National rank
3999th in Australia
State rank
425th in SA
Peer rank
#19 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#87 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
85%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$320

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

1,443(June 2025)

-0.1% annual · +1.1% over 5 years · 5th percentile in SA

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
-0.1%
5-year growth
+1.1%
Change in 1 year
-2
Change in 5 years
+15
Growth rank in SA
5th 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 (~1,450), extrapolated at +0.4% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
1,405
Median age
43
Median household income / week
$1,294
Dwelling vacancy
9.5%
Unoccupied private dwellings
59 of 618
Median monthly mortgage
$773
Employment rate
62.5%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
547 / 7 / 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)
40
Against the person
9
Against property
31
Rate per 1,000 residents
27.7
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 156 residents
State safety percentile
42.2th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
8
Decrease (daily rate)
-29.6%

Most common offence types

  • Other Property Damage And Environmental3
  • Other Theft14
  • Theft From Motor Vehicle5
  • Theft From Shop3
  • Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv3

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
1 (1 schools, 1 preschools)
Median school ICSEA
968
Median ICSEA percentile
32th
School list
  • Keith Area SchoolCombined · Government · ICSEA 968 · 32th percentile · LBOTE 5% · 295 students · Top SEA quarter 6%View on My School →
  • Keith War Memorial Community Centre KgtnAnzac TerraceIntegrated Centres

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

5 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Carinya Cres - West side (Keith Carinya Retirement Village)
  • Dukes Hwy / Riddoch Hwy - South West side (Ampol Keith Roadhouse)
  • Hender St - North East side (Keith)
  • Hender St - South West side (Keith)
  • Heritage St / Makin St - West side (Keith Carries Cottage)

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

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

Parks & reserves

1 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Mount Monster Conservation Park

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

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

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

Health access

Nearest hospital
Bordertown Memorial Hospital (42.4 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)
24
Participants per 1,000 residents
16.6

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

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° / 13°
Rainfall
61 mm · ~8 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
23° / 10°
Rainfall
106 mm · ~13 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
16° / 6°
Rainfall
189 mm · ~24 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
22° / 9°
Rainfall
130 mm · ~16 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· 15 proposals

  • August 2026

  • Outbuilding (Garage)
    10 -12 BENNETT ST KEITH SA 5267Under Assessment

  • July 2026

  • Boundary realignment
    1708 RIDDOCH HWY KEITH SA 5267;LOT 2 RIDDOCH HWY KEITH SA 5267Under Assessment
  • Dwelling Addition and carport
    31 SMITH ST KEITH SA 5267Under Assessment
  • Construction of a Store for domestic storage and carparking
    7 -9 GAYNOR AV KEITH SA 5267Under Assessment

  • May 2026

  • Outbuilding (domestic storage)
    116 EMU FLAT RD KEITH SA 5267Decision Made
  • Agricultural Building
    107 EMU RISE RD KEITH SA 5267Decision Made

  • April 2026

  • Outbuilding (domestic storage shed)
    20 SHOWGROUND PDE KEITH SA 5267Decision Made
  • Outbuilding (domestic storage)
    24 POPLAR AV KEITH SA 5267Decision Made
  • Outbuilding associated with an approved dwelling (DA 24038601)
    5 RAILWAY TCE KEITH SA 5267Under Assessment
  • Outbuilding (Garage for parking of cars and domestic storage)
    16 FOURTH ST KEITH SA 5267Decision Made

  • February 2026

  • Wastewater Storage Lagoon associated with Keith CWMS
    LOT 528 DUKES HWY KEITH SA 5267Under Assessment
  • Single storey detached dwelling, two verandahs, alfresco & garage UMR
    5 KING CT KEITH SA 5267Decision Made
  • New agricultural building (implement shed)
    LOT 282 DENSLEY RD KEITH SA 5267Under Assessment
  • Alterations and additions to the existing dwelling and construction of an outbuilding
    14 DAVIS AV KEITH SA 5267Decision Made
  • Outbuilding (domestic storage)
    15 EMU RISE RD KEITH SA 5267Decision Made
2025· 24 proposals

  • December 2025

  • Outbuilding
    22 WYNARLING RD KEITH SA 5267;24 WYNARLING RD KEITH SA 5267Decision Made

  • October 2025

  • new dwelling and outbuilding
    LOT 10 HILL AV KEITH SA 5267Under Assessment
  • Creation of two additional allotments, resulting in a total of three Torrens Title allotments
    LOT 103 NARACOORTE RD KEITH SA 5267Decision Made

  • September 2025

  • 1 into 8 Community Plan Division
    11 NARACOORTE RD KEITH SA 5267Decision Made
  • new shed
    11 HENSTRIDGE ST KEITH SA 5267Decision Made
  • new shed
    11 MARCH ST KEITH SA 5267Decision Made
  • Change of use - Addition of shops (new restaurant and take away food) to existing dwelling, including associated building work and advertising signage
    LOT 113 HENDER ST KEITH SA 5267Under Assessment

  • July 2025

  • Machinery Shed.
    37 BANEALLA EAST RD KEITH SA 5267Decision Made

  • May 2025

  • Two free standing fuel price boards to existing 24/7 fuel outlet.
    35 NARACOORTE RD KEITH SA 5267Under Assessment
  • Domestic Shed with Carport.
    LOT 2 HILL AV KEITH SA 5267Decision Made
  • carport
    4 GILL AV KEITH SA 5267Decision Made

  • April 2025

  • Swimming Pool and Safety Barrier
    451 RANGE RD KEITH SA 5267Decision Made
  • Internal alterations to provide smoking area, new addition for toilet facility, internal modifications to storage building, repainting of building.
    2 MAKIN ST KEITH SA 5267Decision Made
  • Construction of a double sided static advertising (billboard) sign.
    LOT 20 TAYLOR RD KEITH SA 5267Decision Made
  • Single storey detached dwelling.
    LOT 2 HILL AV KEITH SA 5267Decision Made

  • March 2025

  • Construction of a Store and ancillary carparking and landscaping.
    LOT 70 LE STRANGE AV KEITH SA 5267Decision Made
  • Carport
    1 DAVIS AV KEITH SA 5267Decision Made
  • Detached dwelling including a garage and alfresco under the main roof
    11 MARCH ST KEITH SA 5267Decision Made

  • February 2025

  • Machinery Shed
    276 DAVIDSON RD KEITH SA 5267Decision Made
  • Outbuilding (industrial covered shed).
    194 STIRLING RD KEITH SA 5267Decision Made
  • Outbuilding (shed) associated with adjacent established shops.
    LOT 153 TOLMER TCE KEITH SA 5267Decision Made
  • Single storey detached dwelling with integral garage.
    46 KING CT KEITH SA 5267Decision Made

  • January 2025

  • 4.95 MW Solar Power Facility and Battery Energy Storage System with associated infrastructure including central inverter, monitoring and high voltage switch room, and chain mesh perimeter fence.
    LOT 80 DAVIDSON RD KEITH SA 5267Under Assessment
  • Alterations and additions to existing retail fuel outlet including changes to facades and internal floor area of retail building, alternations to vehicle parking, access and egress, inground fuel tank and associated infrastructure, new canopy and two (2) new pylon signs.
    12810 DUKES HWY KEITH SA 5267Under Assessment
2024· 4 proposals

  • December 2024

  • Domestic Shed.
    9 ELM AV KEITH SA 5267Decision Made
  • Change of land use, temporary use of a motorhome for residential purposes for a maximum of 2 years.
    15 WRIGHT AV KEITH SA 5267Decision Made

  • November 2024

  • Mobile Garnet Blast Room in association with existing Industrial Land Use.
    LOT 71 DUKES HWY KEITH SA 5267Under Assessment
  • Carport.
    15 MARCH ST KEITH SA 5267Decision Made

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

15 heritage places

  • AMP Memorial and Wiles HutEllis Street KEITHLocal heritage
  • CWA Clubroom, Former InstituteAnzac Terrace KEITHLocal heritage
  • Carrie's Cottage10 Heritage Street KEITHLocal heritage
  • Davis CottageEmu Flat Road KEITHLocal heritage
  • Former Congregational ChurchHeritage Street KEITHLocal heritage
  • Hairdressers (Former Uniting Church Hall)7 Dugan Street KEITHLocal heritage
  • Keith HotelMakin Street KEITHLocal heritage
  • Makin Memorial InstituteHeritage Street KEITHLocal heritage
  • Mount Monster Granite QuarryMount Monster Road KEITHLocal heritage
  • Mount Monster HomesteadRiddoch Highway KEITHLocal heritage

Data sources & freshness

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

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 56.5 km away).

Coalition 81.3%Labor 18.7%

18.3 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: -1.4 pp toward Coalition

Nearest polling places

  • KeithLabor 19.0% · Coalition 81.0% TPP (2025)4.9 km away
  • WillalookaLabor 10.5% · Coalition 89.5% TPP (2025)28.8 km away
  • TintinaraLabor 11.6% · Coalition 88.4% TPP (2025)38.4 km away
  • MundullaLabor 13.5% · Coalition 86.5% TPP (2025)39.5 km away
  • BordertownLabor 25.8% · Coalition 74.2% TPP (2025)42.7 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

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
3/10
IRSD decile (2021)
4/10

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

More in Tatiara Council

Other suburbs in the same local government area.

Comparable suburbs

Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of South Australia.