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SA · Kimba Council
Kimba, 5641
Est. population · Jun 2025
617
Growth (1 yr)
+0.2%
Growth (5 yr)
+2.1%
Median age
50
Median income
$1,234/wk
Employment rate
55.1%
Languages at home
2.8%non-English
Most common: Punjabi
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- National parks
- Education hub
- Excellent transport
- Café precinct
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Kimba sits in Kimba Council as a regional smaller community that feels self-contained and a long way from big-city bustle. A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. A genuine café and dining culture runs through the area, denser than many peers of a similar size.
Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. Reasonably walkable — many errands reachable on foot or by bus, with buses linking the suburb to surrounding areas. Housing is more affordable than in many parts of the state.
Crime trends have improved of late compared with the previous period. Tree-lined streets and established homes set the tone, with little pressure to reinvent the neighbourhood.
The desirability picture is below average, weighed down by softer community and employment relative to similar regional towns.
At a glance
Kimba snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$198/wk
Houses $220 · Units $175
Population (ERP)
617
+0.2% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
30.5%
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
#43
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
40th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
48th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
3/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
43rd
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
- 39.2/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 3919th in Australia
- State rank
- 420th in SA
- Peer rank
- #43 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #86 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $175
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $220
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $197.5
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
617(June 2025)
+0.2% annual · +2.1% over 5 years · 48th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.2%
- 5-year growth
- +2.1%
- Change in 1 year
- +1
- Change in 5 years
- +13
- Growth rank in SA
- 48th 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 (~600), extrapolated at +0.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 608
- Median age
- 50
- Median household income / week
- $1,234
- Dwelling vacancy
- 30.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 107 of 351
- Median monthly mortgage
- $852
- Employment rate
- 55.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 237 / 0 / 4 (+ 5 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)
- 16
- Against the person
- 2
- Against property
- 14
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 25.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 304 residents
- State safety percentile
- 39.5th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 1
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -15.6%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental1
- Other Theft6
- Sct - Non Residence3
- Sct - Residence1
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury1
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
- 992
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 43th
School list
- Kimba Area SchoolCombined · Government · ICSEA 992 · 43th percentile · LBOTE 2% · 187 students · Top SEA quarter 9% · 0.7 km awayView on My School →
- Kimba Community Kindergarten30-32 Park 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
1 public transport stops in this suburb
- Eyre Hwy - North West side (Kimba Motel Roadhouse)
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
100 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 restaurants · 3 cafes · 1 pubs · 1 supermarkets · 1 pharmacies · 2 places of worship · 2 playgrounds · 1 sports centres
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Reasonably walkable — many errands reachable on foot or by bus
- Great for outdoor family life — 2 parks mapped in suburb, 2 playgrounds nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 52/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 4.93
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 8.22
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 3.29
Food & drink(5)
- Big GalahCafe
- Eileen'sCafe
- The Cafe / Kimba TakeawayCafe
43 High Street, Kimba
- Kimba Gateway HotelPub
40 High Street
- Kimba Motel RoadhouseRestaurant
15442 Eyre Highway, Kimba
Shopping(3)
- Crestwood MeatButcher
- Kimba IGASupermarket
Community(4)
- CWA KimbaCommunity centre
- Kimba Men's ShedCommunity centre
- Kimba Pioneer Memorial HallCommunity centre
- Kimba Area SchoolSchool
69 West Terrace, Kimba
Health & services(2)
- Kimba District Hospital and Aged CareHospital
- healthSAVE Pharmacy KimbaPharmacy
Sport & outdoors(7)
- Lions ParkPark
- Park
- Playground (2)
- Kimba Swimming CentreSports centre
- Sports field
- Swimming pool
Entertainment(2)
- Kimba and Gawler Ranges Historical MuseumMuseum
- Silo ArtViewpoint
Other(61)
- APAGnFertAgrarian
- EPIC Grain BrokersAgrarian
- Lienert EngineeringAgrarian
15280 Eyre Highway, Kimba
- WCT RuralAgrarian
- Nutrien Ag SolutionsAgrarian;Estate Agent
- The Bottle-OAlcohol
- WORKSHOP 26Antiques
- Artwork (9)
- Silo ArtArtwork
- Silo muralArtwork
- ATM
- Big GalahAttraction
- Halfway Across AustraliaAttraction
- ANZBank
- bank SABank
- Bbq
- Kimba Recreation ReserveCamp Site
- The Gums Rest AreaCamp Site
- Kimba Motor ServicesCar repair
- Home Timber & HardwareDoityourself
- ChargefoxEV charging
- Kimba Motel RoadhouseEV charging
- Kimba BrigadeFire station
- Kimba Fore StationFire station
- Blossoms EPFlorist
37 High Street, Kimba
- Big GalahGift
- Kimba UnitsGuest House
- Olive HouseGuest House
27 Railway Terrace, Kimba
- Kimba Pony ClubHorse Riding
- Information
- KimbaInformation
- Kimba GatewayInformation
- Kimba Welcomes YouInformation
- Welcome to KimbaInformation
- Big GalahJewelry
- Big GalahLaundry
- Kimba MotelMotel
- Kimba Motel RoadhouseMotel
15442 Eyre Highway, Kimba
- Unnamed (No.HA32) Heritage AgreementNature Reserve
- Kimba Museum and Information Board - No TrucksParking
- Lions Park Rest AreaParking
- Parking (7)
- The Gums Rest AreaParking
- Kimba Motel RoadhousePetrol station
15442 Eyre Highway, Kimba
- MogasPetrol station
- Church of John The BaptistPlace of worship
39 Cross Street, Kimba
- Unting Church in AustraliaPlace of worship
- Kimba Police StationPolice
- Australia PostPost Box
- Kimba LPOPost office
44 High Street, Kimba
- Kimba Motel RoadhousePublic toilets
- Kimba Pioneer Memorial HallPublic toilets
- Public toilets
- District Council of KimbaSanitary Dump Station
- Uniting Church Op ShopSecond Hand
- Shelter (3)
- Shower (2)
- Kimba Friendly GrocerSupermarket;Newsagent
- TelstraTelephone
- CL & ME MiltonTyres
- Water Point
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)
- 3
- 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
Places of worship
2 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Church of John The Baptist
39 Cross Street, Kimba
- Unting Church in Australia
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 1
- Nearest hospital
- Kimba District Hospital and Aged Care (0.9 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Public Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- On site
- Kimba District Hospital and Aged Care15 Martin TerracePublic 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)
- 13
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 21.1
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° / 15°
- Rainfall
- 52 mm · ~6 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 24° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 70 mm · ~9 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 17° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 113 mm · ~14 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 24° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 90 mm · ~11 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· 7 proposals
July 2026
- Dwelling Addition and Carport23 WOHLING DR KIMBA SA 5641Under Assessment
- Shade sail47 SCHAEFER AV KIMBA SA 5641Under Assessment
June 2026
- Outbuilding46 PARK TCE KIMBA SA 5641Decision Made
- Swimming pool and associated safety features56 WEST TCE KIMBA SA 5641Under Assessment
May 2026
- Temporary workers accommodation with ancillary amenities for a period not exceeding 2 years.29 RAILWAY TCE KIMBA SA 5641Decision Made
April 2026
- Construction of a freestanding double sided non-illuminated advertising sign (billboard) for the purposes of third-party advertising15280 EYRE HWY KIMBA SA 5641Decision Made
- Verandah47 HIGH ST KIMBA SA 5641Decision Made
2025· 16 proposals
December 2025
- Construction of a garage with attached verandah72 -74 WEST TCE KIMBA SA 5641Decision Made
- Construction of an outbuilding (shed)18 VINTAGE DR KIMBA SA 5641Decision Made
- Additions and alterations to existing dwelling including covered outdoor area with wall cladding and deck10 HIGH ST KIMBA SA 5641Under Assessment
November 2025
- Construction of a outbuilding, and verandah attached to dwelling13 WOHLING DR KIMBA SA 5641Under Assessment
- Variation of Development Application 24037157 - Relocation of amenities block, changes to design of the vending hut, and minor relocation and alterations to the design of the Managers Residence15 KING RD KIMBA SA 5641Under Assessment
October 2025
- Carport attached to shed13 NUGENT RD KIMBA SA 5641Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to an existing single storey detached dwelling10 WEST TCE KIMBA SA 5641Decision Made
September 2025
- Grain Storage and Handling Facility with associated amenities, office, storage sheds, shade structures, weighbridge, rainwater tanks, carparking and road network.LOT 55 HUNT RD KIMBA SA 5641Under Assessment
- Establishment of an unmanned petrol filling station with associated advertisement, overhead canopy and security fencing15500 EYRE HWY KIMBA SA 5641Under Assessment
August 2025
- Construction of an outbuilding (shed)6 WHYTE AV KIMBA SA 5641Decision Made
June 2025
- Land division (1 into 8) including two reserves and associated public roadLOT 5 FERRY ST KIMBA SA 5641Decision Made
- Shed extension11 HIGH ST KIMBA SA 5641Decision Made
- Establishment of a container storage facility with associated caravan and trailer storage, fencing, gates and car parking areas and the establishment of a tree nursery28 KING RD KIMBA SA 5641;84 HOPCRAFT RD KIMBA SA 5641Under Assessment
May 2025
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling3 SAMPSON ST KIMBA SA 5641Under Assessment
- Attached Verandah31 NORTH TCE KIMBA SA 5641Decision Made
April 2025
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling and verandah39 PARK TCE KIMBA SA 5641Decision Made
2024· 8 proposals
November 2024
- Construction of an outbuilding (garage)18 CALDWELL DR KIMBA SA 5641Decision Made
- Change of Use to Nature-Based Tourism Facility (Walking Trails and Wildlife Observation) with Associated Manager’s Residence, Vending Hut, Toilet Facilities and Car Parking15 KING RD KIMBA SA 5641Under Assessment
- Construction of an outbuilding (shed)9 HIGH ST KIMBA SA 5641Decision Made
October 2024
- Construction of an outbuilding (shed)13 NUGENT RD KIMBA SA 5641Decision Made
September 2024
- Demolition of existing amenities block and construction of a new amenities blockLOT 53 RAILWAY TCE KIMBA SA 5641Decision Made
August 2024
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling with attached garage and verandah.LOT 62 HASKETT RD KIMBA SA 5641Decision Made
April 2024
- Temporary workers accommodation with ancillary amenities29 RAILWAY TCE KIMBA SA 5641Decision Made
- Demolition of an existing freestanding advertising sign and the construction of a freestanding advertising sign15442 EYRE HWY KIMBA SA 5641Decision Made
2023· 9 proposals
December 2023
- Alterations and additions to an existing detached dwelling.27 WOHLING DR KIMBA SA 5641Decision Made
November 2023
- Establishment of a temporary storage yard for the purposes of storing heavy machinery and equipment96 BUCKLEBOO RD KIMBA SA 5641Decision Made
September 2023
- Variation of Development Application 2300567647 HIGH ST KIMBA SA 5641Decision Made
August 2023
- Construction of an outbuilding (non-residential) associated with the existing service trade premises.36-38 WEST TCE KIMBA SA 5641Decision Made
July 2023
- reverse Skillion pergola on stand off brackets with water run off to fall back onto existing house. proposed pergola 3.6m long x 7.2m wide x 2.75m high at lowest point proposed pergola not to extend past existing house proposed pergola to have a wall frame on eastern side 1.1m off wall proposed pergola to have a flushed ceiling.9 WOHLING DR KIMBA SA 5641Decision Made
June 2023
- Construction of a freestanding carport24-26 HIGH ST KIMBA SA 5641Decision Made
- Installation and operation of an electrical vehicle charging station15442 EYRE HWY KIMBA SA 5641Decision Made
- Construction of outbuilding (shed)21 GRUND RD KIMBA SA 5641Decision Made
May 2023
- Construction of a freestanding verandah115 HOPCRAFT RD KIMBA SA 5641Decision 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
- 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 104.9 km away).
Coalition 84.7%Labor 15.3%
30.1 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: -3.6 pp toward Coalition
Nearest polling places
- KimbaLabor 15.3% · Coalition 84.7% TPP (2025)0.6 km away
- CleveLabor 24.2% · Coalition 75.8% TPP (2025)63.4 km away
- CowellLabor 30.2% · Coalition 69.8% TPP (2025)77.4 km away
- LockLabor 14.4% · Coalition 85.6% TPP (2025)77.4 km away
- Iron KnobLabor 58.0% · Coalition 42.0% TPP (2025)82.2 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)
- 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
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
More in Kimba Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of South Australia.