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SA · Kimba Council

Kimba, SA, 5641

Current weather

11.7°CLight drizzle

76% humidity · 27.7 km/h wind · 13.3° / 10.1° today · 3.7 mm rain

Desirability index

66.7/100

#73 among Country & regional suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Kimba is a small locality in the Kimba area, home to around 608 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 16 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 26.3 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $198 (flats $175, houses $220), 2 school and preschool sites in the area, limited but present public transport access, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

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)
12 / 0 / 4

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

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.

Data sources & freshness

  • SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases

Crime & safety

Total offences (2024–25)
16
Against the person
2
Against property
14
Rate per 1,000 residents
26.3
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 304 residents
State safety percentile
38.4th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
1
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • Other Property Damage And Environmental1
  • Other Theft6
  • Sct - Non Residence3
  • Sct - Residence1
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury1

Data sources & freshness

  • SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
2 (1 schools, 1 preschools)
Median school ICSEA
992
  • Kimba Area SchoolCombined · ICSEA 992
  • Kimba Community Kindergarten30-32 Park TerracePreschools

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Public transport

1 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Eyre Hwy - North West side (Kimba Motel Roadhouse)

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Planning & development

Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.

67 planning-related records

2026· 5 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Outbuilding
    46 PARK TCE KIMBA SA 5641Under Assessment
  • Swimming pool and associated safety features
    56 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 advertising
    15280 EYRE HWY KIMBA SA 5641Decision Made
  • Verandah
    47 HIGH ST KIMBA SA 5641Under Assessment
2025· 16 proposals

  • December 2025

  • Construction of a garage with attached verandah
    72 -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 deck
    10 HIGH ST KIMBA SA 5641Under Assessment

  • November 2025

  • Construction of a outbuilding, and verandah attached to dwelling
    13 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 Residence
    15 KING RD KIMBA SA 5641Under Assessment

  • October 2025

  • Carport attached to shed
    13 NUGENT RD KIMBA SA 5641Decision Made
  • Alterations and additions to an existing single storey detached dwelling
    10 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 fencing
    15500 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 road
    LOT 5 FERRY ST KIMBA SA 5641Decision Made
  • Shed extension
    11 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 nursery
    28 KING RD KIMBA SA 5641;84 HOPCRAFT RD KIMBA SA 5641Under Assessment

  • May 2025

  • Construction of a single storey detached dwelling
    3 SAMPSON ST KIMBA SA 5641Under Assessment
  • Attached Verandah
    31 NORTH TCE KIMBA SA 5641Decision Made

  • April 2025

  • Construction of a single storey detached dwelling and verandah
    39 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 Parking
    15 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 block
    LOT 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 amenities
    29 RAILWAY TCE KIMBA SA 5641Decision Made
  • Demolition of an existing freestanding advertising sign and the construction of a freestanding advertising sign
    15442 EYRE HWY KIMBA SA 5641Decision Made
2023· 11 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 equipment
    96 BUCKLEBOO RD KIMBA SA 5641Decision Made

  • September 2023

  • Variation of Development Application 23005676
    47 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 carport
    24-26 HIGH ST KIMBA SA 5641Decision Made
  • Installation and operation of an electrical vehicle charging station
    15442 EYRE HWY KIMBA SA 5641Decision Made
  • Construction of outbuilding (shed)
    21 GRUND RD KIMBA SA 5641Decision Made

  • May 2023

  • Construction of a freestanding verandah
    115 HOPCRAFT RD KIMBA SA 5641Decision Made

  • March 2023

  • Construction of a single storey detached dwelling
    46 YATES RD KIMBA SA 5641Decision Made
  • Alterations and additions to an existing dwelling
    39 SCHAEFER AV KIMBA SA 5641Decision Made
2022· 5 proposals

5 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2021· 18 proposals

18 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2020· 1 proposal

1 proposal lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

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Amenities

53 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • APAGnFertAgrarian
  • EPIC Grain BrokersAgrarian
  • WCT RuralAgrarian
  • Nutrien Ag SolutionsAgrarian;Estate Agent
  • The Bottle-OAlcohol
  • WORKSHOP 26Antiques
  • ATM
  • ANZBank
  • bank SABank
  • Bbq

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
1
Emergency department
On site
  • Kimba District Hospital and Aged Care15 Martin TerracePublic Hospital

Data sources & freshness

  • Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · Period: current · Updated on site

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

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

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

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Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid
Bushfire safer places
1

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via SA Planning geohub. Safer places from CFS designated locations.

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Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
3
Parks (OSM)
2

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
66.7/100
Cohort rank
#73 among Country & regional suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Kimba District Hospital and Aged Carehealth15 Martin TerracePublic Hospital
  • Additions and alterations to existing dwelling including covered outdoor area with wall cladding and deckplanning10 HIGH ST KIMBA SA 5641Lodged 05 Dec 2025 · Under Assessment
  • Alterations and additions to an existing detached dwelling.planning27 WOHLING DR KIMBA SA 5641Lodged 20 Dec 2023 · Decision Made
  • Alterations and additions to an existing dwellingplanning39 SCHAEFER AV KIMBA SA 5641Lodged 01 Mar 2023 · Decision Made
  • Alterations and additions to an existing single storey detached dwellingplanning10 WEST TCE KIMBA SA 5641Lodged 22 Oct 2025 · Decision Made
  • Attached Verandahplanning31 NORTH TCE KIMBA SA 5641Lodged 25 May 2025 · Decision Made
  • Carport attached to shedplanning13 NUGENT RD KIMBA SA 5641Lodged 30 Oct 2025 · Decision 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 Parkingplanning15 KING RD KIMBA SA 5641Lodged 05 Nov 2024 · Under Assessment
  • Construction of a freestanding carportplanning24-26 HIGH ST KIMBA SA 5641Lodged 26 Jun 2023 · Decision Made
  • Construction of a freestanding double sided non-illuminated advertising sign (billboard) for the purposes of third-party advertisingplanning15280 EYRE HWY KIMBA SA 5641Lodged 24 Apr 2026 · Decision Made

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