Median house price
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SA · Loxton Waikerie Council
Kingston On Murray, 5331
Est. population · Jun 2025
321
Growth (1 yr)
+0.6%
Growth (5 yr)
+3.2%
Median age
53
Median income
$1,257/wk
Employment rate
47.6%
Languages at home
2.7%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Education hub
- Excellent transport
- Heritage area
- High desirability
Suburb profile
In Loxton Waikerie Council, Kingston On Murray keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name.
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. Homes are relatively cheap compared with the wider market, which keeps entry costs lower.
Local crime has been trending higher of late. This is a mature, settled pocket where the existing streetscape still defines the local character.
The desirability picture is below average, weighed down by softer local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus community and employment relative to similar regional towns. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Kingston On Murray snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
321
+0.6% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
12.4%
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
#139
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
57th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
58th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
3/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
10th
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
- 21.6/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 6609th in Australia
- State rank
- 653rd in SA
- Peer rank
- #139 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #232 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 85%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Population
Estimated resident population
321(June 2025)
+0.6% annual · +3.2% over 5 years · 58th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.6%
- 5-year growth
- +3.2%
- Change in 1 year
- +2
- Change in 5 years
- +10
- Growth rank in SA
- 58th 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 (~350), extrapolated at +0.3% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 312
- Median age
- 53
- Median household income / week
- $1,257
- Dwelling vacancy
- 12.4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 18 of 145
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,213
- Employment rate
- 47.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 116 / 0 / 0 (+ 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 increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 13
- Against the person
- 5
- Against property
- 8
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 40.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 62 residents
- State safety percentile
- 56.7th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 5
- Increase (daily rate)
- +334.5%
Most common offence types
- Common Assault1
- Other Fraud, Deception And Related Offences1
- Other Theft1
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury4
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv2
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
- 898
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 10th
School list
- Kingston-on-Murray PlaycentreEast TerracePlaycentres
- Kingston-on-Murray Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 898 · 10th percentile · LBOTE 6% · 17 students · Top SEA quarter 0%View on My School →
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
- Holmes Rd / Morgan St - West side (Kingston on Murray)
- Sturt Hwy - North Side (Kingston-on-Murray Turn Off Parking Bay)
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)
- 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
- Barmera Health Service (14.5 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)
- 10
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 31.2
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
- 32° / 15°
- Rainfall
- 57 mm · ~7 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 57 mm · ~7 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 17° / 5°
- Rainfall
- 74 mm · ~9 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 85 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· 5 proposals
May 2026
- Construction of carport/verandah and outbuilding (garage/domestic storage)30 ALBRECHT RD KINGSTON ON MURRAY SA 5331Decision Made
- Variation of Development Application 25021983 to alter the size and location of the outbuilding9 RIVER TCE KINGSTON ON MURRAY SA 5331Decision Made
April 2026
- New Stratco Shed 9.200 x 3.400 x 2.700H All colour - Slate Grey/Woodland Grey Roller door on frontLOT 43 DOLAN ST KINGSTON ON MURRAY SA 5331Decision Made
March 2026
- Construction of an outbuilding (domestic storage)82 KINGSTON RD KINGSTON ON MURRAY SA 5331Decision Made
- Construction of a freestanding carport6 HARRINGTON RD KINGSTON ON MURRAY SA 5331Decision Made
2025· 13 proposals
December 2025
- Construction of a carport13 HARRINGTON RD KINGSTON ON MURRAY SA 5331Decision Made
- Construction of an Outbuilding6 EAST TCE KINGSTON ON MURRAY SA 5331Decision Made
September 2025
- Shed & VerandahLOT 40 DOLAN ST KINGSTON ON MURRAY SA 5331Decision Made
August 2025
- Construction of single storey dwelling with verandahs and outbuilding (shed)9 RIVER TCE KINGSTON ON MURRAY SA 5331Decision Made
July 2025
- Construction of outbuilding (shed)296 HOLMES RD KINGSTON ON MURRAY SA 5331Decision Made
June 2025
- New full colour undercover area for entertaining29 ALBRECHT RD KINGSTON ON MURRAY SA 5331Decision Made
- Construction of outbuilding (shed)39 HEINRICH RD KINGSTON ON MURRAY SA 5331Decision Made
April 2025
- Construction of a single storey dwelling at the rear of existing shed5 POPE ST KINGSTON ON MURRAY SA 5331Under Assessment
March 2025
- Attached Gable Veranda 9.6m x 5.77m x 2.4mh to dwelling498 HOLMES RD KINGSTON ON MURRAY SA 5331Decision Made
- Installation of fiberglass swimming pool, associated sanitary equipment and safety barrier fencing9 LAGOON RD KINGSTON ON MURRAY SA 5331Decision Made
February 2025
- Construction of an OutbuildingLOT 27 POPE ST KINGSTON ON MURRAY SA 5331Decision Made
- Freestanding carport5 POPE ST KINGSTON ON MURRAY SA 5331Decision Made
January 2025
- Constructiion of outbuilding (garage)13 HARRINGTON RD KINGSTON ON MURRAY SA 5331Decision Made
2024· 9 proposals
December 2024
- Construction of an Outbuilding14 ALBRECHT RD KINGSTON ON MURRAY SA 5331Decision Made
November 2024
- Construction of an outbuilding (personal storage)14 FARLEY RD KINGSTON ON MURRAY SA 5331Decision Made
- Construction of an Outbuilding (personal storage)LOT 36 DOLAN ST KINGSTON ON MURRAY SA 5331Decision Made
September 2024
- Construction of an attached Carport461 HOLMES RD KINGSTON ON MURRAY SA 5331Decision Made
June 2024
- Construction of Outbuilding (Shed)9 LAGOON RD KINGSTON ON MURRAY SA 5331Decision Made
May 2024
- Change of use from a shed to a dwelling including dwelling additions and alterations and the construction of an outbuilding (Retrospective Approval)243 FARLEY RD KINGSTON ON MURRAY SA 5331Decision Made
April 2024
- Additions and alterations to an existing dwelling including demolition of an attached carport15 HARRINGTON RD KINGSTON ON MURRAY SA 5331Decision Made
March 2024
- Construction of an attached Verandah forward of the Dwelling including alterations to the existing roof profile, installation of a Staircase and Landing including associated earthworks and construction of an Outbuilding (garage)3 POPE ST KINGSTON ON MURRAY SA 5331Decision Made
January 2024
- Replacement of 8 Cabins for the purpose of Tourist Accommodation associated with an existing Caravan Park (2022-23 River Murray Flood)461 HOLMES RD KINGSTON ON MURRAY SA 5331Under Assessment
2023· 9 proposals
December 2023
- Change of use from Shop and Dwelling, to Dwelling5 RIVER TCE KINGSTON ON MURRAY SA 5331Decision Made
- Additions and alterations to existing dwelling comprising a new mezzanine, front verandah and freestanding carport13 RIVER TCE KINGSTON ON MURRAY SA 5331Under Assessment
- Construction of a detached single storey dwelling (including removal of native vegetation)LOT 10 HENRY RD KINGSTON ON MURRAY SA 5331Under Assessment
- Replacement of existing swimming pool Reinstate existing safety barrier fence and associated pool equipment.233 FARLEY RD KINGSTON ON MURRAY SA 5331Decision Made
- Ancillary Accommodation466 HOLMES RD KINGSTON ON MURRAY SA 5331Under Assessment
September 2023
- Construction of outbuilding (colourbond)296 HOLMES RD KINGSTON ON MURRAY SA 5331Under Assessment
August 2023
- Construction of a personnel access stair tower and connecting service bridge between tank farms at Kingston Estate Wines Pty Ltd17 PETERSEN RD KINGSTON ON MURRAY SA 5331Decision Made
March 2023
- Construction of a freestanding VerandahLOT 595 HOLMES RD KINGSTON ON MURRAY SA 5331Decision Made
- Construction of an outbuilding (domestic storage) and associated earthworks466 HOLMES RD KINGSTON ON MURRAY SA 5331Decision Made
2022· 4 proposals
September 2022
- Outbuilding (shed)11 THURK RD KINGSTON ON MURRAY SA 5331Decision Made
- Implement Shed (12.19m (L) x 9.17m (W) x 3.6m wall height)72 KINGSTON RD KINGSTON ON MURRAY SA 5331Decision Made
July 2022
- Replacement of recreational pontoon15 HARRINGTON RD KINGSTON ON MURRAY SA 5331;LOT 658 HOLMES RD KINGSTON ON MURRAY SA 5331Under Assessment
June 2022
- Detached dwelling with attached verandah and shed.1-3 RIVER TCE KINGSTON ON MURRAY SA 5331Decision 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
Heritage
1 heritage place
- Kingston-on-Murray Pump Site & Feeder Tank (Ruin)Sturt Highway KINGSTON-ON-MURRAYState heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · current · 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
- 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 31.5 km away).
Coalition 66.1%Labor 33.9%
3.1 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +2.6 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- CobdoglaLabor 36.1% · Coalition 63.9% TPP (2025)9.6 km away
- MoorookLabor 31.4% · Coalition 68.6% TPP (2025)9.9 km away
- BarmeraLabor 35.7% · Coalition 64.3% TPP (2025)16.1 km away
- GlossopLabor 31.5% · Coalition 68.5% TPP (2025)22.1 km away
- MonashLabor 33.4% · Coalition 66.6% TPP (2025)23.1 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)
- 3/10
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 Loxton Waikerie Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of South Australia.