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SA · Grant Council
Kongorong, 5291
Est. population · Jun 2025
210
Growth (1 yr)
+0.5%
Growth (5 yr)
+4.0%
Median age
41
Median income
$1,674/wk
Employment rate
60%
Languages at home
2.1%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Education hub
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Kongorong offers a slower smaller community life in Grant Council, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with a strong presence of young families throughout. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting.
Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here than in denser, more walkable pockets. Housing is more affordable than in many parts of the state.
Crime trends have improved of late compared with the previous period. This is a mature, settled pocket where the existing streetscape still defines the local character.
Desirability sits below average overall, with growth momentum, plus local dining and lifestyle amenities the main drag compared with similar regional towns. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Kongorong snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
210
+0.5% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
0.0%
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
#42
among Country & regional · Established
Safety
44th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
53rd
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
3/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
13th
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
- 25.8/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 6182nd in Australia
- State rank
- 614th in SA
- Peer rank
- #42 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #208 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 77%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Population
Estimated resident population
210(June 2025)
+0.5% annual · +4.0% over 5 years · 53th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.5%
- 5-year growth
- +4.0%
- Change in 1 year
- +1
- Change in 5 years
- +8
- Growth rank in SA
- 53th 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 (~200), extrapolated at +1.3% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 221
- Median age
- 41
- Median household income / week
- $1,674
- Dwelling vacancy
- 0%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 0 of 75
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,042
- Employment rate
- 60%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 76 / 0 / 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)
- 6
- Against the person
- 3
- Against property
- 3
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 28.6
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 74 residents
- State safety percentile
- 43.6th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 42
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -33.2%
Most common offence types
- Obtain Benefit By Deception1
- Property Damage By Fire Or Explosion1
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury2
- Serious Assault Resulting In Injury1
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv1
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
- 911
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 13th
School list
- Kongorong Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 911 · 13th percentile · LBOTE 0% · 19 students · Top SEA quarter 0% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
- Kongorong Child Parent Centre34 School RoadPreschools
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
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)
- 6
- 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
- Mount Gambier and Districts Health Service (24.2 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)
- 4
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 19.0
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
- 23° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 80 mm · ~10 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 19° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 172 mm · ~22 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 14° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 350 mm · ~44 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 17° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 181 mm · ~23 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· 1 proposal
July 2026
- Dwelling Additions (Enclosed Alfresco)37 KUHLS RD KONGORONG SA 5291Under Assessment
2025· 8 proposals
November 2025
- Agricultural Building (Machinery shed)2371 CARPENTER ROCKS RD KONGORONG SA 5291Decision Made
October 2025
- Outbuilding for vehicle storage, caravan and personal workshop area192 ASLINS RD KONGORONG SA 5291Decision Made
- Outbuilding37 HAY TCE KONGORONG SA 5291Decision Made
September 2025
- Agricultural Building (Storage of Hay)426 DIXONS RD KONGORONG SA 5291Decision Made
- Outbuilding590 CONCANNON RD KONGORONG SA 5291Decision Made
July 2025
- Verandah41 HAY TCE KONGORONG SA 5291Decision Made
- Outbuilding1128 MOUNT SALT RD KONGORONG SA 5291Decision Made
May 2025
- Land Division to excise Dwelling475 MEYERS RD KONGORONG SA 5291Decision Made
2024· 6 proposals
November 2024
- Dwelling addition31 HAY TCE KONGORONG SA 5291Decision Made
- Outbuilding41 HAY TCE KONGORONG SA 5291Decision Made
September 2024
- Detached Dwelling3 UPHILL ST KONGORONG SA 5291Decision Made
July 2024
- 3m x 9m three-sided Shelter to cover existing seating at Netball CourtsLOT 201 HAY TCE KONGORONG SA 5291Decision Made
June 2024
- 12m x 20m x 4m Workshop for Mobile Mechanic Business including storage of equipment and consumables; and 40m x 30m apron/carpark281 NENE VALLEY RD KONGORONG SA 5291Decision Made
January 2024
- Detached Dwelling8-10 GORDON ST KONGORONG SA 5291Decision Made
2023· 3 proposals
November 2023
- New shed on farm505 MEYERS RD KONGORONG SA 5291Decision Made
February 2023
- Outbuilding attached to existing Dwelling240 SCHOOL RD KONGORONG SA 5291Decision Made
- Verandah with Deck attached to dwelling14 HAY TCE KONGORONG SA 5291Decision Made
2022· 5 proposals
September 2022
- Storage Shed101 GLYNNS RD KONGORONG SA 5291Decision Made
- to erect a free-standing double car carport with pitched roof in the existing driveway9 HAY TCE KONGORONG SA 5291Decision Made
- Amenities BlockLOT 201 HAY TCE KONGORONG SA 5291Decision Made
June 2022
- Agricultural Building250 PUDNEYS RD KONGORONG SA 5291Decision Made
March 2022
- Agricultural Building (Machinery Shed)LOT 10 JOLLEYS LANE KONGORONG SA 5291Decision Made
2021· 7 proposals
December 2021
- Shed Extension386 ATKIN RD KONGORONG SA 5291Decision Made
November 2021
- Replacement of Hay Shed (agricultural building)50 NEECHY FLAT RD KONGORONG SA 5291Decision Made
September 2021
- Free standing Carport4 GORDON ST KONGORONG SA 5291Decision Made
August 2021
- Agricultural Building (Machinery Shed)114 SCHOOL RD KONGORONG SA 5291Decision Made
May 2021
- Outbuilding193 DIXONS RD KONGORONG SA 5291Decision Made
February 2021
- Agricultural Outbuilding (Machinery storage)172 UPHILLS RD KONGORONG SA 5291Decision Made
- New Swimming pool590 CONCANNON RD KONGORONG SA 5291Decision Made
2020· 2 proposals
October 2020
- Agricultural Outbuilding Extension101 GLYNNS RD KONGORONG SA 5291Decision Made
August 2020
- AGRICULTURAL OUTBUILDING37 KUHLS RD KONGORONG SA 5291Decision Made
Other· 3 proposals
- KAREN MARGARET PERRY, DAVID JOHN PERRY, ALISHA KIM PERRY , CHRISTOPHER DAVID PERRYAnimal Husbandry and Other ActivitiesEPA licence
- SOUTH AUSTRALIAN WATER CORPORATIONResource Recovery Waste Disposal and RelatedEPA licence
- WATTLE RANGE COUNCILResource Recovery Waste Disposal and RelatedEPA licence
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 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 23.5 km away).
Coalition 77.2%Labor 22.8%
14.2 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +1.6 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- KongorongLabor 21.4% · Coalition 78.6% TPP (2025)2.6 km away
- MoorakLabor 23.9% · Coalition 76.1% TPP (2025)18.2 km away
- Port MacDonnellLabor 28.2% · Coalition 71.8% TPP (2025)20.1 km away
- ComptonLabor 28.4% · Coalition 71.6% TPP (2025)20.9 km away
- Mount Gambier WestLabor 46.6% · Coalition 53.4% TPP (2025)22.1 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)
- 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 Grant Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of South Australia.