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SA · Adelaide Plains Council
Korunye, 5502
Est. population · Jun 2025
244
Growth (1 yr)
+0.8%
Growth (5 yr)
+5.6%
Median age
45
Median income
$1,562/wk
Employment rate
57.2%
Languages at home
9.8%non-English
Most common: Greek
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Heritage area
- High desirability
Suburb profile
In Adelaide Plains Council, Korunye keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. The area suits established families and long-term locals, with plenty of young families in the mix. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name.
Local green pockets are modest, with bigger outdoor outings usually found in neighbouring areas. A car helps for most daily errands, with fewer amenities clustered within an easy walk. Housing sits in the middle of the local market: neither cheap nor premium.
Crime reports are up on the previous period. The streetscape feels settled and established, with older homes giving the area a familiar, lived-in look.
Desirability sits below average overall, with 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
Korunye snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
244
+0.8% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
14.3%
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
#111
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
80th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
67th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
4/10
national SEIFA decile
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
- 27.6/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 5935th in Australia
- State rank
- 591st in SA
- Peer rank
- #111 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #191 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 52%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Population
Estimated resident population
244(June 2025)
+0.8% annual · +5.6% over 5 years · 67th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.8%
- 5-year growth
- +5.6%
- Change in 1 year
- +2
- Change in 5 years
- +13
- Growth rank in SA
- 67th 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 (~250), extrapolated at +0.9% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 224
- Median age
- 45
- Median household income / week
- $1,562
- Dwelling vacancy
- 14.3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 12 of 84
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,528
- Employment rate
- 57.2%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 75 / 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 increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 19
- Against the person
- 4
- Against property
- 15
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 77.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 56 residents
- State safety percentile
- 79.7th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 9
- Increase (daily rate)
- +36.1%
Most common offence types
- Obtain Benefit By Deception2
- Other Property Damage And Environmental3
- Other Theft4
- Other Unlawful Entry With Intent3
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury4
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
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
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Gawler Health Service (23.0 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)
- 8
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 32.8
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
- 30° / 15°
- Rainfall
- 50 mm · ~6 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 24° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 82 mm · ~10 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 17° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 139 mm · ~17 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 106 mm · ~13 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· 6 proposals
July 2026
- Retrospective approval for the construction of a dwelling on the site used for horticultural. intensive animal keeping and residential ( dwelling)1058 MALLALA RD KORUNYE SA 5502Under Assessment
- Construction of domestic outbuilding361 SIMPKIN RD KORUNYE SA 5502Decision Made
- Land Division - 1 into 2 Allotments1112 MALLALA RD KORUNYE SA 5502Under Assessment
- Community Title Division - 1 into 3 Lots1112 MALLALA RD KORUNYE SA 5502Under Assessment
June 2026
- Construction of a carport and verandahs1178 MALLALA RD KORUNYE SA 5502Under Assessment
March 2026
- VERANDAH707 RICHTER RD KORUNYE SA 5502Decision Made
2025· 11 proposals
December 2025
- Construction of an open-sided covered horse-riding arena ancillary to existing horse keeping activities, primarily for personal use with limited non-commercial, invitation-only events.604 WILLIAMS RD KORUNYE SA 5502Decision Made
- Dwelling & Agricultural buildingLOT 22 SIMPKIN RD KORUNYE SA 5502Under Assessment
November 2025
- convert an old galvanized corrugated rain tank into 2 additional external toilets for use of clients when they hire out the site for weddings and events. A stud wall inside with insulation will fit out the toilets for general access. The Barn has a full disability access toilet.141 CONRAD RD KORUNYE SA 5502Decision Made
- Construction of addition of shelter to existing club room882 MALLALA RD KORUNYE SA 5502Decision Made
September 2025
- Construction of an outbuilding, keeping of 9 horses and existing horse shelters (retrospective)604 WILLIAMS RD KORUNYE SA 5502Decision Made
- Construct of 12 Greenhouses, packing shed, Water Tanks and DamLOT 202 PORTER RD KORUNYE SA 5502Decision Made
- Swimming Pool & Safety Fences1178 MALLALA RD KORUNYE SA 5502Decision Made
August 2025
- 1 into 6 Torrens title divisionLOT 538 MALLALA RD KORUNYE SA 5502Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (garage)1178 MALLALA RD KORUNYE SA 5502Decision Made
April 2025
- Construction of an outbuilding (Boat storage)234 PRATT RD KORUNYE SA 5502Decision Made
March 2025
- Construction of a greenhouse, an agricultural building and establishment of horticultureLOT 203 PORTER RD KORUNYE SA 5502Decision Made
2024· 7 proposals
December 2024
- 2 into 7 Torrens Title Land Division1176 MALLALA RD KORUNYE SA 5502;334 WASLEY RD KORUNYE SA 5502Decision Made
October 2024
- Construction of an agricultural buildingsLOT 4 PORTER RD KORUNYE SA 5502Decision Made
July 2024
- Retrospective change of use of a dwelling and portion of the land to a place of worship together with associated alterations to the existing building, new external toilets and on-site car parking comprising the provision of 40 designated on-site car parking spaces with an additional overflow parking area that can accommodate up to 40 vehicles, plus signage in the form of banners81 WASLEY RD KORUNYE SA 5502Decision Made
- Construction of a pallet washing shed (industry) including an internal enclosed pump shed687 GERMANTOWN RD KORUNYE SA 5502Decision Made
March 2024
- 1 into 3 Torrens Title Division *Hennig J/N 19196*82 PORTER RD KORUNYE SA 5502Decision Made
- Construction of 2 x egg collection rooms, 2 x shed control rooms, a site office & amenity block1120 MALLALA RD KORUNYE SA 5502Under Assessment
January 2024
- Construction of an agricultural building203 PADDYS BRIDGE RD KORUNYE SA 5502Decision Made
2023· 9 proposals
December 2023
- Construction of a verandahLOT 3 PORTER RD KORUNYE SA 5502Decision Made
- Swimming pool and safety fenceLOT 3 PORTER RD KORUNYE SA 5502Decision Made
November 2023
- 1 into 3 Torrens Title divisionLOT 2 SIMPKIN RD KORUNYE SA 5502Decision Made
- New stratco outback multispan gable verandah133 HARVEY RD KORUNYE SA 5502Decision Made
September 2023
- Colorbond flat roof verandah attached to existing house.LOT 3 PORTER RD KORUNYE SA 5502Decision Made
July 2023
- Dwelling addition141 CONRAD RD KORUNYE SA 5502Decision Made
May 2023
- Extension onto existing dwelling327 PRATT RD KORUNYE SA 5502Decision Made
March 2023
- Partial change of use (old barn to function centre) and advertisement sign141 CONRAD RD KORUNYE SA 5502Decision Made
- Dwelling alterations and additions619 WASLEY RD KORUNYE SA 5502Decision Made
2022· 3 proposals
December 2022
- Construction of verandah attached to dwellingLOT 100 GORDON RD KORUNYE SA 5502Decision Made
October 2022
- Land division - 1 allotment into 4 (minimum site area 8 hectares)81 WASLEY RD KORUNYE SA 5502Decision Made
May 2022
- Verandah209 TEMBY RD KORUNYE SA 5502Decision Made
2021· 5 proposals
June 2021
- Construct a Gazebo/Veranda to provide a covered area for BBQ and relaxing.141 CONRAD RD KORUNYE SA 5502Decision Made
May 2021
- Construction of a storage shed (outbuilding)141 CONRAD RD KORUNYE SA 5502Decision Made
- Construction of caretaker dwelling in association with existing primary production useLOT 3 PORTER RD KORUNYE SA 5502Decision Made
- Demolition of existing outbuilding and construction of domestic outbuilding and lean-to707 RICHTER RD KORUNYE SA 5502Decision Made
April 2021
- Replacement of existing coolrooms within existing warehouse687 GERMANTOWN RD KORUNYE SA 5502Decision 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
Roadworks & transport
2 active roadworks / incidents
- BitumenPort Wakefield Highway, Hart Rd28 Feb 2026 – 17 Aug 2026
- BitumenPort Wakefield Highway, Porter Rd28 Feb 2026 – 17 Aug 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Traffic SA road events — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · current · Updated
Heritage
1 heritage place
- Suspension Bridge over the River LightNear 'Kilburnie' Homestead LOWER LIGHTState 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
- 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 23.4 km away).
Coalition 49.1%Labor 50.9%
5.6 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +3.5 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Two WellsLabor 52.1% · Coalition 47.9% TPP (2025)8.4 km away
- MallalaLabor 42.3% · Coalition 57.7% TPP (2025)9.1 km away
- WasleysLabor 51.9% · Coalition 48.1% TPP (2025)15.8 km away
- DublinLabor 50.9% · Coalition 49.1% TPP (2025)17.0 km away
- Angle Vale (Grey)Labor 58.7% · Coalition 41.3% TPP (2025)17.9 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)
- 4/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 5/10
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 Adelaide Plains Council
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Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of South Australia.