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SA · Alexandrina Council
Langhorne Creek, 5255
Est. population · Jun 2025
475
Growth (1 yr)
+1.1%
Growth (5 yr)
+7.7%
Median age
49
Median income
$1,674/wk
Employment rate
71.1%
Languages at home
4.5%non-English
Most common: Afrikaans, Thai
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Education hub
- Excellent transport
- Heritage area
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Langhorne Creek offers a slower smaller community life in Alexandrina Council, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. 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.
Local green pockets are modest, with bigger outdoor outings usually found in neighbouring areas. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here, with buses covering longer trips across the wider area. Buyers typically pay more than the metro middle for a home here.
Crime reports are up on the previous period. A trickle of new development is refreshing selected pockets without changing the overall feel.
Against similar regional towns, the suburb sits below average overall, mainly because local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus housing affordability lag behind, despite relative strength in community and employment. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Langhorne Creek snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
475
+1.1% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
19.3%
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
#99
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
22nd
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
75th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
7/10
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
- 29.4/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 5696th in Australia
- State rank
- 570th in SA
- Peer rank
- #99 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #174 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 85%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Population
Estimated resident population
475(June 2025)
+1.1% annual · +7.7% over 5 years · 75th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.1%
- 5-year growth
- +7.7%
- Change in 1 year
- +5
- Change in 5 years
- +34
- Growth rank in SA
- 75th 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 (~500), extrapolated at +1.8% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 444
- Median age
- 49
- Median household income / week
- $1,674
- Dwelling vacancy
- 19.3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 41 of 212
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,338
- Employment rate
- 71.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 169 / 4 / 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)
- 8
- Against the person
- 1
- Against property
- 7
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 16.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 444 residents
- State safety percentile
- 22th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 53
- Increase (daily rate)
- +60.4%
Most common offence types
- Other Acts Intended To Cause Injury1
- Other Property Damage And Environmental1
- Other Theft3
- Receive Or Handle Proceeds Of Crime1
- Sct - Non Residence2
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)
School list
- Eastern Fleurieu Langhorne Creek CampusWellington RoadPrimary Education
- Langhorne Creek PlaycentreUniting Church Hall, Meechi RoadPlaycentres
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
Public transport
4 public transport stops in this suburb
- Langhorne Creek Rd - North East side (Bleasdale)
- Langhorne Creek Rd - South West side (Bleasdale)
- Stop School Bridge Rd / Meechi Rd
- Stop School Bridge Rd / Murray Rd
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)
- 5
- Parks (OSM)
- 0
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
- Strathalbyn and District Health Service (17.3 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)
- 16
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 33.7
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
- 29° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 67 mm · ~8 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 97 mm · ~12 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 148 mm · ~18 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 119 mm · ~15 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· 15 proposals
August 2026
- Alterations and additions to the existing single storey dwelling15 LANGHORNE ST LANGHORNE CREEK SA 5255Under Assessment
- Construction of an agricultural building (poly tunnel)101 SOUTH BREMER RD LANGHORNE CREEK SA 5255Under Assessment
July 2026
- Construction of a shelter (public information & library) associated with the Langhorne Creek Discovery Trail, together with associated earthworks54 BRIDGE RD LANGHORNE CREEK SA 5255Under Assessment
- Construction of an amenities block (public toilet & picnic seating), a bicycle rental shelter, and a pedestrian footbridge associated with the Langhorne Creek Discovery Trail, together with associated earthworks1478 LANGHORNE CREEK RD LANGHORNE CREEK SA 5255;LOT 355 LANGHORNE CREEK RD LANGHORNE CREEK SA 5255Under Assessment
- Land Division – Boundary Realignment – 2 Allotments into 2.839 MEECHI RD LANGHORNE CREEK SA 5255Under Assessment
June 2026
- Opening Roof System and Timber Dutch Gable Frame Pergola75 BORRETT RD LANGHORNE CREEK SA 5255Decision Made
May 2026
- Construction of a storage shed41 -43 MURRAY RD LANGHORNE CREEK SA 5255;LOT 30 MURRAY RD LANGHORNE CREEK SA 5255Decision Made
- Construct internal alterations and additions ('spirit room') in association with existing winery and cellar door complex1640 LANGHORNE CREEK RD LANGHORNE CREEK SA 5255Under Assessment
- Change of use of an existing dairy to ancillary accommodation, including a carport and verandah263 LESLIES RD LANGHORNE CREEK SA 5255Under Assessment
- Repairs to fire damaged building. Building is used to temporarily deposit household recylcing waste from Council collection vehicles for transport to Adelaide facilities by haulige vehicles.1314 CHAUNCEYS LINE RD LANGHORNE CREEK SA 5255Decision Made
- Construction of a retaining wall and fence up to a maximum height of 2.1m2 MEECHI RD LANGHORNE CREEK SA 5255Decision Made
April 2026
- Agricultural BuildingLOT 6 MEECHI RD LANGHORNE CREEK SA 5255Under Assessment
- Construction of an outbuilding (domestic storage shed)17 SCOTT RD LANGHORNE CREEK SA 5255Decision Made
- Outbuilding (shed)68 BRIDGE RD LANGHORNE CREEK SA 5255Decision Made
February 2026
- Construction of an outbuilding addition (carport)34 MURRAY RD LANGHORNE CREEK SA 5255Decision Made
2025· 20 proposals
December 2025
- Construction of a freestanding skillion carport17 SCOTT RD LANGHORNE CREEK SA 5255Decision Made
November 2025
- Construction of an agricultural building1016 MEECHI RD LANGHORNE CREEK SA 5255Under Assessment
September 2025
- Installation of a swimming pool (in ground) and associated swimming pool safety features135 CHILTON SCRUB RD LANGHORNE CREEK SA 5255Under Assessment
- Partial change in land use from a warehouse to a small-scale cellar door (including building alterations), for a maximum capacity of 15 persons, including up to six (6) special events per year, with special event capacity increased to a maximum of 50 persons.9 SCOTT RD LANGHORNE CREEK SA 5255Decision Made
- Land Division - Boundary Realignment (7 into 7 allotments)34 SOUTH BREMER RD LANGHORNE CREEK SA 5255;LOT 1 CLEGGETT RD LANGHORNE CREEK SA 5255;LOT 105 CLEGGETT RD LANGHORNE CREEK SA 5255;LOT 137 CLEGGETT RD LANGHORNE CREEK SA 5255;LOT 201 SOUTH BREMER RD LANGHORNE CREEK SA 5255;LOT 204 LEE RD LANGHORNE CREEK SA 5255Decision Made
- Swimming pool and associated safety barrier543 STEP RD LANGHORNE CREEK SA 5255Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to existing clubrooms including upgrades to toilets, bar and storage, new entry and canopy.LOT 30 MURRAY RD LANGHORNE CREEK SA 5255Under Assessment
August 2025
- Replace and construct a new agricultural building (equipment storage)435 ANGAS PLAINS RD LANGHORNE CREEK SA 5255Decision Made
- Construction of an outbuilding (garage)18 BRIDGE RD LANGHORNE CREEK SA 5255Decision Made
- Conversion of existing place of worship to dwelling with associated outbuilding69 BRIDGE RD LANGHORNE CREEK SA 5255Under Assessment
July 2025
- Land division (boundary realignment of two (2) allotments)1581 LANGHORNE CREEK RD LANGHORNE CREEK SA 5255;LOT 17 LEE RD LANGHORNE CREEK SA 5255Decision Made
- Installation of one (1) frost fans thirteen and a half (13.5) metres in overall height in association with existing horticultural activities299 CLEMENTS RD LANGHORNE CREEK SA 5255Decision Made
- Installation of one (1) frost fans thirteen and a half (13.5) metres in overall height in association with existing horticultural activities62 COOMBE RD LANGHORNE CREEK SA 5255Decision Made
- Installation of two (2) frost fans thirteen and a half (13.5) metres in overall height in association with existing horticultural activities299 CLEMENTS RD LANGHORNE CREEK SA 5255Decision Made
May 2025
- Carport13 LANGHORNE ST LANGHORNE CREEK SA 5255Decision Made
March 2025
- Construction of a carport52 BRIDGE RD LANGHORNE CREEK SA 5255Decision Made
- Alterations to change the existing garage to home office, storage and dwelling additions consisting of a new garage (under main roof) and verandah162 DOG LAKE RD LANGHORNE CREEK SA 5255Decision Made
- Tourist accommodation with associated carparking and access.1859 LANGHORNE CREEK RD LANGHORNE CREEK SA 5255Under Assessment
February 2025
- Installation and operation of one (1) FrostBoss C49 frost fans with Perkins Engines thirteen and a half (13.5) metres in overall height in association with existing horticultural activities891 MEECHI RD LANGHORNE CREEK SA 5255Decision Made
January 2025
- Installation of security gates within existing cellar of winery complex1640 LANGHORNE CREEK RD LANGHORNE CREEK SA 5255Decision Made
2024· 7 proposals
November 2024
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling17 SCOTT RD LANGHORNE CREEK SA 5255Decision Made
- Construction of an agricultural building135 CHILTON SCRUB RD LANGHORNE CREEK SA 5255Decision Made
- Verandah31 MURRAY RD LANGHORNE CREEK SA 5255Under Assessment
September 2024
- Construction of a verandah (free standing shelter)107 LEE RD LANGHORNE CREEK SA 5255Decision Made
- Construction of an agricultural building (machinery shed)12 CALLIOPE LANE LANGHORNE CREEK SA 5255Decision Made
August 2024
- Construction of an Outbuilding (Garage)1227 LANGHORNE CREEK RD LANGHORNE CREEK SA 5255Decision Made
- Construct a three car garage (outbuilding)317 ANGAS PLAINS RD LANGHORNE CREEK SA 5255Decision 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
- Bleasdale Winery, including 1892 Red Gum Wine Press and DwellingWellington Road LANGHORNE CREEKState 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
- Mayo
- Member of Parliament
- Rebekha SHARKIE (Centre Alliance)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 137,818
- Turnout (2025)
- 94.2%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +3.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 45.0%Labor 55.0%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 30.6 km away).
Coalition 62.0%Labor 38.0%
17.0 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +1.3 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Langhorne CreekLabor 36.5% · Coalition 63.5% TPP (2025)2.4 km away
- WoodchesterLabor 45.5% · Coalition 54.5% TPP (2025)13.8 km away
- MilangLabor 48.0% · Coalition 52.0% TPP (2025)14.6 km away
- StrathalbynLabor 50.9% · Coalition 49.1% TPP (2025)15.5 km away
- CallingtonLabor 50.3% · Coalition 49.7% TPP (2025)20.9 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)
- 7/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 7/10
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
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