Median house price
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SA · Victor Harbor Council
Lower Inman Valley, 5211
Est. population · Jun 2025
575
Growth (1 yr)
+1.8%
Growth (5 yr)
+9.1%
Median age
50
Median income
$1,812/wk
Employment rate
61.1%
Languages at home
1.2%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Heritage area
- High desirability
Suburb profile
In Victor Harbor Council, Lower Inman Valley 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. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting.
Local green pockets are modest, with bigger outdoor outings usually found in neighbouring areas. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here than in denser, more walkable pockets. Housing sits above the suburban middle: not the top of the market, but clearly pricier than average.
Crime trends have improved of late compared with the previous period. Light infill development is updating a few streets while the wider area stays largely unchanged.
Desirability lands around average here: softer parks and green space, plus local dining and lifestyle amenities weighing on the result versus similar regional towns, even with community and employment holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Lower Inman Valley snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
575
+1.8% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
11.6%
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
#19
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
2nd
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
90th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
8/10
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
- 43.8/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 45% of South Australia's suburbs
- National rank
- 3113th in Australia
- State rank
- 319th in SA
- Peer rank
- #19 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #44 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 62%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Population
Estimated resident population
575(June 2025)
+1.8% annual · +9.1% over 5 years · 90th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.8%
- 5-year growth
- +9.1%
- Change in 1 year
- +10
- Change in 5 years
- +48
- Growth rank in SA
- 90th 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 (~600), extrapolated at +1.6% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 517
- Median age
- 50
- Median household income / week
- $1,812
- Dwelling vacancy
- 11.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 23 of 198
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,000
- Employment rate
- 61.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 177 / 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)
- 3
- Against the person
- 1
- Against property
- 2
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 5.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 517 residents
- State safety percentile
- 1.7th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 74
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -24.8%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental1
- Other Unlawful Entry With Intent1
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury1
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
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 1
- 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
- South Coast District Hospital (6.2 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)
- 21
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 36.5
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° / 15°
- Rainfall
- 55 mm · ~7 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 19° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 129 mm · ~16 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 14° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 260 mm · ~32 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 18° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 135 mm · ~17 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· 10 proposals
July 2026
- Construction of a stand alone flat verandah measuring 9M x 7M27 COLEBATCH RD LOWER INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
- Tourist Accommodation (3 x Units)22 MEMORY GR LOWER INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Under Assessment
- Verandah29 GLENVALE RD LOWER INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Under Assessment
- Land Division (Boundary Realignment 2 into 2)29 FINNISS RD LOWER INMAN VALLEY SA 5211;LOT 51 FINNISS RD LOWER INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Under Assessment
- excavation of land and installation of fibreglass swimming pool27 COLEBATCH RD LOWER INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Under Assessment
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling45A FULLER WEST RD LOWER INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Under Assessment
May 2026
- Land Division (1 into 2)10 HAWKE RD LOWER INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
April 2026
- Change of land use to Habitable DwellingLOT 100 INMAN VALLEY RD LOWER INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
February 2026
- Single Storey Detached DwellingLOT 33 SPRING RD LOWER INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
January 2026
- Carport23 STOCKRIDGE RD LOWER INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
2025· 16 proposals
December 2025
- Outbuilding (Garage)4 SINKINSON RD LOWER INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Under Assessment
November 2025
- Carport Extension and Enclosure21B CARTWRIGHT RD LOWER INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
- Outbuilding (Shed)23 STOCK RD LOWER INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
October 2025
- Single Storey Dwelling Addition and Alterations, and Deck23 STOCK RD LOWER INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Under Assessment
- Shed (Storage of amusement equipment, Iveco truck, 5 x caravans, and other ancillary domestic equipment)19 WATSON RD LOWER INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
- Shed6 COLEBATCH RD LOWER INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
August 2025
- Main Roof Extension, Deck Extension & Steps, and Verandah24 BROOK RD LOWER INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
July 2025
- Shed699 INMAN VALLEY RD LOWER INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Under Assessment
- OutbuildingLOT 11 HAWKE RD LOWER INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
- Shed27 HAWKE RD LOWER INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
- Shed (Replace Existing Shed)69 NOTTLE RD LOWER INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
May 2025
- Outbuilding (shed)85 FULLER WEST RD LOWER INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
- Dwelling Addition (ensuite bathroom) and Verandah451 GREENHILLS RD LOWER INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
April 2025
- Garage48 WATER RESERVE RD LOWER INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
February 2025
- CarportLOT 31 GLENVALE RD LOWER INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
January 2025
- 186,900l Rainwater TankLOT 23 COLEBATCH RD LOWER INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
2024· 17 proposals
November 2024
- Replacement of existing Vehicle Storage Shed870 INMAN VALLEY RD LOWER INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
- Demolition of existing shed, development of a new shed705 INMAN VALLEY RD LOWER INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
September 2024
- Shed28 COLEBATCH RD LOWER INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
August 2024
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling, shed, and associated retaining wallsLOT 20 STOCK RD LOWER INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
- Swimming Pool and Associated Pool Safety Fencing37 WATER RESERVE RD LOWER INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
- Single Storey Dwelling Addition and Alterations, and Carport36 STOCK RD LOWER INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling105 DAY RD LOWER INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
July 2024
- Shed27 COLEBATCH RD LOWER INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
June 2024
- Carport21B CARTWRIGHT RD LOWER INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
- Outbuilding177 GREENHILLS RD LOWER INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
May 2024
- concrete swimming pool and associated safety barrier32 WATER RESERVE RD LOWER INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
- Verandah32 COLEBATCH RD LOWER INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
April 2024
- Freestanding Carport2 COLEBATCH RD LOWER INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
- ShedLOT 23 COLEBATCH RD LOWER INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
March 2024
- Outbuilding (Shed)32 COLEBATCH RD LOWER INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
- Extension of Vehicle Storage Shed870 INMAN VALLEY RD LOWER INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Decision Made
February 2024
- Single Storey Dwelling Additions and Alterations, Carport, Verandah and Swimming Pool85 STOCK RD LOWER INMAN VALLEY SA 5211Decision 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
2 heritage places
- Lower Inman Congregational Church867 Inman Valley Road LOWER INMAN VALLEYLocal heritage
- Middle Inman SchoolLot 12 Inman Valley Road LOWER INMAN VALLEYLocal 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 19.9 km away).
Coalition 45.7%Labor 54.3%
0.7 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +4.2 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Victor Harbor SouthLabor 57.2% · Coalition 42.8% TPP (2025)6.3 km away
- Victor Harbor EastLabor 55.4% · Coalition 44.6% TPP (2025)7.3 km away
- Victor HarborLabor 51.2% · Coalition 48.8% TPP (2025)7.5 km away
- Port ElliotLabor 57.9% · Coalition 42.1% TPP (2025)10.9 km away
- MiddletonLabor 56.1% · Coalition 43.9% TPP (2025)13.4 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)
- 8/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 9/10
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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