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SA · Loxton Waikerie Council
Loxton North, 5333
Est. population · Jun 2025
925
Growth (1 yr)
-0.3%
Growth (5 yr)
+1.5%
Median age
42
Median income
$1,542/wk
Employment rate
62.3%
Languages at home
3.1%non-English
Most common: Greek, Vietnamese
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Education hub
- Heritage area
- High desirability
Suburb profile
In Loxton Waikerie Council, Loxton North keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name.
Open space is thinner than in many regional towns, so residents often travel a little further for a longer park day. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here than in denser, more walkable pockets. Homes are relatively cheap compared with the wider market, which keeps entry costs lower.
Local crime has been trending higher of late. Light infill development is updating a few streets while the wider area stays largely unchanged.
Versus similar regional towns, the suburb reads below average on desirability, chiefly because local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus schools and education trail behind. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Loxton North snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$300/wk
Houses $400 · Units $200
Population (ERP)
925
-0.3% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
9.0%
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
#25
among Country & regional · Established
Safety
49th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
4th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
4/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
9th
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
- 34.7/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 4760th in Australia
- State rank
- 501st in SA
- Peer rank
- #25 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #129 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 67%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $200
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $400
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $300
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Median house sale prices cover metropolitan Adelaide and selected fringe councils (19 LGAs, including Adelaide Hills and Gawler), not all of regional South Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- SA rent report & metro median house sales — Government of South Australia · 1 January - 31 March 2026 · Updated · Quarterly; metro-fringe sales only
Population
Estimated resident population
925(June 2025)
-0.3% annual · +1.5% over 5 years · 4th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- -0.3%
- 5-year growth
- +1.5%
- Change in 1 year
- -3
- Change in 5 years
- +14
- Growth rank in SA
- 4th 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 (~950), extrapolated at +0.5% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 897
- Median age
- 42
- Median household income / week
- $1,542
- Dwelling vacancy
- 9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 31 of 343
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,143
- Employment rate
- 62.3%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 313 / 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)
- 30
- Against the person
- 6
- Against property
- 24
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 32.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 150 residents
- State safety percentile
- 49th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 34
- Increase (daily rate)
- +77%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental6
- Other Theft7
- Property Damage By Fire Or Explosion3
- Sct - Residence4
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury3
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
- 889
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 9th
School list
- Loxton North SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 889 · 9th percentile · LBOTE 7% · 56 students · Top SEA quarter 3% · 0.6 km awayView on My School →
- Loxton North KindergartenBalfour-Ogilvy 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
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Kindergarten & Playgroupkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services (SA) — OpenStreetMap + SA Education · current · Updated
Amenities
13 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 playgrounds · 1 sports centres · 1 swimming pools
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Decent local green space — 0 parks in suburb, 1 playgrounds nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 0/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0
Shopping(1)
- Loxton North Store (closed)Convenience store
Community(3)
- Riverland Model Aero ClubCommunity centre
- Kindergarten & PlaygroupKindergarten
- Loxton North SchoolSchool
379 Balfour Ogilvy Avenue, Loxton North
Sport & outdoors(6)
- Playground
- Sports centre
- Loxton North OvalSports field
- Multi-Sport CourtsSports field
- Sports field
- Swimming pool
Other(3)
- Parking
- Public toilets
- Shelter
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
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
- Loxton Hospital Complex (7.0 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)
- 36
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 38.9
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
- 33° / 16°
- Rainfall
- 58 mm · ~7 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 53 mm · ~7 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 17° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 69 mm · ~9 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 83 mm · ~10 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· 11 proposals
August 2026
- Construction of a single story detached dwelling with UMR garage and verandah154 CASSON AV LOXTON NORTH SA 5333Under Assessment
July 2026
- Carport/Garage with roller door All colour8 ALAMEIN AV LOXTON NORTH SA 5333Decision Made
- Additions and alterations to a dwelling comprising internal and external alterations and conversion of an existing garage into a rumpus room, enclosing of an existing carport, construction of an attached verandah, inclusive of a retaining wall and construction of an outbuilding with associated earthworks and extension of a driveway180 BRIERS RD LOXTON NORTH SA 5333Under Assessment
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling and outbuildingLOT 23 EDWARDS RD LOXTON NORTH SA 5333Under Assessment
May 2026
- Extension to existing shed143 ANDERSON RD LOXTON NORTH SA 5333Under Assessment
April 2026
- Construction of a store (roof contracting business)168 DERRICK RD LOXTON NORTH SA 5333Under Assessment
- Construction of a storage shed (store)LOT 637 BALFOUR OGILVY AV LOXTON NORTH SA 5333Decision Made
February 2026
- Construction of an Outbuilding (garage)1536 BOOKPURNONG RD LOXTON NORTH SA 5333Decision Made
January 2026
- Land Division - Boundary Realignment (2 into 2 Allotments)40 BRIERS RD LOXTON NORTH SA 5333;LOT 3 BRIERS RD LOXTON NORTH SA 5333Decision Made
- Variation of Development Application 22030191 - installation of a pivoting platform and pontoon off a walkway.5 PROUD AV LOXTON NORTH SA 5333;LOT 5 BOOKPURNONG RD LOXTON NORTH SA 5333Decision Made
- 6.14M x 9M x 3.05M High Skillion Roof 4 x Manual Roller Doors 1 x Open Wall Replacing existing carport216 CUTLER RD LOXTON NORTH SA 5333Decision Made
2025· 19 proposals
November 2025
- Construction of an Outbuilding (Garage)1578 BOOKPURNONG RD LOXTON NORTH SA 5333Decision Made
- Construction of an attached Carport/Verandah25 ALAMEIN AV LOXTON NORTH SA 5333Decision Made
- Installation of fiberglass swimming pool, associated sanitary equipment and safety barrier fencing198 GURNEY RD LOXTON NORTH SA 5333Decision Made
October 2025
- Additions and alterations to existing dwelling168 DERRICK RD LOXTON NORTH SA 5333Decision Made
- Construction of agricultural building for storage of farm machineryLOT 11 ANDERSON RD LOXTON NORTH SA 5333Decision Made
- Construction of outbuilding (shed)16 ANDERSON RD LOXTON NORTH SA 5333Decision Made
September 2025
- Attached Verandah77 ALAMEIN AV LOXTON NORTH SA 5333Decision Made
- Construction of agricultural building (shed)154 CASSON AV LOXTON NORTH SA 5333Decision Made
August 2025
- Construction of verandah150 EDWARDS RD LOXTON NORTH SA 5333Decision Made
- Attached Verandah198 GURNEY RD LOXTON NORTH SA 5333Decision Made
- Construction of outbuilding (shed)1469A BOOKPURNONG RD LOXTON NORTH SA 5333Decision Made
- Outbuilding (garage)183 BRIERS RD LOXTON NORTH SA 5333Decision Made
June 2025
- Remove existing granny flat and replace with outbuilding (shed and carport)1558 BOOKPURNONG RD LOXTON NORTH SA 5333Decision Made
May 2025
- Torrens Title land division for excision of existing dwelling - 1 Allotment into 2159 EDWARDS RD LOXTON NORTH SA 5333Decision Made
March 2025
- Construction of outbuilding (shed) and attached verandah1320 BOOKPURNONG RD LOXTON NORTH SA 5333Decision Made
- Construction of new garage and alfresco area plus internal renovation to existing house17 SHERWOOD AV LOXTON NORTH SA 5333Decision Made
- Freestanding Verandah74 GURNEY RD LOXTON NORTH SA 5333Decision Made
February 2025
- Dwelling addition comprising main bedroom, ensuite & verandah243 ANDERSON RD LOXTON NORTH SA 5333Decision Made
January 2025
- Construction of an Outbuilding (buggy storage) associated with an existing Golf Course196 EDWARDS RD LOXTON NORTH SA 5333Decision Made
2024· 12 proposals
October 2024
- Construction of an Outbuilding (vehicle and caravan storage)20 ANDERSON RD LOXTON NORTH SA 5333Decision Made
September 2024
- Construction of an Outbuilding (garage)45 GURNEY RD LOXTON NORTH SA 5333Decision Made
- Protective netting.357 BALFOUR OGILVY AV LOXTON NORTH SA 5333Decision Made
- new freestanding entertaining area all colour355 DERRICK RD LOXTON NORTH SA 5333Decision Made
August 2024
- Construction of an attached Verandah35 PROUD AV LOXTON NORTH SA 5333Decision Made
- Construction of an Outbuilding (semi-open Pavilion)185 BRIERS RD LOXTON NORTH SA 5333Decision Made
June 2024
- Construction of two (2) outbuildings for domestic purposes408 BALFOUR OGILVY AV LOXTON NORTH SA 5333Decision Made
- Construction of Colorbond Outbuilding (Domestic Shed)1510 BOOKPURNONG RD LOXTON NORTH SA 5333Decision Made
May 2024
- Installation of a prefabricated fibreglass pool and associated equipment355 DERRICK RD LOXTON NORTH SA 5333Decision Made
March 2024
- Construction of a Single Storey Detached Dwelling with Garage and Verandah UMRLOT 102 NISSEN HUT RD LOXTON NORTH SA 5333Decision Made
- Construction of an Outbuilding (personal storage)82 GURNEY RD LOXTON NORTH SA 5333Decision Made
- Construction of a Store (storage of machinery associated with a concreting business) including attached office and carport, and associated landscaping and above-ground rainwater tanksLOT 23 CHOWNE RD LOXTON NORTH SA 5333Decision 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
- Dwelling ('Rilli Bend')79 Casson Avenue LOXTON NORTHState 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 27.3 km away).
Coalition 73.3%Labor 26.7%
10.3 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +1.6 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Loxton NorthLabor 26.7% · Coalition 73.3% TPP (2025)0.3 km away
- LoxtonLabor 26.6% · Coalition 73.4% TPP (2025)6.9 km away
- BerriLabor 41.8% · Coalition 58.2% TPP (2025)14.0 km away
- LyrupLabor 27.0% · Coalition 73.0% TPP (2025)17.4 km away
- GlossopLabor 31.5% · Coalition 68.5% TPP (2025)18.1 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)
- 4/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 6/10
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.