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Magdala, SA, 5400

Current weather

13°CPartly cloudy

66% humidity · 29.9 km/h wind · 14.1° / 11° today · 9.4 mm rain

Suburb snapshot

Magdala is a small locality in the Light area, home to around 79 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 1 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 12.7 offences per 1,000 residents, 1 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population
79
Median age
40
Median household income / week
$1,468
Dwelling vacancy
12.1%
Unoccupied private dwellings
4 of 33
Median monthly mortgage
$1,517
Employment rate
73%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
0 / 0 / 0

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2024–25)
1
Against the person
1
Against property
0
Rate per 1,000 residents
12.7
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 79 residents
State safety percentile
12.3th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
4
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • Common Assault1

Data sources & freshness

  • SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases

Roadworks & transport

1 active roadworks / incidents

  • Asphalt WorksHorrocks Highway, Carmichael Rd05 Jan 2026 – 31 Jul 2026

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.

13 planning-related records

2026· 3 proposals

  • March 2026

  • Carport Dimension - 6200mm Wide x 6000mm Long x 2392mm High - Roof Pitch Degree - 1 degree (Flat Roof)
    734 ROENNFELDT RD MAGDALA SA 5400Decision Made
  • Construction of Carport in association with existing Dwelling
    768 ROENNFELDT RD MAGDALA SA 5400Decision Made
  • Construction of a two storey detached dwelling and associated above ground water tanks
    430 STOTT RD MAGDALA SA 5400Decision Made
2025· 2 proposals

  • December 2025

  • Construction of Domestic outbuilding ancillary to the existing dwelling
    409 ROENNFELDT RD MAGDALA SA 5400Decision Made

  • January 2025

  • Construction of a replacement single storey detached dwelling (pinery fire destroyed)
    409 ROENNFELDT RD MAGDALA SA 5400Decision Made
2024· 1 proposal

  • November 2024

  • Verandah ancillary to existing dwelling
    654 OWEN RD MAGDALA SA 5400Decision Made
2023· 3 proposals

  • September 2023

  • Agricultural building ancillary to farming use of the land
    654 OWEN RD MAGDALA SA 5400Decision Made

  • March 2023

  • Agricultural building 35.3m x 18.3m x 6.3m and a Rainwater tank with a maximum capacity of 200kl.
    212 CARMICHAEL RD MAGDALA SA 5400Decision Made

  • February 2023

  • Alterations and additions to existing dwelling
    654 OWEN RD MAGDALA SA 5400Decision Made
2022· 2 proposals

  • September 2022

  • Domestic outbuilding ancillary to existing dwelling
    212 CARMICHAEL RD MAGDALA SA 5400Decision Made

  • April 2022

  • Agricultural building associated with farming use of the land
    LOT 741 FYFE RD MAGDALA SA 5400Decision Made
2021· 2 proposals

  • November 2021

  • Outbuilding ancillary to Dwelling
    654 OWEN RD MAGDALA SA 5400Decision Made

  • April 2021

  • Domestic outbuilding ancillary to existing dwelling
    768 ROENNFELDT RD MAGDALA SA 5400Decision Made

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
8/10
IRSD decile (2021)
8/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

2 state heritage places

  • Heritage placeState heritage
  • Heritage placeState heritage

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via SA Planning geohub. Safer places from CFS designated locations.

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
4
Parks (OSM)
0

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Recent changes

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  • Agricultural building 35.3m x 18.3m x 6.3m and a Rainwater tank with a maximum capacity of 200kl.planning212 CARMICHAEL RD MAGDALA SA 5400Lodged 14 Mar 2023 · Decision Made
  • Agricultural building ancillary to farming use of the landplanning654 OWEN RD MAGDALA SA 5400Lodged 21 Sep 2023 · Decision Made
  • Agricultural building associated with farming use of the landplanningLOT 741 FYFE RD MAGDALA SA 5400Lodged 13 Apr 2022 · Decision Made
  • Alterations and additions to existing dwellingplanning654 OWEN RD MAGDALA SA 5400Lodged 16 Feb 2023 · Decision Made
  • Carport Dimension - 6200mm Wide x 6000mm Long x 2392mm High - Roof Pitch Degree - 1 degree (Flat Roof)planning734 ROENNFELDT RD MAGDALA SA 5400Lodged 30 Mar 2026 · Decision Made
  • Construction of Carport in association with existing Dwellingplanning768 ROENNFELDT RD MAGDALA SA 5400Lodged 30 Mar 2026 · Decision Made
  • Construction of Domestic outbuilding ancillary to the existing dwellingplanning409 ROENNFELDT RD MAGDALA SA 5400Lodged 09 Dec 2025 · Decision Made
  • Construction of a replacement single storey detached dwelling (pinery fire destroyed)planning409 ROENNFELDT RD MAGDALA SA 5400Lodged 08 Jan 2025 · Decision Made

Data sources & freshness