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SA · Mid Murray Council

McBean Pound, SA, 5357

Current weather

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63% humidity · 25.9 km/h wind · 15.2° / 10.7° today · 8.9 mm rain

Suburb snapshot

McBean Pound is a small locality in the Mid Murray area, home to around 22 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 1 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 45.5 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $380, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population
22
Median age
67
Median household income / week
$1,124
Dwelling vacancy
90.4%
Unoccupied private dwellings
66 of 73
Median monthly mortgage
$80
Employment rate
22.2%
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.

Housing

Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$380

Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.

Data sources & freshness

  • SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases

Crime & safety

Total offences (2024–25)
1
Against the person
0
Against property
1
Rate per 1,000 residents
45.5
State safety percentile
61.5th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
1
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • Other Theft1

Data sources & freshness

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

Planning & development

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

11 planning-related records

2026· 1 proposal

  • February 2026

  • Construction of a domestic outbuilding
    53 BOY SCOUT RD MCBEAN POUND SA 5357Decision Made
2024· 1 proposal

  • March 2024

  • Alterations and additions to an existing detached dwelling
    LOT 7 BOY SCOUT RD MCBEAN POUND SA 5357Decision Made
2023· 3 proposals

  • July 2023

  • Retrospective change of use from bunkhouse to dwelling, addition of garage structure.
    53 BOY SCOUT RD MCBEAN POUND SA 5357Decision Made

  • May 2023

  • Outbuilding (Shed)
    55 BOY SCOUT RD MCBEAN POUND SA 5357Decision Made

  • April 2023

  • Construction of a dwelling addition comprising an elevated covered deck
    55 BOY SCOUT RD MCBEAN POUND SA 5357Decision Made
2022· 4 proposals

  • June 2022

  • Construction of a domestic outbuilding with associated retaining walls
    73 LITTLE BEND RD MCBEAN POUND SA 5357Decision Made

  • January 2022

  • Placement of shipping container (outbuilding) for storage in association with an existing tourist accommodation facility
    209B BOY SCOUT RD MCBEAN POUND SA 5357Decision Made
  • Demolition of existing detached dwelling, replacement detached dwelling with attached carport and retaining walls
    73 LITTLE BEND RD MCBEAN POUND SA 5357Decision Made
  • Installation of a transportable building for the use of a meeting room (office)
    209B BOY SCOUT RD MCBEAN POUND SA 5357Decision Made
2021· 2 proposals

  • November 2021

  • Steel Shade Structure
    209B BOY SCOUT RD MCBEAN POUND SA 5357Decision Made

  • July 2021

  • Besser Block Wall for Bouldering Use
    209B BOY SCOUT RD MCBEAN POUND SA 5357Decision Made

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Slipway

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

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

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
1/10
IRSD decile (2021)
1/10

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

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

Recent changes

  • Alterations and additions to an existing detached dwellingplanningLOT 7 BOY SCOUT RD MCBEAN POUND SA 5357Lodged 08 Mar 2024 · Decision Made
  • Besser Block Wall for Bouldering Useplanning209B BOY SCOUT RD MCBEAN POUND SA 5357Lodged 19 Jul 2021 · Decision Made
  • Construction of a domestic outbuildingplanning53 BOY SCOUT RD MCBEAN POUND SA 5357Lodged 26 Feb 2026 · Decision Made
  • Construction of a domestic outbuilding with associated retaining wallsplanning73 LITTLE BEND RD MCBEAN POUND SA 5357Lodged 16 Jun 2022 · Decision Made
  • Construction of a dwelling addition comprising an elevated covered deckplanning55 BOY SCOUT RD MCBEAN POUND SA 5357Lodged 12 Apr 2023 · Decision Made
  • Demolition of existing detached dwelling, replacement detached dwelling with attached carport and retaining wallsplanning73 LITTLE BEND RD MCBEAN POUND SA 5357Lodged 20 Jan 2022 · Decision Made
  • Installation of a transportable building for the use of a meeting room (office)planning209B BOY SCOUT RD MCBEAN POUND SA 5357Lodged 20 Jan 2022 · Decision Made
  • Outbuilding (Shed)planning55 BOY SCOUT RD MCBEAN POUND SA 5357Lodged 24 May 2023 · Decision Made
  • Placement of shipping container (outbuilding) for storage in association with an existing tourist accommodation facilityplanning209B BOY SCOUT RD MCBEAN POUND SA 5357Lodged 24 Jan 2022 · Decision Made
  • Retrospective change of use from bunkhouse to dwelling, addition of garage structure.planning53 BOY SCOUT RD MCBEAN POUND SA 5357Lodged 26 Jul 2023 · Decision Made

Data sources & freshness