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SA · Coorong Council

Meningie, 5264

Est. population · Jun 2025

1,152

Growth (1 yr)

-0.1%

Growth (5 yr)

+1.1%

Median age

55

Median income

$1,022/wk

Employment rate

47.7%

Languages at home

4.5%non-English

Most common: Australian Indigenous languages, Filipino

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

24.7/100
Below average

630th in SA

Verified 89% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Education hub
  • Excellent transport
  • Heritage area
  • High desirability
What Meningie is known for: Education hub, Excellent transport, Heritage area, High desirability

Suburb profile

Meningie offers a slower smaller community life in Coorong Council, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. Life here is grounded in local routine rather than big-city choice.

Everyday basics may be close by, but bigger shopping and services typically require a trip to a nearby centre. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here, with buses covering longer trips across the wider area. Purchase and rent costs sit on the more affordable side of the local range.

Crime trends have improved of late compared with the previous period. Renewal is happening in measured doses, with new development complementing what is already there.

Desirability sits below average overall, with parks and green space, plus community and employment the main drag compared with similar regional towns. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

At a glance

Meningie snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

—

No data available

Median rent

$360/wk

Houses $330 · Units $400

Population (ERP)

1,152

-0.1% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

23.1%

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

#129

among Country & regional · Mature

Safety

28th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

5th

percentile in SA

Advantage (IRSAD)

2/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

8th

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
24.7/100 — Below average
National rank
6328th in Australia
State rank
630th in SA
Peer rank
#129 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#216 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
89%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$400
Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$330
All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$360

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

1,152(June 2025)

-0.1% annual · +1.1% over 5 years · 5th percentile in SA

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
-0.1%
5-year growth
+1.1%
Change in 1 year
-1
Change in 5 years
+12
Growth rank in SA
5th 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 (~1,150), extrapolated at -0.0% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
1,118
Median age
55
Median household income / week
$1,022
Dwelling vacancy
23.1%
Unoccupied private dwellings
135 of 585
Median monthly mortgage
$1,000
Employment rate
47.7%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
440 / 3 / 5 (+ 3 other)

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)
22
Against the person
7
Against property
15
Rate per 1,000 residents
19.1
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 160 residents
State safety percentile
27.7th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
6
Decrease (daily rate)
-21.2%

Most common offence types

  • Common Assault2
  • Other Property Damage And Environmental4
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury5
  • Theft From Motor Vehicle2
  • Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv4

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
1 (1 schools, 1 preschools)
Median school ICSEA
883
Median ICSEA percentile
8th
School list
  • Meningie Area SchoolCombined · Government · ICSEA 883 · 8th percentile · LBOTE 29% · 153 students · Top SEA quarter 3%View on My School →
  • Meningie Preschool29 Edward StreetPreschools

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

1 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Princes Hwy - West side (Ampol Meningie)

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

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)
1

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

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
1
Nearest hospital
Meningie and Districts Memorial Hospital and Health Services (6.3 km)
Nearest hospital type
Public Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department
Emergency department in suburb
On site
  • Meningie and Districts Memorial Hospital and Health Services2 South TerracePublic Hospital

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)
29
Participants per 1,000 residents
25.2

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

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
25° / 15°
Rainfall
53 mm · ~7 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
21° / 12°
Rainfall
103 mm · ~13 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
15° / 8°
Rainfall
183 mm · ~23 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
20° / 10°
Rainfall
104 mm · ~13 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· 22 proposals

  • August 2026

  • Stratco skillion shed with attached carport
    24 SANDHAM ST MENINGIE SA 5264Under Assessment
  • 8 x 4 x 3 Gable outbuilding 1 x rollerdoor 1 x PA door
    6 MCFARLANE ST MENINGIE SA 5264Under Assessment
  • Construction of an outbuilding to be used as a home gym
    432 SEVEN MILE RD MENINGIE SA 5264Under Assessment

  • June 2026

  • Community facility to replace existing sporting clubrooms
    LOT 336 WEST TCE MENINGIE SA 5264Under Assessment

  • May 2026

  • VERANDAH
    3 HYDE AV MENINGIE SA 5264Decision Made
  • Addition of a freestanding, lined, weatherproofed shed to function as an artist's workshop/studio. Shed to be constructed in Colourbond steel, lined with Gyproc, concrete floor with waterproof membrane. Dimensions of shed: 5 m x 4 m. External wall colouring to be Colourbond Deep Ocean. External roof colour to be Colourbond Surf Mist, as per all existing buildings on site.
    450 SEVEN MILE RD MENINGIE SA 5264Decision Made
  • Single storey detached dwelling with attached garage and above ground rainwater tank
    24 WARRENGIE DR MENINGIE SA 5264Under Assessment
  • Outbuilding (shed)
    42 YUMALI RD MENINGIE SA 5264Decision Made

  • April 2026

  • Construct 12Mx9Mx3.6M storage shed on site to store materials pending construction of house in near future.
    LOT 7 YUMALI RD MENINGIE SA 5264Under Assessment
  • Proposed Shed
    4941 PRINCES HWY MENINGIE SA 5264Decision Made

  • March 2026

  • Two outbuildings (sheds) used for domestic storage and garaging of vehicles
    284 MCINTOSH WAY MENINGIE SA 5264Decision Made
  • Extension to the existing CWMS control room shed that increases floor area to store new equipment.
    1 GOLF COURSE RD MENINGIE SA 5264Decision Made
  • Partial change of use for tourist accommodation comprising single storey two bedroom cabin (unit) with verandah over decked areas and associated detached garage.
    LOT 4 PRINCES HWY MENINGIE SA 5264Decision Made
  • Wish to erect a verandah at the rear of my existing house. The materials used will be: All steel construction, Posts and Beams will all be Galvanized and Painted All Roofing material will be Colourbond The Gutter will have 2 down pipes, one on each end and flow will go into the existing storm water system
    15 HYDE AV MENINGIE SA 5264Decision Made
  • Outbuilding in association with a dwelling
    LOT 20 FALKNER ST MENINGIE SA 5264Decision Made
  • Retrospective approval for a dwelling being the placement of a Tiny Home on Wheels with associated driveway and parking areas and include garden sheds to be used for storing mowers, mulcher and gardening tools/equipment for maintaining the land.
    79 NARRUNG RD MENINGIE SA 5264Decision Made

  • February 2026

  • Place a BSA approved two bedroom prefabricated dwelling.
    30 HYDE AV MENINGIE SA 5264Decision Made
  • Land division creating an additional allotment (1 into 2)
    436 SEVEN MILE RD MENINGIE SA 5264Decision Made
  • dwelling and shed
    LOT 106 WREN CT MENINGIE SA 5264Decision Made

  • January 2026

  • Create an additional allotment.
    101 PRINCES HWY MENINGIE SA 5264Decision Made
  • Dwelling Addition and Verandah - proposed extension & internal renovations to existing residence
    8 HYDE AV MENINGIE SA 5264Decision Made
  • Demolition of existing shed and construction of a new outbuilding for the garaging of vehicles and domestic storage.
    11 FIEBIG RD MENINGIE SA 5264Decision Made
2025· 21 proposals

  • December 2025

  • Construction of residences & associated site works including wastewater treatment.
    24 MCFARLANE ST MENINGIE SA 5264Under Assessment
  • Change of use of existing shed to a detached dwelling (retrospective)
    71 WARRENGIE DR MENINGIE SA 5264Decision Made
  • New domestic use garage as out building to house soon to be under construction.
    98 COUNTRY ESTATE LANE MENINGIE SA 5264Decision Made
  • 14883 - 1 into 2 Land Division.
    52 DEHY RD MENINGIE SA 5264Decision Made

  • November 2025

  • Land division for boundary re-alignment (2 into 2)
    53 WARRENGIE DR MENINGIE SA 5264;55 WARRENGIE DR MENINGIE SA 5264Decision Made
  • Agricultural building (hay storage shed) with aboveground rainwater tanks
    1335 NARRUNG RD MENINGIE SA 5264Decision Made
  • Outbuilding for storage of domestic items in association with existing dwelling
    6 -7 HYDE AV MENINGIE SA 5264Decision Made

  • October 2025

  • VERANDAH
    103 NARRUNG RD MENINGIE SA 5264Decision Made

  • September 2025

  • Land Division creating three new allotments (1 into 3)
    LOT 58 YARLI CT MENINGIE SA 5264Decision Made

  • August 2025

  • New dwelling with double garage and alfresco UMR
    55 NARRUNG RD MENINGIE SA 5264Decision Made
  • Verandah attached to an existing retirement facility
    10 SOUTH TCE MENINGIE SA 5264Decision Made

  • July 2025

  • SHED
    89 WARRENGIE DR MENINGIE SA 5264Decision Made
  • 12.5 x 3.5 Residential + Deck + Garage
    LOT 107 WREN CT MENINGIE SA 5264Decision Made
  • Single storey detached dwelling, porch, alfresco & garage UMR
    9 MCFARLANE ST MENINGIE SA 5264Decision Made

  • May 2025

  • Variation of Development Application 24010426. Variation ID: 44553
    91 WARRENGIE DR MENINGIE SA 5264Decision Made

  • April 2025

  • Single storey detached dwelling
    LOT 20 FALKNER ST MENINGIE SA 5264Decision Made
  • Stratco Gable Roof Shed Length - 9199mm Width - 6151mm Height - 3000mm
    13 PELICAN CT MENINGIE SA 5264Decision Made
  • Single storey detached dwelling
    98 COUNTRY ESTATE LANE MENINGIE SA 5264Decision Made

  • March 2025

  • Proposed Domestic Shed
    97 NARRUNG RD MENINGIE SA 5264Decision Made
  • Carport
    19 EDWARD ST MENINGIE SA 5264Decision Made
  • Agricultural Building for storing of farm machinery, workshop and storage
    4561 PRINCES HWY MENINGIE SA 5264Decision Made

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

1 heritage place

  • Dwelling ('The Needles') - an outstation of the Point McLeay MissionSeven Mile Road MENINGIEState heritage

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies
Bushfire safer places
1

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

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 62.6 km away).

Coalition 74.4%Labor 25.6%

11.4 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +1.1 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • MeningieLabor 25.9% · Coalition 74.1% TPP (2025)6.8 km away
  • CoomandookLabor 16.8% · Coalition 83.2% TPP (2025)40.1 km away
  • CoonalpynLabor 15.4% · Coalition 84.6% TPP (2025)42.5 km away
  • WellingtonLabor 22.9% · Coalition 77.1% TPP (2025)44.4 km away
  • JervoisLabor 29.7% · Coalition 70.3% TPP (2025)51.8 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

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
2/10
IRSD decile (2021)
2/10

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

More in Coorong Council

Other suburbs in the same local government area.

Comparable suburbs

Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of South Australia.