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SA · Alexandrina Council
Middleton, 5213
Est. population · Jun 2025
1,425
Growth (1 yr)
+1.6%
Growth (5 yr)
+12.0%
Median age
49
Median income
$1,330/wk
Employment rate
54.3%
Languages at home
3.2%non-English
Most common: Japanese, Cantonese, German
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Coastal
- Heritage area
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Life in Middleton revolves around the coast, with the feel of a smaller community that never strays far from the water. Neighbouring pockets and the city remain accessible for work, dining and weekends away from the beach. Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life.
Shops and services are limited locally: a short trip to a nearby centre covers the fuller weekly shop. A car helps for most daily errands, though buses still link the suburb further afield. Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers.
Reported crime has been rising recently. A busy pipeline of new development is gradually changing the look and feel of the streets.
Desirability sits below average overall, with parks and green space the main drag compared with similar coastal suburbs. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Middleton snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$555/wk
Population (ERP)
1,425
+1.6% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
58.2%
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
#53
among Coastal & beach · Mature
Safety
45th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
88th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
6/10
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
- 21.6/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 6610th in Australia
- State rank
- 654th in SA
- Peer rank
- #53 among Coastal & beach · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #72 among Coastal & beach suburbs
- Data confidence
- 70%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $555
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 10
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
1,425(June 2025)
+1.6% annual · +12.0% over 5 years · 88th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.6%
- 5-year growth
- +12.0%
- Change in 1 year
- +23
- Change in 5 years
- +153
- Growth rank in SA
- 88th 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 (~1,550), extrapolated at +1.8% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 1,298
- Median age
- 49
- Median household income / week
- $1,330
- Dwelling vacancy
- 58.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 723 of 1,243
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Employment rate
- 54.3%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 509 / 7 / 0 (+ 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 increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 42
- Against the person
- 7
- Against property
- 35
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 29.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 185 residents
- State safety percentile
- 45.1th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 6
- Increase (daily rate)
- +20.3%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental7
- Other Theft9
- Other Unlawful Entry With Intent5
- Sct - Non Residence5
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury5
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
Public transport
2 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 12 Goolwa Rd - South East side (Middleton General Store)
- Stop 12 Goolwa Rd / William St - North West side (Middleton)
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · current · Updated
Amenities
1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 3/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0.77
Sport & outdoors(1)
- Sports field
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
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 2
- 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
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- South Coast District Hospital (12.7 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)
- 41
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 28.8
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
- 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· 42 proposals
August 2026
- Verandah33 OFFSHORE DR MIDDLETON SA 5213Under Assessment
- Demolition of the existing dwelling and construction of a two-storey detached dwelling and freestanding carport including associated earthworks and infrastructure25 MILL TCE MIDDLETON SA 5213Under Assessment
- Demolition of the existing dwelling and, construction of a new two-storey detached dwelling with retaining walls up to 2.25m in height including associated earthworks and infrastructure39 HERO AV MIDDLETON SA 5213Under Assessment
July 2026
- Construction of a two storey detached dwelling110 NEWELL AV MIDDLETON SA 5213Under Assessment
- Proposed Verandah & Deck78 HERO AV MIDDLETON SA 5213Under Assessment
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling and change of use of the existing dwelling to ancillary accommodation59 HERO AV MIDDLETON SA 5213Under Assessment
- Construction of a carport6 CHAPMAN RD MIDDLETON SA 5213Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (Domestic storage shed)7 CORMORANT CT MIDDLETON SA 5213Decision Made
June 2026
- Construction of a two-storey detached dwelling including alterations to the existing garage and construction of a retaining wall17 SEAVIEW AV MIDDLETON SA 5213Under Assessment
- Construction of an outbuilding42 HERO AV MIDDLETON SA 5213Decision Made
- Construction of an outbuilding (garage) with associated verandah and decking, with a verandah attached to the existing dwelling.18 SEAVIEW AV MIDDLETON SA 5213Under Assessment
- Construction of a two storey detached dwelling4 CHAPMAN RD MIDDLETON SA 5213Under Assessment
- Single storey dwelling extension20 NEWELL AV MIDDLETON SA 5213Under Assessment
May 2026
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling with garage, detached outbuilding (studio), partial conversion of existing shed to ancillary accommodation with associated storage, studio and deck.28 WILLIAM ST MIDDLETON SA 5213Under Assessment
- Installation of a swimming pool and associated swimming pool safety features107 KELTYS RD MIDDLETON SA 5213Decision Made
- Verandah12 HAYNES RD MIDDLETON SA 5213Decision Made
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling with deck and freestanding verandahLOT 171 LINES RD MIDDLETON SA 5213Under Assessment
- Installation of an above-ground spa pool and associated safety features518 GLENFORD GULLY RD MIDDLETON SA 5213Decision Made
April 2026
- Construction of an outbuilding (garage) to replace existing2 HEWETT ST MIDDLETON SA 5213Decision Made
- Outbuilding - Shipping Container Domestic Storage7 MIAMI BVD MIDDLETON SA 5213Decision Made
- Construction of a split level, single storey detached dwelling64 OCEAN PDE MIDDLETON SA 5213Under Assessment
- Dwelling alteration and additions -new balcony and alteration to dwelling roof2 HEWETT ST MIDDLETON SA 5213Decision Made
- Construction of an outbuilding (shed) and carport107 KELTYS RD MIDDLETON SA 5213Decision Made
- Outbuilding (garage)12 HAYNES RD MIDDLETON SA 5213Decision Made
- Verandah26 MORRISON AV MIDDLETON SA 5213Decision Made
March 2026
- Construction of Outbuilding - garage and associated arbour and landscaping15 SEAVIEW AV MIDDLETON SA 5213Decision Made
- Swimming Pool & Safety Barrier44 -46 PADMAN CR MIDDLETON SA 5213Decision Made
- Construction of a two-storey detached dwelling and associated retaining walls9 PADMAN CR MIDDLETON SA 5213Under Assessment
- Tourist accommodation (trailer-based)103 OLD TELEGRAPH RD W MIDDLETON SA 5213Decision Made
- Construction of an outbuilding (cladded shipping container) for domestic storage130 SURFERS PDE MIDDLETON SA 5213Decision Made
- Construction of an outbuilding (garage)10 HAYNES RD MIDDLETON SA 5213Decision Made
- Two storey dwelling alterations and additions1 MIAMI BVD MIDDLETON SA 5213Decision Made
February 2026
- Two storey dwelling alterations and additions37 NEWELL AV MIDDLETON SA 5213Decision Made
- Dwelling addition comprising balcony and verandah2 TONGAN WAY MIDDLETON SA 5213Decision Made
- Construction of three (3) verandahs and internal building alterations31 ENCOUNTER CR MIDDLETON SA 5213Decision Made
- Replace existing balcony and stairs with new208 SURFERS PDE MIDDLETON SA 5213Decision Made
- Two storey detached dwelling7 DAY AV MIDDLETON SA 5213Under Assessment
- Construction of a verandah14 HAYNES RD MIDDLETON SA 5213Decision Made
- Partial demolition and reconstruction of an existing carport with associated building alterations1 HARGREAVES RD MIDDLETON SA 5213Decision Made
January 2026
- Construction of a second-storey dwelling addition8 PADMAN CR MIDDLETON SA 5213Decision Made
2025· 3 proposals
December 2025
- Variation to DA 25005376 - Construction of four (4) additional tourist accommodation cabins (total eight (8) cabins) including associated infrastructure and landscapingLOT 7 GLENFORD GULLY RD MIDDLETON SA 5213Under Assessment
- Construction of a two-storey detached dwelling41 HARGREAVES RD MIDDLETON SA 5213Decision Made
- Variation of Development Application 23031142 (boundary realignment 2 into 2 lots)2 SURF ST MIDDLETON SA 5213;46 OCEAN PDE MIDDLETON SA 5213Decision 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
4 heritage places
- Dwelling ('Mindacowie Guest House')48 Goolwa Road MIDDLETONState heritage
- Stable and Outbuilding, Middleton MillLot 152 Goolwa Road MIDDLETONState heritage
- The Mill (former Middleton Flour Mill)Mill Terrace MIDDLETONState heritage
- Mill House5 Goolwa Road MIDDLETONState heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · current · Updated
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
- 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 12.4 km away).
Coalition 46.0%Labor 54.0%
1.0 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +1.4 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- MiddletonLabor 56.1% · Coalition 43.9% TPP (2025)2.7 km away
- Port ElliotLabor 57.9% · Coalition 42.1% TPP (2025)5.2 km away
- Currency CreekLabor 39.7% · Coalition 60.3% TPP (2025)6.2 km away
- GoolwaLabor 52.9% · Coalition 47.1% TPP (2025)6.3 km away
- Goolwa CentralLabor 52.0% · Coalition 48.0% TPP (2025)6.8 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
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 6/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 7/10
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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