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SA · Grant Council
Moorak, 5291
Est. population · Jun 2025
1,345
Growth (1 yr)
+0.7%
Growth (5 yr)
+4.1%
Median age
42
Median income
$2,006/wk
Employment rate
32.5%
Languages at home
1%non-English
Most common: Afrikaans
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Education hub
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Moorak offers a slower smaller community life in Grant Council, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. The area suits established families and long-term locals, with plenty of young families in the mix. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting.
With limited local amenities, residents regularly travel to a neighbouring town for shops, appointments and a wider choice. A car helps for most daily errands, with fewer amenities clustered within an easy walk. Housing costs sit in a more approachable middle band than nearby premium pockets.
Local crime has been trending higher of late. The streetscape feels settled and established, with older homes giving the area a familiar, lived-in look.
The desirability picture is below average, weighed down by softer local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus community and employment relative to similar regional towns. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Moorak snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$400/wk
Population (ERP)
1,345
+0.7% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
4.4%
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
#17
among Country & regional · Established
Safety
24th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
60th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
5/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
36th
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
- 39.7/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 3817th in Australia
- State rank
- 413th in SA
- Peer rank
- #17 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #81 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 77%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $475
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
1,345(June 2025)
+0.7% annual · +4.1% over 5 years · 60th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.7%
- 5-year growth
- +4.1%
- Change in 1 year
- +9
- Change in 5 years
- +53
- Growth rank in SA
- 60th 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 (~1,450), extrapolated at +1.2% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 1,412
- Median age
- 42
- Median household income / week
- $2,006
- Dwelling vacancy
- 4.4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 12 of 273
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,400
- Employment rate
- 32.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 236 / 0 / 0 (+ 21 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)
- 24
- Against the person
- 18
- Against property
- 6
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 17.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 78 residents
- State safety percentile
- 24.4th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 42
- Increase (daily rate)
- +33.7%
Most common offence types
- Common Assault10
- Other Property Damage And Environmental2
- Other Theft2
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury5
- Serious Assault 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
- 976
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 36th
School list
- Moorak Preschool171 Yells RoadPreschools
- Moorak Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 976 · 36th percentile · LBOTE 0% · 117 students · Top SEA quarter 6%View on My School →
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
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)
- 5
- 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
- Mount Gambier and Districts Health Service (11.5 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)
- 29
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 21.6
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
- 22° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 103 mm · ~13 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 19° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 186 mm · ~23 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 14° / 7°
- Rainfall
- 325 mm · ~41 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 17° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 210 mm · ~26 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· 8 proposals
June 2026
- Land Division - Boundary realignment225 WYNHAM RD MOORAK SA 5291;257 WYNHAM RD MOORAK SA 5291;LOT 22 WYNHAM RD MOORAK SA 5291Decision Made
- Outbuilding102 ORCHARD RD MOORAK SA 5291Decision Made
May 2026
- Verandah and Deck2 -16 KILSBY RD MOORAK SA 5291Decision Made
April 2026
- Agricultural building (machinery shed)34 TALBOT RD MOORAK SA 5291Decision Made
- Agricultural Building21421 RIDDOCH HWY MOORAK SA 5291Decision Made
March 2026
- Outbuilding248 SKENE RD MOORAK SA 5291Decision Made
January 2026
- Agricultural Building (Hay Shed)21618 RIDDOCH HWY MOORAK SA 5291Decision Made
- Outbuilding21621 RIDDOCH HWY MOORAK SA 5291Decision Made
2025· 11 proposals
October 2025
- Agricultural Building (for Tractor & Hay Storage)LOT 52 CARPENTER ROCKS RD MOORAK SA 5291Decision Made
September 2025
- Land Division to excise Dwelling34 TALBOT RD MOORAK SA 5291Under Assessment
- Outbuilding7 MOORAK HALL RD MOORAK SA 5291Decision Made
- Outbuilding36 LAMOND RD MOORAK SA 5291Decision Made
August 2025
- Outbuilding178 WYNHAM RD MOORAK SA 5291Decision Made
June 2025
- Dwelling Addition including internal alterations and Verandah225 WYNHAM RD MOORAK SA 5291Decision Made
May 2025
- Construction of an outbuilding (covered horse arena) - [61m (L) x 21m (W) x 5m (H)]152 BAY RD MOORAK SA 5291Decision Made
- Outbuilding370 YELLS RD MOORAK SA 5291Decision Made
March 2025
- Agricultural Building for storage of Hay79 MOORAK HALL RD MOORAK SA 5291Decision Made
January 2025
- Land Division to excise Dwelling56 WYNHAM RD MOORAK SA 5291;68 WYNHAM RD MOORAK SA 5291;85 TARRANT RD MOORAK SA 5291Decision Made
- Dwelling Addition and Verandah21573 RIDDOCH HWY MOORAK SA 5291Decision Made
2024· 12 proposals
December 2024
- 40m x 15m Colorbond Storage Shed for storage of Agricultural Contracting Equipment with Workshop405 YELLS RD MOORAK SA 5291Decision Made
November 2024
- Ancillary Accommodation and Verandah9 MOORAK HALL RD MOORAK SA 5291Decision Made
October 2024
- Detached Dwelling and Change of Land Use - Convert existing Dwelling to Tourist Accommodation71 WYNHAM RD MOORAK SA 5291Decision Made
- Outbuilding10 TARRANT RD MOORAK SA 5291Decision Made
September 2024
- Construction of a Genetic Resource Centre (649m2) comprising Laboratory, Lunchroom, Toilet Facilities, Mezzanine Storage & Implement Store; carparking and 144kL fire water tank.98 KILSBY RD MOORAK SA 5291Decision Made
June 2024
- Campground for self-contained vehicles/caravans and advertisement sign125 TARRANT RD MOORAK SA 5291Decision Made
- Dwelling Additions (Pergola); and attached Carport and Garage143 BAY RD MOORAK SA 5291Decision Made
May 2024
- New Agricultural Building and Extension to existing Agricultural Building192 MOORAK HALL RD MOORAK SA 5291Decision Made
March 2024
- Dwelling Additions including new Garage under the main roof and partial demolition of existing shed101 ORCHARD RD MOORAK SA 5291Decision Made
- Horse Stables for Personal Use8 WYNHAM RD MOORAK SA 5291Decision Made
- Outbuilding188 WYNHAM RD MOORAK SA 5291Decision Made
February 2024
- IN GROUND SWIMMING POOL135 KILSBY RD MOORAK SA 5291Decision Made
2023· 9 proposals
December 2023
- Telecommunications facility including a 30m monopole, up to 9 panel antennas, equipment shelter, cabinets and compound security fencing309 CARPENTER ROCKS RD MOORAK SA 5291Under Assessment
November 2023
- 2.7m x 6m garden shed - Colorbond Pale Eucalypt Proposed use is for additional lawn mowing/gardening equipment102 ORCHARD RD MOORAK SA 5291Decision Made
- Change of Land Use to include Tourist Accommodation within the residential Dwelling, Function Venue, and Advertisement21444 RIDDOCH HWY MOORAK SA 5291Decision Made
- Verandah190 WYNHAM RD MOORAK SA 5291Decision Made
- Caretakers Residence and Outbuilding525 SISTERS RD MOORAK SA 5291Decision Made
October 2023
- Adding tilt mounted solar panels to rear of house. 1 x row of 8 440watt panels. (JKM440N-54HL4) 2 x rows of 6 440watt panels (JKM440N-54HL4)76 MOORAK HALL RD MOORAK SA 5291Decision Made
August 2023
- Telecommunications Facility including a 30m monopole, six panel antennas, equipment shelter, cabinets and compound security fencing120 ORCHARD RD MOORAK SA 5291Under Assessment
July 2023
- Outbuilding80 BUCK RD MOORAK SA 5291Decision Made
June 2023
- Outbuilding147 BAY RD MOORAK SA 5291Decision 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
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 10.8 km away).
Coalition 64.7%Labor 35.3%
1.7 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +3.3 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- MoorakLabor 23.9% · Coalition 76.1% TPP (2025)4.5 km away
- ComptonLabor 28.4% · Coalition 71.6% TPP (2025)8.2 km away
- Mount GambierLabor 42.3% · Coalition 57.7% TPP (2025)8.3 km away
- Mount Gambier WestLabor 46.6% · Coalition 53.4% TPP (2025)8.3 km away
- Mount Gambier ParkLabor 43.0% · Coalition 57.0% TPP (2025)9.6 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)
- 5/10
- 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
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