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SA · Mid Murray Council
Morgan, 5320
Est. population · Jun 2025
524
Growth (1 yr)
+0.2%
Growth (5 yr)
0.0%
Median age
55
Median income
$745/wk
Employment rate
36.3%
Languages at home
2.9%non-English
Most common: Gujarati
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- National parks
- Education hub
- Heritage area
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
In Mid Murray Council, Morgan keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. Life here is grounded in local routine rather than big-city choice.
Pocket parks and green corners give residents room to get outside without leaving the neighbourhood. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here, with buses covering longer trips across the wider area. Homes are relatively cheap compared with the wider market, which keeps entry costs lower.
Crime trends have improved of late compared with the previous period. Occasional new builds add variety while most of the suburb keeps its established look.
Desirability sits below average overall, with local dining and lifestyle amenities, 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
Morgan snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$240/wk
Population (ERP)
524
+0.2% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
52.5%
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
#151
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
54th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
49th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
1/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
10th
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
- 19.4/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 6740th in Australia
- State rank
- 673rd in SA
- Peer rank
- #151 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #247 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 85%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $240
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
524(June 2025)
+0.2% annual · 0.0% over 5 years · 49th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.2%
- 5-year growth
- 0.0%
- Change in 1 year
- +1
- Change in 5 years
- 0
- Growth rank in SA
- 49th 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 (~550), extrapolated at +0.4% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 509
- Median age
- 55
- Median household income / week
- $745
- Dwelling vacancy
- 52.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 255 of 486
- Median monthly mortgage
- $780
- Employment rate
- 36.3%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 213 / 5 / 10 (+ 12 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)
- 20
- Against the person
- 5
- Against property
- 15
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 38.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 102 residents
- State safety percentile
- 54.3th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 6
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -28.4%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental7
- Other Theft3
- Sct - Residence3
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury3
- Theft From Shop1
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
- 896
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 10th
School list
- Morgan KindergartenFourth StreetPreschools
- Morgan Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 896 · 10th percentile · LBOTE 0% · 37 students · Top SEA quarter 1%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
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Morgan Early Years Centrekindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services (SA) — OpenStreetMap + SA Education · current · Updated
Public transport
2 public transport stops in this suburb
- Thiele Hwy / Eighth St - North West side (Morgan)
- Thiele Hwy / Eighth St - South East side (Morgan)
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
- 1.96
Other(1)
- Unnamed (No.HA1126) Heritage AgreementNature Reserve
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)
- 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
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Waikerie Health Service (33.5 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)
- 15
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 28.6
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
- 32° / 15°
- Rainfall
- 57 mm · ~7 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 57 mm · ~7 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 17° / 5°
- Rainfall
- 74 mm · ~9 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 85 mm · ~11 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· 16 proposals
July 2026
- Elevated detached dwelling with part ground floor enclosure and associated excavation and filling in a flood plain158 SCOTTS CREEK SHACK RD MORGAN SA 5320Under Assessment
June 2026
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding (garaport)167 SCOTTS CREEK SHACK RD MORGAN SA 5320Decision Made
- Construction of retaining walls with associated earthworks in flood plain134 SCOTTS CREEK SHACK RD MORGAN SA 5320Under Assessment
- Construction of riverbank retaining walls with associated earthworks in a flood plain (retrospective)145 SCOTTS CREEK SHACK RD MORGAN SA 5320Under Assessment
May 2026
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding195 SCOTTS CREEK SHACK RD MORGAN SA 5320Decision Made
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding14 EIGHTH ST MORGAN SA 5320Decision Made
- Construction of riverbank retaining walls with associated steps133 SCOTTS CREEK SHACK RD MORGAN SA 5320Under Assessment
April 2026
- Dwelling additions including verandah, living addition/extension of balcony, lift provision and associated excavation and filling in a flood plainUNIT 61 1 PELICAN PDE MORGAN SA 5320Under Assessment
March 2026
- Carport16 SEVENTH ST MORGAN SA 5320Decision Made
- Agricultural building (implement shed)LOT 5 STOCK ROUTE RD MORGAN SA 5320Decision Made
- Carport and associated excavation and filling in a flood plain287 PELICAN POINT RD MORGAN SA 5320Decision Made
February 2026
- Outbuilding (shed)16 SEVENTH ST MORGAN SA 5320Decision Made
- two new carport/ Stratco Frontiers -5.5x5.3 -3.35x5.51217 MURRAYLANDS RD MORGAN SA 5320Decision Made
- Residential outbuilding (shed) and associated excavation and filling in a flood plain179 SCOTTS CREEK SHACK RD MORGAN SA 5320Decision Made
- Outbuilding comprising enclosed garage and integrated carport12 NORTH WEST TCE MORGAN SA 5320Decision Made
January 2026
- Residential Outbuilding (Shed)20 CEMETERY RD MORGAN SA 5320Decision Made
2025· 25 proposals
December 2025
- Construction of three (3) additional commercial storage sheds in association with an existing commercial storage facilityLOT 6 CENTENARY RD MORGAN SA 5320Decision Made
- Variation of approved Development Application 24037639 - Conversion of one accommodation room to lounge, removal of one accommodation room to reduce capacity from 20 to 18 people, alteration of carparking area to 11 carparking spaces and minor variations to landscaping and Wisconsin mound area.6 THIRD ST MORGAN SA 5320Under Assessment
November 2025
- Land Division - 1 allotment into 5 allotments47 LOVERS LANE MORGAN SA 5320Decision Made
October 2025
- Dwelling additions and alterations210 SCOTTS CREEK SHACK RD MORGAN SA 5320Under Assessment
- Construction of an elevated detached dwelling with covered balcony (UMR)UNIT 39 1 PELICAN PDE MORGAN SA 5320Under Assessment
- Verandah11366 THIELE HWY MORGAN SA 5320Decision Made
September 2025
- Three 9mx6m Sheds costs $10,000 per shed. Total Cost $30,000 (Hard copy submitted)LOT 307 RING RD MORGAN SA 5320Decision Made
- Dwelling additions and associated excavation and filling in a flood plainLOT 17 PELICAN PDE MORGAN SA 5320Under Assessment
- Free standing verandah structure with part wall claddingLOT 394 PELICAN POINT RD MORGAN SA 5320Decision Made
- Construction of a freestanding verandah5 HIGH ST MORGAN SA 5320Decision Made
- Detached dwelling (class 1a shed style) and Outbuilding (shipping container)LOT 18 LOVERS LANE MORGAN SA 5320Under Assessment
August 2025
- Residential outbuilding167 SCOTTS CREEK SHACK RD MORGAN SA 5320Decision Made
June 2025
- Elevated detached dwelling with part ground floor enclosure and associated excavation and filling in a flood plain178 SCOTTS CREEK SHACK RD MORGAN SA 5320Decision Made
- build two verandahs to front and rear of existing dwelling121 CEMETERY RD MORGAN SA 5320Decision Made
- Swimming Pool & Safety Barrier3 RAILWAY TCE MORGAN SA 5320Decision Made
May 2025
- River Structure (Jetty)118 SCOTTS CREEK SHACK RD MORGAN SA 5320Decision Made
April 2025
- Dwelling additions (covered balcony), outbuilding addition and associated excavation and filling in a flood plain.UNIT 16 1 PELICAN PDE MORGAN SA 5320Decision Made
- Additions to existing Caravan Park comprising installation of four (4) cabins92 SOUTH WEST TCE MORGAN SA 5320Decision Made
- Double Carport67 RING RD MORGAN SA 5320Decision Made
- Residential Outbuilding126 SCOTTS CREEK SHACK RD MORGAN SA 5320Decision Made
March 2025
- Construction of an elevated dwelling with attached covered balcony, external stairs and undercroft (UMR)213 SCOTTS CREEK SHACK RD MORGAN SA 5320Decision Made
- Fencing and associated excavation and filling in a flood plainLOT 371 THAMM RD MORGAN SA 5320Decision Made
February 2025
- Elevated detached dwelling with part ground floor enclosure and associated excavation and filling in a flood plainUNIT 62 1 PELICAN PDE MORGAN SA 5320Decision Made
- Placement of a transportable single storey detached dwelling20 CEMETERY RD MORGAN SA 5320Decision Made
- Construction of a single storey detached dwellingLOT 308 RING RD MORGAN SA 5320Decision 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
- Landseer's Store25 Railway Terrace MORGANState heritage
- Morgan Railway Station & Station Master's HouseRailway Terrace MORGANState heritage
- Morgan WharfMORGANState heritage
- Post Office Row (Five attached shops and dwellings at rear)11 Railway Terrace MORGANState 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
- 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 61.6 km away).
Coalition 61.4%Labor 38.6%
1.6 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +5.2 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- MorganLabor 43.7% · Coalition 56.3% TPP (2025)7.9 km away
- CadellLabor 28.7% · Coalition 71.3% TPP (2025)13.0 km away
- RamcoLabor 26.2% · Coalition 73.8% TPP (2025)28.5 km away
- BlanchetownLabor 36.6% · Coalition 63.4% TPP (2025)28.6 km away
- WaikerieLabor 31.6% · Coalition 68.4% TPP (2025)32.8 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)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 1/10
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
Compare with
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