SA · Whyalla Council
Mullaquana, SA, 5608
Current weather
16°CPartly cloudy
48% humidity · 29.5 km/h wind · 17° / 12.6° today · 4.9 mm rain
Desirability index
#122 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Mullaquana is a small locality in the Whyalla area, home to around 272 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 18 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 66.2 offences per 1,000 residents, limited but present public transport access, 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
- 272
- Median age
- 52
- Median household income / week
- $1,575
- Dwelling vacancy
- 10.4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 11 of 106
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,625
- Employment rate
- 53%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 18 / 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.
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 18
- Against the person
- 6
- Against property
- 12
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 66.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 45 residents
- State safety percentile
- 74th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 509
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental2
- Property Damage By Fire Or Explosion3
- Sct - Non Residence2
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury3
- Serious Assault Resulting In Injury2
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Public transport
1 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 1 Mullaquana Rd / Berkshire Rd - South East side
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
24 planning-related records
2026· 3 proposals
May 2026
- In-ground Fibreglass Swimming Pool and Safety Fence with Gate14 COVINO RD MULLAQUANA SA 5608Under Assessment
February 2026
- Airside fenceline 8 km in lengthLOT 125 BROADBENT TCE MULLAQUANA SA 5608Decision Made
- Verandah31 LANDRACE RD MULLAQUANA SA 5608Decision Made
2025· 4 proposals
August 2025
- Stratco Carport to protect cars19 MULLAQUANA RD MULLAQUANA SA 5608Decision Made
June 2025
- Colorbond Shed (24m x 16m x 5m) and two containers (12m x 2.4m x 2.6h ea) with dome canopy (12m x 12m x 5mh) for domestic and residential storage2 LANDRACE RD MULLAQUANA SA 5608Decision Made
April 2025
- Colorbond gable roof shed with open bays (15.2m x 9.1m x 3.6m h) and Colorbond flat roof carport (8.5m x 3.5m x 2.8mh)6 TAMWORTH RD MULLAQUANA SA 5608Decision Made
January 2025
- Upgrade to runway, taxiway and apronLOT 125 BROADBENT TCE MULLAQUANA SA 5608Decision Made
2024· 4 proposals
December 2024
- 12m x 9m x 3.6m high garage111 MULLAQUANA RD MULLAQUANA SA 5608Decision Made
May 2024
- Freestanding Pitched Roof Carport (6m x 7.5m x 2.6mh)13 LANDRACE RD MULLAQUANA SA 5608Decision Made
March 2024
- Attached rear verandah19 MULLAQUANA RD MULLAQUANA SA 5608Decision Made
January 2024
- Free-standing ensuites x31 MULLAQUANA RD MULLAQUANA SA 5608Decision Made
2023· 1 proposal
May 2023
- Verandah (14.5m x 2m x 2.9m high) to existing building (cabins 222-225)1 MULLAQUANA RD MULLAQUANA SA 5608Decision Made
2022· 9 proposals
December 2022
- Placement of single storey detached dwelling with decking19 HANCOCK RD MULLAQUANA SA 5608Decision Made
November 2022
- Domestic garage33 MULLAQUANA RD MULLAQUANA SA 5608Decision Made
- Building comprising 4x cabins1 MULLAQUANA RD MULLAQUANA SA 5608Decision Made
September 2022
- Olympic domestic garaport15 COVINO RD MULLAQUANA SA 5608Decision Made
- Domestic shed with two open bays18 BERKSHIRE RD MULLAQUANA SA 5608Decision Made
June 2022
- Colorbond verandah to existing shed.31 LANDRACE RD MULLAQUANA SA 5608Decision Made
May 2022
- Domestic Garage ancillary to Dwelling13 LANDRACE RD MULLAQUANA SA 5608Decision Made
April 2022
- Swimming Pool17 LANDRACE RD MULLAQUANA SA 5608Decision Made
January 2022
- Domestic shed13 BERKSHIRE RD MULLAQUANA SA 5608Decision Made
2021· 1 proposal
May 2021
- Detached dwelling with front porch, side verandah and decking4A GARRETT RD MULLAQUANA SA 5608Decision Made
Other· 2 proposals
- CITY OF WHYALLAHydrocarbon and ChemicalEPA licence
- SOUTH AUSTRALIAN WATER CORPORATIONResource Recovery Waste Disposal and RelatedEPA licence
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026; 2021; 2022… · Updated on site
Amenities
2 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- EnterpriseCar Rental
Lincoln Highway, Mullaquana
- Sanitary Dump Station
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)
- 3/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 20.9/100
- Cohort rank
- #122 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- 12m x 9m x 3.6m high garageplanning111 MULLAQUANA RD MULLAQUANA SA 5608Lodged 26 Dec 2024 · Decision Made
- Airside fenceline 8 km in lengthplanningLOT 125 BROADBENT TCE MULLAQUANA SA 5608Lodged 20 Feb 2026 · Decision Made
- Attached rear verandahplanning19 MULLAQUANA RD MULLAQUANA SA 5608Lodged 27 Mar 2024 · Decision Made
- Building comprising 4x cabinsplanning1 MULLAQUANA RD MULLAQUANA SA 5608Lodged 01 Nov 2022 · Decision Made
- CITY OF WHYALLAplanningHydrocarbon and ChemicalEPA licence
- Colorbond Shed (24m x 16m x 5m) and two containers (12m x 2.4m x 2.6h ea) with dome canopy (12m x 12m x 5mh) for domestic and residential storageplanning2 LANDRACE RD MULLAQUANA SA 5608Lodged 03 Jun 2025 · Decision Made
- Colorbond gable roof shed with open bays (15.2m x 9.1m x 3.6m h) and Colorbond flat roof carport (8.5m x 3.5m x 2.8mh)planning6 TAMWORTH RD MULLAQUANA SA 5608Lodged 09 Apr 2025 · Decision Made
- Colorbond verandah to existing shed.planning31 LANDRACE RD MULLAQUANA SA 5608Lodged 23 Jun 2022 · Decision Made
- Detached dwelling with front porch, side verandah and deckingplanning4A GARRETT RD MULLAQUANA SA 5608Lodged 11 May 2021 · Decision Made
- Domestic Garage ancillary to Dwellingplanning13 LANDRACE RD MULLAQUANA SA 5608Lodged 10 May 2022 · Decision Made
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Updated on site
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