SA · Mount Barker Council
Nairne, SA, 5252
Current weather
8.5°CModerate drizzle
93% humidity · 35.3 km/h wind · 11.5° / 8.4° today · 15.7 mm rain
Desirability index
#35 among Country & regional suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Nairne is a smaller suburban community in the Mount Barker area, home to around 5,327 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 69 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 13.0 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $598, 2 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Adelaide Metro stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, 2 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- Population
- 5,327
- Median age
- 36
- Median household income / week
- $1,776
- Dwelling vacancy
- 5.3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 108 of 2,052
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,500
- Employment rate
- 68.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 146 / 29 / 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.
Housing
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $597.5
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 20
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Data sources & freshness
- SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 69
- Against the person
- 28
- Against property
- 41
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 13
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 190 residents
- State safety percentile
- 12.8th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 28
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental15
- Other Theft6
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury14
- Serious Assault Resulting In Injury6
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv5
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 2 (1 schools, 1 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,009
- Nairne Preschool5 Saleyard RoadPreschools
- Nairne School - Preschool and PrimaryPrimary · ICSEA 1009
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site · Static register
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
22 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 69 Old Princes Hwy - South side
- Stop 70 South Tce - South side
- Stop 81A Woodside Rd - West side
- Stop 82 Woodside Rd - East side
- Stop 82 Woodside Rd - West side
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Roadworks & transport
2 active roadworks / incidents
- Tree PruningNairne Road, Murray Rd25 Jun 2026 – 17 Jul 2026
- Tree PruningWoodside Road, North Rd25 Jun 2026 – 17 Jul 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Traffic SA road events — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
520 planning-related records
2026· 46 proposals
June 2026
- Deck15 ALLARGUE ST NAIRNE SA 5252Under Assessment
- Detached Dwelling (single storey), native vegetation clearance and associated earthworks and infrastructureLOT 27 OLD PRINCES HWY NAIRNE SA 5252Under Assessment
- Spa pool (above-ground) and associated swimming pool safety features6 BURNS ST NAIRNE SA 5252Under Assessment
- Outbuilding53 WEBBER DR NAIRNE SA 5252Under Assessment
- Deck and Verandah79 PRINCES HWY NAIRNE SA 5252Under Assessment
- 2 x Verandahs7 MOONEY CCT NAIRNE SA 5252Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (shed)6 THRESHER CL NAIRNE SA 5252Decision Made
May 2026
- Renewable energy facility comprising battery energy storage system (up to 5 Megawatts) and associated carpark, landscaping, fencing, infrastructure and water tank (Above ground - 22500L)2 PULLEINE RD NAIRNE SA 5252Under Assessment
- Detached dwelling (Two Storey split level); Swimming pool with associated swimming pool safety features; retaining walls; 2x verandahs, outbuilding, deck and fenceLOT 72 WENDY CT NAIRNE SA 5252Under Assessment
- Verandah58 MEGAN CCT NAIRNE SA 5252Decision Made
- Detached dwelling (single storey), fence and retaining wall structures2 RAILWAY TCE NAIRNE SA 5252Under Assessment
- Detached dwelling (Single storey)65 NORTH RD NAIRNE SA 5252Under Assessment
- FIRE - DAMAGED BUILDING REPAIRS13 STURDECK ST NAIRNE SA 5252Decision Made
- Domestic Storage Shed71 MATTHEW SMILLIE DR NAIRNE SA 5252Decision Made
- Carport (attached)8A HILLIER RD NAIRNE SA 5252Decision Made
- Construction of Indoor recreation facility and associated retaining walls and fencing structure114 PRINCES HWY NAIRNE SA 5252;116 PRINCES HWY NAIRNE SA 5252;SHOP 1-2 114A PRINCES HWY NAIRNE SA 5252Under Assessment
- Detached dwelling (single storey) and associated retaining and fence structure30 BANK ST NAIRNE SA 5252Decision Made
- Verandah5 TAYLOR WAY NAIRNE SA 5252Under Assessment
- Land Division (1 into 2 - creation of 1 additional residential allotment) and associated earthworks and retaining walls6 PLOWMAN CL NAIRNE SA 5252Under Assessment
- OutbuildingUNIT 8 30 SHAKES RD NAIRNE SA 5252Decision Made
- Verandah27 CLOVER WAY NAIRNE SA 5252Decision Made
April 2026
- Partial change of use of land to dwellings, including construction of Residential Flat Building (double storey) comprising 5 dwellings, a Group Dwelling (double storey), carport, deck, retaining, fencing and associated driveway, carparking, infrastructure and landscaping and demolition of non-heritage listed outbuildings (Local Heritage Place ID 16232 - Shop - Pair of stone shops)66 -68 PRINCES HWY NAIRNE SA 5252;70 -72 PRINCES HWY NAIRNE SA 5252Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (Shed)2A WEBBER DR NAIRNE SA 5252Decision Made
- Swimming pool (inground) and associated swimming pool safety features33 CHESTNUT DR NAIRNE SA 5252Decision Made
- Verandah2 WEST TCE NAIRNE SA 5252Decision Made
- Alteration to existing carport (comprising an increase the total height)11 DE GACHER ST NAIRNE SA 5252Under Assessment
- Verandah13 CHESTNUT DR NAIRNE SA 5252Decision Made
- Swimming pool with associated safety features11 CHESTNUT DR NAIRNE SA 5252Decision Made
- Verandah and outbuilding (domestic garage/storage)39 CHESTNUT DR NAIRNE SA 5252Decision Made
- Carport93 NORTH RD NAIRNE SA 5252Under Assessment
March 2026
- Verandah15 GLADSTONE ST NAIRNE SA 5252Decision Made
- Fence and retaining wall structuresLOT 204 DE GACHER ST NAIRNE SA 5252Under Assessment
February 2026
- Outbuilding (shed)LOT 62 WOODSIDE RD NAIRNE SA 5252Decision Made
- Variation to Development application 25018994 (Detached Dwelling (single storey), alterations to outbuilding, retaining walls and removal of 1 Significant Tree (Eucalyptus Gomphocephala) and 3 Regulated Trees (Acacia)) - comprising the re-siting and alterations of the dwelling to remove the need for alterations to the existing outbuilding for fire separation purposes94 SYDNEY RD NAIRNE SA 5252Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to existing Detached Two Storey Dwelling25 SUMMIT RD NAIRNE SA 5252Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwelling3 MOYSE CT NAIRNE SA 5252Decision Made
- Detached dwelling (single storey), verandah and outbuilding (domestic garage)16 RAILWAY TCE NAIRNE SA 5252Decision Made
- Outbuilding62 MATTHEW SMILLIE DR NAIRNE SA 5252Decision Made
- Outbuilding5 MCNICOL LANE NAIRNE SA 5252Decision Made
- Swimming pool and safety barrier6 IRONSTONE RANGE RD NAIRNE SA 5252Decision Made
2025· 129 proposals
129 proposals lodged in 2025. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2024· 109 proposals
109 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 80 proposals
80 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 85 proposals
85 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 68 proposals
68 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026; 2021; 2022… · Updated on site
Amenities
45 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- CellarbrationsAlcohol
- Little Birdy BakeryBakery
59 Old Princes Highway, Nairne
- Bench
- Bicycle Parking
- Stop 70 South Terrace - South sideBus stop
- Stop 71 Main Road - South sideBus stop
- Stop 72 Main Road - South sideBus stop
- Stop 73 Main Road - South sideBus stop
- Stop 74 North Road - North sideBus stop
- Stop 75 North Road - East sideBus stop
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)
- 6/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 7/10
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
Heritage
87 state heritage places
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Nairne Pre-School CentreSaleyard Roadkindergarten
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services (SA) — OpenStreetMap + SA Education · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
- Bushfire safer places
- 1
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via SA Planning geohub. Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 5
- Parks (OSM)
- 5
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 83.6/100
- Cohort rank
- #35 among Country & regional suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Nairne Pre-School CentrechildcareSaleyard Roadkindergarten
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Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services (SA) — OpenStreetMap + SA Education · Updated on site
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
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