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SA · Alexandrina Council
Nangkita, 5210
Est. population · Jun 2025
259
Growth (1 yr)
+1.2%
Growth (5 yr)
+7.9%
Median age
45
Median income
$1,583/wk
Employment rate
57.9%
Languages at home
3.2%non-English
Most common: Mandarin
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- National parks
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Nangkita offers a slower smaller community life in Alexandrina Council, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with plenty of young families in the mix. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name.
Local shops are sparse, so a fuller set of amenities usually means travelling to a neighbouring town or regional hub. Local green pockets are modest, with bigger outdoor outings usually found in neighbouring areas. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here than in denser, more walkable pockets.
Housing is expensive relative to much of the state. This is a mature, settled pocket where the existing streetscape still defines the local character.
The overall desirability read is below average, pulled by softer growth momentum, plus local dining and lifestyle amenities compared with similar regional towns, though safety remain brighter spots. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Nangkita snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$650/wk
Population (ERP)
259
+1.2% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
15.2%
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
#64
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
12th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
78th
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
- 35.5/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 4589th in Australia
- State rank
- 483rd in SA
- Peer rank
- #64 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #119 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 62%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $650
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
259(June 2025)
+1.2% annual · +7.9% over 5 years · 78th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.2%
- 5-year growth
- +7.9%
- Change in 1 year
- +3
- Change in 5 years
- +19
- Growth rank in SA
- 78th 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 (~300), extrapolated at +1.8% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 242
- Median age
- 45
- Median household income / week
- $1,583
- Dwelling vacancy
- 15.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 14 of 92
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,800
- Employment rate
- 57.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 82 / 0 / 0 (+ 4 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
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2023–24)
- 3
- Against the person
- 1
- Against property
- 2
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 11.6
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 242 residents
- State safety percentile
- 11.7th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 11
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental1
- Sct - Residence1
- Serious Assault Resulting In Injury1
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; 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated · Financial-year releases
Family & Lifestyle
Amenities
1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 0/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0
Other(1)
- Unnamed (No.HA234) 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)
- 0
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
- Strathalbyn and District Health Service (21.8 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)
- 9
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 34.7
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
- 29° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 67 mm · ~8 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 97 mm · ~12 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 148 mm · ~18 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 119 mm · ~15 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· 4 proposals
June 2026
- Construction of an agricultural building (implement shed) and earthworks with associated domestic verandah and carport in association with existing dwelling.47 RIDGE RD NANGKITA SA 5210Under Assessment
May 2026
- Construction of a single-storey detached dwelling with three (3) associated 20,000L above-ground rainwater tanksLOT 1 NANGKITA RD NANGKITA SA 5210Under Assessment
April 2026
- Construction of an ancillary accommodation building33 WILLOWBURN DR NANGKITA SA 5210Under Assessment
February 2026
- Construct alterations and additions to existing dwelling, verandah and deck426 BAHLOO GLEN RD NANGKITA SA 5210Under Assessment
2025· 2 proposals
March 2025
- Construction of 2 Verandahs651 NANGKITA RD NANGKITA SA 5210Decision Made
February 2025
- Construction of an agricultural building543 NANGKITA RD NANGKITA SA 5210Decision Made
2024· 7 proposals
December 2024
- Convert two shipping containers to temporary dwelling for up to two years, placement of two shipping containers for domestic storage on temporary basis for two years and four, 22,500L water storage tanks,105 WILLOWBURN DR NANGKITA SA 5210Decision Made
August 2024
- Agricultural Building426 BAHLOO GLEN RD NANGKITA SA 5210Decision Made
July 2024
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling, rumpus room & studio (under main roof), outbuilding, carport, verandah, deck, and change of use of existing dwelling to ancillary accommodation.104 WILLOWBURN DR NANGKITA SA 5210Under Assessment
- Swimming Pool & Safety Fences46 WATERFALL DR NANGKITA SA 5210Decision Made
- Construction of an agricultural building511 BAHLOO GLEN RD NANGKITA SA 5210Decision Made
May 2024
- Construction of a verandah and deck46 WATERFALL DR NANGKITA SA 5210Decision Made
January 2024
- Construction of a verandah and associated deck741 NANGKITA RD NANGKITA SA 5210Under Assessment
2023· 7 proposals
December 2023
- Domestic Outbuilding (Shed)20 GRIGGS RD NANGKITA SA 5210Decision Made
October 2023
- Construction of an addition to an existing dwelling104 WILLOWBURN DR NANGKITA SA 5210Under Assessment
- Construction of a swimming pool and associated safety features470 BAHLOO GLEN RD NANGKITA SA 5210Decision Made
August 2023
- RETROSPECTIVE - Alteration to an existing building - replacement of roof650 NANGKITA RD NANGKITA SA 5210Decision Made
July 2023
- Construction of a carport, verandah & an agricultural building104 WILLOWBURN DR NANGKITA SA 5210Under Assessment
June 2023
- Domestic Outbuilding (Shed).11 STONES FORD RD NANGKITA SA 5210Decision Made
January 2023
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling105 WILLOWBURN DR NANGKITA SA 5210Decision Made
2022· 3 proposals
October 2022
- Repairs to existing Verandah following fire damage426 BAHLOO GLEN RD NANGKITA SA 5210Decision Made
June 2022
- Additions to an existing agricultural building (Implement shed)88 WILLOWBURN DR NANGKITA SA 5210Decision Made
May 2022
- Storage and machinery shedLOT 40 WILLOWBURN DR NANGKITA SA 5210Decision Made
2021· 4 proposals
August 2021
- Retaining Wall225 NANGKITA RD NANGKITA SA 5210Decision Made
- Swimming pool and safety fence651 NANGKITA RD NANGKITA SA 5210Decision Made
July 2021
- Construction of an outbuilding and above ground rain water tank671 NANGKITA RD NANGKITA SA 5210Decision Made
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling including associated earthworksLOT 641 NANGKITA RD NANGKITA SA 5210Decision Made
Other· 1 proposal
- RUDOLF STADLERMaterials Handling and TransportationEPA licence
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
- 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 19.4 km away).
Coalition 51.6%Labor 48.4%
6.5 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +0.5 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Mount CompassLabor 46.7% · Coalition 53.3% TPP (2025)5.4 km away
- AshbourneLabor 43.1% · Coalition 56.9% TPP (2025)10.3 km away
- WillungaLabor 64.5% · Coalition 35.5% TPP (2025)14.2 km away
- Currency CreekLabor 39.7% · Coalition 60.3% TPP (2025)14.5 km away
- McLaren FlatLabor 57.1% · Coalition 42.9% TPP (2025)17.1 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
More in Alexandrina Council
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Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of South Australia.