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SA · Wattle Range Council
Nangwarry, 5277
Est. population · Jun 2025
516
Growth (1 yr)
-0.6%
Growth (5 yr)
+1.2%
Median age
45
Median income
$900/wk
Employment rate
37.6%
Languages at home
2.9%non-English
Most common: Croatian
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Education hub
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Nangwarry is a quieter smaller community in Wattle Range Council, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. The area suits established families and long-term locals, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name.
Local parks and tree cover add a welcome outdoor dimension to suburban life. A car helps for most daily errands, with fewer amenities clustered within an easy walk. Housing is more affordable than in many parts of the state.
Reported crime has been rising recently. The streetscape feels settled and established, with older homes giving the area a familiar, lived-in look.
Versus similar regional towns, the suburb reads below average on desirability, chiefly because growth momentum, plus local dining and lifestyle amenities trail behind. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Nangwarry snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$280/wk
Population (ERP)
516
-0.6% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
11.2%
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
#138
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
74th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
3rd
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
1/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
7th
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
- 21.7/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 6603rd in Australia
- State rank
- 652nd in SA
- Peer rank
- #138 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #231 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)
- $280
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
516(June 2025)
-0.6% annual · +1.2% over 5 years · 3th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- -0.6%
- 5-year growth
- +1.2%
- Change in 1 year
- -3
- Change in 5 years
- +6
- Growth rank in SA
- 3th 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 (~500), extrapolated at +0.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 505
- Median age
- 45
- Median household income / week
- $900
- Dwelling vacancy
- 11.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 27 of 240
- Median monthly mortgage
- $553
- Employment rate
- 37.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 211 / 0 / 0
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)
- 33
- Against the person
- 10
- Against property
- 23
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 64
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 50 residents
- State safety percentile
- 73.5th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 25
- Increase (daily rate)
- +43.9%
Most common offence types
- Other Homicide And Related Offences2
- Other Property Damage And Environmental4
- Other Theft8
- Sct - Residence2
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury6
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
- 874
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 7th
School list
- Nangwarry Child Parent CentreWhitford CrescentPreschools
- Nangwarry Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 874 · 7th percentile · LBOTE 0% · 18 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
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)
- 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
- Penola War Memorial Hospital (17.8 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)
- 12
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 23.3
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· 7 proposals
August 2026
- Detached Dwelling and Two Water Tanks18 RITCHIE ST NANGWARRY SA 5277Under Assessment
- Building Alteration and Dwelling Addition20 O'LOUGHLIN ST NANGWARRY SA 5277Under Assessment
July 2026
- Domestic storage shed7 RITCHIE ST NANGWARRY SA 5277Under Assessment
- Verandah2 COOMBE ST NANGWARRY SA 5277Under Assessment
May 2026
- Protective Tree Netting Structure57 NANGWARRY STATION RD NANGWARRY SA 5277Decision Made
March 2026
- Detached dwelling, carport, verandah and deck18 O'LOUGHLIN ST NANGWARRY SA 5277Under Assessment
January 2026
- Outbuilding (Extension to existing shelter)LOT 1 BEDNALL DR NANGWARRY SA 5277Decision Made
2025· 1 proposal
September 2025
- Outbuilding32 O'LOUGHLIN ST NANGWARRY SA 5277Decision Made
2024· 4 proposals
September 2024
- Expansion to existing timber processing facility to include a building with a kiln insideLOT 10 BEDNALL DR NANGWARRY SA 5277Decision Made
February 2024
- Change of use of office buildings 1 and 2 to temporary workers accommodationLOT 10 BEDNALL DR NANGWARRY SA 5277Decision Made
- This development application is a retrospective application for the partial demolition of Building 38 and construction of a new structure to support Building 39, in accordance with the plans and report by Tonkins.LOT 10 BEDNALL DR NANGWARRY SA 5277Decision Made
January 2024
- Construction of a single storey prefabricated concrete office/lunchroom building, a single storey prefabricated concrete unisex accessible toilet and shower building, and new perimeter security fencing and gate in association with an existing wastewater treatment plant.LOT 300 SEVEN SISTERS RD NANGWARRY SA 5277Decision Made
2023· 4 proposals
December 2023
- Change of use from shop to a residential flat building (4 units), including building alterations and construction of four carports8 HUNKIN TCE NANGWARRY SA 5277Decision Made
November 2023
- Shed Extension51 KRONGART RD NANGWARRY SA 5277Decision Made
February 2023
- Advertising Sign (Fuel Price Board)LOT 2 BEDNALL DR NANGWARRY SA 5277Decision Made
January 2023
- New Storage shed and open section for BP Nangwarry. AS per original application 21037483, all fees had been paid on this original application also Storage section for overflow of furniture and equipment from coffee shop Front section is for sitting area to allow staff somewhere to sit Title's 1 & 2 have recently need merged, but this is not reflected in Plan SA. I have attached the confirmation of plan approval in this application. Colorbond - SurfmistLOT 2 BEDNALL DR NANGWARRY SA 5277Decision Made
2022· 3 proposals
November 2022
- Detached dwelling7 RITCHIE ST NANGWARRY SA 5277Decision Made
September 2022
- New 9mx 12m Colorbond Shed in Windspray Proposed use is vehicle storage17590 RIDDOCH HWY NANGWARRY SA 5277Decision Made
- Retrospective Verandah + Deck21 MCINTOSH ST NANGWARRY SA 5277Decision Made
2021· 2 proposals
December 2021
- Agricultural building177 KRONGART RD NANGWARRY SA 5277Decision Made
May 2021
- Shed51 KRONGART RD NANGWARRY SA 5277Decision Made
2020· 3 proposals
October 2020
- Retrospective Approval of Verandah and Carport25 O'LOUGHLIN ST NANGWARRY SA 5277Decision Made
- New Verandah to existing house, 4.985m x 3.815m. Colourbond Pale Eucalypt / Classic Cream9 BLESING ST NANGWARRY SA 5277Decision Made
September 2020
- Demolish old existing shed and replace with new shed.132 HUNTERS RD NANGWARRY SA 5277Decision Made
Other· 5 proposals
- L.V. DOHNT & CO. PTY. LIMITEDHydrocarbon and ChemicalEPA licence
- PRIME ASSETS SA PTY LTDManufacturing and Mineral ProcessingEPA licence
- PRIME ASSETS SA PTY LTDOtherEPA licence
- SOUTH AUSTRALIAN WATER CORPORATIONResource Recovery Waste Disposal and RelatedEPA licence
- WATTLE RANGE COUNCILResource Recovery Waste Disposal and RelatedEPA 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
- 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 31.8 km away).
Coalition 61.2%Labor 38.8%
1.8 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +3.0 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- NangwarryLabor 41.6% · Coalition 58.4% TPP (2025)5.1 km away
- KalangadooLabor 30.2% · Coalition 69.8% TPP (2025)16.8 km away
- PenolaLabor 32.0% · Coalition 68.0% TPP (2025)18.6 km away
- Mil-LelLabor 27.5% · Coalition 72.5% TPP (2025)26.9 km away
- CoonawarraLabor 19.4% · Coalition 80.6% TPP (2025)28.4 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
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