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SA · Yankalilla Council
Normanville, 5204
Est. population · Jun 2025
1,962
Growth (1 yr)
+1.6%
Growth (5 yr)
+9.6%
Median age
61
Median income
$998/wk
Employment rate
39.2%
Languages at home
1.9%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Coastal
- Green suburb
- Heritage area
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Normanville wears its coastal identity openly, a smaller community built around sand, sea and an easy outdoor rhythm. A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. Local amenities are on the light side, so many everyday needs are met by travelling to a neighbouring suburb or town.
Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here, with buses covering longer trips across the wider area. Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers.
Local crime has been trending higher of late. The built character feels historic and distinctive, with heritage detail visible throughout.
The desirability picture is below average, weighed down by softer community and employment relative to similar coastal suburbs. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Normanville snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$550/wk
Houses $585 · Units $485
Population (ERP)
1,962
+1.6% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
36.6%
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
#52
among Coastal & beach · Mature
Safety
40th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
86th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
3/10
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
- 23.2/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 6485th in Australia
- State rank
- 644th in SA
- Peer rank
- #52 among Coastal & beach · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #71 among Coastal & beach suburbs
- Data confidence
- 70%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $485
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $585
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $550
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 15
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
1,962(June 2025)
+1.6% annual · +9.6% over 5 years · 86th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.6%
- 5-year growth
- +9.6%
- Change in 1 year
- +30
- Change in 5 years
- +171
- Growth rank in SA
- 86th 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 (~2,200), extrapolated at +2.4% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 1,965
- Median age
- 61
- Median household income / week
- $998
- Dwelling vacancy
- 36.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 492 of 1,346
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,218
- Employment rate
- 39.2%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 772 / 53 / 0 (+ 21 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 increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 52
- Against the person
- 9
- Against property
- 43
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 26.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 218 residents
- State safety percentile
- 40.4th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 19
- Increase (daily rate)
- +27.2%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental13
- Other Theft12
- Sct - Non Residence7
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury5
- Theft From Motor Vehicle4
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
Public transport
1 public transport stops in this suburb
- Andrew Ave / Main Rd - East side (Foodland Normanville)
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
6 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Great for outdoor family life — 5 parks mapped in suburb
- Walkability proxy
- 2/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 2.54
Sport & outdoors(2)
- Golf course
- Sports field
Other(4)
- Lady Bay ForeshoreCamp Site
- The Links Lady Bay & Lady Bay ResortHotel
73 Saint Andrews Boulevard, Normanville
- Lady Bay ForeshoreParking
- Lady Bay VineyardsWine
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)
- 12
- Parks (OSM)
- 5
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
- South Coast District Hospital (29.1 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)
- 50
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 25.5
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
- 23° / 15°
- Rainfall
- 55 mm · ~7 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 19° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 129 mm · ~16 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 14° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 260 mm · ~32 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 18° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 135 mm · ~17 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· 45 proposals
August 2026
- Construction of a single storey dwelling and studio13 HOBART RD NORMANVILLE SA 5204Under Assessment
- Land Division (One into Two)14 BIRKDALE ST NORMANVILLE SA 5204Under Assessment
July 2026
- Group Dwelling- single-storey with Garage (UMR)UNIT 40 30 TROON DR NORMANVILLE SA 5204Under Assessment
- SHED - DOMESTIC VEHICLE STORAGE119 WILLISS DR NORMANVILLE SA 5204Decision Made
- Detached dwelling- single-storey with Verandah & Carport and Re-location of an Outbuilding (Shed)LOT 1 CARRICKALINGA RD NORMANVILLE SA 5204Under Assessment
- VERANDAH12 TURNBERRY DR NORMANVILLE SA 5204Under Assessment
- Change of Use Shed- domestic to Ancillary AccommodationSITE 7 16 LADY BAY RD NORMANVILLE SA 5204Under Assessment
- Detached Dwelling- single-storey with Double-Garage (UMR)9 THE VINES DR NORMANVILLE SA 5204Under Assessment
- CARPORT - FREESTANDING14 KATHERINE DR NORMANVILLE SA 5204Decision Made
- Detached Dwelling- two-storey with Balcony & Carport (UMR) and Retaining Walls10 BIRKDALE ST NORMANVILLE SA 5204Under Assessment
- Boundary Realignment (Two Allotments)7175A MAIN SOUTH RD NORMANVILLE SA 5204;7175B MAIN SOUTH RD NORMANVILLE SA 5204Decision Made
- Land Division within the Limited Land Division Overlay (1 into 2 allotments for primary production use)7175 MAIN SOUTH RD NORMANVILLE SA 5204;7175B MAIN SOUTH RD NORMANVILLE SA 5204;LOT 20 MAIN SOUTH RD NORMANVILLE SA 5204Under Assessment
- Detached Dwelling- single-storey with Garage (UMR)UNIT 18 55 THE VINES DR NORMANVILLE SA 5204Under Assessment
- Installation off Stratco Gable Outback98 -106 WILLISS DR NORMANVILLE SA 5204Decision Made
June 2026
- Carport & Verandah5 HUNTINGDALE DR NORMANVILLE SA 5204Decision Made
- Boundary Realignment (Two Allotments)10A LADY BAY RD NORMANVILLE SA 5204;10C LADY BAY RD NORMANVILLE SA 5204Under Assessment
- Detached Dwelling- single-storey with Double-Garage (UMR) & Retaining Walls55 HUNTINGDALE DR NORMANVILLE SA 5204Under Assessment
- DWELLING - DETACHED SINGLE STOREY32 NORMAN AV NORMANVILLE SA 5204Decision Made
- Caravan Shelter - Site 426LOT 2 CAUDLE ST NORMANVILLE SA 5204Decision Made
- VerandahUNIT 29 55 THE VINES DR NORMANVILLE SA 5204Decision Made
- FENCE SECTION TO 2.3 METRES1 NEREUS DR NORMANVILLE SA 5204Decision Made
- Detached Dwelling- Two-storey with Balconies (x two) & Double Garage (UMR)58 TURNBERRY DR NORMANVILLE SA 5204Under Assessment
- Land Division (Three into Five)12 NORMAN AV NORMANVILLE SA 5204;8 -10 NORMAN AV NORMANVILLE SA 5204Under Assessment
May 2026
- Construction of Two (2) Tourist Accommodation Buildings- single-storey with decks68 MAIN RD NORMANVILLE SA 5204Under Assessment
April 2026
- Detached Dwelling- two-storey with Balcony & Outbuilding (Garage)UNIT 1 17 THE VINES DR NORMANVILLE SA 5204Decision Made
- VERANDAH5 MAGOR CL NORMANVILLE SA 5204Decision Made
- Change of use of land to a Residential Park with capacity for up to 125 dwellings and a Caravan & Tourist Park comprising 4 tourist cabins and 79 camping and caravan sites, including; the construction of a community centre building associated with the residential park and a tourism amenities building, office and pump shed associated with the caravan & tourist park; land division (for Lease purpose) of 125 sites for Residential Park purposes; and construction of associated internal roads, fences129 WILLISS DR NORMANVILLE SA 5204Decision Made
- Verandah21 SEAVIEW CR NORMANVILLE SA 5204Decision Made
March 2026
- Detached Dwelling- single-storey with Carport (UMR)23 PARRUMBA DR NORMANVILLE SA 5204Decision Made
- Land Division (One into Ten) with associated Reserve & Public RoadLOT 42 HAY FLAT RD NORMANVILLE SA 5204Under Assessment
- Group Dwelling- single-storey with Double-Garage (UMR)UNIT 47 30 TROON DR NORMANVILLE SA 5204Decision Made
- new single storey detached dwelling.33 MERIDIAN CCT NORMANVILLE SA 5204Decision Made
- Verandah and deck10A WILLSON DR NORMANVILLE SA 5204Decision Made
February 2026
- Additions to dwelling4 HEWETT CL NORMANVILLE SA 5204Decision Made
- Internal renovations & new external ramp18 NORMAN AV NORMANVILLE SA 5204Decision Made
- Detached Dwelling- Two-storey with Double-garage (UMR)1A HERBERT ST NORMANVILLE SA 5204Decision Made
- Detached Dwelling- Two-storey with Balcony & Double Garage (UMR)UNIT 17 30 TROON DR NORMANVILLE SA 5204Decision Made
- Deck9 HUNTINGDALE DR NORMANVILLE SA 5204Decision Made
- Construction of a concrete pool to rear yard, including 1800H partition wall to conceal visibility to pool equipment20A WILLISS DR NORMANVILLE SA 5204Decision Made
- verandah9 NAVIGATION DR NORMANVILLE SA 5204Decision Made
2025· 2 proposals
December 2025
- Detached Dwelling- Two-storey with Associated Earthwork, Retaining and Fencing2 BIRKDALE ST NORMANVILLE SA 5204Under Assessment
- Detached Dwelling- single-storey with Verandah, Deck and Retaining Wall & Outbuilding (Shed)LOT 24 MAIN SOUTH RD NORMANVILLE SA 5204Under Assessment
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
20 heritage places
- 'Gorge Farm', formerly 'Gorge View'6754 Main South Road NORMANVILLELocal heritage
- Bungala River Bridge (formerly 'Normanville Bridge')Main South Road (Road Reserve) - adjacent to Lot 110 Williss Drive NORMANVILLE (CT 5828/391) NORMANVILLELocal heritage
- Cottage8 Cheeseman Street NORMANVILLELocal heritage
- Cottage, 'Peppertree Cottage'23 Jetty Road NORMANVILLELocal heritage
- Cottage, Dunstall's42 Main South Road NORMANVILLELocal heritage
- Cottage, former Mail Stop and Coaching Station4 Herbert Street NORMANVILLELocal heritage
- Former Normanville Police Station52-54 Main Road NORMANVILLEState heritage
- Former Normanville Store1 & 2 /48 Main Road NORMANVILLELocal heritage
- Former Private Chapel of Robert Norman51 Norman Avenue NORMANVILLELocal heritage
- Former Road BridgeMain South Road (Reserve) - adjacent to 6825 Main South Road NORMANVILLE (CT 6294/84) NORMANVILLELocal 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
- 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 28.5 km away).
Coalition 44.8%Labor 55.2%
0.2 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +4.0 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- YankalillaLabor 55.2% · Coalition 44.8% TPP (2025)2.5 km away
- Second ValleyLabor 54.8% · Coalition 45.2% TPP (2025)10.1 km away
- DelamereLabor 46.0% · Coalition 54.0% TPP (2025)15.7 km away
- MypongaLabor 48.8% · Coalition 51.2% TPP (2025)16.2 km away
- Sellicks BeachLabor 66.3% · Coalition 33.7% TPP (2025)20.5 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)
- 3/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
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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