SA · Mid Murray Council
North West Bend, SA, 5320
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Suburb snapshot
North West Bend is a small locality in the Mid Murray area, home to around 18 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 1 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 55.6 offences per 1,000 residents, 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
- 18
- Median age
- 62
- Median household income / week
- $1,125
- Dwelling vacancy
- 91.3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 63 of 69
- Median monthly mortgage
- $542
- Employment rate
- 47.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 0 / 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)
- 1
- Against the person
- 0
- Against property
- 1
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 55.6
- State safety percentile
- 68.7th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 6
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Sct - Non Residence1
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
21 planning-related records
2026· 1 proposal
May 2026
- Construction of a carport extension to an existing domestic outbuildingLOT 102 OLD CADELL RD NORTH WEST BEND SA 5320Under Assessment
2025· 3 proposals
June 2025
- River Structure (Jetty)14 ACCESS RD NORTH WEST BEND SA 5320Decision Made
February 2025
- Construction of a pontoon with an associated gangway1 ACCESS RD NORTH WEST BEND SA 5320Decision Made
- Dwelling addition (balcony with roof), outbuilding (garage) and associated excavation and filling in a flood plain2 ACCESS RD NORTH WEST BEND SA 5320Decision Made
2024· 6 proposals
October 2024
- Construction of a pontoon with an associated gangway2 ACCESS RD NORTH WEST BEND SA 5320Decision Made
September 2024
- Riverbank retaining walls and associated excavation and filling in a flood plain10 ACCESS RD NORTH WEST BEND SA 5320Decision Made
July 2024
- Verandah and associated excavation and filling in a flood plain1 ACCESS RD NORTH WEST BEND SA 5320Decision Made
March 2024
- Construction of an outbuilding (garaport)1 ACCESS RD NORTH WEST BEND SA 5320Decision Made
February 2024
- River Structure (Jetty)13 LANE TWO RD NORTH WEST BEND SA 5320Decision Made
January 2024
- Demolition of an existing dwelling and the construction of an elevated dwelling with attached covered verandahs, external stairs and undercroft area (UMR)7-8 ACCESS RD NORTH WEST BEND SA 5320Decision Made
2023· 4 proposals
December 2023
- Demolition of an existing dwelling and the construction of an elevated dwelling with attached covered verandahs, external stairs and undercroft area (UMR)9 ACCESS RD NORTH WEST BEND SA 5320Decision Made
- Elevated dwelling with underfloor enclosure and associated excavation and filling in a flood plain.13 LANE TWO RD NORTH WEST BEND SA 5320Decision Made
June 2023
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding13 LANE TWO RD NORTH WEST BEND SA 5320Decision Made
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding5 LANE ONE RD NORTH WEST BEND SA 5320Decision Made
2022· 3 proposals
July 2022
- Residential Outbuilding (Garaport) and associated excavation and filling in a flood plain.1 DOCK ST NORTH WEST BEND SA 5320Decision Made
June 2022
- Riverbank Retaining Wall (Geotextile Bagging)4 LANE TWO RD NORTH WEST BEND SA 5320Decision Made
April 2022
- Construction of a shedLOT 52 OLD CADELL RD NORTH WEST BEND SA 5320Decision Made
2021· 4 proposals
October 2021
- Replacement balcony6 ACCESS RD NORTH WEST BEND SA 5320Decision Made
August 2021
- River Structure - L Shaped Jetty10 LANE TWO RD NORTH WEST BEND SA 5320Decision Made
July 2021
- River Structure - 'L' shaped Jetty11 LANE TWO RD NORTH WEST BEND SA 5320Decision Made
April 2021
- River Structure - Jetty and associated excavation and filling in a flood plain5 LANE ONE RD NORTH WEST BEND SA 5320Decision Made
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026; 2021; 2022… · Updated on site
Amenities
1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- North West BendFerry Terminal
Morgan Cadell Road, North West Bend
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)
- 5/10
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
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
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
Recent changes
- Construction of a carport extension to an existing domestic outbuildingplanningLOT 102 OLD CADELL RD NORTH WEST BEND SA 5320Lodged 14 May 2026 · Under Assessment
- Construction of a domestic outbuildingplanning13 LANE TWO RD NORTH WEST BEND SA 5320Lodged 26 Jun 2023 · Decision Made
- Construction of a domestic outbuildingplanning5 LANE ONE RD NORTH WEST BEND SA 5320Lodged 20 Jun 2023 · Decision Made
- Construction of a pontoon with an associated gangwayplanning1 ACCESS RD NORTH WEST BEND SA 5320Lodged 21 Feb 2025 · Decision Made
- Construction of a pontoon with an associated gangwayplanning2 ACCESS RD NORTH WEST BEND SA 5320Lodged 02 Oct 2024 · Decision Made
- Construction of a shedplanningLOT 52 OLD CADELL RD NORTH WEST BEND SA 5320Lodged 12 Apr 2022 · Decision Made
- Construction of an outbuilding (garaport)planning1 ACCESS RD NORTH WEST BEND SA 5320Lodged 27 Mar 2024 · Decision Made
- Demolition of an existing dwelling and the construction of an elevated dwelling with attached covered verandahs, external stairs and undercroft area (UMR)planning7-8 ACCESS RD NORTH WEST BEND SA 5320Lodged 30 Jan 2024 · Decision Made
- Demolition of an existing dwelling and the construction of an elevated dwelling with attached covered verandahs, external stairs and undercroft area (UMR)planning9 ACCESS RD NORTH WEST BEND SA 5320Lodged 13 Dec 2023 · Decision Made
- Dwelling addition (balcony with roof), outbuilding (garage) and associated excavation and filling in a flood plainplanning2 ACCESS RD NORTH WEST BEND SA 5320Lodged 21 Feb 2025 · Decision Made
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Updated on site