Median house price
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SA · Mid Murray Council
North West Bend, 5320
Est. population · Jun 2025
19
Growth (1 yr)
0.0%
Growth (5 yr)
0.0%
Median age
62
Median income
$1,125/wk
Employment rate
47.1%
Languages at home
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
Suburb profile
In Mid Murray Council, North West Bend keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. Local shops, markets and community spots keep everyday life grounded in the town itself.
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, with ferries covering longer trips across the wider area.
Purchase and rent costs sit on the more affordable side of the local range. This is a mature, settled pocket where the existing streetscape still defines the local character.
At a glance
North West Bend snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
19
0.0% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
91.3%
Census unoccupied dwellings
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Safety
67th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
32nd
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
3/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
10th
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
Population
Estimated resident population
19(June 2025)
0.0% annual · 0.0% over 5 years · 32th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- 0.0%
- 5-year growth
- 0.0%
- Change in 1 year
- 0
- Change in 5 years
- 0
- Growth rank in SA
- 32th 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 (~0), extrapolated at +0.8% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- 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)
- 7 / 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
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 1
- Against the person
- 0
- Against property
- 1
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 52.6
- State safety percentile
- 67.2th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 6
Most common offence types
- Sct - Non Residence1
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
- Median school ICSEA
- 896
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 10th
School list
- Morgan Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 896 · 10th percentile · LBOTE 0% · 37 students · Top SEA quarter 1% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Amenities
2 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
Transport(2)
2 ferry terminals
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
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Waikerie Health Service (32.7 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)
- 1
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 52.6
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
- 32° / 15°
- Rainfall
- 57 mm · ~7 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 57 mm · ~7 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 17° / 5°
- Rainfall
- 74 mm · ~9 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 85 mm · ~11 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· 1 proposal
May 2026
- Construction of a carport extension to an existing domestic outbuildingLOT 102 OLD CADELL RD NORTH WEST BEND SA 5320Decision Made
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
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 68.7 km away).
Coalition 56.6%Labor 43.4%
6.4 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +6.1 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- MorganLabor 43.7% · Coalition 56.3% TPP (2025)1.2 km away
- CadellLabor 28.7% · Coalition 71.3% TPP (2025)8.3 km away
- RamcoLabor 26.2% · Coalition 73.8% TPP (2025)28.3 km away
- WaikerieLabor 31.6% · Coalition 68.4% TPP (2025)32.5 km away
- BlanchetownLabor 36.6% · Coalition 63.4% TPP (2025)35.3 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)
- 5/10
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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