SA · Wakefield Council

Owen, SA, 5460

Current weather

12.7°CLight drizzle

68% humidity · 29.4 km/h wind · 14° / 11.2° today · 10.5 mm rain

Desirability index

27.9/100

#160 among Country & regional suburbs

How this score is calculated

Last updated 1 July 2026 at 9:42 pm ACST

Suburb snapshot

Owen is a small locality in the Wakefield area, home to around 509 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 10 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 19.6 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $450, 2 school and preschool sites in the area, limited but present public transport access, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population: 509
Median age: 42
Median household income / week: $1,086
Dwelling vacancy: 11.7%
Unoccupied private dwellings: 27 of 231
Median monthly mortgage: $964
Employment rate: 52.2%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats): 20 / 0 / 0

Data sources & freshness

2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 3:56 pm ACST · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Housing

Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26): $450

Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.

Data sources & freshness

SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026 · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 4:05 pm ACST · Quarterly releases

Crime & safety

Total offences (2024–25): 10
Against the person: 5
Against property: 5
Rate per 1,000 residents: 19.6
Person-crime prevalence: About 1 in 102 residents
State safety percentile: 26.4th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences: 5
Year-on-year change: 0%

Most common offence types

Common Assault1
Other Acts Intended To Cause Injury1
Other Property Damage And Environmental1
Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury2
Theft From Motor Vehicle2

Data sources & freshness

SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 4:21 pm ACST · Financial-year releases

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools: 2 (1 schools, 1 preschools)
Median school ICSEA: 1,053

Owen PlaycentreFourth StreetPlaycentres
Owen Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 1053

Data sources & freshness

Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 4:07 pm ACST · Static register
School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 4:07 pm ACST · Annual ACARA release

Public transport

1 public transport stops in this suburb

Traeger Rd / Pinery Rd - East side (Owen Turn Off)

Data sources & freshness

Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 4:07 pm ACST · GTFS static feed

Planning & development

Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.

63 planning-related records

2026· 7 proposals

June 2026
Detached dwelling and outbuilding (garage)15 Jun 2026
LOT 7 WATER TANK RD OWEN SA 5460Under Assessment
Outbuilding (18.3m x 7.8m x 3.3m)15 Jun 2026
44 PINERY RD OWEN SA 5460Under Assessment
May 2026
Two (2) verandahs26 May 2026
6 WRAY RD OWEN SA 5460Decision Made
Install a fibreglass pool and safety features04 May 2026
289 GORY RD OWEN SA 5460Decision Made
April 2026
Storage shed 6m x 10.5m x 2.7m ancillary to dwelling09 Apr 2026
41 FIRST ST OWEN SA 5460Decision Made
Horse keeping and supporting horse facilities for a maximum of 2 horses.01 Apr 2026
44 PINERY RD OWEN SA 5460Under Assessment
March 2026
Outbuilding (Storage shed)09 Mar 2026
271 GORY RD OWEN SA 5460Decision Made

2025· 11 proposals

December 2025
Single storey detached dwelling12 Dec 2025
44 PINERY RD OWEN SA 5460Decision Made
November 2025
Domestic Outbuilding ( 7.7 x 9.1 x 3.1m) ancillary to Dwelling19 Nov 2025
276 GORY RD OWEN SA 5460Decision Made
September 2025
Single storey dwelling with garage and alfresco under main roof, and water storage tank (55,000 litres)18 Sep 2025
LOT 3 WRAY RD OWEN SA 5460Decision Made
Attached verandah03 Sep 2025
1 FIRST ST OWEN SA 5460Decision Made
July 2025
Domestic storage shed16 Jul 2025
82 PINERY RD OWEN SA 5460Decision Made
Outbuilding ancillary to Dwelling (12m x 7m x2.4m)16 Jul 2025
LOT 1 WRAY RD OWEN SA 5460Decision Made
May 2025
Detached Dwelling25 May 2025
LOT 478 OLIVE GROVE RD OWEN SA 5460Decision Made
April 2025
Outbuilding (garage) ancillary to dwelling24 Apr 2025
6 WRAY RD OWEN SA 5460Decision Made
Outbuilding ancillary to dwelling22 Apr 2025
37 -39 SECOND ST OWEN SA 5460Decision Made
Construction of farrowing shed associated with existing piggery (maximum capacity of 2000 standard pig units)03 Apr 2025
82 BOWYER RD OWEN SA 5460Under Assessment
March 2025
Single storey detached dwelling with garage under main roof27 Mar 2025
6 SECOND ST OWEN SA 5460Decision Made

2024· 13 proposals

November 2024
Outbuilding ancillary to dwelling15 Nov 2024
311B GORY RD OWEN SA 5460Decision Made
October 2024
Freestanding verandah31 Oct 2024
3561 OWEN RD OWEN SA 5460Decision Made
Outbuilding ancillary to Dwelling08 Oct 2024
42 PINERY RD OWEN SA 5460Decision Made
September 2024
Verandah22 Sep 2024
276 GORY RD OWEN SA 5460Decision Made
August 2024
Outbuilding with attached carport14 Aug 2024
LOT 4 PINERY RD OWEN SA 5460Decision Made
Outbuilding ancillary to dwelling07 Aug 2024
84 OLIVE GROVE RD OWEN SA 5460Decision Made
July 2024
Outbuilding ancillary to dwelling (12.2 x 6.1 x 2.7m)12 Jul 2024
9 SOUTH WEST TCE OWEN SA 5460Decision Made
June 2024
Detached Dwelling27 Jun 2024
37-39 SECOND ST OWEN SA 5460Decision Made
Single storey detached dwelling27 Jun 2024
32 WRAY RD OWEN SA 5460Decision Made
May 2024
verandah15 May 2024
17 NORTH WEST TCE OWEN SA 5460Decision Made
January 2024
Single storey detached dwelling23 Jan 2024
LOT 4 PINERY RD OWEN SA 5460Decision Made
Single storey detached dwelling16 Jan 2024
42 PINERY RD OWEN SA 5460Decision Made
Domestic outbuilding and freestanding carport09 Jan 2024
11 SOUTH EAST TCE OWEN SA 5460Decision Made

2023· 7 proposals

July 2023
Attached Verandah extension03 Jul 2023
33 YOUNG RD OWEN SA 5460Decision Made
June 2023
Outbuilding ancillary to Dwelling27 Jun 2023
165 WATTLE RD OWEN SA 5460Decision Made
May 2023
Dwelling addition and alterations25 May 2023
51 OLD MALLALA RD OWEN SA 5460Decision Made
Outbuilding associated with Bowling Club22 May 2023
LOT 79 SECOND ST OWEN SA 5460Decision Made
March 2023
2 New Verandahs01 Mar 2023
LOT 198 SOUTH WEST TCE OWEN SA 5460Decision Made
Verandah01 Mar 2023
143 WATER TANK RD OWEN SA 5460Decision Made
January 2023
Construction of a building for the purpose of parking a A Double Vehicle on the land.12 Jan 2023
22 WRAY RD OWEN SA 5460Decision Made

2022· 12 proposals

November 2022
Outbuilding (Domestic Storage)02 Nov 2022
74 BROWN RD OWEN SA 5460Decision Made
October 2022
Small scale distillery contained within shipping container ancillary to the Hotel06 Oct 2022
LOT 9 MAIN ST OWEN SA 5460Decision Made

2021· 7 proposals

7 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2020· 4 proposals

4 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

Data sources & freshness

PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020; 2020–2026; 2021… · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 4:10 pm ACST

Amenities

No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 4:05 pm ACST · Weekly refresh

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021): 1/10
IRSD decile (2021): 1/10

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 1 July 2026 at 3:56 pm ACST · 2021 SEIFA release

Heritage

13 state heritage places

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Data sources & freshness

SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 4:11 pm ACST

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone: Overlay applies
Bushfire safer places: 1

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 1 July 2026 at 4:21 pm ACST

Desirability index

Desirability score: 27.9/100
Cohort rank: #160 among Country & regional suburbs

Data sources & freshness

Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 9:42 pm ACST · Derived from source metrics

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Data sources & freshness

SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 4:11 pm ACST

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