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SA · Tatiara Council
Padthaway, 5271
Est. population · Jun 2025
330
Growth (1 yr)
0.0%
Growth (5 yr)
+1.2%
Median age
44
Median income
$1,260/wk
Employment rate
57.7%
Languages at home
10.6%non-English
Most common: Khmer, Indonesian
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- National parks
- Education hub
- Excellent transport
- Heritage area
Suburb profile
Padthaway offers a slower smaller community life in Tatiara Council, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with family life visible on every street. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting.
Local parks and tree cover add a welcome outdoor dimension to suburban life. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here, with buses covering longer trips across the wider area. Homes are relatively cheap compared with the wider market, which keeps entry costs lower.
Reported crime has been falling recently. Active development is adding new homes and refreshed pockets throughout the suburb.
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
Padthaway snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$100/wk
Population (ERP)
330
0.0% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
15.7%
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
#38
among Country & regional · Established
Safety
7th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
32nd
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
3/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
36th
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
- 28.6/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 5807th in Australia
- State rank
- 580th in SA
- Peer rank
- #38 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #181 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 85%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $100
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
330(June 2025)
0.0% annual · +1.2% over 5 years · 32th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- 0.0%
- 5-year growth
- +1.2%
- Change in 1 year
- 0
- Change in 5 years
- +4
- 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 (~350), extrapolated at +0.4% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 321
- Median age
- 44
- Median household income / week
- $1,260
- Dwelling vacancy
- 15.7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 22 of 140
- Median monthly mortgage
- $498
- Employment rate
- 57.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 114 / 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 decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 3
- Against the person
- 0
- Against property
- 3
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 9.1
- State safety percentile
- 7.4th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 55
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -49.9%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental1
- Other Theft1
- 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
- Schools within 2 km
- 1 (1 schools, 1 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA
- 977
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 36th
School list
- Padthaway Preschool67 Vogelsang RoadPreschools
- Padthaway Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 977 · 36th percentile · LBOTE 0% · 27 students · Top SEA quarter 2%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
Public transport
3 public transport stops in this suburb
- Hoare Tce / Ness Cress - North side (Padthaway)
- Memorial Dr / Whyatt Rd - East side (Padthaway)
- Memorial Dr / Whyatt Rd - West side (Padthaway General Store)
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
1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 5/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0
Other(1)
- Padthaway Caravan ParkCaravan Site
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
Parks & reserves
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Padthaway Conservation Park
Data sources & freshness
- National parks & reserves (SA) — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 9
- Parks (OSM)
- 0
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
- Bordertown Memorial Hospital (38.4 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)
- 6
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 18.2
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
- 29° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 61 mm · ~8 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 106 mm · ~13 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 189 mm · ~24 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 130 mm · ~16 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 (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
41 planning-related records
2025· 6 proposals
November 2025
- New Single Storey Residence, Double Garage with 4 bedroom 2 bathroom Kitchen/Meals/Family Rooms and Alfresco including external landscaping and driveway including new septic system, solar panels with battery.LOT 203 BELL CR PADTHAWAY SA 5271Under Assessment
September 2025
- Install a 40x21x8mtr enclosed shed76 BELL RD PADTHAWAY SA 5271Decision Made
August 2025
- Installation and operation of six (6) FrostBoss frost fans in association with the horticulture use of the land162 SEPPELTS RD PADTHAWAY SA 5271Decision Made
- Installation and operation of two (2) FrostBoss frost fans in association with the horticulture use of the land6558 RIDDOCH HWY PADTHAWAY SA 5271Decision Made
July 2025
- Carport639 BEEAMMA-PARSONS RD PADTHAWAY SA 5271Decision Made
May 2025
- Change of Use of Dwelling to Veterinary Clinic.6 MEMORIAL DR PADTHAWAY SA 5271Decision Made
2024· 10 proposals
November 2024
- Caretakers Residence in association with Workers' Accommodation.95 VOGELSANG RD PADTHAWAY SA 5271Decision Made
October 2024
- Construction of an outbuilding associated with the existing composting facility.772 BEEAMMA-PARSONS RD PADTHAWAY SA 5271Decision Made
September 2024
- Detached dwelling with garage, portico, alfresco and mezzanine under the main roof772 BEEAMMA-PARSONS RD PADTHAWAY SA 5271Under Assessment
- Installation of three (3) x FrostBoss C49 Frost Fans, removal of one (1) x Fross Boss C59 Frost Fan, and replacement of one (1) x FrostBoss C49 Frost Fan with one (1) x FrostBoss C59 Frost Fan.41 VOGELSANG RD PADTHAWAY SA 5271Decision Made
July 2024
- Office in association with existing Dwelling.639 BEEAMMA-PARSONS RD PADTHAWAY SA 5271Under Assessment
June 2024
- Domestic Storage Shed.19 LAWSONS RD PADTHAWAY SA 5271Decision Made
May 2024
- Single-Vehicle Carport and Verandah Addition to Dwelling.19 LAWSONS RD PADTHAWAY SA 5271Decision Made
March 2024
- Installation of Twenty-Eight (28) x C49 Frost Fans and Two (2) x C59 Frost Fans.162 SEPPELTS RD PADTHAWAY SA 5271;6558 RIDDOCH HWY PADTHAWAY SA 5271;6822 RIDDOCH HWY PADTHAWAY SA 5271Decision Made
February 2024
- Dwelling Alterations and Addition.3050 PADTHAWAY RD PADTHAWAY SA 5271Decision Made
January 2024
- Storage Shed.95 VOGELSANG RD PADTHAWAY SA 5271Decision Made
2023· 4 proposals
October 2023
- Implement Shed.772 BEEAMMA-PARSONS RD PADTHAWAY SA 5271Under Assessment
June 2023
- Shed Extension.76 BEEAMMA-PARSONS RD PADTHAWAY SA 5271Decision Made
May 2023
- New 12m x 30m Machinery Shed in Colorbond - Windspray3008 PADTHAWAY RD PADTHAWAY SA 5271Decision Made
April 2023
- Relocation of Netball/Tennis Courts and associated Outbuildings for shelter and storageLOT 23 EDWARDS RD PADTHAWAY SA 5271Decision Made
2022· 3 proposals
November 2022
- Machinery Shed19 HILLS RD PADTHAWAY SA 5271Decision Made
- small carport of size 6m long x3.2m wide x3.5m high with a 6degree pitch roofLOT 200 NESS CR PADTHAWAY SA 5271Decision Made
May 2022
- Pump Sheds19 HILLS RD PADTHAWAY SA 5271Decision Made
2021· 9 proposals
December 2021
- Machinery shed used to store farming machinery and general farming supplies.5945 RIDDOCH HWY PADTHAWAY SA 5271Decision Made
November 2021
- Freestanding Carport145 VOGELSANG RD PADTHAWAY SA 5271Decision Made
October 2021
- Installation of solar panels at solar farm with storage batteries - planning consent granted 17.02.2020 - Development number 400/140/19260 NYROCA RD PADTHAWAY SA 5271Decision Made
June 2021
- Swimming pool and safety fence140 HODGSON RD PADTHAWAY SA 5271Decision Made
May 2021
- Proposed Shed 24m Wide x 63m Long x 6.5m High steel portal frames at max 9m cts with 8.5m wide x 36m long lean to on one side of the shed. Shed will be approx 60m from Grubb Road boundary and approx 20m to nearest building (site office). Water tanks will be installed to catch rain water collected from the roofing. Shed to be located at Grubbed Road, Padthaway SA62 GRUBBED RD PADTHAWAY SA 5271Decision Made
- Installation and operation of seven (7) FrostBoss C49 frost fans with Perkins engines166 MCLEAN RD PADTHAWAY SA 5271Decision Made
March 2021
- Private Garage2 EDWARDS RD PADTHAWAY SA 5271Decision Made
February 2021
- Construction of a 32m(L) x 21m(W) Hay Shed464 SCHUBERT RD PADTHAWAY SA 5271Decision Made
- Construction of a 48m(L) x 24m(W) Hay Shed144 BEEAMMA-PARSONS RD PADTHAWAY SA 5271Decision Made
2020· 6 proposals
December 2020
- Implement storage shed126 CAMERON RD PADTHAWAY SA 5271Decision Made
October 2020
- Installation and operation of two (2) FrostBoss C49 frost fans442 GRUBBED RD PADTHAWAY SA 5271Decision Made
- Installation and operation of three (3) FrostBoss C49 frost fans and two (2) Frost Boss C5941 VOGELSANG RD PADTHAWAY SA 5271Decision Made
September 2020
- Domestic ShedLOT 1 RIDDOCH HWY PADTHAWAY SA 5271Decision Made
- Installation of eight Frost fans comprising of seven C49 and one C59 modelsLOT 1 RIDDOCH HWY PADTHAWAY SA 5271Decision Made
- Private Detached DwellingLOT 1 RIDDOCH HWY PADTHAWAY SA 5271Decision Made
Other· 2 proposals
- CW WINES PTY LTDFood Production and Animal Plant ProcessingEPA licence
- HICKS AUTO & ENGINEERING PTY. LTD.Hydrocarbon and ChemicalEPA 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 · 2020–2026 · Updated
Heritage
1 heritage place
- Padthaway Estate, including Homestead, Cottage, former Kitchen, Cellar, former Schoolroom, Shearing Shed, Shearers' Quarters, former Stables and Overseer's cottageRiddoch Highway PADTHAWAYState heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · current · 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 43.8 km away).
Coalition 78.0%Labor 22.0%
15.0 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +4.3 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- PadthawayLabor 22.3% · Coalition 77.7% TPP (2025)2.3 km away
- Western FlatLabor 11.8% · Coalition 88.2% TPP (2025)21.8 km away
- WillalookaLabor 10.5% · Coalition 89.5% TPP (2025)26.2 km away
- MundullaLabor 13.5% · Coalition 86.5% TPP (2025)30.0 km away
- BordertownLabor 25.8% · Coalition 74.2% TPP (2025)37.9 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)
- 3/10
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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