Median house price
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SA · Kangaroo Island Council
Parndana, 5220
Est. population · Jun 2025
166
Growth (1 yr)
+0.6%
Growth (5 yr)
+5.7%
Median age
43
Median income
$1,100/wk
Employment rate
56.6%
Languages at home
9.8%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
- Education hub
Suburb profile
Parndana is a welcoming smaller community in Kangaroo Island Council, with a settled community character. Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with plenty of young families in the mix. A genuine café and dining culture runs through the area, denser than many peers of a similar size.
Local green pockets are modest, with bigger outdoor outings usually found in neighbouring areas. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here than in denser, more walkable pockets. Homes are relatively cheap compared with the wider market, which keeps entry costs lower.
Crime reports are up on the previous period. Occasional new builds add variety while most of the suburb keeps its established look.
At a glance
Parndana snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
166
+0.6% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
15.8%
Census unoccupied dwellings
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Safety
36th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
57th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
1/10
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
Population
Estimated resident population
166(June 2025)
+0.6% annual · +5.7% over 5 years · 57th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.6%
- 5-year growth
- +5.7%
- Change in 1 year
- +1
- Change in 5 years
- +9
- Growth rank in SA
- 57th 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 (~200), extrapolated at +1.0% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 155
- Median age
- 43
- Median household income / week
- $1,100
- Dwelling vacancy
- 15.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 12 of 76
- Median monthly mortgage
- $880
- Employment rate
- 56.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 56 / 0 / 0 (+ 3 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)
- 4
- Against the person
- 1
- Against property
- 3
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 24.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 155 residents
- State safety percentile
- 36.4th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +33.7%
Most common offence types
- Other Offences Against Property1
- Other Property Damage And Environmental1
- Serious Assault Resulting In Injury1
- Theft From Shop1
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)
School list
- KICE - Parndana Campus PreschoolWedgewood RoadPreschools
- Parndana CampusWedgewood RoadPrimary/Secondary Combined
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
Amenities
25 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 pubs · 1 fast food · 1 sports centres · 1 swimming pools · 1 petrol stations
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 4/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 12.9
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0
Food & drink(2)
- Parndana Bakery and CafeFast food
- Parndana HotelPub
Shopping(1)
- Convenience store
Community(1)
- Parndana SchoolSchool
Wedgewood Road, Parndana
Sport & outdoors(4)
- Parndana Golf ClubGolf course
Playford Highway
- Sports centre
- Sports field
- Swimming pool
Entertainment(1)
- Parndana Soldier Settlement MuseumMuseum
Other(8)
- Alcohol
- Country Fire Service1Fire station
- Gift
- Laundry
- Parking (9)
- EasyfuelsPetrol station
- Public toilets
- Davo's DeliYes
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)
- 3
- 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
- Kangaroo Island Health Service (37.6 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)
- 4
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 24.1
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
- 24° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 55 mm · ~7 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 20° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 144 mm · ~18 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 15° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 278 mm · ~35 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 19° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 131 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.
19 planning-related records
2025· 3 proposals
December 2025
- Variation to DA 23033221 - remove condition 6 to allow on-site alcohol consumption7 COOK ST PARNDANA SA 5220Decision Made
- Agricultural building103 WETHERALLS RD PARNDANA SA 5220Decision Made
November 2025
- Remove existing timber signage and erect two (2) metal sign boards onto existing perimeter fence along Wheaton street frontage and corner Wheaton St/Jubilee Ave12 JUBILEE AV PARNDANA SA 5220Decision Made
2023· 4 proposals
November 2023
- Construction of a dwelling addition6 JONES ST PARNDANA SA 5220Decision Made
- Variation to DA 23033221 - Change of use to microbrewery (licensed premises) and associated shop/sales and office (no on-site consumption) and car parking - change to condition 5 hours of operation7 COOK ST PARNDANA SA 5220Decision Made
September 2023
- 2 into 2 boundary realignment132 WEDGEWOOD RD PARNDANA SA 5220;LOT 21 ROWLAND HILL HWY PARNDANA SA 5220;UNIT CP LOT 82 COOK ST PARNDANA SA 5220Decision Made
- Construction of free-standing verandah adjacent to existing dwelling1 PLAYFORD HWY PARNDANA SA 5220Decision Made
2022· 5 proposals
October 2022
- Worker's accommodation comprising two (2) accommodation buildings each containing ten (10) units including an associated communal kitchen/lounge/laundry building, car parking, landscaping and two (2) 132 KL above ground water storage tanks55 ROWLAND HILL HWY PARNDANA SA 5220Decision Made
August 2022
- Accommodation units20 COOK ST PARNDANA SA 5220;89 ROWLAND HILL HWY PARNDANA SA 5220Decision Made
- Construction of a dwelling, with attached verandah and carport.8B JUBILEE AV PARNDANA SA 5220Decision Made
May 2022
- Construction of a deck and verandah attached to golf clubrooms3876 PLAYFORD HWY PARNDANA SA 5220Decision Made
February 2022
- Erect pergola10 COOK ST PARNDANA SA 5220Decision Made
2021· 5 proposals
December 2021
- Construction of a child care centre incorporating out of school hours care together with associated outbuilding, car parking and outdoor play areas78 WEDGEWOOD RD PARNDANA SA 5220Decision Made
October 2021
- Alterations and additions to single storey detached dwelling28 ANZAC ST PARNDANA SA 5220Under Assessment
September 2021
- Construction of an equipment storage shed (outbuilding) associated with existing sports grounds19 DAW ST PARNDANA SA 5220Decision Made
July 2021
- Construction of a combined verandah structure and deck attached to an existing dwelling3734 PLAYFORD HWY PARNDANA SA 5220Decision Made
March 2021
- Installation of a 249,580L above-ground water tank for dedicated fire-fighting purposes3720 PLAYFORD HWY PARNDANA SA 5220Decision Made
Other· 2 proposals
- DAMIAN JOHN DAVIS, SANDY KATE DAVISHydrocarbon and ChemicalEPA licence
- EMMETT MOTORS (RUPANYUP) PROPRIETARY LIMITEDHydrocarbon 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
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
- 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 104.0 km away).
Coalition 78.4%Labor 21.6%
33.3 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: -9.4 pp toward Coalition
Nearest polling places
- ParndanaLabor 21.6% · Coalition 78.4% TPP (2025)0.7 km away
- KingscoteLabor 44.9% · Coalition 55.1% TPP (2025)37.2 km away
- Special Hospital Team 5Labor 25.0% · Coalition 75.0% TPP (2025)37.6 km away
- American RiverLabor 42.5% · Coalition 57.5% TPP (2025)47.3 km away
- PenneshawLabor 50.6% · Coalition 49.4% TPP (2025)61.4 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)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 1/10
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
More in Kangaroo Island Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of South Australia.