SA · Kangaroo Island Council
Parndana, SA, 5220
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Suburb snapshot
Parndana is a small locality in the Kangaroo Island area, home to around 155 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 4 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 25.8 offences per 1,000 residents, 2 school and preschool sites in the area, 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
- 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)
- 7 / 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)
- 4
- Against the person
- 1
- Against property
- 3
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 25.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 155 residents
- State safety percentile
- 37.6th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Other Offences Against Property1
- Other Property Damage And Environmental1
- Serious Assault Resulting In Injury1
- Theft From Shop1
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 2 (1 schools, 1 preschools)
- KICE - Parndana Campus PreschoolWedgewood RoadPreschools
- Parndana CampusWedgewood RoadPrimary/Secondary Combined
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site · Static register
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
- EMMETTS (SA) PTY LTDHydrocarbon and ChemicalEPA licence
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026; 2021; 2022… · Updated on site
Amenities
5 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Alcohol
- Gift
- Laundry
- EasyfuelsPetrol station
- Public toilets
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)
- 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 · 2021 SEIFA release
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 2
- Parks (OSM)
- 0
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Recent changes
- 2 into 2 boundary realignmentplanning132 WEDGEWOOD RD PARNDANA SA 5220;LOT 21 ROWLAND HILL HWY PARNDANA SA 5220;UNIT CP LOT 82 COOK ST PARNDANA SA 5220Lodged 26 Sep 2023 · Decision Made
- Accommodation unitsplanning20 COOK ST PARNDANA SA 5220;89 ROWLAND HILL HWY PARNDANA SA 5220Lodged 25 Aug 2022 · Decision Made
- Agricultural buildingplanning103 WETHERALLS RD PARNDANA SA 5220Lodged 11 Dec 2025 · Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to single storey detached dwellingplanning28 ANZAC ST PARNDANA SA 5220Lodged 26 Oct 2021 · Under Assessment
- Construction of a child care centre incorporating out of school hours care together with associated outbuilding, car parking and outdoor play areasplanning78 WEDGEWOOD RD PARNDANA SA 5220Lodged 23 Dec 2021 · Decision Made
- Construction of a combined verandah structure and deck attached to an existing dwellingplanning3734 PLAYFORD HWY PARNDANA SA 5220Lodged 21 Jul 2021 · Decision Made
- Construction of a deck and verandah attached to golf clubroomsplanning3876 PLAYFORD HWY PARNDANA SA 5220Lodged 27 May 2022 · Decision Made
- Construction of a dwelling additionplanning6 JONES ST PARNDANA SA 5220Lodged 25 Nov 2023 · Decision Made
- Construction of a dwelling, with attached verandah and carport.planning8B JUBILEE AV PARNDANA SA 5220Lodged 09 Aug 2022 · Decision Made
- Construction of an equipment storage shed (outbuilding) associated with existing sports groundsplanning19 DAW ST PARNDANA SA 5220Lodged 28 Sep 2021 · Decision Made
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Updated on site
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