Median house price
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SA · Streaky Bay Council
Perlubie, 5680
Est. population · Jun 2025
47
Growth (1 yr)
+2.2%
Growth (5 yr)
+4.4%
Median age
62
Median income
$962/wk
Employment rate
46.2%
Languages at home
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
- Green suburb
Suburb profile
Perlubie offers a slower smaller community life in Streaky Bay Council, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. Far from Adelaide, it rewards people who want real remove from the city rather than a long-commute suburb. Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood.
Everyday basics may be close by, but bigger shopping and services typically require a trip to a nearby centre. Green space punches above what many comparable suburbs offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. A car helps for most daily errands, with fewer amenities clustered within an easy walk.
Housing sits in the middle of the local market: neither cheap nor premium. Tree-lined streets and established homes set the tone, with little pressure to reinvent the neighbourhood.
At a glance
Perlubie snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
47
+2.2% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
50.0%
Census unoccupied dwellings
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Pop. growth
95th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
5/10
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
47(June 2025)
+2.2% annual · +4.4% over 5 years · 95th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +2.2%
- 5-year growth
- +4.4%
- Change in 1 year
- +1
- Change in 5 years
- +2
- Growth rank in SA
- 95th 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 (~50), extrapolated at +0.5% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 45
- Median age
- 62
- Median household income / week
- $962
- Dwelling vacancy
- 50%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 13 of 26
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Employment rate
- 46.2%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 11 / 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.
Family & Lifestyle
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
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)
- 31
- 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
- Streaky Bay Hospital (23.6 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)
- 1
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 21.3
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
- 25° / 15°
- Rainfall
- 33 mm · ~4 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 79 mm · ~10 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 170 mm · ~21 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 80 mm · ~10 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· 8 proposals
July 2026
- Detached dwelling and outbuilding7 FALIE DR PERLUBIE SA 5680Under Assessment
June 2026
- Raised detached dwelling and deck under main roof.4 FERRET PL PERLUBIE SA 5680Under Assessment
April 2026
- Two storey detached dwelling21 SEAVIEW RD PERLUBIE SA 5680Decision Made
- Two storey detached dwelling11 MEEINDERRY DR PERLUBIE SA 5680Decision Made
March 2026
- Conversion of an outbuilding to a detached dwelling and construction of a verandah and outbuilding (shipping container).14 FALIE DR PERLUBIE SA 5680Under Assessment
- Construction of a detached dwelling with front verandah and deck, and an ancillary outbuilding5 SEAVIEW RD PERLUBIE SA 5680Under Assessment
February 2026
- Construction of a detached dwelling and outbuilding27 MEEINDERRY DR PERLUBIE SA 5680Under Assessment
- Detached Dwelling (transportable building)13 MEEINDERRY DR PERLUBIE SA 5680Under Assessment
2025· 3 proposals
November 2025
- Single storey detached dwelling and associated outbuildingLOT 126 LUCY WAY PERLUBIE SA 5680Under Assessment
July 2025
- Retrospective change of use from shed to a detached dwelling, and construction of a dwelling addition, carport, verandah and outbuilding12 MEEINDERRY DR PERLUBIE SA 5680Decision Made
- VerandahLOT 701 WOOLAMAI WAY PERLUBIE SA 5680Decision Made
2024· 7 proposals
November 2024
- Agricultural building31459 FLINDERS HWY PERLUBIE SA 5680Decision Made
August 2024
- Construction of two outbuildings4 SEAVIEW RD PERLUBIE SA 5680Decision Made
June 2024
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding7 MEEINDERRY DR PERLUBIE SA 5680Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling19 SEAVIEW RD PERLUBIE SA 5680Decision Made
May 2024
- Construction of a detached dwellingLOT 139 MEEINDERRY DR PERLUBIE SA 5680Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling with associated rooftop terrace, deck and water tank2 FALIE DR PERLUBIE SA 5680Decision Made
February 2024
- Single storey detached dwelling7 MEEINDERRY DR PERLUBIE SA 5680Decision Made
2023· 5 proposals
December 2023
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling and domestic outbuilding5 WHARFF DR PERLUBIE SA 5680Decision Made
October 2023
- Construction of carport1 WOOLAMAI WAY PERLUBIE SA 5680Decision Made
July 2023
- Caravan park with ancillary services and facilities (including, shed, water tanks, toilet blocks, dump point, waste water treatment system, and dog exercise yard)LOT 701 WOOLAMAI WAY PERLUBIE SA 5680Under Assessment
March 2023
- Two storey detached dwelling with associate rainwater tank and tourist accommodation building.15 FALIE DR PERLUBIE SA 5680Under Assessment
- Dwelling addition to existing shed and construction of two outbuildings17 SEAVIEW RD PERLUBIE SA 5680Decision Made
2022· 3 proposals
September 2022
- Detached dwelling with attached veranda and outbuilding4 FALIE DR PERLUBIE SA 5680Under Assessment
April 2022
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling4 WOOLAMAI WAY PERLUBIE SA 5680Decision Made
March 2022
- Outbuilding (shed)31459 FLINDERS HWY PERLUBIE SA 5680Decision Made
2021· 5 proposals
July 2021
- Single storey detached dwelling with verandah and deck under the main roof4 SEAVIEW RD PERLUBIE SA 5680Decision Made
- Outbuilding (shed)5 MEEINDERRY DR PERLUBIE SA 5680Decision Made
June 2021
- Additional dwelling and agricultural building163 MONS TANK RD PERLUBIE SA 5680Decision Made
May 2021
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding3 SEAVIEW RD PERLUBIE SA 5680Decision Made
April 2021
- Store (for domestic purposes)14 SEAVIEW RD PERLUBIE SA 5680Decision Made
2020· 1 proposal
December 2020
- Verandah8 FALIE DR PERLUBIE SA 5680Decision 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
- Grey
- Member of Parliament
- Tom VENNING (Liberal)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 128,707
- Turnout (2025)
- 89.4%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +5.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 54.6%Labor 45.4%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 114.4 km away).
Coalition 75.1%Labor 24.9%
20.5 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +2.1 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Streaky BayLabor 30.9% · Coalition 69.1% TPP (2025)25.4 km away
- WirrullaLabor 21.8% · Coalition 78.2% TPP (2025)27.8 km away
- PoocheraLabor 14.9% · Coalition 85.1% TPP (2025)46.6 km away
- Smoky BayLabor 23.7% · Coalition 76.3% TPP (2025)47.5 km away
- Port KennyLabor 22.8% · Coalition 77.2% TPP (2025)71.6 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)
- 5/10
- 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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