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SA · Unincorporated SA Council

Pimba, SA, 5720

Current weather

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56% humidity · 39.9 km/h wind · 15.2° / 10.2° today · 1.7 mm rain

Suburb snapshot

Pimba is a small locality in the Unincorporated SA area, home to around 25 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 2 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 80.0 offences per 1,000 residents, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, 2 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and some planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population
25
Median age
52
Median household income / week
$1,416
Dwelling vacancy
61.1%
Unoccupied private dwellings
11 of 18
Median monthly mortgage
$0
Employment rate
70.8%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
0 / 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)
2
Against the person
1
Against property
1
Rate per 1,000 residents
80
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 25 residents
State safety percentile
79.9th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
1
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • Other Theft1
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury1

Data sources & freshness

  • SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases

Roadworks & transport

2 active roadworks / incidents

  • ConstructionStuart Highway, Olympic Dam Hwy13 May 2026 – 07 Jul 2026
  • Shoulder WorkOlympic Dam Highway, Stuart Hwy25 May 2026 – 07 Jul 2026

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

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

3 planning-related records

2025· 2 proposals

  • August 2025

  • Expansion of existing retail fuel outlet comprising the installation of a diesel (heavy vehicle) refuelling facility consisting of a 78kL capacity above-ground self-bunded fuel tank and associated civil works.
    LOT 30 OLYMPIC DAM HWY PIMBA SA 5720Decision Made

  • July 2025

  • Advertising sign relating to the approved use of the land - free standing pylon sign 8.8m high and partially illuminated
    LOT 30 OLYMPIC DAM HWY PIMBA SA 5720Decision Made
Other· 1 proposal
  • NORTHERN INTERESTS PTY LTD
    Hydrocarbon and ChemicalEPA licence

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Amenities

7 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • ChargefoxEV charging
  • Spuds RoadhousePetrol station
  • Public toilets
  • Shelter (2)
  • Shower (2)

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)
4/10
IRSD decile (2021)
5/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Data sources & freshness

Recent changes

  • Advertising sign relating to the approved use of the land - free standing pylon sign 8.8m high and partially illuminatedplanningLOT 30 OLYMPIC DAM HWY PIMBA SA 5720Lodged 23 Jul 2025 · Decision Made
  • Expansion of existing retail fuel outlet comprising the installation of a diesel (heavy vehicle) refuelling facility consisting of a 78kL capacity above-ground self-bunded fuel tank and associated civil works.planningLOT 30 OLYMPIC DAM HWY PIMBA SA 5720Lodged 07 Aug 2025 · Decision Made
  • NORTHERN INTERESTS PTY LTDplanningHydrocarbon and ChemicalEPA licence
  • ConstructionroadworksStuart Highway, Olympic Dam Hwy13 May 2026 – 07 Jul 2026
  • Shoulder WorkroadworksOlympic Dam Highway, Stuart Hwy25 May 2026 – 07 Jul 2026
  • Other Theftcrime1
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injurycrime1
  • Chargefoxamenitiescharging_station
  • Public toiletsamenitiestoilets
  • Shelteramenitiesshelter

Data sources & freshness