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SA · Southern Mallee Council

Pinnaroo, SA, 5304

Current weather

12.8°CThunderstorm

90% humidity · 21.3 km/h wind · 15.4° / 10° today · 6.8 mm rain

Desirability index

34.6/100

#145 among Country & regional suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Pinnaroo is a small locality in the Southern Mallee area, home to around 768 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 20 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 26.0 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $360, 2 school and preschool sites in the area, limited but present public transport access, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

Population
768
Median age
43
Median household income / week
$1,257
Dwelling vacancy
18.8%
Unoccupied private dwellings
75 of 399
Median monthly mortgage
$559
Employment rate
59.4%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
25 / 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.

Housing

Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$360

Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.

Data sources & freshness

  • SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases

Crime & safety

Total offences (2024–25)
20
Against the person
5
Against property
15
Rate per 1,000 residents
26
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 154 residents
State safety percentile
37.7th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
4
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • Common Assault2
  • Other Property Damage And Environmental3
  • Other Theft7
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury3
  • Theft From Shop2

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)
Median school ICSEA
991
  • Pinnaroo Kindergarten6 Railway Terrace NorthPreschools
  • Pinnaroo Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 991

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

1 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Mallee Hwy / Venning Tce - South side (Pinnaroo)

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

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

76 planning-related records

2026· 2 proposals

  • March 2026

  • The Pod will be delivered via company ""Room to Move"" on a trailer by the 02/04/2026 to be dropped off to parents address of 23 Buney Terrace PINNAROO SA 5304. The Pod is to be placed in the backyard to provide a bedroom for the young person.
    23 BUNDEY TCE PINNAROO SA 5304Under Assessment
  • Church (place of worship)
    LOT A JENKINS TCE PINNAROO SA 5304Decision Made
2025· 4 proposals

  • June 2025

  • Attach an all-metal flat roofed verandah to the back of the house.
    19 -21 MCINTOSH AV PINNAROO SA 5304Decision Made

  • May 2025

  • Verandah & Deck
    3 DEVON TCE PINNAROO SA 5304Decision Made
  • AIRCRAFT HANGER / STORAGE
    14126 MALLEE HWY PINNAROO SA 5304Decision Made
  • Roof Cover for Concrete Plant
    45 -49 ADELAIDE RD PINNAROO SA 5304Decision Made
2024· 12 proposals

  • October 2024

  • Removal of all existing BP signage and replaced with new shell decals and signage
    4 MALLEE HWY PINNAROO SA 5304Decision Made
  • Clubrooms and changerooms Stage 1 Changeroom facility 20m x 14m, AUSCO modular facility, includes 8 showers, 8 toilets, in a visitors, home, and female change space. Also included is 3 rooms, an office space/ medic room. To build this building the removal of 1 tree is required, and the relocation of the current playground space to the east will occur. Stage 2 Clubroom facility Demolition of the current clubroom/ changeroom facility and the removal of 1 tree will occur to make way for the buildin
    LOT 210 HOMBURG TCE PINNAROO SA 5304Under Assessment

  • September 2024

  • Single storey dwelling with residential shed
    50 HENSLEY ST PINNAROO SA 5304Under Assessment
  • Replacement of existing batching plant (machinery), installation of water storage tank, replacement toilet, new site office, relocation of storge bays, provision of on-site parking and minor site works
    45 -49 ADELAIDE RD PINNAROO SA 5304Under Assessment
  • Extension at rear of dwelling
    16 BUNDEY TCE PINNAROO SA 5304Decision Made
  • Garage
    360 KARTE RD PINNAROO SA 5304Decision Made

  • August 2024

  • Swimming Pool & Safety Fences
    3 GILBERT AV PINNAROO SA 5304Decision Made
  • Proposed roof between the 2 containers. The 2 containers themselves. Proposed carport beside 1 container. Proposed carport beside exesiting house. Proposed garage beside exsisting garage
    7-8 PARK TCE PINNAROO SA 5304Decision Made

  • July 2024

  • 12M x 18M x 3.7M Gable Roofed Shed 4 x Automatic Roller Doors 2 x PA Doors 2 x Windows Insulation in Roof & Walls 2 x Rotary Vents High Quad Gutters 90mm x 90mm PVC Downpipes
    LOT 91 FOSTER RD PINNAROO SA 5304Decision Made

  • June 2024

  • Replace existing unsafe garage shed and pergola with new.
    3 GILBERT AV PINNAROO SA 5304Decision Made

  • May 2024

  • Structural changes will include: Removal of the existing chimney stacks to underneath the first floor leaving the chimney and the fireplaces below the ground floor ceiling. The small lean-to area southwest corner of the building will be removed to make way for the new staircase and laundry. Some of the concrete slab that is currently there will be removed and replaced. Roof covering will be removed and replaced, with the roof frame to be improved as per the structural engineers requirements. New
    25-28 RAILWAY TCE S PINNAROO SA 5304Decision Made

  • February 2024

  • Enclosed McDonald Steel shed on three sides and open on one- 32550mm long side wall with a Open Front for machinery storage 18.3m wide x 32.5m long x 6m column height
    280 NICKOLLS RD PINNAROO SA 5304Decision Made
2023· 14 proposals

  • December 2023

  • 6M x 12.65M x 3M High Skillion Roof Attached to House 2 x Skylights Zincalume Roof, C/B Posts Ironstone
    7 MCINTOSH AV PINNAROO SA 5304Decision Made

  • November 2023

  • Domestic shed
    9 MURRAYVILLE RD PINNAROO SA 5304Decision Made
  • 15mx35m McDonald Steel Shed, with a height of 6m. Enclosed along 35m sides, open on 15m end.
    135 OSTER RD PINNAROO SA 5304Decision Made
  • Carport
    3 HENSLEY ST PINNAROO SA 5304;5 HENSLEY ST PINNAROO SA 5304Decision Made

  • September 2023

  • workers accommodation Dwelling
    2 JOFFRE AV PINNAROO SA 5304Under Assessment
  • Storage shed and Carport
    48 VENNING TCE PINNAROO SA 5304Decision Made

  • August 2023

  • 10M x 8M x 3.6H Roof only All open High quad gutters 90 x 90 pvc pipes will be connected to assisting tanks. Ironstone roof in colour.
    3 HENSLEY ST PINNAROO SA 5304Decision Made
  • 13.0m Long x 5.4m Wide x 3.0m High Stratco Outback Attached flat roof. Top frame: 120 Outback Beam Posts: 65 x 65 RHS Powdercoated. (All into ground) Roof: Outback Deck Gutter: 160 Outback edge gutter
    21 HENSLEY ST PINNAROO SA 5304Decision Made

  • July 2023

  • Truck in a transportable home already owned by me. Built by Coolibah Cabins from Red Cliffs (Mildura) Victoria. Relocatable to be placed where old house was standing. Plumbing, Electrical and Water for replacement Residence to be reconnected to the existing Septic, Electricity and Water supply by applicable trades people.
    7-8 PARK TCE PINNAROO SA 5304Decision Made
  • Telecommunications facility comprising 65m tall lattice tower, antennas, transmission dishes, equipment cabinet and ancillary works.
    LOT 210 HOMBURG TCE PINNAROO SA 5304Decision Made

  • May 2023

  • 12M x 12M x 4.1M Gable 4 x Auto Roller Doors 1 x PA Door High Quad Gutters 90 x 90 PVC Downpipes
    3 HENSLEY ST PINNAROO SA 5304Decision Made
  • Small Shed 3m x 3m with skillet roof, 2 windows and one access door
    LOT 271 BUNDEY TCE PINNAROO SA 5304Decision Made

  • April 2023

  • DOMESTIC GABLE SHED - DEEP OCEAN & SHALE GREY
    7-8 PARK TCE PINNAROO SA 5304Decision Made

  • January 2023

  • New implement storage shed
    93 WILSON DR PINNAROO SA 5304Decision Made
2022· 14 proposals

  • November 2022

  • Installation of shed
    524 PARILLA WELL RD PINNAROO SA 5304Decision Made
  • The property as it currently is, is peaceful and secluded, despite it's central location in Pinnaroo. This is due largely to the 2,000 olive trees. The development will aim to remove as few trees as possible, implementing them into the experience where applicable. All buildings will be constructed from sustainable and environmentally friendly materials where possible, have electricity generation systems where feasible, will recycle storm and grey water for garden use, and will have be designed w
    2 TOWER RD PINNAROO SA 5304Under Assessment

  • October 2022

  • 8.4M x 12M x 4M Gable 1 x Manual Roller Door 2 x Glass Sliding Doors Colorbond: Dover White
    757 CHANDOS RD PINNAROO SA 5304Decision Made
  • Hay shed: 15250mm wide x 32525mm long x 6000mm column height, with one 32525mm long side enclosed and one 15250mm wide gable end enclosed. Shed contains 4 bays at 8000mm. Roof and wall cladding is .47 TCT zinc multiclad 5 rib Roof and wall purlins is C200:15 Bluescope galvaspan Shed will have hay bumpers installed on enclosed 32525mm wall.
    844 NGARKAT HWY PINNAROO SA 5304Decision Made
  • Temporary workers accommodation (10 huts) with ancillary elements and water storage
    LOT 105 SILO RD PINNAROO SA 5304Decision Made

  • September 2022

  • Construction of a shed
    2 JOFFRE AV PINNAROO SA 5304Decision Made

  • May 2022

  • Stock sales yard and associated shed
    6 DICK MCKENZIE LANE PINNAROO SA 5304Decision Made
  • Pre Fab fiberglass swimming pool and associated pumps and equipment, including safety barriers.
    5 HENSLEY ST PINNAROO SA 5304Decision Made
2021· 18 proposals

18 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2020· 9 proposals

9 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
1
Emergency department
On site
  • Pinnaroo Soldiers' Memorial HospitalBundey TerracePublic Hospital

Data sources & freshness

  • Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · Period: current · Updated on site

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
3/10
IRSD decile (2021)
3/10

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

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Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • Pinneroo Kindergartenkindergarten

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Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid
Bushfire safer places
1

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via SA Planning geohub. Safer places from CFS designated locations.

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Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
10
Parks (OSM)
4

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

Desirability index

Desirability score
34.6/100
Cohort rank
#145 among Country & regional suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Pinneroo Kindergartenchildcarekindergarten
  • Pinnaroo Soldiers' Memorial HospitalhealthBundey TerracePublic Hospital
  • 10M x 8M x 3.6H Roof only All open High quad gutters 90 x 90 pvc pipes will be connected to assisting tanks. Ironstone roof in colour.planning3 HENSLEY ST PINNAROO SA 5304Lodged 30 Aug 2023 · Decision Made
  • 12M x 12M x 4.1M Gable 4 x Auto Roller Doors 1 x PA Door High Quad Gutters 90 x 90 PVC Downpipesplanning3 HENSLEY ST PINNAROO SA 5304Lodged 23 May 2023 · Decision Made
  • 12M x 18M x 3.7M Gable Roofed Shed 4 x Automatic Roller Doors 2 x PA Doors 2 x Windows Insulation in Roof & Walls 2 x Rotary Vents High Quad Gutters 90mm x 90mm PVC DownpipesplanningLOT 91 FOSTER RD PINNAROO SA 5304Lodged 08 Jul 2024 · Decision Made
  • 13.0m Long x 5.4m Wide x 3.0m High Stratco Outback Attached flat roof. Top frame: 120 Outback Beam Posts: 65 x 65 RHS Powdercoated. (All into ground) Roof: Outback Deck Gutter: 160 Outback edge gutterplanning21 HENSLEY ST PINNAROO SA 5304Lodged 21 Aug 2023 · Decision Made
  • 15mx35m McDonald Steel Shed, with a height of 6m. Enclosed along 35m sides, open on 15m end.planning135 OSTER RD PINNAROO SA 5304Lodged 22 Nov 2023 · Decision Made
  • 6M x 12.65M x 3M High Skillion Roof Attached to House 2 x Skylights Zincalume Roof, C/B Posts Ironstoneplanning7 MCINTOSH AV PINNAROO SA 5304Lodged 08 Dec 2023 · Decision Made
  • 8.4M x 12M x 4M Gable 1 x Manual Roller Door 2 x Glass Sliding Doors Colorbond: Dover Whiteplanning757 CHANDOS RD PINNAROO SA 5304Lodged 18 Oct 2022 · Decision Made
  • AIRCRAFT HANGER / STORAGEplanning14126 MALLEE HWY PINNAROO SA 5304Lodged 05 May 2025 · Decision Made

Data sources & freshness

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