Median house price
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SA · Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council
Polish Hill River, 5453
Est. population · Jun 2025
39
Growth (1 yr)
0.0%
Growth (5 yr)
0.0%
Median age
56
Median income
$2,750/wk
Employment rate
64.7%
Languages at home
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
- River access
- Heritage area
Suburb profile
Polish Hill River is a quieter smaller community in Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. Local shops, markets and community spots keep everyday life grounded in the town itself.
Local shops are sparse, so a fuller set of amenities usually means travelling to a neighbouring town or regional hub. Open space is thinner than in many comparable suburbs, so residents often travel a little further for a longer park day. A car helps for most daily errands, with fewer amenities clustered within an easy walk.
Buyers typically pay more than the metro middle for a home here. Tree-lined streets and established homes set the tone, with little pressure to reinvent the neighbourhood.
At a glance
Polish Hill River snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
39
0.0% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
35.0%
Census unoccupied dwellings
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Safety
66th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
35th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
8/10
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
39(June 2025)
0.0% annual · 0.0% over 5 years · 35th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- 0.0%
- 5-year growth
- 0.0%
- Change in 1 year
- 0
- Change in 5 years
- 0
- Growth rank in SA
- 35th 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 +0.4% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 38
- Median age
- 56
- Median household income / week
- $2,750
- Dwelling vacancy
- 35%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 7 of 20
- Median monthly mortgage
- $0
- Employment rate
- 64.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 14 / 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.
Crime & safety
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 2
- Against the person
- 0
- Against property
- 2
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 51.3
- State safety percentile
- 66.3th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 27
Most common offence types
- Theft From Motor Vehicle1
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv1
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
Amenities
2 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 0/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0
Other(2)
- Pikes WineryAlcohol
- Parking
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
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Clare Hospital (8.1 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
- 25.6
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
- 29° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 69 mm · ~9 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 80 mm · ~10 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 14° / 5°
- Rainfall
- 142 mm · ~18 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 125 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 and EPA licensed activities.
2026· 2 proposals
August 2026
- Installation of five (5) new frost fans (three (3) x C59 model and two (2) x C49 model) and upgrade of one (1) existing frost fan to a C49 model (resulting in a total number of eight (8) frost fans) ancillary to existing vineyards233 POLISH HILL RIVER RD POLISH HILL RIVER SA 5453;LOT 1 EDWARDS RD POLISH HILL RIVER SA 5453;LOT 11 POLISH HILL RIVER RD POLISH HILL RIVER SA 5453;LOT 91 POLISH HILL RIVER RD POLISH HILL RIVER SA 5453Under Assessment
February 2026
- Horse keeping (2 horses)116 POLISH HILL RIVER RD POLISH HILL RIVER SA 5453Decision Made
2025· 2 proposals
September 2025
- Excavation & installation of fiberglass swimming pool.116 POLISH HILL RIVER RD POLISH HILL RIVER SA 5453Decision Made
February 2025
- Installation of four (4) Frost Fans (C49 FrostBoss) ancillary to existing vineyards406 QUARRY RD POLISH HILL RIVER SA 5453Decision Made
2024· 1 proposal
August 2024
- Installation of one (1) frost fan (FrostBoss C49) ancillary to existing vineyards406 QUARRY RD POLISH HILL RIVER SA 5453Decision Made
2023· 2 proposals
April 2023
- Vineyard education centre ancillary to an existing winery and verandah406 QUARRY RD POLISH HILL RIVER SA 5453Under Assessment
January 2023
- Freestanding carport next to house18 EDWARDS RD POLISH HILL RIVER SA 5453Decision Made
2022· 3 proposals
December 2022
- Construction of eleven (11) tourist accommodation suites with associated verandahs and decking, signage, service sheds, rainwater tanks and ground-mounted solar photovoltaic panels752 JOLLY WAY POLISH HILL RIVER SA 5453;897 SPRING FARM RD PENWORTHAM SA 5453Under Assessment
July 2022
- Verandah225B POLISH HILL RIVER RD POLISH HILL RIVER SA 5453Decision Made
March 2022
- To build a new wine tank onsite capable of storing 200,000 litres of wine with a tank size of diameter 5125mm Diameter 10,750mm high233 POLISH HILL RIVER RD POLISH HILL RIVER SA 5453Decision Made
2021· 2 proposals
December 2021
- Alterations and additions to an existing dwelling with associated verandah and deck803 SPRING FARM RD POLISH HILL RIVER SA 5453Under Assessment
October 2021
- Amenities Block with attached Verandah (2.5m x 12m)242 QUARRY RD POLISH HILL RIVER SA 5453Decision Made
Other· 1 proposal
- PIKES WINES PTY LTDFood Production and Animal Plant ProcessingEPA 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 · 2026 · Updated
Heritage
2 heritage places
- Church of St. StanislausPolish Hill Road POLISH HILL RIVERLocal heritage
- Museum (former Polish Hill River Catholic Church of St Stanislaus)Polish Hill Road, near CLAREState heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · current · 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 31.1 km away).
Coalition 62.0%Labor 38.0%
7.4 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +2.2 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- ClareLabor 37.2% · Coalition 62.8% TPP (2025)6.3 km away
- WatervaleLabor 44.0% · Coalition 56.0% TPP (2025)9.0 km away
- Farrell FlatLabor 30.4% · Coalition 69.6% TPP (2025)12.9 km away
- AuburnLabor 47.4% · Coalition 52.6% TPP (2025)15.8 km away
- BlythLabor 32.7% · Coalition 67.3% TPP (2025)17.3 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)
- 8/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 8/10
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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