Median house price
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SA · Mid Murray Council
Punyelroo, 5353
Est. population · Jun 2025
37
Growth (1 yr)
0.0%
Growth (5 yr)
+2.8%
Median age
66
Median income
$780/wk
Employment rate
26.5%
Languages at home
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
Suburb profile
In Mid Murray Council, Punyelroo keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. The town centre holds its own, with enough local flavour to make staying close to home appealing.
With limited local amenities, residents regularly travel to a neighbouring town for shops, appointments and a wider choice. Local green pockets are modest, with bigger outdoor outings usually found in neighbouring areas. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here than in denser, more walkable pockets.
Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers. The streetscape feels settled and established, with older homes giving the area a familiar, lived-in look.
At a glance
Punyelroo snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
37
0.0% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
92.8%
Census unoccupied dwellings
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Safety
95th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
36th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
10/10
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
37(June 2025)
0.0% annual · +2.8% over 5 years · 36th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- 0.0%
- 5-year growth
- +2.8%
- Change in 1 year
- 0
- Change in 5 years
- +1
- Growth rank in SA
- 36th 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 +1.0% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 39
- Median age
- 66
- Median household income / week
- $780
- Dwelling vacancy
- 92.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 141 of 152
- Median monthly mortgage
- $300
- Employment rate
- 26.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 11 / 0 / 0 (+ 4 other)
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 (2023–24)
- 9
- Against the person
- 0
- Against property
- 9
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 243.2
- State safety percentile
- 94.8th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 17
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental1
- Other Theft2
- Other Unlawful Entry With Intent3
- Receive Or Handle Proceeds Of Crime1
- Sct - Residence1
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; 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated · Financial-year releases
Family & Lifestyle
Amenities
3 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(3)
- Punyelroo Caravan ParkCamp Site
- Parking
- Slipway
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
- Mannum District Hospital (43.0 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
- 27.0
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
- 31° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 56 mm · ~7 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 24° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 72 mm · ~9 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 5°
- Rainfall
- 114 mm · ~14 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 102 mm · ~13 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· 7 proposals
August 2026
- Outbuilding (shed) and associated excavation and filling in a flood plain15 PELDE RD PUNYELROO SA 5353Under Assessment
May 2026
- Construction of an elevated dwelling with an attached covered balcony and an undercroft wet area, garage, and storage roomSITE 18 1 SOUTH PUNYELROO RD PUNYELROO SA 5353Under Assessment
April 2026
- Construction of an elevated detached dwelling with associated balcony, external staircase, and undercroft store/wet areaSITE 12 6465 MURRAYLANDS RD PUNYELROO SA 5353Under Assessment
- Construction of an additional storage shed in association with an existing commercial storage facility.107 PUNYELROO RD PUNYELROO SA 5353;118 GYAR RD PUNYELROO SA 5353Decision Made
- Land Division - Leases for up to 999 years for 101 existing shack sites (31 December 3025)1 SOUTH PUNYELROO RD PUNYELROO SA 5353;SITE 1 1 SOUTH PUNYELROO RD PUNYELROO SA 5353;SITE 10 1 SOUTH PUNYELROO RD PUNYELROO SA 5353;SITE 100 1 SOUTH PUNYELROO RD PUNYELROO SA 5353;SITE 101 1 SOUTH PUNYELROO RD PUNYELROO SA 5353;SITE 11 1 SOUTH PUNYELROO RD PUNYELROO SA 5353;SITE 12 1 SOUTH PUNYELROO RD PUNYELROO SA 5353;SITE 13 1 SOUTH PUNYELROO RD PUNYELROO SA 5353;SITE 14 1 SOUTH PUNYELROO RD PUNYELROO SA 5353;SITE 15 1 SOUTH PUNYELROO RD PUNYELROO SA 5353;SITE 16 1 SOUTH PUNYELROO RD PUNYELROO SA 5353;SITE 17 1 SOUTH PUNYELROO RD PUNYELROO SA 5353;SITE 18 1 SOUTH PUNYELROO RD PUNYELROO SA 5353;SITE 19 1 SOUTH PUNYELROO RD PUNYELROO SA 5353;SITE 2 1 SOUTH PUNYELROO RD PUNYELROO SA 5353;SITE 20 1 SOUTH PUNYELROO RD PUNYELROO SA 5353;SITE 21 1 SOUTH PUNYELROO RD PUNYELROO SA 5353;SITE 22 1 SOUTH PUNYELROO RD PUNYELROO SA 5353;SITE 23 1 SOUTH PUNYELROO RD PUNYELROO SA 5353;SITE 24 1 SOUTH PUNYELROO RD PUNYELROO SA 5353;SITE 25 1 SOUTH PUNYELROO RD PUNYELROO SA 5353;SITE 26 1 SOUTH PUNYELROO RD PUNYELROO SA 5353;SITE 27 1 SOUTH PUNYELROO RD PUNYELROO SA 5353;SITE 28 1 SOUTH PUNYELROO RD PUNYELROO SA 5353;SITE 29 1 SOUTH PUNYELROO RD PUNYELROO SA 5353;SITE 3 1 SOUTH PUNYELROO RD PUNYELROO SA 5353;SITE 30 1 SOUTH PUNYELROO RD PUNYELROO SA 5353;SITE 31 1 SOUTH PUNYELROO RD PUNYELROO SA 5353;SITE 32 1 SOUTH PUNYELROO RD PUNYELROO SA 5353;SITE 33 1 SOUTH PUNYELROO RD PUNYELROO SA 5353;SITE 34 1 SOUTH PUNYELROO RD PUNYELROO SA 5353;SITE 35 1 SOUTH PUNYELROO RD PUNYELROO SA 5353;SITE 36 1 SOUTH PUNYELROO RD PUNYELROO SA 5353;SITE 37 1 SOUTH PUNYELROO RD PUNYELROO SA 5353;SITE 38 1 SOUTH PUNYELROO RD PUNYELROO SA 5353;SITE 39 1 SOUTH PUNYELROO RD PUNYELROO SA 5353;SITE 4 1 SOUTH PUNYELROO RD PUNYELROO SA 5353;SITE 40 1 SOUTH PUNYELROO RD PUNYELROO SA 5353;SITE 41 1 SOUTH PUNYELROO RD PUNYELROO SA 5353;SITE 42 1 SOUTH PUNYELROO RD PUNYELROO SA 5353;SITE 43 1 SOUTH PUNYELROO RD PUNYELROO SA 5353;SITE 44 1 SOUTH PUNYELROO RD PUNYELROO SA 5353;SITE 45 1 SOUTH PUNYELROO RD PUNYELRUnder Assessment
March 2026
- Variation of Development Application 24002823 - Elevated detached dwelling with underfloor enclosure and associated excavation, filling, and retaining in a flood plainSITE 3 1 SOUTH PUNYELROO RD PUNYELROO SA 5353Decision Made
February 2026
- River Structure (Jetty)SITE 99 1 SOUTH PUNYELROO RD PUNYELROO SA 5353Decision Made
2025· 12 proposals
November 2025
- Two carports and associated incidental excavation and filling in a flood plain1 SOUTH PUNYELROO RD PUNYELROO SA 5353Decision Made
- Dwelling Addition (Elevated Balcony and Roof)SITE 93 1 SOUTH PUNYELROO RD PUNYELROO SA 5353Decision Made
October 2025
- Verandah (attached)153 PUNYELROO RD PUNYELROO SA 5353Decision Made
July 2025
- Retaining wall and associated excavation and filling in a flood plainSITE 71 1 SOUTH PUNYELROO RD PUNYELROO SA 5353Decision Made
- Riverbank retaining wall and associated excavation and filling in a flood plainSITE 88 1 SOUTH PUNYELROO RD PUNYELROO SA 5353Decision Made
June 2025
- Elevated Dwelling27 PELDE RD PUNYELROO SA 5353Decision Made
- Dwelling additions, alteration and associated incidental excavation and filling in a flood plainSITE 68 1 SOUTH PUNYELROO RD PUNYELROO SA 5353Decision Made
May 2025
- Installation of a cabin within the Punyleroo Caravan park153 PUNYELROO RD PUNYELROO SA 5353Under Assessment
April 2025
- Elevated detached dwelling with part ground floor enclosure and associated excavation and filling in a flood plainSITE 52 1 SOUTH PUNYELROO RD PUNYELROO SA 5353Decision Made
March 2025
- Construction of an elevated detached dwelling with attached covered baclony, external stairs and undercroft wet area (UMR)SITE 59 1 SOUTH PUNYELROO RD PUNYELROO SA 5353Decision Made
January 2025
- Construction of an elevated detached dwelling with attached balcony, undercroft area and external stairs (UMR)SITE 15 1 SOUTH PUNYELROO RD PUNYELROO SA 5353Decision Made
- Installation of a riverbank retaining wall to replace an existing retaining wall.SITE 29 1 SOUTH PUNYELROO RD PUNYELROO SA 5353Decision Made
2024· 16 proposals
November 2024
- Construction of an elevated detached dwelling with attached covered balcony and external stairs (UMR) and undercroft enclosure with associated wet area.15 PELDE RD PUNYELROO SA 5353Decision Made
October 2024
- Alterations and additions to an existing elevated detached dwelling and the construction of a domestic outbuildingSITE 45 1 SOUTH PUNYELROO RD PUNYELROO SA 5353Decision Made
September 2024
- Elevated detached dwelling with part ground floor enclosure and associated excavation and filling in a flood plainLOT 84 PELDE RD PUNYELROO SA 5353Decision Made
- Construction of a domestic outbuildingSITE 64 1 SOUTH PUNYELROO RD PUNYELROO SA 5353Decision Made
- Detached elevated dwelling with part underfloor enclosure and associated excavation and filling in a flood plainSITE 96 1 SOUTH PUNYELROO RD PUNYELROO SA 5353Decision Made
- Construction of an elevated detached dwelling with an attached balcony, external staircase, and undercroft store/wet areaSITE 30 1 SOUTH PUNYELROO RD PUNYELROO SA 5353Decision Made
- Construction of an elevated detached dwelling with an attached covered balcony, external stairs, and an undercroft store/wet areaSITE 79 1 SOUTH PUNYELROO RD PUNYELROO SA 5353Decision Made
July 2024
- Detached Dwelling (Elevated)SITE 83 1 SOUTH PUNYELROO RD PUNYELROO SA 5353Decision Made
June 2024
- Establishment of a freestanding deck associated with an accommodation cabin153 PUNYELROO RD PUNYELROO SA 5353Decision Made
May 2024
- Residential Outbuilding (Shed)SITE 35 6465 MURRAYLANDS RD PUNYELROO SA 5353Decision Made
April 2024
- Construction of 20 tourist accommodation cabins in association with an existing vineyard135 FLEET RD PUNYELROO SA 5353Under Assessment
- Roof structure of existing onsite caravan park site153 PUNYELROO RD PUNYELROO SA 5353Decision Made
February 2024
- Elevated detached dwellingSITE 28 1 SOUTH PUNYELROO RD PUNYELROO SA 5353Decision Made
- Detached elevated dwelling and associated excavation and filling in a flood plainSITE 94 1 SOUTH PUNYELROO RD PUNYELROO SA 5353Under Assessment
- Detached Dwelling (Elevated Dwelling)SITE 8 1 SOUTH PUNYELROO RD PUNYELROO SA 5353Decision Made
January 2024
- River Structure (Pontoon)SITE 92 1 SOUTH PUNYELROO RD PUNYELROO SA 5353Decision Made
2023· 6 proposals
December 2023
- Construction of an elevated detached dwelling with an attached deck, external staircase, and an undercroft storage/wet area, and a domestic outbuildingSITE 88 1 SOUTH PUNYELROO RD PUNYELROO SA 5353Decision Made
November 2023
- Construct a verandah /patio structure over paved area.153 PUNYELROO RD PUNYELROO SA 5353Decision Made
- River Structure (Jetty)SITE 63 1 SOUTH PUNYELROO RD PUNYELROO SA 5353Decision Made
September 2023
- Demolition of existing dwelling and the construction of an elevated detached dwelling with an attached covered deck, external staircase, and under croft storage/wet areaSITE 29 1 SOUTH PUNYELROO RD PUNYELROO SA 5353Decision Made
August 2023
- Additions and alterations to an existing dwelling comprising four bedrooms, two bathrooms and underfloor storage room.SITE 66 1 SOUTH PUNYELROO RD PUNYELROO SA 5353Decision Made
June 2023
- Demolition of an existing jetty and the construction of a timber jetty153 PUNYELROO RD PUNYELROO SA 5353Decision 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
- Barker
- Member of Parliament
- Tony PASIN (Liberal)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 127,045
- Turnout (2025)
- 92.6%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +3.6 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 63.0%Labor 37.0%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 43.1 km away).
Coalition 60.9%Labor 39.1%
2.0 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +5.6 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Swan ReachLabor 40.5% · Coalition 59.5% TPP (2025)3.9 km away
- NildottieLabor 29.9% · Coalition 70.1% TPP (2025)9.6 km away
- Walker FlatLabor 45.3% · Coalition 54.7% TPP (2025)17.5 km away
- SedanLabor 41.8% · Coalition 58.2% TPP (2025)27.6 km away
- PurnongLabor 24.0% · Coalition 76.0% TPP (2025)27.7 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)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 6/10
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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