Median house price
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SA · Loxton Waikerie Council
Pyap, 5333
Est. population · Jun 2025
180
Growth (1 yr)
+0.6%
Growth (5 yr)
+3.5%
Median age
41
Median income
$1,792/wk
Employment rate
65.4%
Languages at home
2.5%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
- Heritage area
Suburb profile
Pyap is a quieter smaller community in Loxton Waikerie Council, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with family life visible on every street. Local shops, markets and community spots keep everyday life grounded in the town itself.
Everyday basics may be close by, but bigger shopping and services typically require a trip to a nearby centre. 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.
Property prices are middling for the area: fair relative to what is nearby. Reported crime has been rising recently.
At a glance
Pyap snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
180
+0.6% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
10.1%
Census unoccupied dwellings
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Safety
33rd
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
55th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
6/10
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
180(June 2025)
+0.6% annual · +3.5% over 5 years · 55th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.6%
- 5-year growth
- +3.5%
- Change in 1 year
- +1
- Change in 5 years
- +6
- Growth rank in SA
- 55th 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 (~200), extrapolated at +0.2% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 175
- Median age
- 41
- Median household income / week
- $1,792
- Dwelling vacancy
- 10.1%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 7 of 69
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,550
- Employment rate
- 65.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 58 / 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
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 4
- Against the person
- 1
- Against property
- 3
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 22.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 175 residents
- State safety percentile
- 33.2th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 34
- Increase (daily rate)
- +100.5%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental1
- Other Theft1
- Sct - Residence1
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury1
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
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
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Loxton Hospital Complex (11.4 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)
- 6
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 33.3
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
- 32° / 15°
- Rainfall
- 57 mm · ~7 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 57 mm · ~7 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 17° / 5°
- Rainfall
- 74 mm · ~9 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 85 mm · ~11 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· 4 proposals
July 2026
- Land Division (1 into 2 allotments)2697 KINGSTON RD PYAP SA 5333Under Assessment
- Installation of a river pump for irrigation purposes with an associated gantry and pump shed (Retrospective Development)LOT 3 KINGSTON RD PYAP SA 5333Under Assessment
April 2026
- Install recreational pontoonLOT 201 KINGSTON RD PYAP SA 5333Under Assessment
- Installation of fiberglass swimming pool3281 KINGSTON RD PYAP SA 5333Decision Made
2025· 6 proposals
October 2025
- Addition and alterations to existing and attached verandah43 REICHSTEIN RD PYAP SA 5333Decision Made
July 2025
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling and associated earthwork and retaining walls116 GOODES RD PYAP SA 5333Decision Made
- Variation to Development Application 24037088 (replacement irrigation pump structure including electrical control room and associated earthworks) - removal of steel gantry and reconstruction of concrete bunkerLOT 392 KINGSTON RD PYAP SA 5333Decision Made
May 2025
- Addition to dwelling including new garage and verandah76 REICHSTEIN RD PYAP SA 5333Decision Made
February 2025
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling and associated earthworks3281 KINGSTON RD PYAP SA 5333Decision Made
January 2025
- Replacement irrigation pump structure including electrical control room and associated earthworksLOT 392 KINGSTON RD PYAP SA 5333Under Assessment
2024· 4 proposals
November 2024
- Construction of an Outbuilding (caravan storage)126 GOODES RD PYAP SA 5333Decision Made
October 2024
- Demolition of an existing shed and construction of a domestic outbuilding24 PONTT RD PYAP SA 5333Decision Made
September 2024
- Construction of an Outbuilding (vehicle storage)3177 KINGSTON RD PYAP SA 5333Decision Made
March 2024
- Boundary realignment (no additional allotments)68 GOODES RD PYAP SA 5333;88 GOODES RD PYAP SA 5333;LOT 1 GOODES RD PYAP SA 5333;LOT 4 GOODES RD PYAP SA 5333Decision Made
2023· 4 proposals
October 2023
- Repair and alter existing Retaining Wall (replace damaged sleepers with concrete sleepers following the Floods of 2022-2023)138 GOODES RD PYAP SA 5333;LOT 38 GOODES RD PYAP SA 5333Decision Made
- Construction of an Agricultural Building (implement shed) to replace three existing sheds8777 STOTT HWY PYAP SA 5333Decision Made
September 2023
- Additions and alterations to existing dwelling8757 STOTT HWY PYAP SA 5333Decision Made
May 2023
- Construction of a Colorbond shed (agricultural building)2945 KINGSTON RD PYAP SA 5333Decision Made
2022· 6 proposals
December 2022
- Construction of an Outbuilding2397 KINGSTON RD PYAP SA 5333Decision Made
June 2022
- Construction of an Agricultural Building2997 KINGSTON RD PYAP SA 5333Decision Made
February 2022
- Domestic storage shed2961 KINGSTON RD PYAP SA 5333Decision Made
- Domestic storage shed88 GOODES RD PYAP SA 5333Decision Made
January 2022
- Pump shed - replacement.8777 STOTT HWY PYAP SA 5333Decision Made
- A new colorbond 7.8m long x 5m span shed with a PA door and 1 x roller door.2499 KINGSTON RD PYAP SA 5333Decision Made
2021· 3 proposals
August 2021
- Construction of a renewable energy facility (ground mounted solar farm)3233 KINGSTON RD PYAP SA 5333Decision Made
- Installation of a 30kW Ground Mounted Solar Farm3233 KINGSTON RD PYAP SA 5333Decision Made
February 2021
- Alterations and additions to an existing dwelling comprising of internal alterations, two bedrooms, an en-suite, a covered outdoor entertaining area with a deck, and verandah75 GOODES RD PYAP SA 5333Decision Made
2020· 4 proposals
December 2020
- Construction of a replacement Jetty open to the River Murray with two (2) boat moorings.24 PONTT RD PYAP SA 5333Decision Made
October 2020
- Retrospective approval on an existing deck and Retrospective approval on existing concrete stairs.24 PONTT RD PYAP SA 5333Under Assessment
- Construction of a verandah attached to an existing outbuilding3267 KINGSTON RD PYAP SA 5333Decision Made
August 2020
- Staff Amenities Transportable Building in Association with Existing Almond Orchard2499 KINGSTON RD PYAP SA 5333Decision 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
Heritage
1 heritage place
- Chimney & Water Tank Ruin, PyapGovernment Road PYAPState 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
- 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 24.3 km away).
Coalition 68.5%Labor 31.5%
5.5 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +2.7 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- LoxtonLabor 26.6% · Coalition 73.4% TPP (2025)12.8 km away
- MoorookLabor 31.4% · Coalition 68.6% TPP (2025)16.8 km away
- Loxton NorthLabor 26.7% · Coalition 73.3% TPP (2025)17.9 km away
- BarmeraLabor 35.7% · Coalition 64.3% TPP (2025)20.1 km away
- GlossopLabor 31.5% · Coalition 68.5% TPP (2025)21.0 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)
- 6/10
- 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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