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SA · Flinders Ranges Council
Quorn, 5433
Population
1,232
Growth (1 yr)
-1.1%
Growth (5 yr)
-0.2%
Median age
53
Median income
$1,017/wk
Employment rate
47.2%
Languages at home
2.9%non-English
Most common: Australian Indigenous languages
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Heritage area
- Green suburb
- National parks
- Education hub
- Excellent transport
Suburb profile
Quorn is a quieter smaller community in Flinders Ranges Council, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. Life here is grounded in local routine rather than big-city choice.
Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many regional towns, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here, with buses covering longer trips across the wider area. Housing is more affordable than in many parts of the state.
Reported crime has been rising recently. Period homes and heritage streetscapes give the area a character that newer suburbs rarely match.
The desirability picture is below average, weighed down by softer community and employment relative to similar regional towns. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Quorn snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$400/wk
Population (Census)
1,232
-1.1% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
22.2%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#150
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
88th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
2nd
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
1/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
13th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
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
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 19.5/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 6730th in Australia
- State rank
- 672nd in SA
- Peer rank
- #150 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #246 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $400
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Median house sale prices cover metropolitan Adelaide and selected fringe councils (19 LGAs, including Adelaide Hills and Gawler), not all of regional South Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- SA rent report & metro median house sales — Government of South Australia · 1 January - 31 March 2026 · Updated · Quarterly; metro-fringe sales only
Population
Population growth
-1.1% annual · -0.2% over 5 years · 2th percentile in SA
Growth rates are from ABS Estimated Resident Population at SA2 level. Headcount uses 2021 Census when allocated ERP is too low relative to Census to display reliably.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 1,232
- Median age
- 53
- Median household income / week
- $1,017
- Dwelling vacancy
- 22.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 145 of 654
- Median monthly mortgage
- $938
- Employment rate
- 47.2%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 475 / 20 / 13 (+ 3 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
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 51
- Against the person
- 14
- Against property
- 37
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 112.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 88 residents
- State safety percentile
- 87.9th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 7
- Increase (daily rate)
- +46.1%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental13
- Other Theft8
- Other Unlawful Entry With Intent5
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury9
- Theft From Shop3
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
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 1 (1 schools, 1 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA
- 910
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 13th
School list
- Quorn Area SchoolCombined · Government · ICSEA 910 · 13th percentile · LBOTE 4% · 117 students · Top SEA quarter 5%View on My School →
- Quorn Kindergarten3 Second StreetPreschools
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
2 public transport stops in this suburb
- Railway Tce / Horrocks Hwy - North side (Transcontinental Hotel Quorn)
- Railway Tce / Horrocks Hwy - South side (Transcontinental Hotel Quorn)
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · current · Updated
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
Parks & reserves
2 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Mount Brown Conservation Park
- The Dutchmans Stern Conservation Park
Data sources & freshness
- National parks & reserves (SA) — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 15
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 1
- Nearest hospital
- Quorn Health Service (1.9 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Public Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- On site
- Quorn Health ServiceHospital RoadPublic Hospital
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)
- 9
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 19.8
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° / 17°
- Rainfall
- 66 mm · ~8 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 66 mm · ~8 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 5°
- Rainfall
- 97 mm · ~12 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 86 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· 14 proposals
August 2026
- 7x6 dwelling & Deck18 -20 ALBERT ST QUORN SA 5433Under Assessment
- Shed (Implement store)LOT 347 SCHMIDT RD QUORN SA 5433Under Assessment
July 2026
- Store7 -11 RANKIN ST QUORN SA 5433Under Assessment
- New shed and attached carportLOT 457 PEARCE RD QUORN SA 5433Under Assessment
June 2026
- Outbuilding (garage)13 ST BARBE ST QUORN SA 5433Decision Made
- Freestanding Pitched Roof Verandah8 -12 FREDRICK ST QUORN SA 5433Decision Made
April 2026
- To replace existing damaged shade cloth roof with iron roof. This pergola structure was already pre-existing, hail damaged the shade cloth, having it replaced with iron on same structure.61 -62 PARK TCE QUORN SA 5433Decision Made
- Verandah704 YARRAH VALE RD QUORN SA 5433Decision Made
March 2026
- Earthworks to level the existing site. Shipping container11 -13 MCHUGH ST QUORN SA 5433Decision Made
- SHED13 ST BARBE ST QUORN SA 5433Decision Made
February 2026
- The proposed carport will be a roof over the current carparking area. The construction will be an extension of the existing freestanding roof over the demountable building.92 ENDILLOE RD QUORN SA 5433Decision Made
- Shade cloth canopy to approved and constructed street platforms.14 -15 RAILWAY TCE QUORN SA 5433;16 RAILWAY TCE QUORN SA 5433;16 WILPENA RD HAWKER SA 5434;2 FIRST ST QUORN SA 5433;31 FIRST ST QUORN SA 5433;44 FIRST ST QUORN SA 5433;66 ELDER TCE HAWKER SA 5434;7 RAILWAY TCE QUORN SA 5433;80 ELDER TCE HAWKER SA 5434;LOT 18 RAILWAY TCE QUORN SA 5433Decision Made
- single car port11 DURNFORD RD QUORN SA 5433Decision Made
January 2026
- Flat roofed open sided shelter for equipmentLOT 100 RAILWAY TCE QUORN SA 5433;LOT 694 STOKES RD QUORN SA 5433Decision Made
2025· 29 proposals
December 2025
- Residence and Covered DeckLOT 439 PEARCE RD QUORN SA 5433Decision Made
- to erect a freestanding carport to protect my caravan from further weather damage11 WEST TCE QUORN SA 5433Decision Made
November 2025
- Freestanding Flat Roof Caravan Cover4 SIXTH ST QUORN SA 5433Decision Made
- Build Flat Verandah9 MCHUGH ST QUORN SA 5433Decision Made
- Building a shed for storage of property equipment and Fodder117 NOLL RD QUORN SA 5433Decision Made
- Proposed Development Details Freestanding Carport addition to existing dwelling beside previous carport (DA 25015640)17 EIGHTH ST QUORN SA 5433Decision Made
October 2025
- Add shed to replace pool fence and extend the area out near boundary fence. 6.140m x 7.650. Shed will be open the end facing pool and closed on other three sides. It will have an access door on right side to allow access to pool filtration system. It will be done in cream coloured colourbond and have guttering. Inside will be paved.15 FOURTH ST QUORN SA 5433Decision Made
- Realignment of existing boundaries so that the portion of Allotment 119 abutting Wolseley Terrace will be reduced in area to form a residential sized allotment lining up with the other residential parcels along Wolseley Terrace, while the larger part of Allotment 119 will be amalgamated with Section 695 so as to form part of the Pichi Richi Railway Preservation Society land.24 ALTMANN RD QUORN SA 5433;LOT 119 WOLSELEY TCE QUORN SA 5433Decision Made
- Freestanding Flat Roof Verandah3127 FLINDERS RANGES WAY QUORN SA 5433Decision Made
September 2025
- Vacant block of land for proposed development to include a storage shed for historical WW2 army equipment which needs a height requirement along with a future residence and associated amenities to Council approval.39 SHEPSTONE ST QUORN SA 5433Decision Made
- Quoted for the kit-set shed by Olympic for $55,000. This does not include cost of concrete, water tanks and electrical set up for the proposed development.51 PARK TCE QUORN SA 5433Decision Made
August 2025
- Add Shed to the Property, Dimensions 12.8M wide by 12.2M long.LOT 495 HORROCKS HWY QUORN SA 5433Decision Made
- Domestic outbuilding - storage34 -35 PARK TCE QUORN SA 5433Decision Made
July 2025
- shed and tanksLOT 575SW FLINDERS RANGES WAY QUORN SA 5433Decision Made
- Remove old shed. Replace with new shed.114 ARDEN VALE RD QUORN SA 5433Decision Made
- Install a free standing 'American" style barn shed to the rear of the existing building.2 RAILWAY TCE QUORN SA 5433Decision Made
- Installation of an Olympic Industries Shed: approximately 12.2m long by 7.8m deep by 3m wall height, plus 13% gable roof pitch. Four bay shed with two sliding doors, facing Short Street, in line with existing house to the north of proposed shed site. Inclusion of concrete flooring, and power.36 SHORT ST QUORN SA 5433Decision Made
- Outbuilding35 WOLSELEY TCE QUORN SA 5433Decision Made
June 2025
- Carport17 EIGHTH ST QUORN SA 5433Decision Made
- Erect a new colorbond shed 12200m x 6100m63 PEPPER TREE LANE QUORN SA 5433Decision Made
May 2025
- stratco carport 3.35 wide 5.50 long 2.4 high 18.45m29 WOLSELEY TCE QUORN SA 5433Decision Made
- Freestanding Flat Roof carport18 SEVENTH ST QUORN SA 5433Decision Made
- Shed20 SALMON ST QUORN SA 5433Decision Made
- Attached Pitched Roof Verandah72 PEPPER TREE LANE QUORN SA 5433Decision Made
- Shed - Garaport12 -14 MCHUGH ST QUORN SA 5433Decision Made
April 2025
- Outbuilding44 FOSTER ST QUORN SA 5433Decision Made
- Outbuilding with lean-to verandah39 YARRAH VALE RD QUORN SA 5433Decision Made
March 2025
- Stratco carport for shade and patio for entertaining18 SHEPSTONE ST QUORN SA 5433Decision Made
- Store39 SHEPSTONE ST QUORN SA 5433Decision 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
34 heritage places
- Austral Hotel16 Railway Terrace QUORNState heritage
- Criterion Hotel18 Railway Terrace QUORNState heritage
- Dwelling (former Bank of Adelaide Quorn Branch)6 Railway Terrace QUORNState heritage
- Flinders Ranges Motel (former Dunn's Flour Mill)2 Railway Terrace QUORNState heritage
- National Bank Quorn Branch11 Railway Terrace QUORNState heritage
- Quorn Courthouse19 Railway Terrace QUORNState heritage
- Quorn Town Hall20 Railway Terrace QUORNState heritage
- Quornucopia Shop (former Bruse's Hall)17 Railway Terrace QUORNState heritage
- Saltia Creek Elatina Formation, Saltia Creek - Pichi Richi Pass [Designated as a place of geological significance]2120 Flinders Ranges Way QUORNState heritage
- Savings Bank of South Australia Quorn Branch37 First Street QUORNState heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
- Bushfire safer places
- 1
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 62.6 km away).
Coalition 58.0%Labor 42.0%
3.4 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +8.8 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- QuornLabor 41.9% · Coalition 58.1% TPP (2025)1.5 km away
- Stirling NorthLabor 47.1% · Coalition 52.9% TPP (2025)26.6 km away
- Port Augusta EastLabor 57.5% · Coalition 42.5% TPP (2025)30.4 km away
- Port Augusta WestLabor 59.0% · Coalition 41.0% TPP (2025)30.7 km away
- Port Augusta CentralLabor 56.5% · Coalition 43.5% TPP (2025)31.0 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)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
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
More in Flinders Ranges Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of South Australia.