SA · Flinders Ranges Council
Quorn, SA, 5433
Current weather
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64% humidity · 35 km/h wind · 12.7° / 9° today · 11.8 mm rain
Desirability index
#172 among Country & regional suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Quorn is a small locality in the Flinders Ranges area, home to around 1,232 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 51 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 41.4 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $400, 2 school and preschool sites in the area, limited but present public transport access, 3 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.
Population
- 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)
- 50 / 20 / 13
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)
- $400
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)
- 51
- Against the person
- 14
- Against property
- 37
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 41.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 88 residents
- State safety percentile
- 56.8th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 7
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
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
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
- 910
- Quorn Area SchoolCombined · ICSEA 910
- Quorn Kindergarten3 Second StreetPreschools
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site · Static register
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA 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)
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Roadworks & transport
3 active roadworks / incidents
- MaintenanceHorrocks Highway, Gum Downs Rd17 Jun 2026 – 17 Jul 2026
- MaintenanceHorrocks Highway, Hilder Rd17 Jun 2026 – 17 Jul 2026
- MaintenanceFlinders Ranges Way, Stokes Rd17 Jun 2026 – 17 Jul 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Traffic SA road events — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
194 planning-related records
2026· 11 proposals
June 2026
- Outbuilding (garage)13 ST BARBE ST QUORN SA 5433Decision Made
- Freestanding Pitched Roof Verandah8 -12 FREDRICK ST QUORN SA 5433Decision Made
May 2026
- Existing Residence & proposed new dog kennel compund3 LYTTON ST QUORN SA 5433Under Assessment
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 5433Under Assessment
- 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· 36 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
2024· 37 proposals
37 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 32 proposals
32 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 29 proposals
29 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 38 proposals
38 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2020· 5 proposals
5 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020; 2020–2026; 2021… · Updated on site
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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) · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 1
- Emergency department
- On site
- Quorn Health ServiceHospital RoadPublic Hospital
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
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.
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 15
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
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
- 22.5/100
- Cohort rank
- #172 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
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
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