SA · Loxton Waikerie Council
Ramco, 5322
Current weather
13.1°CPartly cloudy
73% humidity · 23.1 km/h wind · 16.6° / 10.1° today · 0.3 mm rain
Updated
- Affordable
- Schools
- Residential
- Amenities
- Open space
Suburb profile
Ramco is a welcoming smaller community in Loxton Waikerie, with a settled community character. Out in the wider region, it rewards those who value open country and a pace set by the land, not the clock. An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, 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. The area offers approachable housing costs alongside a lifestyle that still feels complete.
A trickle of new development is refreshing selected pockets without changing the overall feel.
Population
- Population
- 135
- Median age
- 56
- Median household income / week
- $1,446
- Dwelling vacancy
- 13.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 10 of 76
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,625
- Employment rate
- 56.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 5 / 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 · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 6
- Against the person
- 1
- Against property
- 5
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 44.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 135 residents
- State safety percentile
- 60th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 10
- Increase (daily rate)
- +50.4%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Abduction, Harassment And Other Offences1
- Other Offences Against Property1
- Other Property Damage And Environmental1
- Other Theft3
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 2 (1 schools, 1 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA
- 985
- Ramco Playcentre464 Ramco RoadPlaycentres
- Ramco Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 985
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
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
- Ramco Rd - North side (Ramco Primary School)
- Ramco Rd - South side (Ramco Primary School)
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
19 planning-related records
2026· 3 proposals
March 2026
- Construction of a carport589 RAMCO RD RAMCO SA 5322Decision Made
- Verandah517 RAMCO RD RAMCO SA 5322Decision Made
January 2026
- Construction of an Outbuilding13 ZIEGLER RD RAMCO SA 5322;LOT 1042 ZIEGLER RD RAMCO SA 5322Decision Made
2025· 6 proposals
December 2025
- Riverbank remediation works comprising installation of Geotextile sand container (GSC) revetment along the toe of the bank and replacement of turf and rock beaching along western side of existing boat ramp - Constraints ProjectLOT 24 RAMCO RD RAMCO SA 5322Under Assessment
- Upgrade to existing boat ramp and parking area comprising extension and resurfacing of boat ramp, pontoon, extension and sealing of car park including directional signage and lighting - Constraints ProjectLOT 24 RAMCO RD RAMCO SA 5322Under Assessment
September 2025
- Construction of new packing shed for the processing and packaging of fruit in association with existing orchard151 VIRGO RD RAMCO SA 5322;LOT 154 VIRGO RD RAMCO SA 5322Under Assessment
- Verandah318 RAMCO RD RAMCO SA 5322Decision Made
July 2025
- Construction of outbuilding (shed)239 VIRGO RD RAMCO SA 5322Decision Made
January 2025
- Replacement of Flood Damaged Jetty414 RAMCO RD RAMCO SA 5322;Lat :-34.1691746 Long:139.9378676;LOT 597 RAMCO RD RAMCO SA 5322Decision Made
2024· 2 proposals
May 2024
- Upgrade the septic and have the property usable328 RAMCO RD RAMCO SA 5322Under Assessment
January 2024
- Construction of a carport forward of a Dwelling453 RAMCO RD RAMCO SA 5322Decision Made
2023· 4 proposals
December 2023
- Construction of an Outbuilding (Garage)LOT 61 RAMCO RD RAMCO SA 5322Decision Made
November 2023
- Construction of a Carport255 VIRGO RD RAMCO SA 5322Decision Made
October 2023
- Installation of boundary fence432 RAMCO RD RAMCO SA 5322Decision Made
May 2023
- Variation to development authorisation 551/209/2018 for ‘Two Storey Detached Dwelling with garage and alfresco under main roof, inground swimming pool, and demolition of existing dwelling’.332 RAMCO RD RAMCO SA 5322Decision Made
2022· 1 proposal
August 2022
- Outbuilding (18m L x 3.6m H x 7.8m W)549 RAMCO RD RAMCO SA 5322Decision Made
2021· 3 proposals
October 2021
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding in association with an existing dwelling318 RAMCO RD RAMCO SA 5322Decision Made
May 2021
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding512 RAMCO RD RAMCO SA 5322Decision Made
February 2021
- Construction of a verandah and an inground swimming pool165 VIRGO RD RAMCO SA 5322Decision 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 · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site
Amenities
4 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Farmer JohnsAgrarian
- Ramco InstituteCommunity centre
- St Pauls Ramco S.A.Place of worship
- Australia PostPost Box
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 3/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
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 · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 1
- Parks (OSM)
- 0
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 features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Recent changes
- Abduction, Harassment And Other Offencescrime1
- Other Offences Against Propertycrime1
- Other Property Damage And Environmentalcrime1
- Other Theftcrime3
- Construction of a Carportplanning255 VIRGO RD RAMCO SA 5322Lodged 16 Nov 2023 · Decision Made
- Construction of a carportplanning589 RAMCO RD RAMCO SA 5322Lodged 17 Mar 2026 · Decision Made
- Construction of a carport forward of a Dwellingplanning453 RAMCO RD RAMCO SA 5322Lodged 09 Jan 2024 · Decision Made
- Construction of a domestic outbuildingplanning512 RAMCO RD RAMCO SA 5322Lodged 11 May 2021 · Decision Made
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding in association with an existing dwellingplanning318 RAMCO RD RAMCO SA 5322Lodged 05 Oct 2021 · Decision Made
- Construction of a verandah and an inground swimming poolplanning165 VIRGO RD RAMCO SA 5322Lodged 22 Feb 2021 · Decision Made
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Updated on site
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
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