Median house price
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SA · Loxton Waikerie Council
Ramco Heights, 5322
Est. population · Jun 2025
139
Growth (1 yr)
0.0%
Growth (5 yr)
0.0%
Median age
52
Median income
$1,392/wk
Employment rate
65.8%
Languages at home
11.1%non-English
Most common: Punjabi
2021 Census · usual residence
Suburb profile
Ramco Heights sits up in the Loxton Waikerie Council hills, a smaller community where elevation and tree cover define the mood. A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. Local shops, markets and community spots keep everyday life grounded in the town itself.
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.
Homes are neither a bargain nor a premium buy against the wider market. The streetscape feels settled and established, with older homes giving the area a familiar, lived-in look.
At a glance
Ramco Heights snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
139
0.0% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
7.3%
Census unoccupied dwellings
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Safety
5th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
36th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
5/10
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
139(June 2025)
0.0% annual · 0.0% over 5 years · 36th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- 0.0%
- 5-year growth
- 0.0%
- Change in 1 year
- 0
- Change in 5 years
- 0
- 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 (~150), extrapolated at +0.4% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 135
- Median age
- 52
- Median household income / week
- $1,392
- Dwelling vacancy
- 7.3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 4 of 55
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Employment rate
- 65.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 48 / 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
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2023–24)
- 1
- Against the person
- 0
- Against property
- 1
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 7.2
- State safety percentile
- 4.5th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 10
Most common offence types
- Other Theft1
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
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
- Waikerie Health Service (7.2 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)
- 4
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 28.8
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° / 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· 5 proposals
July 2026
- Construction of an outbuilding (personal storage)6 ZIEGLER RD RAMCO HEIGHTS SA 5322Under Assessment
- Extension of an existing outbuilding (garage - retrospective application)47 BORROUGHS RD RAMCO HEIGHTS SA 5322Decision Made
June 2026
- Construction of an agricultural buildingLOT 161 WILLIAM MORGAN RD RAMCO HEIGHTS SA 5322Decision Made
May 2026
- Construction of a verandah6 ZIEGLER RD RAMCO HEIGHTS SA 5322Decision Made
April 2026
- Land Division (Boundary Realignment - 3 into 3 allotments)14 FETTKE RD RAMCO HEIGHTS SA 5322;553 ZIEGLER RD RAMCO HEIGHTS SA 5322Decision Made
2024· 1 proposal
February 2024
- Construction of a Single Storey Detached Dwelling including Verandah UMR and attached Carport18 ELLIOTT RD RAMCO HEIGHTS SA 5322Decision Made
2023· 4 proposals
November 2023
- Construction of a Store (personal storage)18 ELLIOTT RD RAMCO HEIGHTS SA 5322Decision Made
August 2023
- Extension of an Agricultural Building (Implement Shed)59 OLD CHURCH RD RAMCO HEIGHTS SA 5322Under Assessment
- Construction of an attached verandahLOT 76 LEWIS RD RAMCO HEIGHTS SA 5322Decision Made
March 2023
- Construction of an outbuildingLOT 76 LEWIS RD RAMCO HEIGHTS SA 5322Decision Made
2022· 1 proposal
October 2022
- Construct outbuilding (shed)26 ELLIOTT RD RAMCO HEIGHTS SA 5322Decision Made
2021· 3 proposals
August 2021
- Installation of a staff amenities building229 ZIEGLER RD RAMCO HEIGHTS SA 5322Decision Made
April 2021
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding48 LEWIS RD RAMCO HEIGHTS SA 5322Decision Made
January 2021
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding62 LEWIS RD RAMCO HEIGHTS SA 5322Decision Made
2020· 2 proposals
October 2020
- Installation and commission of two (2) FrostBoss C49 four bladed frost fans with associated enginesLOT 21 ZIEGLER RD RAMCO HEIGHTS SA 5322;LOT 51 ROWLAND RD RAMCO HEIGHTS SA 5322Decision Made
September 2020
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling with a garage and alfresco under main roofLOT 19 LEWIS RD RAMCO HEIGHTS 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 · 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 50.5 km away).
Coalition 72.2%Labor 27.9%
9.2 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +1.5 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- RamcoLabor 26.2% · Coalition 73.8% TPP (2025)3.7 km away
- WaikerieLabor 31.6% · Coalition 68.4% TPP (2025)6.9 km away
- CadellLabor 28.7% · Coalition 71.3% TPP (2025)21.6 km away
- MorganLabor 43.7% · Coalition 56.3% TPP (2025)28.5 km away
- BlanchetownLabor 36.6% · Coalition 63.4% TPP (2025)32.2 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)
- 5/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
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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