Median house price
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SA · Wattle Range Council
Rendelsham, 5280
Est. population · Jun 2025
243
Growth (1 yr)
+1.3%
Growth (5 yr)
+6.1%
Median age
43
Median income
$1,213/wk
Employment rate
63.7%
Languages at home
2.7%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Education hub
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Rendelsham offers a slower smaller community life in Wattle Range Council, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. The area suits established families and long-term locals, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name.
Open space is thinner than in many regional towns, so residents often travel a little further for a longer park day. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here than in denser, more walkable pockets. Housing sits in the middle of the local market: neither cheap nor premium.
Reported crime has been rising recently. An emerging neighbourhood feel is building here, with new households gradually reshaping local life.
The desirability picture is below average, weighed down by softer growth momentum, plus local dining and lifestyle amenities relative to similar regional towns. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Rendelsham snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
243
+1.3% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
8.2%
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
#33
among Country & regional · Emerging
Safety
13th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
80th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
5/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
50th
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
- 34.0/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 4872nd in Australia
- State rank
- 506th in SA
- Peer rank
- #33 among Country & regional · Emerging suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #133 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 67%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Population
Estimated resident population
243(June 2025)
+1.3% annual · +6.1% over 5 years · 80th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.3%
- 5-year growth
- +6.1%
- Change in 1 year
- +3
- Change in 5 years
- +14
- Growth rank in SA
- 80th 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 (~250), extrapolated at +0.8% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 229
- Median age
- 43
- Median household income / week
- $1,213
- Dwelling vacancy
- 8.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 8 of 97
- Median monthly mortgage
- $802
- Employment rate
- 63.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 88 / 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)
- 3
- Against the person
- 0
- Against property
- 3
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 12.3
- State safety percentile
- 12.7th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 43
- Increase (daily rate)
- +200.8%
Most common offence types
- Obtain Benefit By Deception1
- Other Property Damage And Environmental1
- 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 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated · Financial-year releases
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 1 (1 schools, 1 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,007
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 50th
School list
- Rendelsham PreschoolNilsson StreetPreschools
- Rendelsham Primary and PreschoolNilsson StreetPrimary Education
- Rendelsham Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1007 · 50th percentile · LBOTE 0% · 39 students · Top SEA quarter 17%View on My School →
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
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
- Millicent and Districts Hospital and Health Service (14.5 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
- 16.5
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
- 23° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 80 mm · ~10 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 19° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 172 mm · ~22 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 14° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 350 mm · ~44 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 17° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 181 mm · ~23 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
- Land division to separate existing Sections 260 and 263, Hundred of Rivoli Bay, currently held under a single Certificate of Title (CT 5250/678), into two separate Certificates of Title. No additional allotments are proposed or created. No change to the existing land use is proposed, and no building work, earthworks, infrastructure works or vegetation clearance forms part of this application.57 CARTHEW RD RENDELSHAM SA 5280Under Assessment
- Land division to separate existing Sections 267 and 268, Hundred of Rivoli Bay, currently held under a single Certificate of Title (CT 6236/311), into two separate Certificates of Title. No additional allotments are proposed or created. No change to the existing land use is proposed, and no building work, earthworks, infrastructure works or vegetation clearance forms part of this application.LOT 267 CARTHEW RD RENDELSHAM SA 5280Under Assessment
June 2026
- 10.5 m x 9 m Shed with height of 4 m .305 MOUNT HOPE RD RENDELSHAM SA 5280Decision Made
- Agricultural building (ancillary hay storage) and 276 cubic metres of fill (crushed rock)485 MOUNT HOPE RD RENDELSHAM SA 5280Decision Made
May 2026
- Agricultural Building49 FOSTERS RD RENDELSHAM SA 5280Decision Made
2025· 3 proposals
November 2025
- Telecommunication facilityLOT 849 BEVILAQUA RD RENDELSHAM SA 5280Decision Made
August 2025
- Boundary realignment12 MCARTHUR RD RENDELSHAM SA 5280;28 MOUNT HOPE RD RENDELSHAM SA 5280Decision Made
February 2025
- Outbuilding and carport11 -15 ANDREWS ST RENDELSHAM SA 5280;7 -9 ANDREWS ST RENDELSHAM SA 5280Decision Made
2024· 2 proposals
August 2024
- Carport attached to residence849 BANYA RD RENDELSHAM SA 5280Decision Made
May 2024
- Single storey dwelling addition and associated veranda44-46 NILSSON ST RENDELSHAM SA 5280Decision Made
2023· 3 proposals
September 2023
- Retrospective: Temporary Living in existing shed1-3 TODD ST RENDELSHAM SA 5280Decision Made
February 2023
- Outbuilding (Shed)175 BROOKS RD RENDELSHAM SA 5280Decision Made
January 2023
- PLACEMENT AND CONVERSION OF SHIPPING CONTAINERS TO OUTBUILDING FOR STORAGE1-3 TODD ST RENDELSHAM SA 5280Under Assessment
2022· 6 proposals
December 2022
- Dwelling addition including entry porch, balcony and stairs48 FOSTERS RD RENDELSHAM SA 5280Decision Made
- OutbuildingLOT 304 MOORANOOLA RD RENDELSHAM SA 5280Decision Made
September 2022
- Change of use and Colorbond Cottage Green Shed1 JULIA MOORE ST RENDELSHAM SA 5280Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwelling including porch, alfresco and garage134 FOSTERS RD RENDELSHAM SA 5280Decision Made
June 2022
- Light Industry - Workshop44-46 NILSSON ST RENDELSHAM SA 5280Decision Made
April 2022
- Construction of a Detached DwellingLOT 304 MOORANOOLA RD RENDELSHAM SA 5280Decision Made
2021· 2 proposals
February 2021
- Farm shed134 FOSTERS RD RENDELSHAM SA 5280Decision Made
January 2021
- Realignment of boundaries125 BROOKS RD RENDELSHAM SA 5280;175 BROOKS RD RENDELSHAM SA 5280Decision Made
2020· 2 proposals
December 2020
- Shed6-8 CARTHEW RD RENDELSHAM SA 5280Decision Made
October 2020
- Machinery shed485 MOUNT HOPE RD RENDELSHAM SA 5280Decision 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
Roadworks & transport
1 active roadworks / incidents
- Road ReconstructionSouthern Ports Highway, Parking Bay28 Jul 2026 – 28 Aug 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Traffic SA road events — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (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 28.1 km away).
Coalition 69.2%Labor 30.8%
6.3 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +1.2 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- RendelshamLabor 30.7% · Coalition 69.3% TPP (2025)2.5 km away
- SouthendLabor 25.0% · Coalition 75.0% TPP (2025)8.4 km away
- MillicentLabor 39.3% · Coalition 60.7% TPP (2025)14.1 km away
- Millicent SouthLabor 46.4% · Coalition 53.6% TPP (2025)15.5 km away
- FurnerLabor 12.8% · Coalition 87.2% TPP (2025)17.5 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)
- 5/10
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 Wattle Range Council
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Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of South Australia.