SA · Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council
Rhynie, SA, 5412
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Suburb snapshot
Rhynie is a small locality in the Clare and Gilbert Valleys area, home to around 138 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show median weekly rent around $220, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- Population
- 138
- Median age
- 58
- Median household income / week
- $912
- Dwelling vacancy
- 12.7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 10 of 79
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,134
- Employment rate
- 45.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 3 / 0 / 0
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
- Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $220
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
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
26 planning-related records
2026· 3 proposals
May 2026
- Outbuilding (garage and domestic storage shed)5 WOOLSHED FLAT RD RHYNIE SA 5412Decision Made
- Change of use from hotel to dwelling15 MAIN NORTH RD RHYNIE SA 5412Decision Made
April 2026
- Carport and verandah515 GARRYOWEN RD RHYNIE SA 5412Decision Made
2025· 4 proposals
November 2025
- Outbuilding (shed)10 MILNE ST RHYNIE SA 5412Decision Made
June 2025
- Single storey detached dwelling with above-ground rainwater tankLOT 397 GARRYOWEN RD RHYNIE SA 5412Decision Made
April 2025
- Conversion of existing cottage/shed to ancillary accommodation including internal building works5279 HORROCKS HWY RHYNIE SA 5412Decision Made
January 2025
- Verandah11 MILNE ST RHYNIE SA 5412Decision Made
2024· 3 proposals
December 2024
- Existing swimming pool will be removed and new fibreglass swimming pool will be installed2 MAIN NORTH RD RHYNIE SA 5412Decision Made
July 2024
- Outbuilding (garage/storage shed/workshop)5279 HORROCKS HWY RHYNIE SA 5412Decision Made
April 2024
- Verandah15 SPENCER ST RHYNIE SA 5412Decision Made
2023· 2 proposals
November 2023
- Outbuilding (Shed)1 MILNE ST RHYNIE SA 5412Decision Made
- Outbuilding (shed) and carportLOT 26 JAMES ST RHYNIE SA 5412Decision Made
2022· 1 proposal
August 2022
- Verandah and decking3 MILNE ST RHYNIE SA 5412Decision Made
2021· 6 proposals
December 2021
- Swimming pool and safety fence6 MILNE ST RHYNIE SA 5412Decision Made
October 2021
- Change of Use - Dwelling to Tourist Accommodation5307 HORROCKS HWY RHYNIE SA 5412Decision Made
September 2021
- Domestic Outbuilding (9m X4m)16 MILNE ST RHYNIE SA 5412Decision Made
May 2021
- Domestic Outbuilding2 STATION RD RHYNIE SA 5412Decision Made
April 2021
- Detached DwellingLOT 99 MAIN NORTH RD RHYNIE SA 5412Decision Made
February 2021
- Niche Wall2 MILNE ST RHYNIE SA 5412Decision Made
2020· 7 proposals
December 2020
- Domestic OutbuildingLOT 12 MAIN NORTH RD RHYNIE SA 5412Decision Made
November 2020
- Single storey detached dwelling3 MILNE ST RHYNIE SA 5412Decision Made
- Verandah and DeckLOT 10 HARRIET ST RHYNIE SA 5412Decision Made
- Carport66 MAIN NORTH RD RHYNIE SA 5412Decision Made
October 2020
- Construction of Detached Dwelling, 2x Domestic Outbuilding, 2x Rain Water Tank, Swimming Pool with Pump Shed, Roof-Mounted Solar Panels and FencingLOT 30 JAMES ST RHYNIE SA 5412Under Assessment
September 2020
- Shed with Flat AwningLOT 10 HARRIET ST RHYNIE SA 5412Decision Made
- Single Storey Timber Framed DwellingLOT 10 HARRIET ST RHYNIE SA 5412Decision Made
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020; 2020–2026; 2021… · Updated on site
Amenities
10 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bbq
- Rhynie Rest AreaParking
- Playground
- Rhynie HotelPub
- Public Bookcase
- Rhynie Rest AreaPublic toilets
- Old Rhynie Railway StationShelter
- Shelter
- Sports field
- TelstraTelephone
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 5/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 6/10
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
1 state heritage place
- Heritage placeState heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
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
Recent changes
- Heritage placeheritageState heritage
- Carportplanning66 MAIN NORTH RD RHYNIE SA 5412Lodged 18 Nov 2020 · Decision Made
- Carport and verandahplanning515 GARRYOWEN RD RHYNIE SA 5412Lodged 07 Apr 2026 · Decision Made
- Change of Use - Dwelling to Tourist Accommodationplanning5307 HORROCKS HWY RHYNIE SA 5412Lodged 28 Oct 2021 · Decision Made
- Change of use from hotel to dwellingplanning15 MAIN NORTH RD RHYNIE SA 5412Lodged 01 May 2026 · Decision Made
- Construction of Detached Dwelling, 2x Domestic Outbuilding, 2x Rain Water Tank, Swimming Pool with Pump Shed, Roof-Mounted Solar Panels and FencingplanningLOT 30 JAMES ST RHYNIE SA 5412Lodged 15 Oct 2020 · Under Assessment
- Conversion of existing cottage/shed to ancillary accommodation including internal building worksplanning5279 HORROCKS HWY RHYNIE SA 5412Lodged 30 Apr 2025 · Decision Made
- Detached DwellingplanningLOT 99 MAIN NORTH RD RHYNIE SA 5412Lodged 15 Apr 2021 · Decision Made
- Domestic Outbuildingplanning2 STATION RD RHYNIE SA 5412Lodged 30 May 2021 · Decision Made
- Domestic OutbuildingplanningLOT 12 MAIN NORTH RD RHYNIE SA 5412Lodged 15 Dec 2020 · Decision Made
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Updated on site
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