Median house price
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SA · Murray Bridge Council
Rocky Gully, 5254
Est. population · Jun 2025
124
Growth (1 yr)
+0.8%
Growth (5 yr)
+6.0%
Median age
44
Median income
$1,375/wk
Employment rate
62%
Languages at home
6.1%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
- National parks
Suburb profile
Rocky Gully is a hillside smaller community in Murray Bridge Council, with elevated streets and a greener, quieter pace. Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with plenty of young families in the mix. With fewer amenities on hand, neighbouring suburbs do much of the shopping and service heavy lifting.
Open space is thinner than in many comparable suburbs, 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. Purchase and rent costs sit on the more affordable side of the local range.
Crime trends have improved of late compared with the previous period. Tree-lined streets and established homes set the tone, with little pressure to reinvent the neighbourhood.
At a glance
Rocky Gully snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
124
+0.8% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
11.4%
Census unoccupied dwellings
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Safety
83rd
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
66th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
2/10
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
124(June 2025)
+0.8% annual · +6.0% over 5 years · 66th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.8%
- 5-year growth
- +6.0%
- Change in 1 year
- +1
- Change in 5 years
- +7
- Growth rank in SA
- 66th 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 +1.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 113
- Median age
- 44
- Median household income / week
- $1,375
- Dwelling vacancy
- 11.4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 5 of 44
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,322
- Employment rate
- 62%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 41 / 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 decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 11
- Against the person
- 0
- Against property
- 11
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 88.7
- State safety percentile
- 82.7th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 15
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -15.2%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental1
- Other Theft4
- Receive Or Handle Proceeds Of Crime3
- Sct - Non Residence1
- Sct - Residence1
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
Amenities
2 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 0/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0
Other(2)
- Unnamed (No.HA2) Heritage AgreementNature Reserve
- Parking
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
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
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 2
- 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 — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Murray Bridge Soldiers' Memorial Hospital (7.5 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)
- 6
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 48.4
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
- 29° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 67 mm · ~8 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 97 mm · ~12 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 148 mm · ~18 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 119 mm · ~15 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· 4 proposals
July 2026
- Change of land use to Service Trade Premises for horticulture (floriculture) - Outdoor retail plant nursery - in the form of a Shed and associated signage.82 NICOLAI RD ROCKY GULLY SA 5254Under Assessment
May 2026
- seven (7) shelters623 MONARTO RD ROCKY GULLY SA 5254Decision Made
April 2026
- Torrens Title Land Division - Boundary Realignment - 2 into 2 - 1481882 NICOLAI RD ROCKY GULLY SA 5254Decision Made
March 2026
- replacement of existing verandah67 ROCKY GULLY RD ROCKY GULLY SA 5254Decision Made
2025· 6 proposals
November 2025
- Gym -lightweight structure with lightweight floor, DDA ramp and steps. Staff Facility - lightweight structure on reinforced concrete slab Service Yard - compacted road base Staff Carpark - compacted road base Landscaping - hard and soft landscaping including drainage swales Pickleball Court - concrete slab525 MONARTO RD ROCKY GULLY SA 5254Decision Made
October 2025
- Colourbond Domestic Storage Shed584 MAURICE RD ROCKY GULLY SA 5254Decision Made
September 2025
- One (1) entrance statement (14m x 2.1m), associated advertising (illuminated) and fencing 2.6m high525 MONARTO RD ROCKY GULLY SA 5254Decision Made
July 2025
- 9m x 9m x 5m(total height) shed.84 -96 ROCKY GULLY RD ROCKY GULLY SA 5254Under Assessment
- Proposed attached structure to house, Stratco Outback Flat with Colourbond sheets and powder coated brackets and posts. General sizing of proposed structure 17680mm/14100 Length x 2850/3110 Width x 2700 Height.554 MAURICE RD ROCKY GULLY SA 5254Decision Made
March 2025
- Six open-sided structures to be used as shade shelters for visitor use at animal exhibit viewing points.3401 OLD PRINCES HWY MONARTO SA 5254;623 MONARTO RD ROCKY GULLY SA 5254Decision Made
2024· 7 proposals
December 2024
- Garage with carport 13m x 9m x 3.1m(wall height).1 CYPRESS TCE ROCKY GULLY SA 5254Decision Made
- Verandah to Existing Dwelling, Domestic Outbuilding and Carport/Verandah437 MONARTO RD ROCKY GULLY SA 5254Decision Made
September 2024
- Renewable Energy Facility (4.98 MW) - incorporating solar panel array, battery energy storage system (BESS), medium voltage power station (MVPS - including inverter, switchgear and transformer), fire water tank/s, securing fencing and gates, landscaping and ancillary equipment.82 NICOLAI RD ROCKY GULLY SA 5254Decision Made
July 2024
- Outbuilding (shed) 16m x 9m x 2.7m(wall height). 2 x carports.60 ROCKY GULLY RD ROCKY GULLY SA 5254Decision Made
- Verandah50 ROCKY GULLY RD ROCKY GULLY SA 5254Decision Made
February 2024
- Two (2) carports consisting of the following: - Freestanding carport on the western side of the existing dwelling; and - Carport attached to and forward of the existing shed84-96 ROCKY GULLY RD ROCKY GULLY SA 5254Decision Made
January 2024
- Single storey detached dwelling with two (2) front verandahs437 MONARTO RD ROCKY GULLY SA 5254Decision Made
2023· 6 proposals
December 2023
- Single storey dwelling to be utilised as workers accommodation associated with existing Intensive Animal Husbandry operations73-77 ROCKY GULLY RD ROCKY GULLY SA 5254Under Assessment
October 2023
- Establishment of Ecotourism Accommodation identified as ""Wild Africa Glamping"" in association with Monarto Safari Park comprising; - Demolition of the existing dwelling on site - Construction of 20 glamping tents on raised platforms - Communal, single-storey lodge building with ancillary restaurant, guest plunge pools, car parking and earthworks - Internal access road - Steel mesh animal fencing - Landscaping - Application to be undertaken in 2 stages; - Stage 1 – Civil works, Lodge substructu525 MONARTO RD ROCKY GULLY SA 5254Decision Made
September 2023
- Storage shed 18m x 9.1m x 3.6m to gutter with gable roof3711 OLD PRINCES HWY ROCKY GULLY SA 5254Decision Made
June 2023
- Agricultural Building and 20000L Water Storage Tank525A MONARTO RD ROCKY GULLY SA 5254Decision Made
April 2023
- Verandah47 FIELD RD ROCKY GULLY SA 5254Decision Made
March 2023
- Construct Hippopotamus (Hippo) holding facility including; Night quarters (Outbuilding), Pools, Hippo enclosure (1.8m high colourbond fence) Rainwater tank (63000l)623 MONARTO RD ROCKY GULLY SA 5254Decision Made
2022· 3 proposals
October 2022
- Swimming pool and safety fence375 MONARTO RD ROCKY GULLY SA 5254Decision Made
July 2022
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling and a partial change in land use to a self-storage facility comprising: - Construction of nine (9) storage structures; - Stormwater retention basin; - Signage; - A designated area for storage of caravans and shipping containers; - Associated fencing, car parking, lighting, rainwater tanks, access tracks, earthworks and landscaping. Stage 1 - One (1) shed; stormwater retention basin; signage; and associated fencing, car parking, lighting, rainwate46-48 ROCKY GULLY RD ROCKY GULLY SA 5254Under Assessment
June 2022
- Toilet Facilities at the following locations associated with the Monarto Safari Park: Sites 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, and 9: One (1) multipurpose / disabled unit; Site 5: One (1) multipurpose / disabled unit, three (3) double units, and one (1) urinal; Site 8: One (1) multipurpose / disabled unit, and one (1) double unit3401 OLD PRINCES HWY MONARTO SA 5254;525 MONARTO RD ROCKY GULLY SA 5254;623 MONARTO RD ROCKY GULLY SA 5254Decision Made
2021· 5 proposals
October 2021
- Land division (boundary realignment) & construction of renewable energy facility (solar farm)3939 OLD PRINCES HWY ROCKY GULLY SA 5254Decision Made
- Shed for housing giraffes623 MONARTO RD ROCKY GULLY SA 5254Decision Made
- Visitor Entrance Airlock to the Lemur exhibit composed of a steel framed tent623 MONARTO RD ROCKY GULLY SA 5254Decision Made
June 2021
- Freestanding carport108 ROCKY GULLY RD ROCKY GULLY SA 5254Decision Made
April 2021
- Garage for vehicle storage633 MAURICE RD ROCKY GULLY SA 5254Decision Made
Other· 2 proposals
- BORAL RESOURCES (SA) LIMITEDManufacturing and Mineral ProcessingEPA licence
- BORAL RESOURCES (SA) LIMITEDMaterials Handling and TransportationEPA licence
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 23.8 km away).
Coalition 57.2%Labor 42.8%
5.8 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +2.4 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Murray Bridge WestLabor 40.8% · Coalition 59.2% TPP (2025)6.3 km away
- Murray BridgeLabor 47.1% · Coalition 52.9% TPP (2025)6.6 km away
- Murray Bridge SouthLabor 48.6% · Coalition 51.4% TPP (2025)8.4 km away
- Murray Bridge EastLabor 36.2% · Coalition 63.8% TPP (2025)9.5 km away
- MypolongaLabor 37.4% · Coalition 62.6% TPP (2025)16.2 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)
- 2/10
- 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
More in Murray Bridge Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of South Australia.