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SA · Karoonda East Murray Council

Sandalwood, SA, 5309

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Suburb snapshot

Sandalwood is a small locality in the Karoonda East Murray area, home to around 62 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 1 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 16.1 offences per 1,000 residents, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population
62
Median age
48
Median household income / week
$1,062
Dwelling vacancy
51.4%
Unoccupied private dwellings
19 of 37
Median monthly mortgage
$0
Employment rate
67.3%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
0 / 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.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2024–25)
1
Against the person
0
Against property
1
Rate per 1,000 residents
16.1
State safety percentile
18.7th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • Other Theft1

Data sources & freshness

  • SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases

Planning & development

Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.

11 planning-related records

2025· 1 proposal

  • July 2025

  • Agricultural Building
    101 MAYR RD SANDALWOOD SA 5309Decision Made
2024· 2 proposals

  • July 2024

  • Install ramps and handrails to front and rear of hall.
    50 RAILWAY TCE SANDALWOOD SA 5309Under Assessment

  • May 2024

  • Land division - boundary realignment - 2 into 2 - amended plan 17.9.2024.
    LOT 22 TORI HILLS RD SANDALWOOD SA 5309Decision Made
2023· 1 proposal

  • August 2023

  • Agricultural building - farm storage shed
    101 MAYR RD SANDALWOOD SA 5309Decision Made
2022· 3 proposals

  • August 2022

  • Agricultural building - shearing shed
    101 MAYR RD SANDALWOOD SA 5309Decision Made

  • April 2022

  • Hay shed
    LOT 16 JIM JOLLY RD SANDALWOOD SA 5309Decision Made

  • February 2022

  • 2 x agricultural buildings
    LOT 39 JIM JOLLY RD SANDALWOOD SA 5309Decision Made
2021· 3 proposals

  • November 2021

  • Farm Shed
    713 PILCHERA BORE RD SANDALWOOD SA 5309Decision Made

  • October 2021

  • Proposed shed
    3718 GOONDOOLOO RD SANDALWOOD SA 5309Decision Made

  • January 2021

  • Construction of an additional eco-shelter building for the keeping of pigs at existing piggery.
    493 SANDALWOOD RD SANDALWOOD SA 5309Decision Made
2020· 1 proposal

  • September 2020

  • Agricultural building
    LOT 16 JIM JOLLY RD SANDALWOOD SA 5309Decision Made

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
6/10
IRSD decile (2021)
6/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Data sources & freshness

Recent changes

  • 2 x agricultural buildingsplanningLOT 39 JIM JOLLY RD SANDALWOOD SA 5309Lodged 24 Feb 2022 · Decision Made
  • Agricultural Buildingplanning101 MAYR RD SANDALWOOD SA 5309Lodged 02 Jul 2025 · Decision Made
  • Agricultural buildingplanningLOT 16 JIM JOLLY RD SANDALWOOD SA 5309Lodged 04 Sep 2020 · Decision Made
  • Agricultural building - farm storage shedplanning101 MAYR RD SANDALWOOD SA 5309Lodged 08 Aug 2023 · Decision Made
  • Agricultural building - shearing shedplanning101 MAYR RD SANDALWOOD SA 5309Lodged 18 Aug 2022 · Decision Made
  • Construction of an additional eco-shelter building for the keeping of pigs at existing piggery.planning493 SANDALWOOD RD SANDALWOOD SA 5309Lodged 27 Jan 2021 · Decision Made
  • Farm Shedplanning713 PILCHERA BORE RD SANDALWOOD SA 5309Lodged 16 Nov 2021 · Decision Made
  • Hay shedplanningLOT 16 JIM JOLLY RD SANDALWOOD SA 5309Lodged 23 Apr 2022 · Decision Made
  • Install ramps and handrails to front and rear of hall.planning50 RAILWAY TCE SANDALWOOD SA 5309Lodged 23 Jul 2024 · Under Assessment
  • Land division - boundary realignment - 2 into 2 - amended plan 17.9.2024.planningLOT 22 TORI HILLS RD SANDALWOOD SA 5309Lodged 26 May 2024 · Decision Made

Data sources & freshness