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SA · Mid Murray Council
Sedan, 5353
Est. population · Jun 2025
204
Growth (1 yr)
+1.0%
Growth (5 yr)
+5.7%
Median age
40
Median income
$1,052/wk
Employment rate
52.6%
Languages at home
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- Heritage area
- High desirability
Suburb profile
In Mid Murray Council, Sedan keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with plenty of young families in the mix. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting.
Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many regional towns, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. A car helps for most daily errands, though buses still link the suburb further afield. 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. The suburb still has an emerging character, as newer residents settle in and local identity forms.
Desirability sits below average overall, with growth momentum, plus community and employment the main drag compared with similar regional towns. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Sedan snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
204
+1.0% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
26.0%
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
#39
among Country & regional · Emerging
Safety
9th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
73rd
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
3/10
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
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 26.7/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 6054th in Australia
- State rank
- 601st in SA
- Peer rank
- #39 among Country & regional · Emerging suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #199 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 70%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Population
Estimated resident population
204(June 2025)
+1.0% annual · +5.7% over 5 years · 73th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.0%
- 5-year growth
- +5.7%
- Change in 1 year
- +2
- Change in 5 years
- +11
- Growth rank in SA
- 73th 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 (~200), extrapolated at +1.3% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 212
- Median age
- 40
- Median household income / week
- $1,052
- Dwelling vacancy
- 26%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 27 of 104
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,000
- Employment rate
- 52.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 69 / 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)
- 2
- Against the person
- 1
- Against property
- 1
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 9.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 212 residents
- State safety percentile
- 8.8th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 17
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -66.6%
Most common offence types
- Common Assault1
- 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
Public transport
4 public transport stops in this suburb
- Bank Rd / Stott Hwy - North side (Sedan)
- Bank Rd / Tamkes Rd - South side (Sedan Uniting Church)
- Stott Hwy / Bank Rd - East side (Sedan Uniting Church)
- Stott Hwy / Bank Rd - West side (Sedan Uniting Church)
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · current · Updated
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
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 51
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
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
- Angaston District Hospital (26.5 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
- 29.4
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° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 69 mm · ~9 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 80 mm · ~10 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 14° / 5°
- Rainfall
- 142 mm · ~18 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 125 mm · ~16 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· 3 proposals
August 2026
- ShedLOT 5 STOTT HWY SEDAN SA 5353Under Assessment
March 2026
- Construction of an agricultural buildingLOT 7 BRONCOS RD SEDAN SA 5353Decision Made
February 2026
- Detached dwellingLOT 1 STOTT HWY SEDAN SA 5353Under Assessment
2025· 5 proposals
December 2025
- Domestic Outbuilding (Shed)LOT 3 BANK RD SEDAN SA 5353Decision Made
September 2025
- Single storey detached dwellingLOT 33 HALFWAY HOUSE RD SEDAN SA 5353Decision Made
- Verandah and OutbuildingLOT 14 HALFWAY HOUSE RD SEDAN SA 5353Decision Made
- Detached dwelling and outbuildingLOT 67 HALFWAY HOUSE RD SEDAN SA 5353Decision Made
August 2025
- Single storey detached dwellingLOT 48 ANGASTON-SWAN REACH RD SEDAN SA 5353Decision Made
2024· 7 proposals
December 2024
- Residential Outbuilding (Shed)135 PEARCE RD SEDAN SA 5353Decision Made
September 2024
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling with attached verandahs and carportLOT 2 CHARLES ST SEDAN SA 5353Decision Made
August 2024
- Free Standing flat roof ( 2 degree fall ) C section carport. 9.1m overall x 6.120 overall including gutters x 3.6 under beam clearance height Woodland grey topside Hideck roof with monument gutter and barges Galv 200C x 2.4 Beams and galv 100 x 100 posts into earth436 DRY WEATHER RD SEDAN SA 5353Decision Made
June 2024
- Dwelling additions and alterations3547 RIDLEY RD SEDAN SA 5353Decision Made
- New dwelling and shedLOT 141 SEVEN CROSS RD SEDAN SA 5353Decision Made
February 2024
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling with attached decks and an integrated consulting room.LOT 769 RIDLEY RD SEDAN SA 5353Decision Made
January 2024
- Dwelling and swimming poolLOT 4 PINE HUT RD SEDAN SA 5353Under Assessment
2023· 3 proposals
November 2023
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling with attached verandahs and carportLOT 766 ANGASTON-SWAN REACH RD SEDAN SA 5353Decision Made
August 2023
- Construction of an agricultural building1431 PINE HUT RD SEDAN SA 5353Decision Made
- Residential Outbuilding1502 PINE HUT RD SEDAN SA 5353Decision Made
2022· 3 proposals
November 2022
- Detached dwelling with attached verandahLOT 216 TUNGALI RD SEDAN SA 5353Decision Made
May 2022
- Store (shed)3581 STOTT HWY SEDAN SA 5353Decision Made
April 2022
- Construction of a farming buildingLOT 2 PIPELINE RD SEDAN SA 5353Under Assessment
2021· 3 proposals
December 2021
- Residential Outbuilding (Shed)LOT 7 WILLIAM ST SEDAN SA 5353Decision Made
July 2021
- Barn Style Shed2152 THREE CHAIN RD SEDAN SA 5353Decision Made
June 2021
- Farm Building (Implement Shed) storage of farm equipment (tractors etc)LOT 202 PINE HUT RD SEDAN SA 5353Decision Made
Other· 2 proposals
- DEBORAH ANNE COPPERWHEAT, ROGER COPPERWHEATHydrocarbon and ChemicalEPA licence
- SIHERO PTY. LTD., ILIRA PTY. LTD.Animal Husbandry and Other ActivitiesEPA 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
Heritage
1 heritage place
- Former Farm ComplexRons Rd SEDANLocal heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (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 59.5%Labor 40.5%
3.5 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +0.1 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- SedanLabor 41.8% · Coalition 58.2% TPP (2025)6.5 km away
- CambraiLabor 43.8% · Coalition 56.2% TPP (2025)14.6 km away
- KeynetonLabor 27.2% · Coalition 72.8% TPP (2025)20.8 km away
- MocultaLabor 32.2% · Coalition 67.8% TPP (2025)22.8 km away
- Swan ReachLabor 40.5% · Coalition 59.5% TPP (2025)23.1 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)
- 3/10
- 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 Mid Murray Council
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Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of South Australia.