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SA · Wakefield Council
Snowtown, 5520
Est. population · Jun 2025
447
Growth (1 yr)
+0.2%
Growth (5 yr)
+2.0%
Median age
54
Median income
$771/wk
Employment rate
35.2%
Languages at home
1.8%non-English
Most common: Greek
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Heritage area
- Education hub
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
In Wakefield Council, Snowtown keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. Life here is grounded in local routine rather than big-city choice.
Local green pockets are modest, with bigger outdoor outings usually found in neighbouring areas. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here, with buses covering longer trips across the wider area. Purchase and rent costs sit on the more affordable side of the local range.
Reported crime has been rising recently. Period homes and older streetscapes are part of the appeal, with heritage detail still visible throughout.
Desirability sits below average overall, with growth momentum, plus local dining and lifestyle amenities the main drag compared with similar regional towns. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Snowtown snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$325/wk
Population (ERP)
447
+0.2% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
19.4%
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
#164
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
48th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
49th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
1/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
31st
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
- 16.2/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 6868th in Australia
- State rank
- 694th in SA
- Peer rank
- #164 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #263 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 79%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $325
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Median house sale prices cover metropolitan Adelaide and selected fringe councils (19 LGAs, including Adelaide Hills and Gawler), not all of regional South Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- SA rent report & metro median house sales — Government of South Australia · 1 January - 31 March 2026 · Updated · Quarterly; metro-fringe sales only
Population
Estimated resident population
447(June 2025)
+0.2% annual · +2.0% over 5 years · 49th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.2%
- 5-year growth
- +2.0%
- Change in 1 year
- +1
- Change in 5 years
- +9
- Growth rank in SA
- 49th 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 (~450), extrapolated at +0.4% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 425
- Median age
- 54
- Median household income / week
- $771
- Dwelling vacancy
- 19.4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 47 of 242
- Median monthly mortgage
- $628
- Employment rate
- 35.2%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 189 / 6 / 0 (+ 3 other)
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)
- 14
- Against the person
- 5
- Against property
- 9
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 31.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 85 residents
- State safety percentile
- 47.8th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 4
- Increase (daily rate)
- +56%
Most common offence types
- Obtain Benefit By Deception2
- Other Property Damage And Environmental3
- Other Theft4
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury5
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
- 965
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 31th
School list
- Snowtown Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 965 · 31th percentile · LBOTE 0% · 35 students · Top SEA quarter 7%View on My School →
- Snowtown School Based Preschool19 Glen Davidson DrivePreschools
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
Public transport
1 public transport stops in this suburb
- Augusta Hwy - West side (100 Mile Roadhouse Snowtown)
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
1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 2/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0
Shopping(1)
- Convenience store
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
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 1
- Nearest hospital
- Snowtown Hospital and Health Service (2.5 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Public Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- On site
- Snowtown Hospital and Health ServiceSouth TerracePublic Hospital
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)
- 15
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 33.6
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
- 30° / 15°
- Rainfall
- 50 mm · ~6 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 24° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 82 mm · ~10 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 17° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 139 mm · ~17 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 106 mm · ~13 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· 1 proposal
April 2026
- Two double carports ancillary to dwelling29 NORTH TCE SNOWTOWN SA 5520Decision Made
2025· 2 proposals
October 2025
- 12.1 x 12.1 x 4.5m agricultural buildingLOT 318 LUMEAH RD SNOWTOWN SA 5520Decision Made
May 2025
- Single storey detached dwelling with attached verandah and carport in association with the farming land use.LOT 177 AUGUSTA HWY SNOWTOWN SA 5520Decision Made
2024· 4 proposals
June 2024
- Signage associated with charging station4765 AUGUSTA HWY SNOWTOWN SA 5520Decision Made
- Workers accommodation comprising 16 modular units, verandah and decks, with a total capacity of 48 persons and associated car parking.LOT 11 AUGUSTA HWY SNOWTOWN SA 5520Under Assessment
May 2024
- Carport50-52 RAILWAY TCE E SNOWTOWN SA 5520Decision Made
April 2024
- Construction of town entrance signLOT 858 WEST TCE SNOWTOWN SA 5520Decision Made
2023· 1 proposal
July 2023
- Shipping container for storage associated with community use (Men's Shed)76 RAILWAY TCE E SNOWTOWN SA 5520Decision Made
2022· 3 proposals
October 2022
- Swimming pool and safety fence298 WOKURNA RD SNOWTOWN SA 5520Decision Made
June 2022
- Shed - Same foot print as previous shed being removed2 SIXTH ST SNOWTOWN SA 5520Decision Made
March 2022
- Storage shed6-8 SIXTH ST SNOWTOWN SA 5520Decision Made
2021· 3 proposals
September 2021
- Outbuilding (shed)5 EAST TCE SNOWTOWN SA 5520Decision Made
May 2021
- Rain Water Tank (above ground) - 62kL.3 EAST TCE SNOWTOWN SA 5520Decision Made
March 2021
- alterations and additions to the existing service station development including facade upgrades, internal alterations and signage4765 AUGUSTA HWY SNOWTOWN SA 5520Decision Made
2020· 3 proposals
September 2020
- The verandah will be attached to the wall of the current house we live in. The dimensions are 7.650 mts wide by 3.070mts deep and the roof will be Colorbond frames and Colorbond Flatdeck roof and gutter will feed water into the existing gutter system. There is no water or power added and it will sit on the existing concrete surrounds.92 TORAKINA RD SNOWTOWN SA 5520Decision Made
- Agricultural BuildingLOT 177 AUGUSTA HWY SNOWTOWN SA 5520Decision Made
- Community outbuilding - Men's Shed (9.1m X 6.2m).76 RAILWAY TCE E SNOWTOWN SA 5520Decision Made
Other· 1 proposal
- L.H. PERRY & SONS PTY. LTD.Hydrocarbon and ChemicalEPA 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
15 heritage places
- Catholic Church since 1936High Street SNOWTOWNLocal heritage
- Former Bank 18821-3 Fourth Street SNOWTOWNLocal heritage
- Former Masonic Lodge44-46 Railway Terrace East SNOWTOWNLocal heritage
- Former Post Office42 Railway Terrace East SNOWTOWNLocal heritage
- Former Railway Station and complexRailway Terrace West SNOWTOWNLocal heritage
- Former Railway house1 Railway Terrace East SNOWTOWNLocal heritage
- Former bakery11-13 High Street SNOWTOWNLocal heritage
- Former drapery/girl guide hall30 Fourth Street SNOWTOWNLocal heritage
- Hummocks Station 1860'sSNOWTOWNLocal heritage
- Institute and Memorial Hall 188122-24 Railway Terrace East SNOWTOWNLocal heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
- Bushfire safer places
- 1
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
- Grey
- Member of Parliament
- Tom VENNING (Liberal)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 128,707
- Turnout (2025)
- 89.4%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +5.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 54.6%Labor 45.4%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 34.6 km away).
Coalition 59.3%Labor 40.8%
4.6 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +12.3 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- SnowtownLabor 41.3% · Coalition 58.7% TPP (2025)2.7 km away
- LochielLabor 47.3% · Coalition 52.7% TPP (2025)18.0 km away
- ButeLabor 30.1% · Coalition 69.9% TPP (2025)20.3 km away
- BrinkworthLabor 35.6% · Coalition 64.4% TPP (2025)21.4 km away
- RedhillLabor 24.9% · Coalition 75.1% TPP (2025)25.5 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)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 1/10
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
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