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SA · Wattle Range Council
Southend, 5280
Est. population · Jun 2025
319
Growth (1 yr)
+0.9%
Growth (5 yr)
+6.0%
Median age
50
Median income
$1,761/wk
Employment rate
53.5%
Languages at home
1.4%non-English
Most common: Italian
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- National parks
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Southend offers a slower smaller community life in Wattle Range Council, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting.
Green space punches above what many regional towns offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. A car helps for most daily errands, with fewer amenities clustered within an easy walk. Purchase and rent costs sit on the more affordable side of the local range.
Reported crime has been rising recently. This is a mature, settled pocket where the existing streetscape still defines the local character.
The desirability picture is below average, weighed down by softer local dining and lifestyle amenities relative to similar regional towns. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Southend snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
319
+0.9% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
35.9%
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
#153
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
51st
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
72nd
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
- 19.2/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 6748th in Australia
- State rank
- 676th in SA
- Peer rank
- #153 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #249 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 62%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Population
Estimated resident population
319(June 2025)
+0.9% annual · +6.0% over 5 years · 72th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.9%
- 5-year growth
- +6.0%
- Change in 1 year
- +3
- Change in 5 years
- +18
- Growth rank in SA
- 72th 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 (~350), extrapolated at +0.8% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 301
- Median age
- 50
- Median household income / week
- $1,761
- Dwelling vacancy
- 35.9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 66 of 184
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,487
- Employment rate
- 53.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 119 / 0 / 0 (+ 4 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)
- 11
- Against the person
- 5
- Against property
- 6
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 34.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 60 residents
- State safety percentile
- 51.3th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 43
- Increase (daily rate)
- +1003%
Most common offence types
- Assault Police1
- Common Assault2
- Other Property Damage And Environmental2
- Other Unlawful Entry With Intent2
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury1
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
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
Parks & reserves
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Canunda National Park
Data sources & freshness
- National parks & reserves (SA) — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 1
- 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
- Millicent and Districts Hospital and Health Service (18.0 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
- 18.8
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
- 23° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 80 mm · ~10 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 19° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 172 mm · ~22 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 14° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 350 mm · ~44 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 17° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 181 mm · ~23 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· 8 proposals
August 2026
- Two Storey Detached Dwelling2 -4 MACDONALD ST SOUTHEND SA 5280Under Assessment
June 2026
- Outbuilding9 HARVEY ST SOUTHEND SA 5280Decision Made
- Outbuilding15 YATES CT SOUTHEND SA 5280Decision Made
April 2026
- Outbuilding26 ELIZA ST SOUTHEND SA 5280Decision Made
- Replacement Outbuilding3 ELIZA ST SOUTHEND SA 5280;5 -7 ELIZA ST SOUTHEND SA 5280Decision Made
March 2026
- New Shed (Stage 1) & Single Storey dwelling (Stage 2)28 CHRISTINA SMITH DR SOUTHEND SA 5280Under Assessment
February 2026
- Construction of a telecommunications facility (monopole 30m and associated antenna)LOT 460 ELIZA ST SOUTHEND SA 5280Decision Made
January 2026
- Outbuilding (Shed)11 HARVEY ST SOUTHEND SA 5280Decision Made
2025· 10 proposals
December 2025
- Detached dwelling and Outbuilding56 CHRISTINA SMITH DR SOUTHEND SA 5280Under Assessment
October 2025
- Outbuilding.5 CHRISTINA SMITH DR SOUTHEND SA 5280Decision Made
September 2025
- Construction of a Detached Dwelling and ShedLOT 11 SOUTHERN PORTS HWY SOUTHEND SA 5280Under Assessment
- Verandah and deck2 -4 BONNEY ST SOUTHEND SA 5280Decision Made
- Carport3 SMITH ST SOUTHEND SA 5280Decision Made
August 2025
- 40 Lot land divisionLOT 1 SOUTHERN PORTS HWY SOUTHEND SA 5280Under Assessment
July 2025
- Carport2 UNDERWOOD ST SOUTHEND SA 5280Decision Made
June 2025
- STAGE 1- Outbuilding STAGE 2 - Detached dwelling35 CAPE BUFFON DR SOUTHEND SA 5280Under Assessment
April 2025
- Two Carports (Carport 1 & Carport 2).11 UNDERWOOD ST SOUTHEND SA 5280Decision Made
February 2025
- Outbuilding (Partially enclosed structure).LOT 4 SOUTHEND ACCESS RD SOUTHEND SA 5280Decision Made
2024· 4 proposals
October 2024
- Dwelling alteration and additions including a balcony extension and external ramps/stairs2 -4 MACDONALD ST SOUTHEND SA 5280Under Assessment
September 2024
- Detached dwelling, Tourist accommodation (change of use ) and Verandah3 EVELYN ST SOUTHEND SA 5280Decision Made
June 2024
- Torrens title land division comprising one (1) allotment into two (2) allotments for the creation of one (1) additional allotment and the construction of a detached dwelling with an associated outbuilding and earthworks9610 SOUTHERN PORTS HWY SOUTHEND SA 5280Decision Made
May 2024
- Land Division (1-in-106) in 5 stagesLOT 1 SOUTHERN PORTS HWY SOUTHEND SA 5280Under Assessment
2023· 8 proposals
December 2023
- Public ArtLOT 31 BRIDGES DR SOUTHEND SA 5280Decision Made
November 2023
- Stage 1: Outbuilding (Shed), Stage 2: Dwelling60 CHRISTINA SMITH DR SOUTHEND SA 5280Under Assessment
October 2023
- Garage, porch and deck extension and renovation to existing dwelling6 CAPE BUFFON DR SOUTHEND SA 5280Decision Made
- Shed26 ELIZA ST SOUTHEND SA 5280Decision Made
September 2023
- Domestic ShedLOT 2 DASHWOOD ST SOUTHEND SA 5280Decision Made
August 2023
- Pergola18 CAPE BUFFON DR SOUTHEND SA 5280Decision Made
June 2023
- Detached Dwelling and Shed19 CHRISTINA SMITH DR SOUTHEND SA 5280Under Assessment
May 2023
- Domestic Shed (associated with new House Application ID: 23013699)36 CHRISTINA SMITH DR SOUTHEND SA 5280Decision Made
2022· 7 proposals
December 2022
- Change of Use (Garage to a Sunroom)11 GEORGE ST SOUTHEND SA 5280Decision Made
November 2022
- Detached Dwelling (Kit Home)LOT 6 SOUTHEND ACCESS RD SOUTHEND SA 5280Under Assessment
October 2022
- Variation to existing planning approval for proposed residential extension (reduction in floor area)17 CAPE BUFFON DR SOUTHEND SA 5280Decision Made
September 2022
- Excavation and compaction and leveling of block to provide required building footprint. Construction of a suitable, concrete block retaining walls by Teagle Contracting, as per Regulation 88- Certificate of Compliance- Structural Design. Job Reference 1905E01 4/05/2019. Building of a Two Story Dwelling, Masonary- Concrete Block Ground floor, Timber frame, western red cedar clad second story. Colourbond roof cladding.15 YATES CT SOUTHEND SA 5280Decision Made
July 2022
- To construct a shed for domestic storage including a car and a boat plus a small temporary living area.LOT 6 SOUTHEND ACCESS RD SOUTHEND SA 5280Decision Made
June 2022
- Verandah - Pergola12 BAKER ST SOUTHEND SA 5280Decision Made
- Proposed relocation of existing transportable building, new Carport and Verandah additions and proposed retaining wall5 YATES CT SOUTHEND SA 5280Decision Made
2021· 4 proposals
December 2021
- Pergola17 CAPE BUFFON DR SOUTHEND SA 5280Decision Made
November 2021
- Detached dwelling, carport and an outbuildingLOT 4 SOUTHEND ACCESS RD SOUTHEND SA 5280Decision Made
September 2021
- Two-storey dwelling with integral garage3 EVELYN ST SOUTHEND SA 5280Under Assessment
August 2021
- Shed34-36 BRIDGES DR SOUTHEND SA 5280Decision Made
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
Roadworks & transport
1 active roadworks / incidents
- Road ReconstructionSouthern Ports Highway, Southend Access Rd28 Jul 2026 – 28 Aug 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Traffic SA road events — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (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 30.6 km away).
Coalition 72.7%Labor 27.3%
9.7 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: -6.6 pp toward Coalition
Nearest polling places
- SouthendLabor 25.0% · Coalition 75.0% TPP (2025)3.2 km away
- RendelshamLabor 30.7% · Coalition 69.3% TPP (2025)5.7 km away
- BeachportLabor 34.8% · Coalition 65.2% TPP (2025)15.7 km away
- MillicentLabor 39.3% · Coalition 60.7% TPP (2025)17.8 km away
- Millicent SouthLabor 46.4% · Coalition 53.6% TPP (2025)18.8 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
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