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SA · Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council
Stanley Flat, 5453
Est. population · Jun 2025
411
Growth (1 yr)
0.0%
Growth (5 yr)
0.0%
Median age
46
Median income
$1,795/wk
Employment rate
64.1%
Languages at home
1.3%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Heritage area
- High desirability
Suburb profile
In Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council, Stanley Flat keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with family life visible on every street. Life here is grounded in local routine rather than big-city choice.
Local shops are sparse, so a fuller set of amenities usually means travelling to a neighbouring town or regional hub. Local green pockets are modest, with bigger outdoor outings usually found in neighbouring areas. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here than in denser, more walkable pockets.
Property prices run toward the upper end of the local market. The streetscape feels settled and established, with older homes giving the area a familiar, lived-in look.
The overall desirability read is below average, pulled by softer local dining and lifestyle amenities compared with similar regional towns, though safety, plus community and employment remain brighter spots. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Stanley Flat snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$450/wk
Population (ERP)
411
0.0% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
18.0%
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
#65
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
0th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
39th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
8/10
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
- 35.5/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 4591st in Australia
- State rank
- 485th in SA
- Peer rank
- #65 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #120 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 52%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $450
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
411(June 2025)
0.0% annual · 0.0% over 5 years · 39th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- 0.0%
- 5-year growth
- 0.0%
- Change in 1 year
- 0
- Change in 5 years
- 0
- Growth rank in SA
- 39th 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 (~400), extrapolated at +0.4% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 401
- Median age
- 46
- Median household income / week
- $1,795
- Dwelling vacancy
- 18%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 32 of 178
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,600
- Employment rate
- 64.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 145 / 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
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 1
- Against the person
- 0
- Against property
- 1
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 2.4
- State safety percentile
- 0.3th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 27
Most common offence types
- Obtain Benefit By Deception1
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
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Clare Hospital (4.0 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)
- 9
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 21.9
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· 8 proposals
July 2026
- Single storey detached dwelling and associated retaining wallsLOT 45 NORMAN DR STANLEY FLAT SA 5453Under Assessment
June 2026
- Single storey detached dwelling53 STRADBROOKE RD STANLEY FLAT SA 5453Under Assessment
May 2026
- Agricultural building (Horticulture storage and farm shed)LOT 2 MCRAE WOOD RD STANLEY FLAT SA 5453Decision Made
- Verandah42 SQUARE MILE RD STANLEY FLAT SA 5453Decision Made
March 2026
- Proposed Residential Park including the construction of 149 new houses with associated carports and verandahs, community facility including indoor and external recreational spaces and swimming pool, a dedicated boat & trailer parking area, site cut & fill, retaining walls, fencing and site landscaping.LOT 204 SQUARE MILE RD STANLEY FLAT SA 5453Under Assessment
- Land Division (Torrens Title - 1 into 2)57 CALCANNIA RD STANLEY FLAT SA 5453Decision Made
January 2026
- Verandah603 WHITE HUT RD STANLEY FLAT SA 5453Decision Made
- Verandah28 CALCANNIA RD STANLEY FLAT SA 5453Decision Made
2025· 11 proposals
December 2025
- Outbuilding (shed)145D WHITE HUT RD STANLEY FLAT SA 5453Decision Made
November 2025
- Single storey detached dwelling with associated outbuilding (shed) and above-ground rain water tank (79KL)LOT 51 WHITE HUT RD STANLEY FLAT SA 5453Decision Made
October 2025
- Land division (Torrens Title - 1 into 3 allotments) resulting in a dwelling excision200 SQUARE MILE RD STANLEY FLAT SA 5453Decision Made
August 2025
- Camping facility comprising ten (10) unpowered sites9371A HORROCKS HWY STANLEY FLAT SA 5453Decision Made
July 2025
- Outbuilding (shed)9428 HORROCKS HWY STANLEY FLAT SA 5453Decision Made
- Land Division over multiple stages (Torrens Title - 37 into 67 Allotments, including the creation of 61 residential allotments, 3 balance allotments and 3 infrastructure allotments) and associated public reserves, roads, retaining walls, associated infrastructure and modification of an existing dam for stormwater detention purposesLOT 1 SQUARE MILE RD STANLEY FLAT SA 5453;LOT 10 HOLLITT DR STANLEY FLAT SA 5453;LOT 11 HOLLITT DR STANLEY FLAT SA 5453;LOT 12 HOLLITT DR STANLEY FLAT SA 5453;LOT 13 HOLLITT DR STANLEY FLAT SA 5453;LOT 14 HOLLITT DR STANLEY FLAT SA 5453;LOT 140 SQUARE MILE RD STANLEY FLAT SA 5453;LOT 141 SQUARE MILE RD STANLEY FLAT SA 5453;LOT 142 SQUARE MILE RD STANLEY FLAT SA 5453;LOT 15 HOLLITT DR STANLEY FLAT SA 5453;LOT 16 HOLLITT DR STANLEY FLAT SA 5453;LOT 17 HOLLITT DR STANLEY FLAT SA 5453;LOT 18 SPRINGBETT WAY STANLEY FLAT SA 5453;LOT 19 SPRINGBETT WAY STANLEY FLAT SA 5453;LOT 2 SQUARE MILE RD STANLEY FLAT SA 5453;LOT 20 BOWLEY RD STANLEY FLAT SA 5453;LOT 204 SQUARE MILE RD STANLEY FLAT SA 5453;LOT 21 BOWLEY RD STANLEY FLAT SA 5453;LOT 22 BOWLEY RD STANLEY FLAT SA 5453;LOT 23 BOWLEY RD STANLEY FLAT SA 5453;LOT 24 BOWLEY RD STANLEY FLAT SA 5453;LOT 25 BOWLEY RD STANLEY FLAT SA 5453;LOT 26 BOWLEY RD STANLEY FLAT SA 5453;LOT 27 BOWLEY RD STANLEY FLAT SA 5453;LOT 28 BOWLEY RD STANLEY FLAT SA 5453;LOT 29 BOWLEY RD STANLEY FLAT SA 5453;LOT 3 SQUARE MILE RD STANLEY FLAT SA 5453;LOT 30 BOWLEY RD STANLEY FLAT SA 5453;LOT 31 BOWLEY RD STANLEY FLAT SA 5453;LOT 32 BOWLEY RD STANLEY FLAT SA 5453;LOT 33 BOWLEY RD STANLEY FLAT SA 5453;LOT 4 SQUARE MILE RD STANLEY FLAT SA 5453;LOT 5 SQUARE MILE RD STANLEY FLAT SA 5453;LOT 6 SQUARE MILE RD STANLEY FLAT SA 5453;LOT 7 SQUARE MILE RD STANLEY FLAT SA 5453;LOT 8 SQUARE MILE RD STANLEY FLAT SA 5453;LOT 9 SQUARE MILE RD STANLEY FLAT SA 5453;SQUARE MILE RD STANLEY FLAT SA 5453Under Assessment
June 2025
- Carport20 HILL CT STANLEY FLAT SA 5453Decision Made
May 2025
- Outbuilding (garage)16 NICKLAUS CT STANLEY FLAT SA 5453Decision Made
April 2025
- Carport57 KIMBER RD STANLEY FLAT SA 5453Decision Made
March 2025
- Outbuilding (shed)28 CALCANNIA RD STANLEY FLAT SA 5453Decision Made
- Swimming Pool & Safety Barrier28 CALCANNIA RD STANLEY FLAT SA 5453Decision Made
2024· 9 proposals
December 2024
- Agricultural building (implement storage)LOT 109 WHITE HUT RD STANLEY FLAT SA 5453Decision Made
October 2024
- Single story detached dwellingLOT 530 WHITE HUT RD STANLEY FLAT SA 5453Decision Made
September 2024
- Construct a flat and gable patio/ verandah7 ALLENBY CT STANLEY FLAT SA 5453Decision Made
August 2024
- Outbuilding (garage) to replace existing shed67 MACDONALD RD STANLEY FLAT SA 5453Decision Made
June 2024
- Verandah28 CALCANNIA RD STANLEY FLAT SA 5453Decision Made
- In-ground swimming pool423 WHITE HUT RD STANLEY FLAT SA 5453Decision Made
May 2024
- Outbuilding (garage)LOT 14 NICKLAUS CT STANLEY FLAT SA 5453Decision Made
February 2024
- Land division (Torrens Title - 1 into 2 allotments)23 LOOKOUT RD STANLEY FLAT SA 5453Decision Made
- Swimming Pool and safety fence350 WHITE HUT RD STANLEY FLAT SA 5453Decision Made
2023· 9 proposals
December 2023
- Agricultural building (implement storage)43 GAELIC CEMETERY RD STANLEY FLAT SA 5453Decision Made
November 2023
- Partial change of use of existing outbuilding (shed) to temporary dwelling503 WHITE HUT RD STANLEY FLAT SA 5453Decision Made
October 2023
- Alterations and additions to an existing dwelling, including reroofing, internal alterations and modify and extend carport to create bedroom and garage9 WOODS CT STANLEY FLAT SA 5453Decision Made
September 2023
- Detached dwelling with garage under main roof and retaining wallsLOT 20 NORMAN DR STANLEY FLAT SA 5453Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling with verandah and decking151 ROACH RD STANLEY FLAT SA 5453Decision Made
June 2023
- Outbuilding (shed)9296 HORROCKS HWY STANLEY FLAT SA 5453Decision Made
April 2023
- Agricultural building (implement storage)59 MCRAE WOOD RD STANLEY FLAT SA 5453Decision Made
March 2023
- Carport195 WHITE HUT RD STANLEY FLAT SA 5453Decision Made
February 2023
- Outbuilding (shed)87 STRADBROOKE RD STANLEY FLAT SA 5453Decision Made
2022· 4 proposals
December 2022
- Outbuilding (shed)129 NORMAN DR STANLEY FLAT SA 5453Decision Made
November 2022
- Carport and verandah (covered walkway) structure36 NORMAN DR STANLEY FLAT SA 5453Decision Made
October 2022
- Two x interpretive signs in association with existing memorial (adjacent lot 1 Stradbrooke Road)LOT 1 STRADBROOKE RD STANLEY FLAT SA 5453Decision Made
July 2022
- Outbuilding (shed)374 ROACH RD STANLEY FLAT SA 5453Decision 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
Heritage
4 heritage places
- Inchiquin Homestead (including early additions and outbuildings), stone walls and stablesHorrocks Highway (formerly Main North Road) CLAREState heritage
- Former Hotel (House that Jack Built)Main North Road STANLEY FLATLocal heritage
- Former White Hut SchoolRoach Road STANLEY FLATLocal heritage
- Stanley Flat CemeteryGaelic Cemetery Road STANLEY FLATLocal 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
- 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 30.2 km away).
Coalition 63.8%Labor 36.2%
9.1 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +2.4 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- ClareLabor 37.2% · Coalition 62.8% TPP (2025)5.9 km away
- BlythLabor 32.7% · Coalition 67.3% TPP (2025)11.7 km away
- Farrell FlatLabor 30.4% · Coalition 69.6% TPP (2025)18.4 km away
- WatervaleLabor 44.0% · Coalition 56.0% TPP (2025)18.7 km away
- BrinkworthLabor 35.6% · Coalition 64.4% TPP (2025)21.7 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)
- 8/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 9/10
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
Compare with
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