SA · Goyder Council
Sutherlands, SA, 5374
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Suburb snapshot
Sutherlands is a small locality in the Goyder area, home to around 33 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- Population
- 33
- Median age
- 52
- Median household income / week
- $900
- Dwelling vacancy
- 15.4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 4 of 26
- Median monthly mortgage
- $774
- Employment rate
- 51.6%
- 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.
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
10 planning-related records
2026· 1 proposal
February 2026
- Intensive Animal Husbandry (Poultry Farm) comprising Four (4) Laying Sheds, One (1) Hatching Shed, One (1) Cool Room building, Four (4) Silos with associated Rainwater Tanks and Car Park.LOT 432 RAILWAY TCE SUTHERLANDS SA 5374Under Assessment
2025· 4 proposals
October 2025
- Land Division of 1 allotment into 4 allotments for residential purposes250 RAILWAY TCE SUTHERLANDS SA 5374Decision Made
- Detached Dwelling and Verandah with the continued use of the land as an olive orchard.LOT 428 SUTHERLANDS RD SUTHERLANDS SA 5374Under Assessment
- Detached dwelling including a verandah under the main roof.LOT 432 RAILWAY TCE SUTHERLANDS SA 5374Under Assessment
July 2025
- Detached DwellingLOT 420 RAILWAY TCE SUTHERLANDS SA 5374Decision Made
2024· 2 proposals
November 2024
- StoreLOT 413 RAILWAY TCE SUTHERLANDS SA 5374Decision Made
June 2024
- Equipment storage shed and associated tankLOT 428 SUTHERLANDS RD SUTHERLANDS SA 5374Decision Made
2023· 1 proposal
July 2023
- Agricultural BuildingLOT 290 STOCK ROUTE RD SUTHERLANDS SA 5374Decision Made
2022· 2 proposals
November 2022
- Erection of an agricultural shed to store implements for farming, such as heavy machinery and associated equipmentLOT 289 STOCK ROUTE RD SUTHERLANDS SA 5374Decision Made
August 2022
- Alterations to existing building, verandah roof replacement and associated side screen7153 THIELE HWY SUTHERLANDS SA 5374Decision Made
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026; 2022; 2023… · Updated on site
Amenities
2 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- ChurchPlace of worship
- Australia PostPost Box
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 3/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Recent changes
- Agricultural BuildingplanningLOT 290 STOCK ROUTE RD SUTHERLANDS SA 5374Lodged 13 Jul 2023 · Decision Made
- Alterations to existing building, verandah roof replacement and associated side screenplanning7153 THIELE HWY SUTHERLANDS SA 5374Lodged 02 Aug 2022 · Decision Made
- Detached DwellingplanningLOT 420 RAILWAY TCE SUTHERLANDS SA 5374Lodged 23 Jul 2025 · Decision Made
- Detached Dwelling and Verandah with the continued use of the land as an olive orchard.planningLOT 428 SUTHERLANDS RD SUTHERLANDS SA 5374Lodged 03 Oct 2025 · Under Assessment
- Detached dwelling including a verandah under the main roof.planningLOT 432 RAILWAY TCE SUTHERLANDS SA 5374Lodged 03 Oct 2025 · Under Assessment
- Equipment storage shed and associated tankplanningLOT 428 SUTHERLANDS RD SUTHERLANDS SA 5374Lodged 05 Jun 2024 · Decision Made
- Erection of an agricultural shed to store implements for farming, such as heavy machinery and associated equipmentplanningLOT 289 STOCK ROUTE RD SUTHERLANDS SA 5374Lodged 07 Nov 2022 · Decision Made
- Intensive Animal Husbandry (Poultry Farm) comprising Four (4) Laying Sheds, One (1) Hatching Shed, One (1) Cool Room building, Four (4) Silos with associated Rainwater Tanks and Car Park.planningLOT 432 RAILWAY TCE SUTHERLANDS SA 5374Lodged 05 Feb 2026 · Under Assessment
- Land Division of 1 allotment into 4 allotments for residential purposesplanning250 RAILWAY TCE SUTHERLANDS SA 5374Lodged 12 Oct 2025 · Decision Made
- StoreplanningLOT 413 RAILWAY TCE SUTHERLANDS SA 5374Lodged 19 Nov 2024 · Decision Made
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Updated on site