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SA · Northern Areas Council

Tarcowie, SA, 5431

Current weather

10.1°CMainly clear

73% humidity · 30.4 km/h wind · 11.6° / 8° today · 8.6 mm rain

Suburb snapshot

Tarcowie is a small locality in the Northern Areas area, home to around 41 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and some planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population
41
Median age
49
Median household income / week
$1,541
Dwelling vacancy
17.6%
Unoccupied private dwellings
3 of 17
Median monthly mortgage
$625
Employment rate
68.8%
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.

5 planning-related records

2024· 1 proposal

  • January 2024

  • Change of land use to Hotel, Restaurant, licensed premises.
    38 HIGH ST TARCOWIE SA 5431Decision Made
2023· 1 proposal

  • September 2023

  • • Installation of one (1) 50 metre monopole within the existing Telstra Exchange; • Installation of one (1) Telstra Parabolic Microwave antenna (dish) at a height of 49.5m; • Installation of equipment within the existing Telstra Exchange building; • Installation of ancillary equipment including cable trays, feeders, cabling, electrical equipment, signage, and other associated equipment. • Access via the existing gate from Hogshead Road.
    933 HOGSHEAD RD TARCOWIE SA 5431Decision Made
2022· 3 proposals

  • May 2022

  • Eco-based luxury tourist cabins (tiny homes), self-sufficient and scattered bush caravan and camping grounds and rainwater tanks spread throughout the subject land
    544 HEGGIES HILL RD TARCOWIE SA 5431;LOT 149E HEGGIES HILL RD TARCOWIE SA 5431;LOT 160 SMITH RD TARCOWIE SA 5431Under Assessment

  • April 2022

  • New implement storage shed
    307 OLD TARCOWIE RD TARCOWIE SA 5431Decision Made

  • March 2022

  • New Storage shed near house
    544 HEGGIES HILL RD TARCOWIE SA 5431Decision Made

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Amenities

4 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Tarcowie Soldiers Memorial HallCommunity centre
  • Australia PostPost Box
  • Tarcowie CPAPost office
  • Public toilets

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)
7/10
IRSD decile (2021)
8/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

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Heritage

1 state heritage place

  • Heritage placeState heritage

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Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via SA Planning geohub. Safer places from CFS designated locations.

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Recent changes

  • Heritage placeheritageState heritage
  • Change of land use to Hotel, Restaurant, licensed premises.planning38 HIGH ST TARCOWIE SA 5431Lodged 09 Jan 2024 · Decision Made
  • Eco-based luxury tourist cabins (tiny homes), self-sufficient and scattered bush caravan and camping grounds and rainwater tanks spread throughout the subject landplanning544 HEGGIES HILL RD TARCOWIE SA 5431;LOT 149E HEGGIES HILL RD TARCOWIE SA 5431;LOT 160 SMITH RD TARCOWIE SA 5431Lodged 22 May 2022 · Under Assessment
  • New Storage shed near houseplanning544 HEGGIES HILL RD TARCOWIE SA 5431Lodged 30 Mar 2022 · Decision Made
  • New implement storage shedplanning307 OLD TARCOWIE RD TARCOWIE SA 5431Lodged 19 Apr 2022 · Decision Made
  • • Installation of one (1) 50 metre monopole within the existing Telstra Exchange; • Installation of one (1) Telstra Parabolic Microwave antenna (dish) at a height of 49.5m; • Installation of equipment within the existing Telstra Exchange building; • Installation of ancillary equipment including cable trays, feeders, cabling, electrical equipment, signage, and other associated equipment. • Access via the existing gate from Hogshead Road.planning933 HOGSHEAD RD TARCOWIE SA 5431Lodged 13 Sep 2023 · Decision Made
  • Australia Postamenitiespost_box
  • Public toiletsamenitiestoilets
  • Tarcowie CPAamenitiespost_office
  • Tarcowie Soldiers Memorial Hallamenitiescommunity_centre

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