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SA · Mount Remarkable Council

Telowie, 5540

Est. population · Jun 2025

91

Growth (1 yr)

0.0%

Growth (5 yr)

-1.1%

Median age

56

Median income

$1,312/wk

Employment rate

53.2%

Languages at home

Mostly English at home

2021 Census · usual residence

  • National parks
What Telowie is known for: National parks

Suburb profile

Telowie offers a slower smaller community life in Mount Remarkable Council, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. Local shops, markets and community spots keep everyday life grounded in the town itself.

Everyday basics may be close by, but bigger shopping and services typically require a trip to a nearby centre. 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.

Homes are relatively cheap compared with the wider market, which keeps entry costs lower. This is a mature, settled pocket where the existing streetscape still defines the local character.

At a glance

Telowie snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

—

No data available

Median rent

—

No data available

Population (ERP)

91

0.0% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

21.6%

Census unoccupied dwellings

How it compares

Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles

Safety

68th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

40th

percentile in SA

Advantage (IRSAD)

1/10

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

Population

Estimated resident population

91(June 2025)

0.0% annual · -1.1% over 5 years · 40th percentile in SA

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
0.0%
5-year growth
-1.1%
Change in 1 year
0
Change in 5 years
-1
Growth rank in SA
40th 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 (~100), extrapolated at -0.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
89
Median age
56
Median household income / week
$1,312
Dwelling vacancy
21.6%
Unoccupied private dwellings
11 of 51
Median monthly mortgage
$726
Employment rate
53.2%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
38 / 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 (2023–24)
5
Against the person
0
Against property
5
Rate per 1,000 residents
54.9
State safety percentile
68.2th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
336

Most common offence types

  • Other Theft2
  • Sct - Non Residence1
  • Theft From Motor Vehicle1
  • Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv1

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; 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

  • Telowie Gorge Conservation Park

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Nearest hospital
Port Pirie Regional Health Service (16.5 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)
2
Participants per 1,000 residents
22.0

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

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° / 17°
Rainfall
69 mm · ~9 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
24° / 12°
Rainfall
89 mm · ~11 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
16° / 7°
Rainfall
148 mm · ~18 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
23° / 11°
Rainfall
136 mm · ~17 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· 4 proposals

  • July 2026

  • Part demolish existing residence and construct new living area addition.
    1196 TELOWIE RD TELOWIE SA 5540Under Assessment

  • March 2026

  • Detached Carport; and Verandah
    920 TELOWIE RD TELOWIE SA 5540Decision Made

  • February 2026

  • New Zincalume Shed 30m x 15m x 4.5m Purpose: Storage of Farm Machinery Stormwater to new tanks to be installed with shed.
    598 SCENIC DR N TELOWIE SA 5540Decision Made

  • January 2026

  • New Colorbond Shed and Lean to Shed: 18mL x 8mW x 3mH Lean to: 18m x 4 x 3mH Colour: Monument – all materials Purpose: Storage of Domestic Items, Sheltered Outdoor Entertaining Area Stormwater to Lawn and Garden/Trees
    1196 TELOWIE RD TELOWIE SA 5540Decision Made
2025· 1 proposal

  • April 2025

  • Shed 1 Zincalume Shed 45m x 18m x 6m Purpose: Storage of Vehicles and Farm Machinery Stormwater to 2 x 25000L Tank, overflow to paddock Shed 2 Zincalume Shed 29m x 9.1m x 3m Purpose: Horse Stable Stormwater to 1 x 25000L Tank, overflow to paddock
    175 JENKINS RD TELOWIE SA 5540Decision Made
2024· 3 proposals

  • September 2024

  • Addition to Rear of existing house.
    598 SCENIC DR N TELOWIE SA 5540Decision Made

  • July 2024

  • SHED FOR AGRICULTURAL STORAGE PURPOSES TO MAINTAIN LAND
    LOT 559 TELOWIE RD TELOWIE SA 5540Decision Made

  • May 2024

  • New Shed 28m x 12m x 4m Colorbond - Color: Woodland Grey - all materials Purpose : Storage of Vehicles and General Domestic Items 2 x 25000L Installed for Stormwater, excess to Paddock
    598 SCENIC DR N TELOWIE SA 5540Decision Made
2023· 2 proposals

  • December 2023

  • I would like to erect 2 sheds on the property. The first shed would be an American barn style shed. this would be approx. 6m long 10m wide and 4.5m high. This shed would be used for storage of farm. equipment, (small tractor, ride on lawn mower, fire unit and small farm hand tools) The shed is an Olympic made shed, Steel Constuction with Colourbond walls and roof (monument), The shed was brought second hand but still in good condition. It was purchased from a farm out from lower light, near Adel
    LOT 568 TELOWIE RD TELOWIE SA 5540Decision Made

  • June 2023

  • erect a American style barn 12m x12m for storage of farm machinery and vehicles
    920 TELOWIE RD TELOWIE SA 5540Decision Made
2022· 1 proposal

  • April 2022

  • Agricultural building and domestic outbuilding (garden shed)
    1103 TELOWIE RD TELOWIE SA 5540Decision Made
2020· 1 proposal

  • October 2020

  • Building a roof only shed to host solar panel system. The solar system is to run the automatic irrigation system including the bore pump. There is no electricity infrastructure within 500meters of the site. There is no natural vegetation since this is cultivated land (see picture) Solar panels to be mounted flat on the appropriate roof racks.
    LOT 566 TELOWIE RD TELOWIE SA 5540Decision Made

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

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

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 24.7 km away).

Coalition 53.0%Labor 47.0%

1.6 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +2.9 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • Port GermeinLabor 42.6% · Coalition 57.4% TPP (2025)9.9 km away
  • NapperbyLabor 48.0% · Coalition 52.0% TPP (2025)13.0 km away
  • WirrabaraLabor 32.2% · Coalition 67.8% TPP (2025)15.5 km away
  • Port PirieLabor 61.7% · Coalition 38.3% TPP (2025)18.3 km away
  • SolomontownLabor 62.4% · Coalition 37.6% TPP (2025)18.7 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

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

More in Mount Remarkable Council

Other suburbs in the same local government area.

Comparable suburbs

Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of South Australia.