SA · Onkaparinga Council
The Range, 5172
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Suburb profile
The Range is a residential smaller community in Onkaparinga with a familiar suburban feel. Regional calm with capital access on standby: close enough for outings, distant enough to feel unhurried. Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life.
The town centre holds its own, with enough local flavour to make staying close to home appealing. Homes here are sought-after, with many people drawn to the lifestyle the area offers.
Renewal is happening in measured doses, with new development complementing what is already there.
Population
- Population
- 159
- Median age
- 51
- Median household income / week
- $2,550
- Dwelling vacancy
- 13.3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 8 of 60
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Employment rate
- 61.2%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 4 / 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 · 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.
32 planning-related records
2025· 3 proposals
October 2025
- Construction of a verandah (freestanding) and installation of a swimming pool including associated safety features and infrastructure (RETROSPECTIVE)832 RANGE RD THE RANGE SA 5172Decision Made
August 2025
- Outbuilding - shed148 THOMAS HILL RD THE RANGE SA 5172Decision Made
July 2025
- Variation to DA 23024055 (increase in cellar door capacity from 40 to 70 people) and alterations and additions to the existing cottage, tree-damaging activity, and new carpark.313 PENNYS HILL RD THE RANGE SA 5172Under Assessment
2024· 7 proposals
October 2024
- Demolition and replacement of existing veranda and decking600 RANGE RD THE RANGE SA 5172Decision Made
- Variation to Development Authorisation 22031548 - increase in wall height174 THOMAS HILL RD THE RANGE SA 5172Decision Made
September 2024
- Variation to Condition 2 of development authorisation (DA 21030632) - hours of operation97 PENNYS HILL RD THE RANGE SA 5172Decision Made
July 2024
- Construction of single storey detached dwelling, deck, verandah and change of use of the existing dwelling to tourist accommodation569 RANGE RD THE RANGE SA 5172Decision Made
May 2024
- Construction of a verandah558 RANGE RD THE RANGE SA 5172Decision Made
April 2024
- Verandah attached to existing dwelling174 THOMAS HILL RD THE RANGE SA 5172Decision Made
January 2024
- Variation of Development Application 22003500LOT 2 PENNYS HILL RD THE RANGE SA 5172Decision Made
2023· 6 proposals
September 2023
- Temporary change in use for outdoor recreation facility (One week from 9/10/23 –13/10/23 - October 2023 only).336 PENNYS HILL RD THE RANGE SA 5172Decision Made
- Construction of an agricultural building192 POTTERY RD THE RANGE SA 5172Decision Made
- Single storey dwelling addition, garage, deck and attached verandah336 PENNYS HILL RD THE RANGE SA 5172Under Assessment
July 2023
- Partial change in use including outdoor recreation facility with associated building, carpark, rainwater tank(s) and earthworks.336 PENNYS HILL RD THE RANGE SA 5172Decision Made
March 2023
- Dwelling Additions & Alfresco / Verandahs & Decking.682 RANGE RD THE RANGE SA 5172Decision Made
January 2023
- Spa & Re-clad Existing Shed833 RANGE RD THE RANGE SA 5172Decision Made
2022· 9 proposals
October 2022
- Outbuilding174 THOMAS HILL RD THE RANGE SA 5172Decision Made
- Outbuilding569 RANGE RD THE RANGE SA 5172Decision Made
September 2022
- Construction of an agricultural building682 RANGE RD THE RANGE SA 5172Decision Made
- Two tents for tourist accommodation purposes (retrospective application).97 PENNYS HILL RD THE RANGE SA 5172Decision Made
July 2022
- Inground Swimming Pool & Associated Safety Fencing27 JUSTIN RD THE RANGE SA 5172Decision Made
May 2022
- Two water tanks and verandahLOT 2 PENNYS HILL RD THE RANGE SA 5172Decision Made
March 2022
- Construction of an Outbuilding (Shed)361 BADGERS RD THE RANGE SA 5172Decision Made
- 6m x 8m Olympic built shed.38 THOMAS HILL RD THE RANGE SA 5172Decision Made
February 2022
- Agricultural buildingLOT 2 PENNYS HILL RD THE RANGE SA 5172Decision Made
2021· 7 proposals
November 2021
- Construction of new concrete pool and deck728 RANGE RD THE RANGE SA 5172Decision Made
October 2021
- Internal and external alterations to existing structures and change use to micro-brewery, taphouse, cellar door and functions, with associated new entry and car park and construct tourist accommodation cabin97 PENNYS HILL RD THE RANGE SA 5172Decision Made
August 2021
- En suite and arbour additions to existing studio91 JACKSON HILL RD THE RANGE SA 5172Decision Made
- Shed336 PENNYS HILL RD THE RANGE SA 5172Decision Made
May 2021
- Installation of an Advertising Sign580 RANGE RD THE RANGE SA 5172;Located within the Road Reserve out the front and associated with 580 Range Road, The RangeDecision Made
April 2021
- Verandah addition to existing cellar door473 BADGERS RD THE RANGE SA 5172Decision Made
March 2021
- Extension to existing dwelling192 THOMAS HILL RD THE RANGE SA 5172Decision 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 · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 9/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 9/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
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 · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 5
- Parks (OSM)
- 0
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 features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Recent changes
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- 6m x 8m Olympic built shed.planning38 THOMAS HILL RD THE RANGE SA 5172Lodged 03 Mar 2022 · Decision Made
- Agricultural buildingplanningLOT 2 PENNYS HILL RD THE RANGE SA 5172Lodged 09 Feb 2022 · Decision Made
- Construction of a verandahplanning558 RANGE RD THE RANGE SA 5172Lodged 06 May 2024 · Decision Made
- Construction of a verandah (freestanding) and installation of a swimming pool including associated safety features and infrastructure (RETROSPECTIVE)planning832 RANGE RD THE RANGE SA 5172Lodged 29 Oct 2025 · Decision Made
- Construction of an Outbuilding (Shed)planning361 BADGERS RD THE RANGE SA 5172Lodged 07 Mar 2022 · Decision Made
- Construction of an agricultural buildingplanning192 POTTERY RD THE RANGE SA 5172Lodged 15 Sep 2023 · Decision Made
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Updated on site
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