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SA · Ceduna Council
Thevenard, 5690
Est. population · Jun 2025
614
Growth (1 yr)
-0.5%
Growth (5 yr)
+2.9%
Median age
47
Median income
$1,393/wk
Employment rate
53.2%
Languages at home
11.3%non-English
Most common: Australian Indigenous languages, Greek, Punjabi
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- National parks
- High desirability
Suburb profile
In Ceduna Council, Thevenard 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. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name.
Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many regional towns, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here, with trains covering longer trips across the wider area. Homes are relatively cheap compared with the wider market, which keeps entry costs lower.
Reported crime has been rising recently. The streetscape feels settled and established, with older homes giving the area a familiar, lived-in look.
Desirability sits below average overall, with schools and education the main drag compared with similar regional towns.
At a glance
Thevenard snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$390/wk
Population (ERP)
614
-0.5% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
20.5%
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
#149
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
94th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
3rd
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
3/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
5th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
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
- 19.7/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 6717th in Australia
- State rank
- 670th in SA
- Peer rank
- #149 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #244 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 70%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $390
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
614(June 2025)
-0.5% annual · +2.9% over 5 years · 3th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- -0.5%
- 5-year growth
- +2.9%
- Change in 1 year
- -3
- Change in 5 years
- +17
- Growth rank in SA
- 3th 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 (~600), extrapolated at +0.3% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 563
- Median age
- 47
- Median household income / week
- $1,393
- Dwelling vacancy
- 20.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 54 of 263
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,196
- Employment rate
- 53.2%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 197 / 9 / 5
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
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 127
- Against the person
- 53
- Against property
- 74
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 206.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 11 residents
- State safety percentile
- 94.3th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 289
- Increase (daily rate)
- +27.3%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental27
- Other Theft16
- Sct - Non Residence10
- Sct - Residence9
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury33
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
Schools & preschools
- Median school ICSEA
- 859
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 5th
School list
- Ceduna Area SchoolCombined · Government · ICSEA 859 · 5th percentile · LBOTE 47% · 448 students · Top SEA quarter 5% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Amenities
12 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 supermarkets
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Great for outdoor family life — 3 parks mapped in suburb
- Walkability proxy
- 25/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 5.33
Shopping(1)
- IGASupermarket
Sport & outdoors(4)
- Park (3)
- Sports field
Entertainment(2)
- Viewpoint (2)
Transport(1)
1 train stations
Other(4)
- Thevenard HotelAlcohol
115 Thevenard Road
- Parking
- Public toilets
- Shelter
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
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
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 3
- Parks (OSM)
- 3
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 — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Ceduna District Health Service (3.4 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)
- 21
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 34.2
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
- 30° / 16°
- Rainfall
- 38 mm · ~5 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 55 mm · ~7 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 18° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 103 mm · ~13 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 76 mm · ~10 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· 7 proposals
July 2026
- 9156mm x 11000mm x 4692mm shed37 RAILWAY TCE THEVENARD SA 5690Under Assessment
- Additions and alterations to their existing aged care facility34 SEAVIEW TCE THEVENARD SA 5690Under Assessment
June 2026
- Construction of a new outbuilding (shed)38 WILL ST THEVENARD SA 5690Decision Made
April 2026
- The proposed installation of a prefabricated locker room building at Flinders Port Holdings existing Port Thevenard bulk storage and handling facility at 8 Jetty Road, Thevenard 5690, South Australia. The prefabricated building structure would comprise galvanised metal, with one personal access door and a window for nature light and ventilation. The approximate specifications are as follows: • 4.8 m width • 3.0 m depth • 2.4 m high • 14.4 metres squared (m2) footprint. The proposed development wLOT 8 JETTY RD THEVENARD SA 5690;LOT 8 WEST TCE THEVENARD SA 5690Decision Made
January 2026
- Two single-storey detached dwellings, undertaken by the South Australian Housing Trust19 WILL ST THEVENARD SA 5690Under Assessment
- Demolish existing shed and build a 12m x 9m shed in its place. New shed will protrude an extra 3m to the east.14 HAMBIDGE ST THEVENARD SA 5690Decision Made
- Three single storey detached dwellings and associated fencing/retaining walls18 HAMBIDGE ST THEVENARD SA 5690Under Assessment
2025· 5 proposals
November 2025
- Ancillary accommodation21 KENT ST THEVENARD SA 5690Under Assessment
October 2025
- Internal renovations to existing dwelling with proposed second story addition.80 SEAVIEW TCE THEVENARD SA 5690Under Assessment
June 2025
- Outbuilding (shed) 12000mm Width x 10876mm Length x 4245mm Height.12 WEST TCE THEVENARD SA 5690Decision Made
- Construction of an outbuilding (shed).12 HAMBIDGE ST THEVENARD SA 5690Decision Made
April 2025
- Alterations and additions to existing sporting clubrooms and indoor recreation facility, and new covered outdoor sports courts.LOT 115 BERGMANN DR THEVENARD SA 5690Under Assessment
2024· 1 proposal
January 2024
- Two Outbuildings (vehicles and general storage sheds in association with existing use)34 SEAVIEW TCE THEVENARD SA 5690Under Assessment
2023· 3 proposals
June 2023
- Proposed works involve the removal and replacement of the existing Trestle 6 and Tower 7 structure on the Jetty. These structures are being replaced due to their deteriorating condition. The new structures are a like for like design, with their design and review undertaken by an external engineering consultancy company (GPA).LOT 8 WEST TCE THEVENARD SA 5690;Thevenard Jetty, GPS Coordinates (32.14924, 133.64045)Decision Made
April 2023
- Change of use of front building from Commercial to Residential (resulting in 2 detached dwellings on one allotment)79 THEVENARD RD THEVENARD SA 5690Decision Made
January 2023
- Verandah, carport, deck and new roof over part of existing dwelling.26 PRICE ST THEVENARD SA 5690Decision Made
2022· 3 proposals
September 2022
- Remove existing 12 x 6 shed and replace with new car shed72 SEAVIEW TCE THEVENARD SA 5690Decision Made
May 2022
- Shed11 RAILWAY TCE THEVENARD SA 5690Decision Made
April 2022
- Outbuilding (shed)49 RAILWAY TCE THEVENARD SA 5690Decision Made
2021· 8 proposals
October 2021
- Storage Shed, Steel Framed, clad with Colorbond.LOT 1 RAILWAY TCE THEVENARD SA 5690Decision Made
- Construction of Freestanding Carport27 KENT ST THEVENARD SA 5690Under Assessment
September 2021
- On-site staff amenities ancillary to existing use (railway land) - 3 containerised units (ablutions block, lunchroom and office)LOT 1 RAILWAY TCE THEVENARD SA 5690Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling6 KENT ST THEVENARD SA 5690Under Assessment
May 2021
- Store (non-commercial shed for a storage of a boat and tools)113 THEVENARD RD THEVENARD SA 5690Decision Made
March 2021
- Store6 KENT ST THEVENARD SA 5690Decision Made
February 2021
- Extension to existing garage5 RAILWAY TCE THEVENARD SA 5690Decision Made
- Spa with filtration system50 SEAVIEW TCE THEVENARD SA 5690Decision Made
2020· 4 proposals
December 2020
- Dwelling with pool and shed - requiring Building Rules Consent3 HUNT ST THEVENARD SA 5690Decision Made
November 2020
- Conversion of a shed into a residence24 THEVENARD RD THEVENARD SA 5690Decision Made
August 2020
- Demolition of timber jettyLOT 10 THEVENARD RD THEVENARD SA 5690;LOT 8 JETTY RD THEVENARD SA 5690;LOT 8 WEST TCE THEVENARD SA 5690Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to a single storey dwelling to provide habitable first floor bedroom and ensuite bathroom14 RAILWAY TCE THEVENARD SA 5690Decision Made
Other· 3 proposals
- BUNGE OPERATIONS PTY LTDMaterials Handling and TransportationEPA licence
- GYPSUM RESOURCES AUSTRALIA PTY. LIMITEDManufacturing and Mineral ProcessingEPA licence
- GYPSUM RESOURCES AUSTRALIA PTY. LIMITEDMaterials Handling and TransportationEPA licence
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
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
- Bushfire safer places
- 1
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 197.3 km away).
Coalition 60.1%Labor 39.9%
5.5 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +2.5 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- CedunaLabor 40.0% · Coalition 60.0% TPP (2025)2.9 km away
- Smoky BayLabor 23.7% · Coalition 76.3% TPP (2025)36.7 km away
- WirrullaLabor 21.8% · Coalition 78.2% TPP (2025)87.7 km away
- Streaky BayLabor 30.9% · Coalition 69.1% TPP (2025)89.4 km away
- PoocheraLabor 14.9% · Coalition 85.1% TPP (2025)128.3 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)
- 3/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
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
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