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SA · Yorke Peninsula Council
Tiddy Widdy Beach, 5571
Est. population · Jun 2025
196
Growth (1 yr)
+0.5%
Growth (5 yr)
+3.2%
Median age
68
Median income
$790/wk
Employment rate
25.5%
Languages at home
3.5%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
Suburb profile
In Yorke Peninsula Council, Tiddy Widdy Beach keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees. Local shops, markets and community spots keep everyday life grounded in the town itself.
Green space punches above what many comparable suburbs offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here than in denser, more walkable pockets. Housing is more affordable than in many parts of the state.
Crime trends have improved of late compared with the previous period. This is a mature, settled pocket where the existing streetscape still defines the local character.
At a glance
Tiddy Widdy Beach snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$500/wk
Population (ERP)
196
+0.5% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
65.3%
Census unoccupied dwellings
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Safety
30th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
54th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
2/10
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
Housing
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $500
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
196(June 2025)
+0.5% annual · +3.2% over 5 years · 54th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.5%
- 5-year growth
- +3.2%
- Change in 1 year
- +1
- Change in 5 years
- +6
- Growth rank in SA
- 54th 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 (~200), extrapolated at +0.6% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 195
- Median age
- 68
- Median household income / week
- $790
- Dwelling vacancy
- 65.3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 171 of 262
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,083
- Employment rate
- 25.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 78 / 14 / 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
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 4
- Against the person
- 1
- Against property
- 3
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 20.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 195 residents
- State safety percentile
- 29.7th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 7
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -19.8%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental1
- Other Unlawful Entry With Intent1
- Sct - Residence1
- Serious Assault Resulting In Injury1
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
Amenities
8 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 playgrounds
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Great for outdoor family life — 1 parks mapped in suburb, 1 playgrounds nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 0/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 5.13
Sport & outdoors(3)
- Tiddy Widdy ReservePark
- Playground
- Sports field
Other(4)
- Parking (2)
- Public toilets
- Tiddy Widdy Beach Progress AssociationRecycling
- 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)
- 1
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
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
- Central Yorke Peninsula Hospital (Maitland) (24.6 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)
- 5
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 25.5
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° / 15°
- Rainfall
- 50 mm · ~6 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 24° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 82 mm · ~10 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 17° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 139 mm · ~17 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 106 mm · ~13 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
- Verandah7 TIDDY WIDDY BEACH RD TIDDY WIDDY BEACH SA 5571Under Assessment
- New Shed/Garage7 TIDDY WIDDY BEACH RD TIDDY WIDDY BEACH SA 5571Decision Made
April 2026
- Outbuilding (Carport)5 DOUGLAS CT TIDDY WIDDY BEACH SA 5571Decision Made
- Outbuilding (carport)20 ALLEN RD TIDDY WIDDY BEACH SA 5571Decision Made
- Dwelling extension23 BARTON RD TIDDY WIDDY BEACH SA 5571Decision Made
March 2026
- Carport82 HOSKING RD TIDDY WIDDY BEACH SA 5571Decision Made
January 2026
- Verandah & Carport36 BARTON RD TIDDY WIDDY BEACH SA 5571Decision Made
2025· 9 proposals
December 2025
- Verandah3 BARTON RD TIDDY WIDDY BEACH SA 5571Decision Made
November 2025
- Demolition of existing Sheds. New Outbuilding (shed).20 BARTON RD TIDDY WIDDY BEACH SA 5571Decision Made
September 2025
- Carport43 HOSKING RD TIDDY WIDDY BEACH SA 5571Decision Made
- Timber Gable Verandah46 HOSKING RD TIDDY WIDDY BEACH SA 5571Decision Made
- Demolition of existing garage. New Outbuilding (garage) for boat storage including wet area.34 TIDDY WIDDY BEACH RD TIDDY WIDDY BEACH SA 5571Decision Made
May 2025
- Dwelling addition (Enclose existing first floor verandah), Extension of Rear outbuilding (Garage) and New Internal Lift.14 HOSKING RD TIDDY WIDDY BEACH SA 5571Decision Made
March 2025
- Dwelling Addition2 DOUGLAS CT TIDDY WIDDY BEACH SA 5571Decision Made
February 2025
- Front and Side Verandah16 ALLEN RD TIDDY WIDDY BEACH SA 5571Decision Made
- Rear Verandah and deck. Front Access landing, ramp and stairs.12 HOSKING RD TIDDY WIDDY BEACH SA 5571Decision Made
2024· 12 proposals
December 2024
- Two Storey Detached Dwelling and Outbuilding - Garage26 ALLEN RD TIDDY WIDDY BEACH SA 5571Decision Made
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling and associated earthworks and retaining wall51 HOSKING RD TIDDY WIDDY BEACH SA 5571Decision Made
November 2024
- Carport33 TIDDY WIDDY BEACH RD TIDDY WIDDY BEACH SA 5571Decision Made
October 2024
- Carport & verandah (lean to)30 BARTON RD TIDDY WIDDY BEACH SA 5571Decision Made
July 2024
- Variation to Development Application 23022275 comprising: 1. Alter layout of dwelling addition. 2. Increase size of rear verandah. 3. Freestanding carport.4 BARTON RD TIDDY WIDDY BEACH SA 5571Decision Made
June 2024
- Single storey detached dwelling41 HOSKING RD TIDDY WIDDY BEACH SA 5571Decision Made
May 2024
- Dwelling Additions.17 HOSKING RD TIDDY WIDDY BEACH SA 5571Decision Made
- Verandah and deck forward of dwelling.7 ANGUS RD TIDDY WIDDY BEACH SA 5571Decision Made
April 2024
- Garage (Outbuilding - 9m x 9.5m x 3.3m)71 HOSKING RD TIDDY WIDDY BEACH SA 5571Decision Made
March 2024
- Ancillary accommodation with verandah & deck.3 ANGUS RD TIDDY WIDDY BEACH SA 5571Decision Made
February 2024
- VerandahLOT 102 HOSKING RD TIDDY WIDDY BEACH SA 5571Decision Made
- Carport and verandah6 DOUGLAS CT TIDDY WIDDY BEACH SA 5571Decision Made
2023· 6 proposals
December 2023
- Temporary domestic storage comprising 2 x shipping containers for a period not exceeding 6 months.59 HOSKING RD TIDDY WIDDY BEACH SA 5571Under Assessment
November 2023
- Ground and first floor dwelling extensions19 HOSKING RD TIDDY WIDDY BEACH SA 5571Decision Made
- Outbuilding (shed)3 BARTON RD TIDDY WIDDY BEACH SA 5571Decision Made
August 2023
- Dwelling extension & verandah.4 BARTON RD TIDDY WIDDY BEACH SA 5571Decision Made
April 2023
- Dwelling extension38 BARTON RD TIDDY WIDDY BEACH SA 5571Decision Made
January 2023
- Dwelling addition, front & rear verandahs & carport.72 HOSKING RD TIDDY WIDDY BEACH SA 5571Decision Made
2022· 7 proposals
November 2022
- Shed9 TIDDY WIDDY BEACH RD TIDDY WIDDY BEACH SA 5571Decision Made
- Domestic Shed14 BARTON RD TIDDY WIDDY BEACH SA 5571Decision Made
June 2022
- Carport7 BARTON RD TIDDY WIDDY BEACH SA 5571Decision Made
May 2022
- Verandah9 TIDDY WIDDY BEACH RD TIDDY WIDDY BEACH SA 5571Decision Made
- Detached dwelling, retaining walls and earthworks58 HOSKING RD TIDDY WIDDY BEACH SA 5571Decision Made
April 2022
- Outbuilding (7.9m x 6.2m 3.0m)33 TIDDY WIDDY BEACH RD TIDDY WIDDY BEACH SA 5571Decision Made
- convert garage into bedroom with ensuite. No other plans and existing house will remain as it currently is.16 HOSKING RD TIDDY WIDDY BEACH SA 5571Decision 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 · 2026 · Updated
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 · 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 40.3 km away).
Coalition 60.9%Labor 39.1%
6.2 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +6.4 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- ArdrossanLabor 39.6% · Coalition 60.4% TPP (2025)3.3 km away
- Port ClintonLabor 42.2% · Coalition 57.8% TPP (2025)21.0 km away
- ArthurtonLabor 22.2% · Coalition 77.8% TPP (2025)23.1 km away
- MaitlandLabor 29.6% · Coalition 70.5% TPP (2025)24.8 km away
- Port WakefieldLabor 49.3% · Coalition 50.7% TPP (2025)30.6 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)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 3/10
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
More in Yorke Peninsula Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of South Australia.