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SA · Coorong Council

Tintinara, SA, 5266

Current weather

12°CLight drizzle

92% humidity · 23.1 km/h wind · 16.6° / 10.5° today · 7.4 mm rain

Desirability index

73.8/100

#57 among Country & regional suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Tintinara is a small locality in the Coorong area, home to around 544 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 3 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 5.5 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $300, 2 school and preschool sites in the area, limited but present public transport access, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population
544
Median age
35
Median household income / week
$1,455
Dwelling vacancy
16.5%
Unoccupied private dwellings
40 of 243
Median monthly mortgage
$813
Employment rate
68.9%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
17 / 4 / 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.

Housing

Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$300

Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.

Data sources & freshness

  • SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases

Crime & safety

Total offences (2024–25)
3
Against the person
1
Against property
2
Rate per 1,000 residents
5.5
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 544 residents
State safety percentile
2th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
1
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • Common Assault1
  • Other Theft1
  • Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv1

Data sources & freshness

  • SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
2 (1 schools, 1 preschools)
Median school ICSEA
1,000
  • Tintinara Area SchoolCombined · ICSEA 1000
  • Tintinara Preschool37 Wendt TerracePreschools

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Public transport

3 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Becker Tce / Gully St - North East side (Tintinara)
  • Dukes Hwy - North East side (United Roadhouse Tintinara)
  • Dukes Hwy / Fulwood Ave - South West side (Tintinara)

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Planning & development

Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.

56 planning-related records

2026· 5 proposals

  • May 2026

  • Extension to an existing storage shed associated with the existing Southern Cross Feedlot.
    53 WEBB RD TINTINARA SA 5266Under Assessment
  • Expansion of existing feedlot facility with two cover structures (each being 420 metres long by 32 metres wide) over feedlot operations
    53 WEBB RD TINTINARA SA 5266Under Assessment
  • Erecting a shed 56 meters long by 17.55 meters deep and 6.8 meters high. This will be erected in a clear open area and there are no power lines within 100 meters from the shed location
    822 TWO WELLS RD TINTINARA SA 5266Decision Made

  • March 2026

  • Proposed bathroom upgrade as the current toilets are no longer sufficient for use and need an upgraded septic system.
    49 -51 BECKER TCE TINTINARA SA 5266Decision Made

  • January 2026

  • Construction of a Now Buildings 18m X 9m hay and machinery shed
    1092 CARCUMA RD TINTINARA SA 5266Decision Made
2025· 7 proposals

  • October 2025

  • Swimming pool and safety barrier
    731 EMU SPRINGS RD TINTINARA SA 5266Decision Made

  • September 2025

  • Expansion of the existing feedlot capacity from 26,750 to 38,000 SCU and associated works.
    53 WEBB RD TINTINARA SA 5266Decision Made
  • Land division that realigns boundaries between allotments (3 into 2)
    2 GULLY ST TINTINARA SA 5266;55 BECKER TCE TINTINARA SA 5266Decision Made

  • July 2025

  • Replace the old Hay Shed ( 18x9x5 ) with a new Hay Shed ( 25x9x5)
    64 RANDELL RD TINTINARA SA 5266Under Assessment

  • June 2025

  • Single storey detached dwelling, verandah, alfresco
    LOT 12 KNIGHT PL TINTINARA SA 5266Decision Made

  • May 2025

  • Land division to realign the boundary to adopt fencing - follow change in soil type.
    328 HERON RD TINTINARA SA 5266;LOT 122 HERON RD TINTINARA SA 5266Decision Made

  • April 2025

  • replacement of 3 existing light towers and additional instilation of 3 new light towers
    39 WENDT TCE TINTINARA SA 5266Decision Made
2024· 5 proposals

  • November 2024

  • Remove existing wooden signage and replace with new 2000mm high by 1000mm wide metal sign
    28 -30 WENDT TCE TINTINARA SA 5266Decision Made

  • September 2024

  • Erect small implement shed in paddock next to house yard. shed to stand with open bays facing south easterly into the house yard allowing access to store small equiptment.
    9297 DUKES HWY TINTINARA SA 5266Decision Made

  • August 2024

  • Excise dwelling and bed and breakfast onto one allotment. Leave two primary production allotments. Include piece 2 that has a wood lot with piece 1 as one title.
    9297 DUKES HWY TINTINARA SA 5266Decision Made

  • July 2024

  • Open Carport
    8 HAZEL TCE TINTINARA SA 5266Decision Made

  • May 2024

  • Commercial vehicle storage shed
    LOT 14 CARCUMA RD TINTINARA SA 5266Decision Made
2023· 8 proposals

  • December 2023

  • 20.5m x 18m x 4.2m - Yard Cover
    1167 BOOTHBY RD TINTINARA SA 5266Decision Made

  • September 2023

  • new dwelling
    1042 EMU SPRINGS RD TINTINARA SA 5266Decision Made

  • August 2023

  • Proposed demolition of existing house and erection of industrial shed
    15 BECKER TCE TINTINARA SA 5266Decision Made
  • 48m x 21m Machinery Shed with 250,000L Rainwater Tank
    103 FILMER RD TINTINARA SA 5266Decision Made

  • May 2023

  • Proposed office building and associated infrastructure. Fire tanks, septic/sewer
    53 WEBB RD TINTINARA SA 5266Decision Made

  • February 2023

  • Shed for my house, land
    4 HOMESTEAD RD TINTINARA SA 5266Decision Made
  • Hay Shed
    690 CARCUMA RD TINTINARA SA 5266Decision Made

  • January 2023

  • construction of a Cattle Yard Cover
    876 CARCUMA RD TINTINARA SA 5266Decision Made
2022· 8 proposals

  • December 2022

  • new extension renovation and veranda ext
    26 FULWOOD AV TINTINARA SA 5266Decision Made

  • November 2022

  • 32m x 15m x 6m FODDER SHED
    1167 BOOTHBY RD TINTINARA SA 5266Decision Made

  • October 2022

  • Building a Farm Shed to store equipment. Dimensions are 56 Meters x 17.55 Meters x 6.8 Meters high. This will be erected in a clear open area.
    822 TWO WELLS RD TINTINARA SA 5266Under Assessment

  • March 2022

  • Outbuilding - garage
    605 EMU SPRINGS RD TINTINARA SA 5266Decision Made
  • Construction of 42 x 21 x7.5 meter fully enclosed zincalume shed, plus 6 meter external cantilevered canopy .
    541 MILLS RD TINTINARA SA 5266Decision Made
  • To erect a 38.4m x 21.3m x 7.5m – Zinc Hay shed on our farm
    731 EMU SPRINGS RD TINTINARA SA 5266Decision Made

  • February 2022

  • Dwelling additions
    731 EMU SPRINGS RD TINTINARA SA 5266Decision Made

  • January 2022

  • Change of Use from Church to detached dwelling
    25-27 LONG ST TINTINARA SA 5266Decision Made
2021· 12 proposals

  • December 2021

  • Construction of a Yard Cover
    10116 DUKES HWY TINTINARA SA 5266Decision Made

  • September 2021

  • Detached dwelling and shed.
    LOT 11 KNIGHT PL TINTINARA SA 5266Decision Made
  • Farm shed for Equipment
    822 TWO WELLS RD TINTINARA SA 5266Decision Made
  • Swimming Pool
    9708 DUKES HWY TINTINARA SA 5266Decision Made

  • August 2021

  • Swimming pool and safety fence
    595 PROSSER RD TINTINARA SA 5266Decision Made

  • June 2021

  • Agricultural Shed - 6 stand shearing shed
    1516 HERON RD TINTINARA SA 5266Decision Made

  • May 2021

  • Double Garage
    56 WENDT TCE TINTINARA SA 5266Decision Made
2020· 6 proposals

6 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

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Amenities

9 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • RAAEV charging
  • Tintinara Lions ParkParking
  • ShellPetrol station
  • Tinty Auto & AgPetrol station
  • Picnic Table (2)
  • Tintinara HotelPub
  • Public toilets
  • FoodworksSupermarket

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)
6/10
IRSD decile (2021)
6/10

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

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Heritage

4 state heritage places

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Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid
Bushfire safer places
1

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

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Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
6
Parks (OSM)
1

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
73.8/100
Cohort rank
#57 among Country & regional suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

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  • 20.5m x 18m x 4.2m - Yard Coverplanning1167 BOOTHBY RD TINTINARA SA 5266Lodged 07 Dec 2023 · Decision Made
  • 32m x 15m x 6m FODDER SHEDplanning1167 BOOTHBY RD TINTINARA SA 5266Lodged 10 Nov 2022 · Decision Made
  • 48m x 21m Machinery Shed with 250,000L Rainwater Tankplanning103 FILMER RD TINTINARA SA 5266Lodged 08 Aug 2023 · Decision Made
  • Agricultural Shed - 6 stand shearing shedplanning1516 HERON RD TINTINARA SA 5266Lodged 22 Jun 2021 · Decision Made
  • Building a Farm Shed to store equipment. Dimensions are 56 Meters x 17.55 Meters x 6.8 Meters high. This will be erected in a clear open area.planning822 TWO WELLS RD TINTINARA SA 5266Lodged 20 Oct 2022 · Under Assessment
  • Change of Use from Church to detached dwellingplanning25-27 LONG ST TINTINARA SA 5266Lodged 17 Jan 2022 · Decision Made

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