Median house price
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SA · Elliston Council
Venus Bay, 5607
Est. population · Jun 2025
61
Growth (1 yr)
0.0%
Growth (5 yr)
0.0%
Median age
60
Median income
$949/wk
Employment rate
31.4%
Languages at home
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
Suburb profile
Venus Bay is a quieter smaller community in Elliston Council, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. Far from Adelaide, it rewards people who want real remove from the city rather than a long-commute suburb. A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life.
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.
Property prices are middling for the area: fair relative to what is nearby. This is a mature, settled pocket where the existing streetscape still defines the local character.
At a glance
Venus Bay snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
61
0.0% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
86.3%
Census unoccupied dwellings
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Safety
74th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
42nd
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
4/10
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
61(June 2025)
0.0% annual · 0.0% over 5 years · 42th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- 0.0%
- 5-year growth
- 0.0%
- Change in 1 year
- 0
- Change in 5 years
- 0
- Growth rank in SA
- 42th 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 (~50), extrapolated at -0.2% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 59
- Median age
- 60
- Median household income / week
- $949
- Dwelling vacancy
- 86.3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 132 of 153
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,083
- Employment rate
- 31.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 17 / 0 / 0 (+ 4 other)
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 are unchanged compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 4
- Against the person
- 2
- Against property
- 2
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 65.6
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 30 residents
- State safety percentile
- 74.4th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 25
- Increase (daily rate)
- +0.3%
Most common offence types
- Sct - Non Residence2
- Serious Assault Resulting In Injury2
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
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
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Elliston Hospital (51.4 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)
- 2
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 32.8
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
- 41 mm · ~5 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 24° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 65 mm · ~8 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 17° / 7°
- Rainfall
- 143 mm · ~18 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 24° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 86 mm · ~11 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
August 2026
- Two-storey detached dwelling with associated outbuilding and water tanks.1 ENGLISH ST VENUS BAY SA 5607Under Assessment
July 2026
- Addition to sports centre and an attached verandah22706 FLINDERS HWY VENUS BAY SA 5607Decision Made
June 2026
- Proposed partial demolition, alterations and additions to existing dwelling, construction of a deck and relocation of existing water tanks8 MATSON TCE VENUS BAY SA 5607Under Assessment
May 2026
- Addition to dwelling to include an upper level balcony (deck/verandah)28 OCEAN VIEW RD VENUS BAY SA 5607Under Assessment
January 2026
- Land division (1 into 2)11 -13 JAMES ST VENUS BAY SA 5607Decision Made
- Land division (1 into 2)LOT 60 FLINDERS HWY VENUS BAY SA 5607Decision Made
- Construction of a two-level detached dwelling with attached garage and covered alfresco with deck.32 SANDHAM ST VENUS BAY SA 5607Under Assessment
2025· 9 proposals
December 2025
- Construction of an outbuilding (garage)37 SANDHAM ST VENUS BAY SA 5607Decision Made
- Construction of an outbuilding (shed)37 MATSON TCE VENUS BAY SA 5607Decision Made
- Construction of a outbuilding22706 FLINDERS HWY VENUS BAY SA 5607Decision Made
October 2025
- Construction of an outbuilding (garage)25 MATSON TCE VENUS BAY SA 5607Decision Made
- Construction of an outbuilding (shed)28 OCEAN VIEW RD VENUS BAY SA 5607Decision Made
July 2025
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding (shed)30 OCEAN VIEW RD VENUS BAY SA 5607Decision Made
- Dwelling extension comprising a rumpus room and bedroom.12 JAMES ST VENUS BAY SA 5607Decision Made
June 2025
- Land division (1 into 2)9 -11 SANDHAM ST VENUS BAY SA 5607Decision Made
February 2025
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling and an outbuilding (shed)30 SANDHAM ST VENUS BAY SA 5607Under Assessment
2024· 9 proposals
December 2024
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling with attached covered alfresco/deck, external stairs, terrace area and retaining walls.7 SANDHAM ST VENUS BAY SA 5607Decision Made
November 2024
- Variation to DA 933/009/1710 MATSON TCE VENUS BAY SA 5607Under Assessment
October 2024
- Replacement of an existing covered outdoor deck and extension of office area, deck and verandah for an existing shop and manager's residence2 -4 MATSON TCE VENUS BAY SA 5607;6 MATSON TCE VENUS BAY SA 5607Decision Made
- Construction of two storey dwelling, garage and conversion of existing dwelling to ancillary accommodation10 JAMES ST VENUS BAY SA 5607Decision Made
- Demolition of an existing dwelling and the construction of a two storey detached dwelling17 MATSON TCE VENUS BAY SA 5607Decision Made
August 2024
- Installation of roof-mounted solar panels on an existing shed (13.2kw)3 ENGLISH ST VENUS BAY SA 5607Decision Made
July 2024
- Construction of an outbuilding (shed) and attached verandah15 BAY RD VENUS BAY SA 5607Under Assessment
- Erection of a greenhouse for the purpose or drying/storing native seed.544B VENUS BAY RD VENUS BAY SA 5607Decision Made
March 2024
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling with attached balcony and verandah (UMR) and construction of an outbuilding (shed)5 ENGLISH ST VENUS BAY SA 5607Decision Made
2023· 8 proposals
November 2023
- Alterations and additions to existing dwelling for a dwelling extension, verandah, external stairs, associated retaining wall and concrete blockwork fence9 WEYLAND DR VENUS BAY SA 5607Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to an existing detached dwelling10 OCEAN VIEW RD VENUS BAY SA 5607Decision Made
October 2023
- Construction of an elevated outbuilding with an under-croft carport and a shade sail8 MATSON TCE VENUS BAY SA 5607Decision Made
September 2023
- Construction of a verandah and carport and alterations and additions to an existing dwelling25 SANDHAM ST VENUS BAY SA 5607Decision Made
- Variation of Development Application 2302318714 MATSON TCE VENUS BAY SA 5607Decision Made
August 2023
- Construction of a sheltered seating and BBQ area and associated paving and retaining walls.14 MATSON TCE VENUS BAY SA 5607Decision Made
July 2023
- Demolition of an existing dwelling and the construction of a new single storey detached dwelling with associated alfresco area and outbuilding (garage)21 MATSON TCE VENUS BAY SA 5607Decision Made
January 2023
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling.49 MATSON TCE VENUS BAY SA 5607Decision Made
2022· 7 proposals
December 2022
- Variation of Development Application 21031297 - Construction of a residential dwelling and rainwater tank7 WEYLAND DR VENUS BAY SA 5607Decision Made
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling, outbuilding (garage) and retaining walls26-28 SANDHAM ST VENUS BAY SA 5607Decision Made
August 2022
- Construction of an Outbuilding (garage)36 OCEAN VIEW RD VENUS BAY SA 5607Decision Made
July 2022
- Addition to an existing Sports Club22706 FLINDERS HWY VENUS BAY SA 5607Decision Made
June 2022
- Construction of an outbuilding (shed)7 SANDHAM ST VENUS BAY SA 5607Decision Made
February 2022
- Demolition of an existing dwelling and the construction of a two storey detached dwelling7 MATSON TCE VENUS BAY SA 5607Decision Made
- Outbuilding7 ENGLISH ST VENUS BAY SA 5607Decision Made
2021· 1 proposal
November 2021
- Shed and attached carport (Store)49 MATSON TCE VENUS BAY SA 5607Decision 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 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 100.1 km away).
Coalition 77.2%Labor 22.8%
22.5 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: -4.2 pp toward Coalition
Nearest polling places
- Port KennyLabor 22.8% · Coalition 77.2% TPP (2025)6.0 km away
- EllistonLabor 39.0% · Coalition 61.0% TPP (2025)50.1 km away
- MinnipaLabor 15.9% · Coalition 84.1% TPP (2025)53.4 km away
- PoocheraLabor 14.9% · Coalition 85.1% TPP (2025)54.6 km away
- WudinnaLabor 18.7% · Coalition 81.3% TPP (2025)67.5 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)
- 4/10
- 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
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