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SA · Mid Murray Council
Walker Flat, 5238
Est. population · Jun 2025
88
Growth (1 yr)
0.0%
Growth (5 yr)
+4.8%
Median age
61
Median income
$816/wk
Employment rate
37.5%
Languages at home
6.6%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
- Excellent transport
Suburb profile
Walker Flat offers a slower smaller community life in Mid Murray Council, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. Distance from the metro area around Adelaide is part of the appeal, with regional hubs closer to hand than the city. A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood.
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. A car helps for most daily errands, though buses still link the suburb further afield.
Homes are relatively cheap compared with the wider market, which keeps entry costs lower. Occasional new builds add variety while most of the suburb keeps its established look.
At a glance
Walker Flat snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
88
0.0% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
80.7%
Census unoccupied dwellings
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Safety
51st
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
42nd
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
1/10
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
88(June 2025)
0.0% annual · +4.8% over 5 years · 42th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- 0.0%
- 5-year growth
- +4.8%
- Change in 1 year
- 0
- Change in 5 years
- +4
- 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 (~100), extrapolated at +1.3% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 92
- Median age
- 61
- Median household income / week
- $816
- Dwelling vacancy
- 80.7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 188 of 233
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,011
- Employment rate
- 37.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 43 / 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 · 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)
- 3
- Against the person
- 1
- Against property
- 2
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 34.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 92 residents
- State safety percentile
- 50.8th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 52
- Increase (daily rate)
- +0.3%
Most common offence types
- Obtain Benefit By Deception2
- Threatening Behaviour1
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
Public transport
1 public transport stops in this suburb
- Angas Valley Rd - East side (Walker Flat General Store)
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · current · Updated
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
- Mannum District Hospital (22.2 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)
- 3
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 34.1
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
- 31° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 56 mm · ~7 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 24° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 72 mm · ~9 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 5°
- Rainfall
- 114 mm · ~14 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 102 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· 15 proposals
August 2026
- Construction of a fence and raised timber garden bed in a flood plainSITE 18 1 ROB LOXTON RD WALKER FLAT SA 5238;SITE 19 1 ROB LOXTON RD WALKER FLAT SA 5238Under Assessment
- Residential Outbuilding (garaport)71 ROB LOXTON RD WALKER FLAT SA 5238Under Assessment
July 2026
- Construction of an elevated detached dwelling incorporating an attached covered deck, external staircase, undercroft storage/wet area, underground rainwater tanks, and associated earthworks within a floodplain, together with riverbank retaining walls and a floating pontoon.5052 ANGAS VALLEY RD WALKER FLAT SA 5238;LOT 2 ANGAS VALLEY RD WALKER FLAT SA 5238Under Assessment
- Riverbank remediation works comprising the installation of a geotextile sand container (GSC) revetment system with associated earthworks and landscaping, and the installation of eight (8) mooring posts248 CLIFF VIEW DR WALKER FLAT SA 5238Under Assessment
June 2026
- Carport and associated excavation and filling in a flood plain1 SPRINKLER DR WALKER FLAT SA 5238Decision Made
- Construction of a covered deck in association with an existing dwelling4789 ANGAS VALLEY RD WALKER FLAT SA 5238Decision Made
May 2026
- Construction of an elevated detached dwelling with two attached covered balconies, an external staircase, and an undercroft storage/wet area17 SPRINKLER DR WALKER FLAT SA 5238Under Assessment
- Construction of a solid boundary fence and raised timber garden bed in a flood plainSITE 18 1 ROB LOXTON RD WALKER FLAT SA 5238Under Assessment
- River Structure (Jetty)5066 ANGAS VALLEY RD WALKER FLAT SA 5238;LOT 2 ANGAS VALLEY RD WALKER FLAT SA 5238Under Assessment
March 2026
- Dwelling additions (elevated dwelling)33 ROB LOXTON RD WALKER FLAT SA 5238Decision Made
- Residential Outbuilding (Shed)11A ROB LOXTON RD WALKER FLAT SA 5238Decision Made
- Land Division (1 into 6)5038 ANGAS VALLEY RD WALKER FLAT SA 5238Under Assessment
February 2026
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding26 BOND ST WALKER FLAT SA 5238Decision Made
- Shed4789 ANGAS VALLEY RD WALKER FLAT SA 5238Decision Made
January 2026
- Construction of a domestic outbuildingSITE 17 1 ROB LOXTON RD WALKER FLAT SA 5238Decision Made
2025· 20 proposals
December 2025
- Demolition of an existing dwelling and the construction of an elevated detached dwelling with two attached decks, an external staircase, and an undercroft garage, and wet area (including lift and lobby)5058 ANGAS VALLEY RD WALKER FLAT SA 5238Under Assessment
- Demolition of an existing dwelling and the construction of an elevated detached dwelling with two UMR balconies, an external staircase, and an undercroft garage, storage and wet area93 ROB LOXTON RD WALKER FLAT SA 5238Under Assessment
November 2025
- Residential Outbuildings (Sheds) and associated excavation and filling in a flood plain14 ROB LOXTON RD WALKER FLAT SA 5238Under Assessment
October 2025
- Extension to an existing agricultural building303 SEVEN SISTERS RD WALKER FLAT SA 5238Decision Made
August 2025
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding11A ROB LOXTON RD WALKER FLAT SA 5238Under Assessment
- Change of use of community building to dwelling and construction of associated carport243C CLIFF VIEW DR WALKER FLAT SA 5238Under Assessment
- Outbuilding extension20 SPRINKLER DR WALKER FLAT SA 5238Decision Made
June 2025
- Alterations and additions to an existing single storey detached dwelling7 SPRINKLER DR WALKER FLAT SA 5238Under Assessment
- Elevated detached dwelling with part ground floor enclosure and associated excavation and filling in a flood plain1 ROB LOXTON RD WALKER FLAT SA 5238Under Assessment
April 2025
- Construction of a freestanding carport and freestanding verandah (outbuilding)5062 ANGAS VALLEY RD WALKER FLAT SA 5238Decision Made
- Detached dwelling243N CLIFF VIEW DR WALKER FLAT SA 5238Under Assessment
March 2025
- Variation of DA 22020752 - Alteration of Ground Level Floor Plan and Alteration of Rainwater Tanks29 SPRINKLER DR WALKER FLAT SA 5238Decision Made
- Variation of DA 22020752 – Alterations to Outbuilding29 SPRINKLER DR WALKER FLAT SA 5238Under Assessment
- Variation of DA 23012649 – Alteration of Retaining Wall and Jetty29 SPRINKLER DR WALKER FLAT SA 5238Under Assessment
January 2025
- Partial demolition of existing verandah, demolition of an existing carport and the construction of a new carport12 ROB LOXTON RD WALKER FLAT SA 5238Decision Made
- Construction of a viewing platform (outbuilding) associated with an existing dwelling4819 ANGAS VALLEY RD WALKER FLAT SA 5238Decision Made
- renovation works to the dwelling after flood damage install new insualtion & wall/ ceiling linings throughout after flood damage new tiling & fit out to bathroom & kitchen5062 ANGAS VALLEY RD WALKER FLAT SA 5238Decision Made
- Construction of a retaining wallSITE 17 1 ROB LOXTON RD WALKER FLAT SA 5238Decision Made
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding12 ROB LOXTON RD WALKER FLAT SA 5238Decision Made
- Riverbank retaining walls, jetty and associated excavation and filling in a flood plain (retrospective)SITE 15 1 ROB LOXTON RD WALKER FLAT SA 5238Decision Made
2024· 7 proposals
December 2024
- Land division in the form of a boundary realignment3 SPRINKLER DR WALKER FLAT SA 5238;4 SPRINKLER DR WALKER FLAT SA 5238Decision Made
November 2024
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding42 ROB LOXTON RD WALKER FLAT SA 5238Decision Made
- Construction of an outbuilding (shed)SITE 11 1 ROB LOXTON RD WALKER FLAT SA 5238Decision Made
October 2024
- Construction of a jetty and concrete sleeper retaining wallSITE 18 1 ROB LOXTON RD WALKER FLAT SA 5238Decision Made
September 2024
- Construction of an elevated detached dwelling with an attached balcony, external staircase, and undercroft storage area, wet area, and lift35 ROB LOXTON RD WALKER FLAT SA 5238Under Assessment
- Elevated detached dwelling with part ground floor enclosure, outbuilding and associated excavation and filling in a flood plainSITE 16 1 ROB LOXTON RD WALKER FLAT SA 5238Under Assessment
August 2024
- Single storey detached dwelling4789 ANGAS VALLEY RD WALKER FLAT SA 5238Decision 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
- Barker
- Member of Parliament
- Tony PASIN (Liberal)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 127,045
- Turnout (2025)
- 92.6%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +3.6 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 63.0%Labor 37.0%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 30.2 km away).
Coalition 60.4%Labor 39.6%
2.6 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +6.9 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Walker FlatLabor 45.3% · Coalition 54.7% TPP (2025)7.4 km away
- PurnongLabor 24.0% · Coalition 76.0% TPP (2025)13.3 km away
- NildottieLabor 29.9% · Coalition 70.1% TPP (2025)18.9 km away
- MannumLabor 43.8% · Coalition 56.2% TPP (2025)22.0 km away
- PondeLabor 38.1% · Coalition 61.9% TPP (2025)24.5 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)
- 1/10
- 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
More in Mid Murray Council
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Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of South Australia.