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SA · Copper Coast Council
Wallaroo Mines, 5554
Est. population · Jun 2025
436
Growth (1 yr)
+0.7%
Growth (5 yr)
+5.1%
Median age
46
Median income
$1,065/wk
Employment rate
50.1%
Languages at home
3.9%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- Heritage area
- High desirability
Suburb profile
In Copper Coast Council, Wallaroo Mines 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. Life here is grounded in local routine rather than big-city choice.
Open space is thinner than in many regional towns, so residents often travel a little further for a longer park day. A car helps for most daily errands, though buses still link the suburb further afield. Housing is more affordable than in many parts of the state.
Crime reports are up on the previous period. Tree-lined streets and established homes set the tone, with little pressure to reinvent the neighbourhood.
Desirability sits below average overall, with local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus growth momentum the main drag compared with similar regional towns. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Wallaroo Mines snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
436
+0.7% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
15.7%
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
#169
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
74th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
61st
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
1/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
25th
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
- 13.3/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 6926th in Australia
- State rank
- 702nd in SA
- Peer rank
- #169 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #269 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 78%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Population
Estimated resident population
436(June 2025)
+0.7% annual · +5.1% over 5 years · 61th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.7%
- 5-year growth
- +5.1%
- Change in 1 year
- +3
- Change in 5 years
- +21
- Growth rank in SA
- 61th 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 (~450), extrapolated at +0.8% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 408
- Median age
- 46
- Median household income / week
- $1,065
- Dwelling vacancy
- 15.7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 31 of 198
- Median monthly mortgage
- $890
- Employment rate
- 50.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 166 / 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 increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 28
- Against the person
- 6
- Against property
- 22
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 64.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 68 residents
- State safety percentile
- 73.6th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 49
- Increase (daily rate)
- +22.1%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental8
- Other Theft6
- Sct - Residence2
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury3
- Serious Assault Resulting In Injury3
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 (3 schools)
- 951
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 25th
School list
- Wallaroo Mines Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 899 · 10th percentile · LBOTE 16% · 92 students · Top SEA quarter 1% · 0.4 km awayView on My School →
- Kadina Memorial SchoolCombined · Government · ICSEA 951 · 25th percentile · LBOTE 2% · 1,184 students · Top SEA quarter 5% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
- Harvest Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 983 · 39th percentile · LBOTE 12% · 302 students · Top SEA quarter 11% · 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
Public transport
1 public transport stops in this suburb
- Port Rd - South side (Copper Triange Taxis Kadina)
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
5 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 2/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0
Community(1)
- School
Sport & outdoors(1)
- Sports field
Other(3)
- Sprint AutoCar Parts
- Cowie MotobikesCar repair
- Kadina Village MotelMotel
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)
- 2
- Parks (OSM)
- 0
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
- Northern Yorke Peninsula Health Service (Wallaroo) (7.0 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)
- 20
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 45.9
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· 2 proposals
June 2026
- Shed Extension (Storage)76 PORT RD WALLAROO MINES SA 5554Decision Made
May 2026
- Community Title - 1 into 328 KELLOW RD WALLAROO MINES SA 5554Under Assessment
2025· 6 proposals
October 2025
- Carport4345 -45 KELLOW RD WALLAROO MINES SA 5554Decision Made
- Building Alterations (change to facade) and signage94 PORT RD WALLAROO MINES SA 5554Decision Made
July 2025
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling and GarageLOT 5 LIPSON RD WALLAROO MINES SA 5554Under Assessment
June 2025
- Outbuilding (Garage)20 WEST TCE WALLAROO MINES SA 5554Decision Made
- Addition to Veterinary Clinic, storage area and verandah20 PORT RD WALLAROO MINES SA 5554Decision Made
March 2025
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling and Garage20 WEST TCE WALLAROO MINES SA 5554Decision Made
2024· 9 proposals
December 2024
- Removal of 4m of existing security fencing from Newland Road perimeter. Replaced by two new parallel fence lines 120m on each side, 3m apart, which go up and around the James Boor monument.LOT 60 DAVIDSON RD WALLAROO MINES SA 5554Decision Made
- Construction of new Office Building, associated Landscaping and Carparking, Advertising Signage (1.8m high Masonry Wall), Alterations and Additions to existing Office and Training Room and Change of use from Office and Training Room to Office and Consulting Room, reconfiguration of existing Carparking, associated Landscaping and Verandahs and Pergola.62 PORT RD WALLAROO MINES SA 5554;64 PORT RD WALLAROO MINES SA 5554Decision Made
- Replacement roof29 DOWNER RD WALLAROO MINES SA 5554Under Assessment
October 2024
- Land division - 1 into 212 ROBINSON RD WALLAROO MINES SA 5554Decision Made
August 2024
- Dwelling Alterations (study to bathroom and laundry) and Ancillary Accommodation32 PORT RD WALLAROO MINES SA 5554Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling and outbuilding30A LIPSON RD WALLAROO MINES SA 5554Decision Made
- Freestanding Verandah17 HAWKE RD WALLAROO MINES SA 5554Decision Made
March 2024
- Carport4 MILL ST WALLAROO MINES SA 5554Decision Made
January 2024
- Swimming Pool and Safety Fence10 PORT RD WALLAROO MINES SA 5554Decision Made
2023· 5 proposals
November 2023
- Verandah and Carport24-26 LIPSON RD WALLAROO MINES SA 5554Decision Made
July 2023
- Demolition of existing outbuildings and construction of two (2) outbuildings62 DAVIDSON RD WALLAROO MINES SA 5554Decision Made
May 2023
- Garage66 DAVIDSON RD WALLAROO MINES SA 5554Decision Made
- Replacement verandah20 PIPER ST WALLAROO MINES SA 5554Decision Made
February 2023
- Change of use from bulky goods storage to shop (takeaway foods) and advertising signage96 PORT RD WALLAROO MINES SA 5554Decision Made
2022· 15 proposals
October 2022
- Shed (Outbuilding)38 LIPSON RD WALLAROO MINES SA 5554Decision Made
September 2022
- Carport6 MILL ST WALLAROO MINES SA 5554Decision Made
August 2022
- Carport36 LIPSON RD WALLAROO MINES SA 5554Decision Made
- Outbuilding2 ROBINSON RD WALLAROO MINES SA 5554Decision Made
- Carport12A DOWNER RD WALLAROO MINES SA 5554Decision Made
July 2022
- Carport12 STIRLING TCE WALLAROO MINES SA 5554Decision Made
June 2022
- Service trade premise and advertising signage86 PORT RD WALLAROO MINES SA 5554Decision Made
- EXTENSION TO EXISTING SHED AND VERANDAH TO EXISTING SHELTERLOT 70 SOUTH TCE WALLAROO MINES SA 5554Decision Made
May 2022
- Verandah73 STIRLING TCE WALLAROO MINES SA 5554Decision Made
April 2022
- Freestanding Advertising Sign76 PORT RD WALLAROO MINES SA 5554Decision Made
March 2022
- Verandah10 PIPER ST WALLAROO MINES SA 5554Decision Made
- Outbuilding10 LIPSON RD WALLAROO MINES SA 5554Decision Made
- Storage Shed20 PORT RD WALLAROO MINES SA 5554Decision Made
January 2022
- Garage115 MUSGRAVE TCE WALLAROO MINES SA 5554Decision Made
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling38 LIPSON RD WALLAROO MINES SA 5554Decision Made
2021· 3 proposals
December 2021
- Advertising Sign (Interally Illuminated)48 PORT RD WALLAROO MINES SA 5554Decision Made
November 2021
- Store - caravan storage78 PORT RD WALLAROO MINES SA 5554Decision Made
September 2021
- Dwelling Additions and Alterations10 BEWS TCE WALLAROO MINES SA 5554Decision 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
Heritage
1 heritage place
- Former Harvey's Pumping StationNewland Road KADINAState heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · current · 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 33.0 km away).
Coalition 56.8%Labor 43.2%
2.1 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +9.3 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Wallaroo MinesLabor 43.3% · Coalition 56.7% TPP (2025)0.3 km away
- KadinaLabor 40.0% · Coalition 60.0% TPP (2025)1.9 km away
- WallarooLabor 47.5% · Coalition 52.5% TPP (2025)7.5 km away
- MoontaLabor 42.7% · Coalition 57.3% TPP (2025)15.0 km away
- AlfordLabor 24.2% · Coalition 75.8% TPP (2025)20.5 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)
- 1/10
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 Copper Coast Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of South Australia.