SA · Grant Council
Wandilo, SA, 5291
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Suburb snapshot
Wandilo is a small locality in the Grant area, home to around 194 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 7 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 36.1 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $420, 2 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- Population
- 194
- Median age
- 40
- Median household income / week
- $1,916
- Dwelling vacancy
- 3.9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 3 of 76
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,800
- Employment rate
- 79.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 7 / 0 / 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)
- $420
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)
- 7
- Against the person
- 0
- Against property
- 7
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 36.1
- State safety percentile
- 51.8th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 42
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental2
- Other Unlawful Entry With Intent1
- Property Damage By Fire Or Explosion1
- Receive Or Handle Proceeds Of Crime1
- Theft From Motor Vehicle1
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Roadworks & transport
2 active roadworks / incidents
- Asphalt WorksPrinces Highway, Chapel Lane24 Jun 2026 – 08 Jul 2026
- Shoulder WorkKangaroo Flat Road, Blanche Young Forest Rd25 Jun 2026 – 24 Jul 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Traffic SA road events — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
47 planning-related records
2026· 2 proposals
May 2026
- Land Division (1 into 22)22 ILLMAN RD WANDILO SA 5291Under Assessment
April 2026
- Aircraft Hangar81 AIRPORT RD WANDILO SA 5291Under Assessment
2025· 7 proposals
November 2025
- Outbuilding with amenities100B ILLMAN RD WANDILO SA 5291Decision Made
September 2025
- Construct an open fronted shed to house machinery and hay.85 DARTBOOGIE RD WANDILO SA 5291Decision Made
July 2025
- Agricultural Building (for storage of Hay)59 THOMPSON RD WANDILO SA 5291Decision Made
- Outbuilding (Garage)886 WANDILO RD WANDILO SA 5291Decision Made
- In-Ground Swimming Pool and Dwelling Additions (Alfresco)9 BRUINS RD WANDILO SA 5291Decision Made
April 2025
- Outbuilding extension1 BRUINS RD WANDILO SA 5291Decision Made
January 2025
- Dwelling addition (2 ensuites to bedrooms 2 and 3) and replacement of existing roof608 WANDILO RD WANDILO SA 5291Decision Made
2024· 7 proposals
November 2024
- Agricultural Building176 AIRPORT RD WANDILO SA 5291Decision Made
October 2024
- Outbuilding (zincalume) and Carport (zincalume)84 THOMPSON RD WANDILO SA 5291Decision Made
June 2024
- Carport (L Shaped) attached to existing Outbuilding668 WANDILO RD WANDILO SA 5291Decision Made
- Upgrade of Building Fire Safety System2560 KANGAROO FLAT RD WANDILO SA 5291Under Assessment
March 2024
- Shed to cover Diesel Generator81 AIRPORT RD WANDILO SA 5291Decision Made
February 2024
- Detached Dwelling and Outbuilding3 BRUINS RD WANDILO SA 5291Decision Made
- Outbuilding10 BRUINS RD WANDILO SA 5291Decision Made
2023· 6 proposals
December 2023
- Build an aircraft hanger for private use in the colour Surfmist.81 AIRPORT RD WANDILO SA 5291Decision Made
September 2023
- Aircraft Hangar81 AIRPORT RD WANDILO SA 5291Decision Made
July 2023
- Outbuilding45 WANDILO FOREST RD WANDILO SA 5291Decision Made
April 2023
- Shed43 STONY FLAT RD WANDILO SA 5291Decision Made
March 2023
- Agricultural Building to store hay and farm machinery85 DARTBOOGIE RD WANDILO SA 5291Decision Made
- Yard Cover303 STONY FLAT RD WANDILO SA 5291Decision Made
2022· 6 proposals
December 2022
- Agricultural Building (Hay Shed)724 WANDILO RD WANDILO SA 5291Decision Made
- Agricultural Building (Machinery Shed)221 THOMPSON RD WANDILO SA 5291Decision Made
September 2022
- Outbuilding34005 PRINCES HWY WANDILO SA 5291Decision Made
August 2022
- Wash Bay for washing of hire vehicles81 AIRPORT RD WANDILO SA 5291Decision Made
April 2022
- Containerised Wastewater Treatment Plant and associated infrastructure970 WANDILO RD WANDILO SA 5291Decision Made
January 2022
- Outbuilding100 ILLMAN RD WANDILO SA 5291Decision Made
2021· 9 proposals
December 2021
- Installation of an additional Timber Drying Kiln Facility2560 KANGAROO FLAT RD WANDILO SA 5291Decision Made
- Outbuilding2710 KANGAROO FLAT RD WANDILO SA 5291Decision Made
November 2021
- Outbuilding12 BRUINS RD WANDILO SA 5291Decision Made
October 2021
- Agricultural building539 SUNNYBRAE RD WANDILO SA 5291Decision Made
- Shed extension attached to an existing Aircraft Hangar81 AIRPORT RD WANDILO SA 5291Decision Made
September 2021
- Verandah2694 KANGAROO FLAT RD WANDILO SA 5291Decision Made
March 2021
- Outbuilding (Domestic)43 STONY FLAT RD WANDILO SA 5291Decision Made
February 2021
- Detached Dwelling and Ancillary Outbuilding1 BRUINS RD WANDILO SA 5291Decision Made
January 2021
- Detached Dwelling6 BRUINS RD WANDILO SA 5291Decision Made
2020· 3 proposals
December 2020
- Dwelling Extensions417 VAUSE RD WANDILO SA 5291Decision Made
- Boiler Shed2560 KANGAROO FLAT RD WANDILO SA 5291Decision Made
October 2020
- Aircraft Hangar81 AIRPORT RD WANDILO SA 5291Decision Made
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020; 2020–2026; 2021… · Updated on site
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
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)
- 8/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via SA Planning geohub. Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 19
- Parks (OSM)
- 0
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
Recent changes
- Agricultural Buildingplanning176 AIRPORT RD WANDILO SA 5291Lodged 25 Nov 2024 · Decision Made
- Agricultural Building (Hay Shed)planning724 WANDILO RD WANDILO SA 5291Lodged 08 Dec 2022 · Decision Made
- Agricultural Building (Machinery Shed)planning221 THOMPSON RD WANDILO SA 5291Lodged 08 Dec 2022 · Decision Made
- Agricultural Building (for storage of Hay)planning59 THOMPSON RD WANDILO SA 5291Lodged 29 Jul 2025 · Decision Made
- Agricultural Building to store hay and farm machineryplanning85 DARTBOOGIE RD WANDILO SA 5291Lodged 20 Mar 2023 · Decision Made
- Agricultural buildingplanning539 SUNNYBRAE RD WANDILO SA 5291Lodged 25 Oct 2021 · Decision Made
- Aircraft Hangarplanning81 AIRPORT RD WANDILO SA 5291Lodged 10 Apr 2026 · Under Assessment
- Aircraft Hangarplanning81 AIRPORT RD WANDILO SA 5291Lodged 27 Sep 2023 · Decision Made
- Aircraft Hangarplanning81 AIRPORT RD WANDILO SA 5291Lodged 29 Oct 2020 · Decision Made
- Boiler Shedplanning2560 KANGAROO FLAT RD WANDILO SA 5291Lodged 10 Dec 2020 · Decision Made
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Updated on site
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