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SA · Grant Council
Wandilo, 5291
Est. population · Jun 2025
184
Growth (1 yr)
+0.6%
Growth (5 yr)
+4.0%
Median age
40
Median income
$1,916/wk
Employment rate
79.9%
Languages at home
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
- Green suburb
Suburb profile
Wandilo is a quieter smaller community in Grant Council, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with family life visible on every street. Weekends tend to revolve around local favourites: a café, a market run, a walk through town.
Everyday basics may be close by, but bigger shopping and services typically require a trip to a nearby centre. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. A car helps for most daily errands, with fewer amenities clustered within an easy walk.
Housing costs sit in a more approachable middle band than nearby premium pockets. Crime trends have improved of late compared with the previous period.
At a glance
Wandilo snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$420/wk
Population (ERP)
184
+0.6% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
3.9%
Census unoccupied dwellings
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Safety
54th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
55th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
6/10
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
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.
Median house sale prices cover metropolitan Adelaide and selected fringe councils (19 LGAs, including Adelaide Hills and Gawler), not all of regional South Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- SA rent report & metro median house sales — Government of South Australia · 1 January - 31 March 2026 · Updated · Quarterly; metro-fringe sales only
Population
Estimated resident population
184(June 2025)
+0.6% annual · +4.0% over 5 years · 55th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.6%
- 5-year growth
- +4.0%
- Change in 1 year
- +1
- Change in 5 years
- +7
- Growth rank in SA
- 55th 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 (~200), extrapolated at +1.2% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- 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)
- 67 / 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 decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 7
- Against the person
- 0
- Against property
- 7
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 38
- State safety percentile
- 54.2th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 42
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -36.2%
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
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
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 19
- 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
- Mount Gambier and Districts Health Service (8.9 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
- 16.3
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
- 22° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 103 mm · ~13 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 19° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 186 mm · ~23 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 14° / 7°
- Rainfall
- 325 mm · ~41 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 17° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 210 mm · ~26 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· 1 proposal
May 2026
- Land Division (1 into 22)22 ILLMAN 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
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 12.4 km away).
Coalition 63.4%Labor 36.6%
0.4 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +3.5 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- ComptonLabor 28.4% · Coalition 71.6% TPP (2025)5.8 km away
- SuttontownLabor 39.6% · Coalition 60.4% TPP (2025)7.8 km away
- Mount Gambier NorthLabor 49.4% · Coalition 50.6% TPP (2025)9.7 km away
- Mount Gambier WestLabor 46.6% · Coalition 53.4% TPP (2025)9.8 km away
- Mount GambierLabor 42.3% · Coalition 57.7% TPP (2025)10.9 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)
- 6/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 8/10
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 Grant Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of South Australia.