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SA · Lower Eyre Peninsula Council
Wangary, 5607
Est. population · Jun 2025
217
Growth (1 yr)
+0.5%
Growth (5 yr)
+5.3%
Median age
54
Median income
$1,028/wk
Employment rate
53.8%
Languages at home
3.6%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Education hub
- Heritage area
- High desirability
Suburb profile
In Lower Eyre Peninsula Council, Wangary keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting.
Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here than in denser, more walkable pockets. Purchase and rent costs sit on the more affordable side of the local range.
Reported crime has been falling recently. The streetscape feels settled and established, with older homes giving the area a familiar, lived-in look.
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
Wangary snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$250/wk
Population (ERP)
217
+0.5% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
17.3%
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
#77
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
26th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
53rd
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
3/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
34th
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
- 32.6/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 5142nd in Australia
- State rank
- 528th in SA
- Peer rank
- #77 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #142 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 77%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $250
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
217(June 2025)
+0.5% annual · +5.3% over 5 years · 53th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.5%
- 5-year growth
- +5.3%
- Change in 1 year
- +1
- Change in 5 years
- +11
- Growth rank in SA
- 53th 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 (~250), extrapolated at +0.8% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 203
- Median age
- 54
- Median household income / week
- $1,028
- Dwelling vacancy
- 17.3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 19 of 110
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,083
- Employment rate
- 53.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 92 / 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)
- 4
- Against the person
- 1
- Against property
- 3
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 18.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 203 residents
- State safety percentile
- 26.2th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 25
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -63.5%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental1
- Sct - Residence1
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury1
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv1
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
- Schools within 2 km
- 1 (1 schools, 1 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA
- 970
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 34th
School list
- Lake Wangary Preschool CentreThird StreetPreschools
- Lake Wangary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 970 · 34th percentile · LBOTE 4% · 74 students · Top SEA quarter 9%View on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
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)
- 75
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
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
- Port Lincoln Health Service (35.0 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)
- 6
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 27.6
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
- 28° / 15°
- Rainfall
- 50 mm · ~6 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 77 mm · ~10 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 7°
- Rainfall
- 154 mm · ~19 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 93 mm · ~12 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· 4 proposals
July 2026
- Detached dwelling and associated outbuilding88 -96 TAYLOR RD WANGARY SA 5607Under Assessment
- Single Storey Detached DwellingLOT 1 SNAPPER HILL RD WANGARY SA 5607Under Assessment
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling and Verandah43 -63 KEWELL RD WANGARY SA 5607Under Assessment
February 2026
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling with Associated Carport and Garage, and Verandah12 THIRD ST WANGARY SA 5607Decision Made
2025· 4 proposals
August 2025
- Construction of a carport abutting an existing shed1 -19 MINNIRIBBIE RD WANGARY SA 5607Decision Made
- Two storey detached dwelling including garage78 -86 TAYLOR RD WANGARY SA 5607Decision Made
March 2025
- Steel Framed Detached Dwelling with Garage (UMR) and Verandah24 -32 KEWELL RD WANGARY SA 5607Decision Made
February 2025
- Partial Change of Use to Tourist Accommodation (Comprising one Unit)4066 FLINDERS HWY WANGARY SA 5607Decision Made
2024· 11 proposals
October 2024
- Land division in the form of a boundary realignment (3 into 3)172B DUCK LAKE RD WANGARY SA 5607;243 PUCKRIDGE RD WANGARY SA 5607;LOT 1 PUCKRIDGE RD WANGARY SA 5607Decision Made
September 2024
- Agricultural BuildingLOT 5 PUCKRIDGE RD WANGARY SA 5607Decision Made
July 2024
- 2 x Outbuildings (domestic storage sheds)52-58 HIGH ST WANGARY SA 5607Decision Made
- Implement shed (agricultural building)44-50 HIGH ST WANGARY SA 5607Decision Made
June 2024
- Store (domestic storage shed)12-18 HIGH ST WANGARY SA 5607Decision Made
- Construction of a new domestic storage shedLOT 187 FLINDERS HWY WANGARY SA 5607Decision Made
May 2024
- Additions and alterations to an existing dwelling to incorporate an attached garage4525 FLINDERS HWY WANGARY SA 5607Decision Made
- Demolition of an existing canteen building and the construction of a new canteen with pantry, store and bbq area with a grandstand above including a timekeepers box.4 MORGAN LANE WANGARY SA 5607Decision Made
April 2024
- Construction of a covered spectator viewing structure with an integrated bar4 MORGAN LANE WANGARY SA 5607Decision Made
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling with attached garage and verandahs.68-76 TAYLOR RD WANGARY SA 5607Decision Made
- Swimming Pool1-19 TOM BOTT LANE WANGARY SA 5607Decision Made
2023· 9 proposals
December 2023
- Outbuilding (Pool Shelter)24-50 MYERS ST WANGARY SA 5607Decision Made
November 2023
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding10-12 FIRST ST WANGARY SA 5607Decision Made
- Construction of a extension to an existing shed16-18 FIRST ST WANGARY SA 5607Decision Made
September 2023
- Free standing water tank103-111 TAYLOR RD WANGARY SA 5607Under Assessment
- Commercial forestry in the form of environmental plantings for carbon capture4502 FLINDERS HWY WANGARY SA 5607;LOT 1 FLINDERS HWY COULTA SA 5607;LOT 14 LADY FRANKLYN RD COULTA SA 5607Decision Made
August 2023
- Land division in the form of a boundary realignment187 SNAPPER HILL RD WANGARY SA 5607;LOT 37 SNAPPER HILL RD WANGARY SA 5607Decision Made
May 2023
- Construction of a store (storage shed)3 SECOND ST WANGARY SA 5607Decision Made
February 2023
- Upgrade to an existing playground area and the installation of three (3) light towers4 MORGAN LANE WANGARY SA 5607Decision Made
January 2023
- Construction of an outbuilding (shed)1-9 WEASHIR ST WANGARY SA 5607Decision Made
2022· 5 proposals
December 2022
- Store (domestic storage shed)11 SECOND ST WANGARY SA 5607Decision Made
October 2022
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling and a domestic outbuildingLOT 68 WARNER ST WANGARY SA 5607Decision Made
September 2022
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling with an attached domestic outbuilding and verandah’s48-54 KEWELL RD WANGARY SA 5607Decision Made
May 2022
- Machinery and Fodder ShedLOT 199 FARM BEACH RD WANGARY SA 5607Decision Made
March 2022
- Installation of swimming pool24-50 MYERS ST WANGARY SA 5607Decision Made
2021· 6 proposals
November 2021
- Store (to store equipment to maintain property)40-46 TAYLOR RD WANGARY SA 5607Decision Made
October 2021
- Agricultural Building and VerandahLOT 199 FARM BEACH RD WANGARY SA 5607Decision Made
- Agricultural BuildingLOT 279 SNAPPER HILL RD WANGARY SA 5607Decision Made
August 2021
- Agricultural buildingLOT 239 SNAPPER HILL RD WANGARY SA 5607Decision Made
- Store (extension of existing)93-101 TAYLOR RD WANGARY SA 5607Decision Made
February 2021
- Detached dwelling58-66 TAYLOR RD WANGARY SA 5607Decision Made
2020· 3 proposals
December 2020
- Demolition of existing light towers and construction of four 25 metre tall light towers4 MORGAN LANE WANGARY SA 5607Decision Made
October 2020
- Agricultural Building4502 FLINDERS HWY WANGARY SA 5607Decision Made
August 2020
- Store43-51 TAYLOR RD WANGARY 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
Heritage
2 heritage places
- St Matthias Anglican ChurchLot 203, Hundred Lake Wangary WANGARYLocal heritage
- Wangary Store - Prevous HolesWANGARYLocal 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 56.8 km away).
Coalition 64.5%Labor 35.5%
9.8 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: -1.8 pp toward Coalition
Nearest polling places
- WangaryLabor 34.2% · Coalition 65.8% TPP (2025)3.9 km away
- Coffin BayLabor 41.5% · Coalition 58.5% TPP (2025)9.0 km away
- North ShieldsLabor 39.6% · Coalition 60.4% TPP (2025)32.6 km away
- Port Lincoln CentralLabor 41.4% · Coalition 58.6% TPP (2025)35.2 km away
- Port LincolnLabor 47.9% · Coalition 52.1% TPP (2025)36.1 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)
- 3/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
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 Lower Eyre Peninsula Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of South Australia.