Median house price
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SA · Light Council
Wasleys, 5400
Est. population · Jun 2025
810
Growth (1 yr)
+1.0%
Growth (5 yr)
+8.1%
Median age
30
Median income
$1,698/wk
Employment rate
62.2%
Languages at home
4.3%non-English
Most common: Afrikaans, Mandarin, Russian
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Heritage area
- Education hub
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Wasleys offers a slower smaller community life in Light Council, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. Young professionals and new households shape much of the local mix, with family life visible on every street. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting.
Local shops are sparse, so a fuller set of amenities usually means travelling to a neighbouring town or regional hub. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here, with buses covering longer trips across the wider area. Homes are neither a bargain nor a premium buy against the wider market.
Reported crime has been falling recently. Recognised heritage character runs through the streets, with older fabric still defining local identity.
Versus similar regional towns, the suburb reads around average on desirability, chiefly because local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus parks and green space trail behind. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Wasleys snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
810
+1.0% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
7.0%
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
#3
among Country & regional · Growth area
Safety
11th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
74th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
4/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
56th
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
- 41.1/100 — Average
- National rank
- 3566th in Australia
- State rank
- 377th in SA
- Peer rank
- #3 among Country & regional · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #65 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 85%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Population
Estimated resident population
810(June 2025)
+1.0% annual · +8.1% over 5 years · 74th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.0%
- 5-year growth
- +8.1%
- Change in 1 year
- +8
- Change in 5 years
- +61
- Growth rank in SA
- 74th 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 (~900), extrapolated at +1.7% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 885
- Median age
- 30
- Median household income / week
- $1,698
- Dwelling vacancy
- 7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 20 of 286
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,451
- Employment rate
- 62.2%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 261 / 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)
- 9
- Against the person
- 5
- Against property
- 4
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 11.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 177 residents
- State safety percentile
- 11.1th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 4
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -24.8%
Most common offence types
- Common Assault2
- Obtain Benefit By Deception1
- Other Property Damage And Environmental2
- Other Theft1
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury2
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
- 1,022
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 56th
School list
- Wasleys PlaycentreAnnie TerracePlaycentres
- Wasleys Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1022 · 56th percentile · LBOTE 3% · 33 students · Top SEA quarter 14%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
Public transport
4 public transport stops in this suburb
- Annie Tce / Ann St - North side (Wasleys Institute Hall)
- Annie Tce / Forster St - South side (Wasleys Grainger Hotel)
- Mudla Wirra Rd / Philp Dr - East side (Roseworthy College)
- Mudla Wirra Rd / Philp Dr - West side (Roseworthy College)
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
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 1
- 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
- Gawler Health Service (13.2 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)
- 31
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 38.3
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
- 29° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 69 mm · ~9 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 80 mm · ~10 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 14° / 5°
- Rainfall
- 142 mm · ~18 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 125 mm · ~16 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· 18 proposals
August 2026
- Construction of outbuilding (domestic storage) ancillary to existing dwelling4 FISHER ST WASLEYS SA 5400Under Assessment
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling37 HENRY TURTON CCT WASLEYS SA 5400Under Assessment
May 2026
- Construction of a canopy over existing equipment associated with the approved hydrogen generation facility that is in association with the existing educational facility.1454 MUDLA WIRRA RD WASLEYS SA 5400Decision Made
- Temporary habitation of a caravan (ancillary accommodation) for a period of 18 months in association with the dwelling on the land42 ANNIE TCE WASLEYS SA 5400Decision Made
- Verandah16 NORRIS RD WASLEYS SA 5400Decision Made
April 2026
- Construction of three verandahs ancillary to the existing dwelling32 JANE TCE WASLEYS SA 5400Decision Made
March 2026
- Construction of Verandah in association with existing Dwelling7 WASLEYS RD WASLEYS SA 5400Decision Made
- Construction of two (2) freestanding carports, one (1) verandah and an extension to an existing outbuilding ancillary to the existing dwelling14 WASLEYS RD WASLEYS SA 5400Decision Made
- Installation of swimming pool and associated safety fencing ancillary to existing dwelling2 RIDLEY CT WASLEYS SA 5400Decision Made
- Installation of a fibreglass swimming pool and associated safety features20 HENRY TURTON CCT WASLEYS SA 5400Decision Made
February 2026
- Construction of verandah ancillary to existing dwelling2 RIDLEY CT WASLEYS SA 5400Decision Made
- Variation to Development Application 25032346 - Construction of a verandah and two (2) carports in association with existing detached dwelling. Variation to omit the two carports36 STATION ST WASLEYS SA 5400Decision Made
- Construction of an outbuilding ancillary to the existing dwellingLOT 742 PRATT RD WASLEYS SA 5400Decision Made
- Domestic outbuilding ancillary to dwelling12 LINES RD WASLEYS SA 5400Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to existing dwelling5 CHAFF CT WASLEYS SA 5400Decision Made
January 2026
- Outbuilding34 ASHWELL RD WASLEYS SA 5400Decision Made
- Construction of three (3) Verandah ancillary to the existing dwelling30 ASHWELL RD WASLEYS SA 5400Decision Made
- Construction of a carport ancillary to existing dwelling8 PRATT RD WASLEYS SA 5400Decision Made
2025· 24 proposals
December 2025
- Outbuilding (shed)2 DOROTHY CL WASLEYS SA 5400Decision Made
- Construction of a verandah ancillary to existing dwelling.41 HENRY TURTON CCT WASLEYS SA 5400Under Assessment
November 2025
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling3 OLDHAM ST WASLEYS SA 5400Decision Made
- Construction of a verandah and two (2) carports in association with existing detached dwelling36 STATION ST WASLEYS SA 5400Under Assessment
- Storage Shed3 CHAFF CT WASLEYS SA 5400Decision Made
October 2025
- Outbuilding (garage and verandah)57 HENRY TURTON CCT WASLEYS SA 5400Decision Made
- Constuction of a free-standing bike shelter in association to the existing educational facility1454 MUDLA WIRRA RD WASLEYS SA 5400Decision Made
- Construction of a verandah ancillary to existing dwelling6 RIDLEY CT WASLEYS SA 5400Decision Made
- Construction of an animal shelter in association with the education facility1454 MUDLA WIRRA RD WASLEYS SA 5400Decision Made
September 2025
- Construction of outbuilding ancillary to existing dwelling3 DOROTHY CL WASLEYS SA 5400Decision Made
- Installation of Fibreglass Swimming Pool and Safety Fence17 PRATT RD WASLEYS SA 5400Decision Made
August 2025
- Construction of outbuilding ancillary to existing dwelling6 RIDLEY CT WASLEYS SA 5400Decision Made
- Construction of four (4) verandahs ancillary to an existing dwelling11 DOROTHY CL WASLEYS SA 5400Decision Made
- Construction of a verandah10 NORRIS RD WASLEYS SA 5400Decision Made
July 2025
- Construction of a renewable energy facility comprising ground mounted solar panels with associated battery storage ancillary to the existing educational facility274 GRAINGERS RD WASLEYS SA 5400Decision Made
June 2025
- Construction on an outbuilding ancillary to the existing dwelling32 JANE TCE WASLEYS SA 5400Decision Made
- Variation to Development Application 24001020 - outbuilding in association with existing dwelling and removal of existing outbuilding. Variation to retain the outbuilding including the deletion of condition 5.1401 MUDLA WIRRA RD WASLEYS SA 5400Decision Made
May 2025
- Construction of a single storey detached dwellingLOT 742 PRATT RD WASLEYS SA 5400Decision Made
- Construction of a shade sail over existing playground12 STATION ST WASLEYS SA 5400Decision Made
- Replacement of freestanding identification and wayfinding signs in association with the existing educational facility1454 MUDLA WIRRA RD WASLEYS SA 5400Decision Made
- Domestic outbuilding6 ASHWELL RD WASLEYS SA 5400Decision Made
- Additions and alterations to existing dwelling10 GEORGE ST WASLEYS SA 5400Decision Made
- Construction of Ancillary Accommodation194 BODE RD WASLEYS SA 5400Decision Made
April 2025
- Construction of a replacement verandah ancillary to the existing dwelling1 GOSS RD WASLEYS SA 5400Decision 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
40 heritage places
- Charles Mullens MemorialMudla Wirra Road near Wasleys (On Road Reserve south western side of road at bend approximately 380 metres south of Wasleys Road) WASLEYSLocal heritage
- Corner Shop & Attached Corrugated Iron Store28 Annie Terrace cnr Station Street WASLEYSLocal heritage
- Dwelling27 Annie Terrace WASLEYSContributory item
- Dwelling29 Annie Terrace WASLEYSContributory item
- Dwelling30 Annie Terrace WASLEYSContributory item
- Dwelling32 Annie Terrace WASLEYSContributory item
- Dwelling35 Annie Terrace WASLEYSContributory item
- Dwelling40 Annie Terrace WASLEYSContributory item
- Dwelling42 Annie Terrace WASLEYSContributory item
- Dwelling49 Annie Terrace WASLEYSContributory item
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 24.9 km away).
Coalition 48.2%Labor 51.8%
6.4 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +2.8 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- WasleysLabor 51.9% · Coalition 48.1% TPP (2025)1.8 km away
- RoseworthyLabor 46.3% · Coalition 53.7% TPP (2025)7.6 km away
- Hamley BridgeLabor 52.3% · Coalition 47.7% TPP (2025)14.6 km away
- Angle Vale North (Grey)Labor 73.8% · Coalition 26.1% TPP (2025)16.6 km away
- MallalaLabor 42.3% · Coalition 57.7% TPP (2025)17.2 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)
- 4/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 6/10
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 Light Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of South Australia.