Median house price
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SA · Coorong Council
Wellington East, 5259
Est. population · Jun 2025
300
Growth (1 yr)
0.0%
Growth (5 yr)
+1.0%
Median age
56
Median income
$1,383/wk
Employment rate
45.3%
Languages at home
3.5%non-English
Most common: Greek
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- High desirability
Suburb profile
In Coorong Council, Wellington East keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. Life here is grounded in local routine rather than big-city choice.
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. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here than in denser, more walkable pockets.
Housing sits in the middle of the local market: neither cheap nor premium. Steady development is bringing new homes and gradual renewal to parts of the suburb.
Versus similar regional towns, the suburb reads below average on desirability, chiefly because community and employment trail behind. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Wellington East snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
300
0.0% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
45.6%
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
#132
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
41st
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
44th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
5/10
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
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 23.6/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 6423rd in Australia
- State rank
- 637th in SA
- Peer rank
- #132 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #222 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 62%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Population
Estimated resident population
300(June 2025)
0.0% annual · +1.0% over 5 years · 44th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- 0.0%
- 5-year growth
- +1.0%
- Change in 1 year
- 0
- Change in 5 years
- +3
- Growth rank in SA
- 44th 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 (~300), extrapolated at -0.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 291
- Median age
- 56
- Median household income / week
- $1,383
- Dwelling vacancy
- 45.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 99 of 217
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Employment rate
- 45.3%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 121 / 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
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2023–24)
- 8
- Against the person
- 3
- Against property
- 5
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 26.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 97 residents
- State safety percentile
- 40.7th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 18
Most common offence types
- Abduction, Harassment And Other Offences2
- Obtain Benefit By Deception1
- Other Property Damage And Environmental1
- Other Unlawful Entry With Intent2
- 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; 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)
- 3
- 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
- Tailem Bend District Hospital (16.7 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)
- 8
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 26.7
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° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 67 mm · ~8 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 97 mm · ~12 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 148 mm · ~18 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 119 mm · ~15 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· 30 proposals
July 2026
- Shed Made to Order 20.0m x 15.0m x 4.5m high372 WELLINGTON LODGE RD WELLINGTON EAST SA 5259Decision Made
- Proposed free standing Carport62 SANDPIPER RD WELLINGTON EAST SA 5259Under Assessment
- SHED and attached verandah44 TRILBY RD WELLINGTON EAST SA 5259Decision Made
June 2026
- Single Storey dwellingLOT 961 TRILBY RD WELLINGTON EAST SA 5259Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwelling56 TRILBY RD WELLINGTON EAST SA 5259Under Assessment
- Variation to DA 25004308 to alter the dwelling and outbuildings plans25 PANGARINDA DR WELLINGTON EAST SA 5259Decision Made
- Proposed Verandah48 GEORGE MASON ST WELLINGTON EAST SA 5259Decision Made
- Variation of Development Application 25006389 This application is a variation of application 25006389 to change the shed to be on the boundary instead of 600mm from the boundary. This cant be a minor variation due to the dwelling and shed being on one application that was referred to the Minister for direction. Please comment on shed boundary placement as there are no other changes.96 WASHPOOL RD WELLINGTON EAST SA 5259Under Assessment
May 2026
- Caravan stored on the land to provide shelter for property maintenance (not for habitation)66 TRILBY RD WELLINGTON EAST SA 5259Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling, shed and three rainwater tanks51 PANGARINDA DR WELLINGTON EAST SA 5259Under Assessment
- Permanent shipping container - Location - next to erected 9x6 shed on left boundary fence size - 20 foot colour - painted to match Ironstone shed install doors in front and back of shipping container for access located approx. 35 metres from septic tank (front of property)57 KELSEY RD WELLINGTON EAST SA 5259Decision Made
- Ancillary structures (carport/veranda/lean-to) attached to front, rear and north side of shed59 KELSEY RD WELLINGTON EAST SA 5259Decision Made
- REPLACE PREVIOUS JETTY AND BUILD RETAINING WALL TO STOP RIVER BANK EROSION64 SANDPIPER RD WELLINGTON EAST SA 5259;66 SANDPIPER RD WELLINGTON EAST SA 5259Decision Made
- Outbuilding (shed) for the storage of domestic items15 REBECCA ST WELLINGTON EAST SA 5259Decision Made
- Double storey detached dwelling30 JEFFERSON CT WELLINGTON EAST SA 5259Under Assessment
- Stratco Gable and Flat Outback Cooldek Structure: Size broken up into 3 sections consisting of 24000mm Length x4100mm Width x 3600mm Height / 3400mm Width x 14000mm Length x2700mm Height / 1700mm Width x 20500mm Length x 2700mm Height. Structure will be cladded with Colourbond material, frame is made with high tensile coloured beams, power coated brackets and posts.LOT 105 KELSEY RD WELLINGTON EAST SA 5259Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling with attached verandah with associated garage and carport and rainwater tanks43 RILEY RD WELLINGTON EAST SA 5259Under Assessment
April 2026
- Detached dwelling with garage/shed53 RILEY RD WELLINGTON EAST SA 5259Under Assessment
- Single-storey detached dwelling with attached breezeway and single vehicle garage.53 TRILBY RD WELLINGTON EAST SA 5259Under Assessment
- Double storey detached dwelling100 WASHPOOL RD WELLINGTON EAST SA 5259Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwelling with associated rainwater tanks42 TRILBY RD WELLINGTON EAST SA 5259Decision Made
- The proposed development involves building a new single-storey dwelling. The dwelling will include: one (1) master bedroom with ensuite, one (1) additional bedroom, one (1) bathroom, one (1) study room, and associated living, kitchen and laundry areas, A single garage is proposed and will be integrated into the dwelling design.55 TRILBY RD WELLINGTON EAST SA 5259Under Assessment
March 2026
- Two 40-foot containers and one caravan/registered tiny home on wheels on Lot 934, for temporary storage and habitation while building a new dwelling (separate development application) on Lot 93356 TRILBY RD WELLINGTON EAST SA 5259Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwelling77 TRILBY RD WELLINGTON EAST SA 5259Under Assessment
- Dwelling addition - sunroom17 REBECCA ST WELLINGTON EAST SA 5259Under Assessment
February 2026
- Double storey detached dwelling44 TRILBY RD WELLINGTON EAST SA 5259Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling with attached deck/verandah and associated rainwater tanks20 ALISON CT WELLINGTON EAST SA 5259Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling53 KELSEY RD WELLINGTON EAST SA 5259Decision Made
January 2026
- The development consists of the installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels mounted on an elevated, adjustable tilt frame system above the existing dwelling roof at 89 Pangarinda Drive, Wellington East (Lot 900). The solar panels are mounted using the Clenergy PVezRack® SolarRoof system, which is a proprietary aluminium and stainless-steel mounting system designed for residential rooftop solar installations. The system includes adjustable tilt legs allowing the panels to be installed at an an89 PANGARINDA DR WELLINGTON EAST SA 5259Decision Made
- Stratco Freestanding Gable Carport. Size 5000mm Width x 13064mm Length x 3300mm Height. Roof and walls will be cladded in Colourbond material.128 SANDPIPER RD WELLINGTON EAST SA 5259Decision Made
2025· 13 proposals
December 2025
- Stratco Gable Shed Built to the size of 4500mm Wide x 6151mm Length x 3000mm Height. exterior will be cladded with Colourbond material.4 REBECCA ST WELLINGTON EAST SA 5259Decision Made
November 2025
- Skillion Lean-to addition to existing shed and freestanding Gable Carport17 REBECCA ST WELLINGTON EAST SA 5259Decision Made
- Garage11 ALISON CT WELLINGTON EAST SA 5259Decision Made
October 2025
- Single storey detached dwelling with garage under main rood with associated rainwater tanks25 JEFFERSON CT WELLINGTON EAST SA 5259Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling with attached verandah and associated outbuilding for domestic storage and garaging of vehicles20 RILEY RD WELLINGTON EAST SA 5259Decision Made
- proposed verandah to front and rear of dwelling and carport to side of dwelling72 GEORGE MASON ST WELLINGTON EAST SA 5259Under Assessment
- Verandah17 REBECCA ST WELLINGTON EAST SA 5259Decision Made
September 2025
- Erection of 8m x 10m x 3.5m double garage on concrete slab81 TRILBY RD WELLINGTON EAST SA 5259Decision Made
- Proposed colorbond 3 bay barn style shed with poly rainwater tank to rear of Lot 6770 WASHPOOL RD WELLINGTON EAST SA 5259Decision Made
- Variation of Development Application 24042533 for the construction of a single storey detached dwelling with above ground rain water tanks81 TRILBY RD WELLINGTON EAST SA 5259Decision Made
- T-Shaped Jetty with deck walkway ramp25 JEFFERSON CT WELLINGTON EAST SA 5259Decision Made
- Erect an agricultural building - shearing shed277 ECKERTS RD WELLINGTON EAST SA 5259Decision Made
- new dwelling31 RILEY RD WELLINGTON EAST SA 5259Decision 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 31.2 km away).
Coalition 72.5%Labor 27.5%
9.5 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +0.1 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- WellingtonLabor 22.9% · Coalition 77.1% TPP (2025)6.3 km away
- JervoisLabor 29.7% · Coalition 70.3% TPP (2025)14.6 km away
- Tailem BendLabor 41.5% · Coalition 58.5% TPP (2025)16.1 km away
- Woods PointLabor 32.2% · Coalition 67.8% TPP (2025)18.7 km away
- Murray Bridge SouthLabor 48.6% · Coalition 51.4% TPP (2025)29.4 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)
- 5/10
- 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
Compare with
Similar suburbs to weigh up side by side — scores, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
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