Median house price
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SA · Murray Bridge Council
Wellington, 5259
Est. population · Jun 2025
188
Growth (1 yr)
+1.6%
Growth (5 yr)
+4.4%
Median age
58
Median income
$971/wk
Employment rate
49.7%
Languages at home
1.7%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
- Excellent transport
- Heritage area
- Green suburb
Suburb profile
Wellington is a welcoming smaller community in Murray Bridge Council, with a settled community character. Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. Shops and services are limited locally: a short trip to a nearby centre covers the fuller weekly shop.
Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many comparable suburbs, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here, with buses covering longer trips across the wider area. Homes are relatively cheap compared with the wider market, which keeps entry costs lower.
Crime reports are up on the previous period. The streetscape feels settled and established, with older homes giving the area a familiar, lived-in look.
At a glance
Wellington snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
188
+1.6% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
38.1%
Census unoccupied dwellings
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Safety
59th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
87th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
2/10
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
Population
Estimated resident population
188(June 2025)
+1.6% annual · +4.4% over 5 years · 87th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.6%
- 5-year growth
- +4.4%
- Change in 1 year
- +3
- Change in 5 years
- +8
- Growth rank in SA
- 87th 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 +1.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 184
- Median age
- 58
- Median household income / week
- $971
- Dwelling vacancy
- 38.1%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 51 of 134
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,083
- Employment rate
- 49.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 76 / 0 / 0 (+ 4 other)
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 increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 8
- Against the person
- 3
- Against property
- 5
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 42.6
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 61 residents
- State safety percentile
- 58.9th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 18
- Increase (daily rate)
- +301.1%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental1
- Sct - Non Residence1
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury1
- Serious Assault 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
Public transport
2 public transport stops in this suburb
- Jervois Rd / Langhorne Creek Rd - East side (Wellington)
- Jervois Rd / Langhorne Creek Rd - West side (Wellington)
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)
- 2
- Parks (OSM)
- 2
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 (14.1 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
- 31.9
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· 4 proposals
July 2026
- Freestanding carport abutting the existing garage3377 JERVOIS RD WELLINGTON SA 5259Under Assessment
February 2026
- 15009 - land division 4 into 4 boundary realignmentLOT 1147 LOVELYBANKS RD WELLINGTON SA 5259;LOT 1149 LOVELYBANKS RD WELLINGTON SA 5259Decision Made
- Dwelling additions and alterations Carport Verandah16 -20 TOLMER ST WELLINGTON SA 5259Under Assessment
January 2026
- Garage (outbuilding ancillary to existing dwelling)3359 JERVOIS RD WELLINGTON SA 5259Decision Made
2025· 13 proposals
December 2025
- Freestanding carport adjoining the existing shed3415 JERVOIS RD WELLINGTON SA 5259Decision Made
November 2025
- Jetty15 OLD PUNT RD WELLINGTON SA 5259Decision Made
October 2025
- Jetty3405 JERVOIS RD WELLINGTON SA 5259Decision Made
- Garage with carport3297 JERVOIS RD WELLINGTON SA 5259Decision Made
- Freestanding carport adjoining the existing outbuilding32 MASON ST WELLINGTON SA 5259Decision Made
August 2025
- Single storey transportable dwelling with attached carport9 BOWMANN ST WELLINGTON SA 5259Decision Made
April 2025
- Reconstruction of retaining walls for river access10 ELLIOTT ST WELLINGTON SA 5259Decision Made
- Shed to be utilised primarily for storage of personal vehiclesLOT 1 LANGHORNE CREEK RD WELLINGTON SA 5259Decision Made
- Agricultural shed97 LOVELYBANKS RD WELLINGTON SA 5259Decision Made
- Outbuilding(shed)3321 JERVOIS RD WELLINGTON SA 5259Decision Made
March 2025
- Ancillary accommodation with mezzanine and attached verandah, to replace an existing shed5 MASON ST WELLINGTON SA 5259Under Assessment
- Detached dwelling3286 JERVOIS RD WELLINGTON SA 5259Decision Made
January 2025
- Floating jetty and concrete retaining wall to replace existing jetty5 MASON ST WELLINGTON SA 5259Decision Made
2024· 9 proposals
December 2024
- Floating jetty and concrete retaining wall to replace existing jetty9 ELLIOTT ST WELLINGTON SA 5259;Lat: -35.3289368 Long: 139.3831370Decision Made
November 2024
- Balcony extension to the rear of the existing dwelling, facing the River Murray3293 JERVOIS RD WELLINGTON SA 5259Decision Made
July 2024
- Freestanding Carport adjoining the existing dwelling3379 JERVOIS RD WELLINGTON SA 5259Decision Made
- Unisex accessible toilet attached to existing toilet block as part of the existing community hall3444 JERVOIS RD WELLINGTON SA 5259Decision Made
- Erection of 6m x 4.15m x 2.7m Gable Roof Shed - 22 Degree Pitch - Category 2 Windspeed - Colorbond CGI Roof - Colorbond Alphaclad Walls - 330mm Verge on 3 Sides - 880mm Verge on 1 Side - 1 x Glass Sliding Door 1810mm(w) x 2100mm(h) - 2 x Aluminium Windows 300mm(w) x 1800mm(h) - D Gutters & 90mm Pops3333 JERVOIS RD WELLINGTON SA 5259Decision Made
- Outbuilding (Shed) 9.1m x 7m x 3.2m(wall height)4794 LANGHORNE CREEK RD WELLINGTON SA 5259Decision Made
June 2024
- Variation to Development 23010338 Alterations to existing shack, reduced upper floor extension, Deck/verandah, replacement boat shed and replacement verandah3301 JERVOIS RD WELLINGTON SA 5259Decision Made
April 2024
- Agricultural building3328 JERVOIS RD WELLINGTON SA 5259Decision Made
February 2024
- Single storey detached dwelling97 LOVELYBANKS RD WELLINGTON SA 5259Decision Made
2023· 6 proposals
October 2023
- Removal of old shed and replacing with new one3339 JERVOIS RD WELLINGTON SA 5259Decision Made
August 2023
- Replacing existing carport that was damaged from storm.LOT 203 JERVOIS RD WELLINGTON SA 5259Decision Made
May 2023
- Alterations to existing shack and an upper floor extension, Balcony and new storage shed and replacement verandah3301 JERVOIS RD WELLINGTON SA 5259Under Assessment
April 2023
- alterations and additions to existing dwelling10 BOWMANN ST WELLINGTON SA 5259Decision Made
March 2023
- Outbuilding, Watertank (above ground) and fencing (1.8m Colourbond)9 ELLIOTT ST WELLINGTON SA 5259Decision Made
February 2023
- Construction of a two-storey detached dwelling with carport, verandah and decking UMR; and Outbuilding (shed); and Retaining walls associated with the dwelling, seating area, and along the riverbank; and Associated earthworks15 OLD PUNT RD WELLINGTON SA 5259Decision Made
2022· 7 proposals
August 2022
- Concrete retaining walls of a maximum 2m height, to replace an existing retaining wall and shed walls3359 JERVOIS RD WELLINGTON SA 5259Decision Made
- Outbuilding (Carport)3337 JERVOIS RD WELLINGTON SA 5259Decision Made
July 2022
- Outbuilding (Shed)3365 JERVOIS RD WELLINGTON SA 5259Decision Made
- Double Storey Timber Framed Detached Dwelling with carport3 MASON ST WELLINGTON SA 5259Decision Made
- Dwelling additions to the rear and deck to front of dwelling.10 BOWMANN ST WELLINGTON SA 5259Decision Made
June 2022
- Verandah sited in front of the dwelling and carport10 BOWMANN ST WELLINGTON SA 5259Decision Made
February 2022
- Demolition of existing single-storey dwelling and construction of a three-storey detached dwelling, carport, retaining walls and earthworks.3405 JERVOIS RD WELLINGTON SA 5259Decision Made
2021· 2 proposals
October 2021
- Telecommunications Facility composed of the following: - a 30m concrete / steel monopole tower (32.40m max height); - three (3) new 5G antennas mounted on the headframe; - one (1) 1200mm diameter parabolic radiocommunications dish at a height of 28m; - four (4) bay outdoor unit (ODU) at the base of the tower; - associated ancillary equipment including transceivers, amplifiers, antenna mounts, cable trays, feeders, cabling, signage, and other associated equipment necessary for the safe operationLOT 174 EL SHADDAI RD WELLINGTON SA 5259Decision Made
August 2021
- Domestic storage shed3405 JERVOIS RD WELLINGTON 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
Heritage
2 heritage places
- Former Wellington Ferry Road & Stone WallWELLINGTONState heritage
- The Wellington Courthouse (former Wellington East Police Station & Courthouse)Mason Street WELLINGTONState 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
- 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 26.3 km away).
Coalition 71.7%Labor 28.4%
8.7 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +0.2 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- WellingtonLabor 22.9% · Coalition 77.1% TPP (2025)5.7 km away
- JervoisLabor 29.7% · Coalition 70.3% TPP (2025)14.1 km away
- Woods PointLabor 32.2% · Coalition 67.8% TPP (2025)15.5 km away
- Tailem BendLabor 41.5% · Coalition 58.5% TPP (2025)16.1 km away
- Murray Bridge SouthLabor 48.6% · Coalition 51.4% TPP (2025)24.2 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)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 3/10
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 Murray Bridge Council
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Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of South Australia.