SA · Murray Bridge Council

White Hill, 5254

Est. population · Jun 2025

122

Growth (1 yr)

+1.7%

Growth (5 yr)

+6.1%

Median age

45

Median income

$1,424/wk

Employment rate

53.8%

Languages at home

Mostly English at home

2021 Census · usual residence

  • National parks
What White Hill is known for: National parks

Suburb profile

White Hill is a residential smaller community in Murray Bridge Council with a familiar suburban feel. The area suits established families and long-term locals, with family life visible on every street. Shops and services are limited locally: a short trip to a nearby centre covers the fuller weekly shop.

Local green pockets are modest, with bigger outdoor outings usually found in neighbouring areas. A car helps for most daily errands, with fewer amenities clustered within an easy walk. Purchase and rent costs sit on the more affordable side of the local range.

Crime reports are up on the previous period. This is a mature, settled pocket where the existing streetscape still defines the local character.

At a glance

White Hill snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

No data available

Median rent

No data available

Population (ERP)

122

+1.7% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

7.0%

Census unoccupied dwellings

How it compares

Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles

Safety

70th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

89th

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

122(June 2025)

+1.7% annual · +6.1% over 5 years · 89th percentile in SA

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+1.7%
5-year growth
+6.1%
Change in 1 year
+2
Change in 5 years
+7
Growth rank in SA
89th 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 (~150), extrapolated at +1.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
111
Median age
45
Median household income / week
$1,424
Dwelling vacancy
7%
Unoccupied private dwellings
3 of 43
Median monthly mortgage
$1,733
Employment rate
53.8%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
41 / 0 / 0

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

  • Estimated Resident PopulationAustralian 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 ProfileAustralian 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)
7
Against the person
2
Against property
5
Rate per 1,000 residents
57.4
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 56 residents
State safety percentile
70th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
15
Increase (daily rate)
+17%

Most common offence types

  • Common Assault1
  • Other Property Damage And Environmental2
  • Sct - Non Residence1
  • Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv1
  • Threatening Behaviour1

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Amenities

2 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

1 sports centres

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Limited walkable amenities nearby
Walkability proxy
0/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
0
Parks per 1,000 residents
0
Sport & outdoors(1)
  • Murray Bridge Darts ClubSports centre
Other(1)
  • Unnamed (No.HA9014) Heritage AgreementNature Reserve

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • Local amenity insightsSuburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenitiesOpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Health access

Nearest hospital
Murray Bridge Soldiers' Memorial Hospital (6.7 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)
6
Participants per 1,000 residents
49.2

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

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 normalsWorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Planning & development

Development applications from PlanSA register and EPA licensed activities.

2026· 3 proposals
  • July 2026

  • Detached dwelling with UMR garage, shed and outbuilding.
    343 ADELAIDE RD WHITE HILL SA 5254Under Assessment
  • March 2026

  • Single storey detached dwelling with front verandah and associated decking
    26 TOWER RD WHITE HILL SA 5254Decision Made
  • January 2026

  • Shed (outbuilding) to be utilised primarily for storage of vehicles and agricultural equipment, with an open sided portion to be utilised for undercover pergola area
    4009 OLD PRINCES HWY WHITE HILL SA 5254Decision Made
2025· 3 proposals
  • September 2025

  • Farm Shed
    LOT 4 TOWER RD WHITE HILL SA 5254Decision Made
  • Darts club building extension and replacement kitchen facilities for reheating and food assembly.
    4216 OLD PRINCES HWY WHITE HILL SA 5254Under Assessment
  • August 2025

  • Install a fiberglass swimming pool and safety fence
    4009 OLD PRINCES HWY WHITE HILL SA 5254Decision Made
2024· 1 proposal
  • October 2024

  • Replacement - Colourbond Outbuilding: - 8600mm x 8676mm wide x 5135mm high
    4268 OLD PRINCES HWY WHITE HILL SA 5254Decision Made
2022· 2 proposals
  • September 2022

  • Outbuilding (carport 6 x 6)
    4161 OLD PRINCES HWY WHITE HILL SA 5254Decision Made
  • June 2022

  • Veranda replacement (detached gable roofed open sided outbuilding to rear) and new veranda (flat roof rear and side) additions to existing dwelling to match existing.
    4009 OLD PRINCES HWY WHITE HILL SA 5254Decision Made
2021· 1 proposal
  • June 2021

  • Carport attached to existing Shed
    4044 OLD PRINCES HWY WHITE HILL SA 5254Decision Made

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

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

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 24.9 km away).

Coalition 57.2%Labor 42.8%

5.8 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +2.2 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • Murray Bridge WestLabor 40.8% · Coalition 59.2% TPP (2025)5.1 km away
  • Murray BridgeLabor 47.1% · Coalition 52.9% TPP (2025)6.0 km away
  • Murray Bridge SouthLabor 48.6% · Coalition 51.4% TPP (2025)6.9 km away
  • Murray Bridge EastLabor 36.2% · Coalition 63.8% TPP (2025)8.8 km away
  • MypolongaLabor 37.4% · Coalition 62.6% TPP (2025)17.1 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

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
2/10
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

More in Murray Bridge Council

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Comparable suburbs

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