SA · Tatiara Council
Willalooka, 5267
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Suburb profile
Willalooka is a welcoming smaller community in Tatiara, with a settled community character. Set in the wider countryside, it offers distance from the capital and a strong sense of place. The area suits established families and long-term locals, with family life visible on every street.
The town centre holds its own, with enough local flavour to make staying close to home appealing. Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose.
A trickle of new development is refreshing selected pockets without changing the overall feel.
Population
- Population
- 136
- Median age
- 42
- Median household income / week
- $2,036
- Dwelling vacancy
- 29.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 19 of 65
- Median monthly mortgage
- $0
- Employment rate
- 78.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 6 / 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 · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 3
- Against the person
- 0
- Against property
- 3
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 22.1
- State safety percentile
- 31th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 8
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -49.9%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Other Theft2
- Sct - Non Residence1
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Public transport
1 public transport stops in this suburb
- Riddoch Hwy / Petherick Rd - East side (Willalooka)
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
11 planning-related records
2025· 1 proposal
October 2025
- On-Farm Function Event Venue - utilising existing buildings3029 RIDDOCH HWY WILLALOOKA SA 5267Under Assessment
2023· 3 proposals
December 2023
- Hay Storage Shed.3603 ROWNEY RD WILLALOOKA SA 5267Decision Made
October 2023
- Beef cattle feedlot (411 standard cattle units) and associated infrastructure comprised of four (4) production pens partially covered by canopy structures, associated feed bunks and water infrastructure, cattle lane, catch drains, a solid waste stockpile and carcass composing area, sedimentation basin and wastewater storage lagoon.2413 RANGE RD WILLALOOKA SA 5267;LOT 67 RANGE RD WILLALOOKA SA 5267Decision Made
September 2023
- Partial change of land use to equine assisted learning facility, construction of a covered horse arena (630 m2) with an outdoor horse arena area (1,800 m2) and barn building (240 m2) with amenities.3029 RIDDOCH HWY WILLALOOKA SA 5267Decision Made
2022· 3 proposals
May 2022
- Construction of a 24m x 12m x 6m machinery shed4212 RIDDOCH HWY WILLALOOKA SA 5267Decision Made
April 2022
- Construction of a Stock Yard Cover2043 RIDDOCH HWY WILLALOOKA SA 5267Decision Made
February 2022
- Storage shed4212 RIDDOCH HWY WILLALOOKA SA 5267Decision Made
2021· 3 proposals
April 2021
- Roof only yard cover over existing cattle yards4011 ROWNEY RD WILLALOOKA SA 5267Decision Made
March 2021
- Land division to add portion of Section 92 that is separated from the main portion by Lockwood Road, into adjoining land701 MCGRICE RD WILLALOOKA SA 5267Decision Made
February 2021
- • Extension to the existing workshop • New storage shed both on the property3427A RIDDOCH HWY WILLALOOKA SA 5267Decision Made
Other· 1 proposal
- ANTHONY MARTIN ALLEN, TANYA LOUISE ALLENAnimal Husbandry and Other ActivitiesEPA licence
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 9/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 9/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
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 · Period: current · Updated on site
Recent changes
- Other Theftcrime2
- Sct - Non Residencecrime1
- ANTHONY MARTIN ALLEN, TANYA LOUISE ALLENplanningAnimal Husbandry and Other ActivitiesEPA licence
- Beef cattle feedlot (411 standard cattle units) and associated infrastructure comprised of four (4) production pens partially covered by canopy structures, associated feed bunks and water infrastructure, cattle lane, catch drains, a solid waste stockpile and carcass composing area, sedimentation basin and wastewater storage lagoon.planning2413 RANGE RD WILLALOOKA SA 5267;LOT 67 RANGE RD WILLALOOKA SA 5267Lodged 07 Oct 2023 · Decision Made
- Construction of a 24m x 12m x 6m machinery shedplanning4212 RIDDOCH HWY WILLALOOKA SA 5267Lodged 16 May 2022 · Decision Made
- Construction of a Stock Yard Coverplanning2043 RIDDOCH HWY WILLALOOKA SA 5267Lodged 28 Apr 2022 · Decision Made
- Hay Storage Shed.planning3603 ROWNEY RD WILLALOOKA SA 5267Lodged 20 Dec 2023 · Decision Made
- Land division to add portion of Section 92 that is separated from the main portion by Lockwood Road, into adjoining landplanning701 MCGRICE RD WILLALOOKA SA 5267Lodged 08 Mar 2021 · Decision Made
- On-Farm Function Event Venue - utilising existing buildingsplanning3029 RIDDOCH HWY WILLALOOKA SA 5267Lodged 02 Oct 2025 · Under Assessment
- Partial change of land use to equine assisted learning facility, construction of a covered horse arena (630 m2) with an outdoor horse arena area (1,800 m2) and barn building (240 m2) with amenities.planning3029 RIDDOCH HWY WILLALOOKA SA 5267Lodged 26 Sep 2023 · Decision Made
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Updated on site
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
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