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SA · Yankalilla Council

Willow Creek, SA, 5211

Current weather

9.7°CDense drizzle

93% humidity · 32 km/h wind · 12.5° / 9° today · 28.5 mm rain

Suburb snapshot

Willow Creek is a small locality in the Yankalilla area, home to around 48 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 1 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 20.8 offences per 1,000 residents, and some planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population
48
Median age
36
Median household income / week
$2,750
Dwelling vacancy
22.2%
Unoccupied private dwellings
4 of 18
Median monthly mortgage
$2,100
Employment rate
66.7%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
0 / 0 / 0

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)
1
Against the person
0
Against property
1
Rate per 1,000 residents
20.8
State safety percentile
28.7th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
74
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • Other Theft1

Data sources & freshness

  • SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases

Planning & development

Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.

8 planning-related records

2026· 2 proposals

  • February 2026

  • Boundary Realignment (Three Allotments)
    2602 RANGE RD WILLOW CREEK SA 5211Decision Made
  • Repairs to front masonry wall, following vehicle impact.
    2581 RANGE RD WILLOW CREEK SA 5211Decision Made
2024· 2 proposals

  • August 2024

  • Detached Dwelling- single-storey with Outbuilding (Shed) & Rainwater Tank
    1932 RANGE RD WILLOW CREEK SA 5211Decision Made

  • May 2024

  • SHED - RURAL (VEHICLE & TOOL STORAGE)
    147 MAYLANDS RD WILLOW CREEK SA 5211Decision Made
2023· 1 proposal

  • January 2023

  • Dairy & Barn Facility for the Housing of Dairy Cows with Associated Works
    2381 RANGE RD WILLOW CREEK SA 5211Under Assessment
2022· 1 proposal

  • April 2022

  • NEW HAY SHED AND EXTENSION OF EXISITING SHED - DOMESTIC
    254 MOUNT SCRUB RD WILLOW CREEK SA 5211Decision Made
2021· 2 proposals

  • June 2021

  • RURAL SHED - STORAGE - OPEN BAYS
    340 MOUNT SCRUB RD WILLOW CREEK SA 5211Decision Made

  • April 2021

  • Detached Dwelling- single storey
    LOT 51 RANGE RD WILLOW CREEK SA 5211Decision Made

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
6/10
IRSD decile (2021)
6/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
7
Parks (OSM)
0

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Recent changes

  • Boundary Realignment (Three Allotments)planning2602 RANGE RD WILLOW CREEK SA 5211Lodged 22 Feb 2026 · Decision Made
  • Dairy & Barn Facility for the Housing of Dairy Cows with Associated Worksplanning2381 RANGE RD WILLOW CREEK SA 5211Lodged 11 Jan 2023 · Under Assessment
  • Detached Dwelling- single storeyplanningLOT 51 RANGE RD WILLOW CREEK SA 5211Lodged 13 Apr 2021 · Decision Made
  • Detached Dwelling- single-storey with Outbuilding (Shed) & Rainwater Tankplanning1932 RANGE RD WILLOW CREEK SA 5211Lodged 29 Aug 2024 · Decision Made
  • NEW HAY SHED AND EXTENSION OF EXISITING SHED - DOMESTICplanning254 MOUNT SCRUB RD WILLOW CREEK SA 5211Lodged 29 Apr 2022 · Decision Made
  • RURAL SHED - STORAGE - OPEN BAYSplanning340 MOUNT SCRUB RD WILLOW CREEK SA 5211Lodged 17 Jun 2021 · Decision Made
  • Repairs to front masonry wall, following vehicle impact.planning2581 RANGE RD WILLOW CREEK SA 5211Lodged 10 Feb 2026 · Decision Made
  • SHED - RURAL (VEHICLE & TOOL STORAGE)planning147 MAYLANDS RD WILLOW CREEK SA 5211Lodged 22 May 2024 · Decision Made
  • Other Theftcrime1

Data sources & freshness