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SA · Berri Barmera Council
Winkie, 5343
Est. population · Jun 2025
347
Growth (1 yr)
+0.3%
Growth (5 yr)
+1.8%
Median age
51
Median income
$1,807/wk
Employment rate
66.9%
Languages at home
4.5%non-English
Most common: Greek
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- National parks
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Winkie is a quieter smaller community in Berri Barmera Council, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting.
Open space is thinner than in many regional towns, so residents often travel a little further for a longer park day. A car helps for most daily errands, with fewer amenities clustered within an easy walk. Homes are relatively cheap compared with the wider market, which keeps entry costs lower.
Reported crime has been falling recently. This is a mature, settled pocket where the existing streetscape still defines the local character.
Desirability sits below average overall, with local dining and lifestyle amenities the main drag compared with similar regional towns. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Winkie snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$300/wk
Population (ERP)
347
+0.3% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
14.3%
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
#66
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
3rd
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
50th
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
- 35.5/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 4593rd in Australia
- State rank
- 487th in SA
- Peer rank
- #66 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #121 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 52%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $300
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Median house sale prices cover metropolitan Adelaide and selected fringe councils (19 LGAs, including Adelaide Hills and Gawler), not all of regional South Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- SA rent report & metro median house sales — Government of South Australia · 1 January - 31 March 2026 · Updated · Quarterly; metro-fringe sales only
Population
Estimated resident population
347(June 2025)
+0.3% annual · +1.8% over 5 years · 50th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.3%
- 5-year growth
- +1.8%
- Change in 1 year
- +1
- Change in 5 years
- +6
- Growth rank in SA
- 50th 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 (~350), extrapolated at +0.0% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 336
- Median age
- 51
- Median household income / week
- $1,807
- Dwelling vacancy
- 14.3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 22 of 154
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Employment rate
- 66.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 134 / 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
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 2
- Against the person
- 1
- Against property
- 1
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 5.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 336 residents
- State safety percentile
- 2.5th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 107
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -33.2%
Most common offence types
- Other Theft1
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury1
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
Amenities
1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
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
Other(1)
- Migga CottageChalet
106 Migga Road
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 insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Murray River National Park
Data sources & freshness
- National parks & reserves (SA) — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Riverland General Hospital (7.2 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)
- 13
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 37.5
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
- 32° / 15°
- Rainfall
- 57 mm · ~7 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 57 mm · ~7 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 17° / 5°
- Rainfall
- 74 mm · ~9 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 85 mm · ~11 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
- Torrens Title Land Division (1 into 2)63 RUMBALL RD WINKIE SA 5343Under Assessment
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling311 KATARAPKO CR WINKIE SA 5343Under Assessment
June 2026
- Construction of Ancillary Accommodation42 WH SWINSTEAD RD WINKIE SA 5343Under Assessment
May 2026
- Addition to existing Agricultural BuildingLOT 581 DAVIS RD WINKIE SA 5343Decision Made
2025· 12 proposals
November 2025
- Domestic storage shed115 KATARAPKO CR WINKIE SA 5343Decision Made
- Dwelling additions/renovations55 PLUSH RD WINKIE SA 5343Decision Made
October 2025
- Domestic outbuilding41 WH SWINSTEAD RD WINKIE SA 5343Decision Made
- New Stratco Outback Verandah115 KATARAPKO CR WINKIE SA 5343Decision Made
September 2025
- Boundary realignment to excise existing dwelling261 SPENDIFF RD WINKIE SA 5343;357 DALZIEL RD WINKIE SA 5343Decision Made
August 2025
- Outbuilding284 PUDDLETOWN RD WINKIE SA 5343Decision Made
July 2025
- Detached DwellingLOT 1 WINKIE RD WINKIE SA 5343Decision Made
- installing of new shed measuring 9m long by 7 metres wide by 2.7m high in Colourbond7 KATARAPKO CR WINKIE SA 5343Decision Made
April 2025
- Outbuilding415 WINKIE RD WINKIE SA 5343Decision Made
- Decommissioning of existing second dwelling, with a proposed new second dwelling and verandah115 KATARAPKO CR WINKIE SA 5343Decision Made
March 2025
- Add a swim spa to back yard. Spa will be at least 900mm from any current fence, posts, climbing hazards and will have compliant fence / gate around entry steps. Spa will be on a concrete slab and measure 3970mm long, 2280mm wide, 1230mm high231 WINKIE RD WINKIE SA 5343Decision Made
- Outbuilding10 RUMBALL RD WINKIE SA 5343Decision Made
2024· 8 proposals
October 2024
- Horticultural development, comprising of proposed greenhouses, associated storage shed, stormwater dam and associated infrastructureLOT 581 DAVIS RD WINKIE SA 5343;LOT 791 DAVIS RD WINKIE SA 5343Decision Made
July 2024
- Shed used for storage of commercial vehicles and associated light industry161 SPENDIFF RD WINKIE SA 5343Decision Made
June 2024
- Dwelling Addition with Associated External Structures (Verandahs/Alfresco)141 CHAPPLE RD WINKIE SA 5343Decision Made
- Outbuilding17 VON BERTOUCH RD WINKIE SA 5343Decision Made
May 2024
- Skillion Roof Shed 10.2x3.7x3.0 All Colour234 LOWER WINKIE RD WINKIE SA 5343Decision Made
February 2024
- new full colour freestand sanctuary51 SPENDIFF RD WINKIE SA 5343Decision Made
- Dwelling Excisions31 WH SWINSTEAD RD WINKIE SA 5343;42 WH SWINSTEAD RD WINKIE SA 5343;56 WH SWINSTEAD RD WINKIE SA 5343Decision Made
January 2024
- Installation of fiberglass swimming pool, sanitary equipment and safety barrier fencing141 CHAPPLE RD WINKIE SA 5343Decision Made
2023· 4 proposals
October 2023
- 5.8m Wide x 6.0m Long x 2.9m High Free Standing Stratco Outback Traditional Gable Carport All frame work - Monument Roof & Gutter - Classic cream All portals into ground. Infills both ends, *Front Solid Corrugated iron - classic cream *Back Laser light corrugated profile Grey Tint227 KATARAPKO CR WINKIE SA 5343Decision Made
July 2023
- Outbuilding20 DAVIS RD WINKIE SA 5343Decision Made
May 2023
- 9.0m Long x 3.9m Wide x 2.4m High Free standing Universal Verandah. Posts 75 x 75 RHS - Galvinised. Top Frame 150 x 2.0 C section - Galvinised. Roof: Prodek - Zinc. Gutter: Vf Style - Zinc.161 CHAPPLE RD WINKIE SA 5343Decision Made
- Outbuilding18 RUMBALL RD WINKIE SA 5343Decision Made
2022· 6 proposals
November 2022
- Gable Roof Garage/Shed3 BULLPIT RD WINKIE SA 5343Decision Made
September 2022
- Existing shed to be relocated to another location on the property.LOT 2 ECKERTS RD WINKIE SA 5343Decision Made
July 2022
- Domestic Outbuilding291 WINKIE RD WINKIE SA 5343Decision Made
June 2022
- Verandah66 BULLPIT RD WINKIE SA 5343Decision Made
- Install pre fabricated fiberglass pool and associated equipment, including safety barriers and signage.415 WINKIE RD WINKIE SA 5343Decision Made
January 2022
- Two domestic storage sheds.361 KATARAPKO CR WINKIE SA 5343Decision Made
2021· 6 proposals
June 2021
- Replacement farm shed.243 KATARAPKO CR WINKIE SA 5343Decision Made
- Freestanding open-sided carport adjacent to existing shed371 WINKIE RD WINKIE SA 5343Decision Made
- Demolition of existing verandah and construction of new verandah and carport.222 WINKIE RD WINKIE SA 5343Decision Made
May 2021
- Agricultural Building (Pump Shed)LOT 4 GARWOOD LANE WINKIE SA 5343Decision Made
February 2021
- Outbuilding (in the form of a garage)222 WINKIE RD WINKIE SA 5343Decision Made
January 2021
- Boundary realignment - two (2) existing allotments into two (2) allotments - no additional allotments.227 KATARAPKO CR WINKIE SA 5343Decision Made
2020· 2 proposals
December 2020
- Single-storey detached dwelling with garage, verandah and alfresco under-main-roof.LOT 51 VON BERTOUCH RD WINKIE SA 5343Decision Made
November 2020
- Freestanding carport located in front of dwelling to which it is ancillary.460 DALZIEL RD WINKIE SA 5343Decision 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 16.3 km away).
Coalition 65.6%Labor 34.4%
2.6 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +1.7 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- BerriLabor 41.8% · Coalition 58.2% TPP (2025)6.0 km away
- GlossopLabor 31.5% · Coalition 68.5% TPP (2025)6.9 km away
- MonashLabor 33.4% · Coalition 66.6% TPP (2025)9.8 km away
- BarmeraLabor 35.7% · Coalition 64.3% TPP (2025)10.7 km away
- LyrupLabor 27.0% · Coalition 73.0% TPP (2025)11.6 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
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