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SA · Mount Remarkable Council
Wirrabara, 5481
Est. population · Jun 2025
361
Growth (1 yr)
0.0%
Growth (5 yr)
-0.6%
Median age
60
Median income
$900/wk
Employment rate
46%
Languages at home
0.9%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- Heritage area
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Wirrabara offers a slower smaller community life in Mount Remarkable Council, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name.
There is enough green space nearby for walks, picnics and after-school play. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here, with buses covering longer trips across the wider area. Purchase and rent costs sit on the more affordable side of the local range.
Local crime has been trending higher of late. Tree-lined streets and established homes set the tone, with little pressure to reinvent the neighbourhood.
Versus similar regional towns, the suburb reads below average on desirability, chiefly because local dining and lifestyle amenities trail behind. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Wirrabara snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
361
0.0% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
23.9%
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
#166
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
28th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
45th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
3/10
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
- 14.5/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 6909th in Australia
- State rank
- 698th in SA
- Peer rank
- #166 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #266 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 70%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Population
Estimated resident population
361(June 2025)
0.0% annual · -0.6% over 5 years · 45th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- 0.0%
- 5-year growth
- -0.6%
- Change in 1 year
- 0
- Change in 5 years
- -2
- Growth rank in SA
- 45th 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 -0.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 353
- Median age
- 60
- Median household income / week
- $900
- Dwelling vacancy
- 23.9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 56 of 234
- Median monthly mortgage
- $867
- Employment rate
- 46%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 173 / 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)
- 7
- Against the person
- 3
- Against property
- 4
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 19.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 118 residents
- State safety percentile
- 28.3th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 3
- Increase (daily rate)
- +134%
Most common offence types
- Obtain Benefit By Deception1
- Other Acts Intended To Cause Injury1
- Other Theft1
- Receive Or Handle Proceeds Of Crime1
- Serious Assault Resulting In Injury2
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
1 public transport stops in this suburb
- Forest Rd / Horrocks Hwy - North side (Wirrabara Institute)
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)
- 10
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
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
- Laura and District Hospital (16.1 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)
- 8
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 22.2
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
- 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
- 30° / 17°
- Rainfall
- 69 mm · ~9 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 24° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 89 mm · ~11 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 7°
- Rainfall
- 148 mm · ~18 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 136 mm · ~17 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
- carport45B CALLISTEMON ST WIRRABARA SA 5481Decision Made
May 2026
- New Colorbond Shed 18mL x 9mW x 3.6mH Colour: Paperbark – all materials Purpose: Storage of Farm Machinery and General Farm Storage Stormwater to new 26000L Tank to be installed with shedLOT 141 WIRRABARA-APPILA RD WIRRABARA SA 5481Decision Made
April 2026
- Outbuilding (shed)83 FAIRWAY DR WIRRABARA SA 5481Decision Made
March 2026
- Land Division to realign boundaries in order to better reflect existing land use. It is proposed that Allotment 1 will contain mainly native scrub, whilst allotment 2 will be mainly comprised of general farming land. This is being proposed with the preservation of the scrub land in mind. The proposed new boundary between the allotments will follow an existing line of fencing so there will be no loss of native vegetation as a result of this proposal.151 MARNER RD WIRRABARA SA 5481Decision Made
2025· 6 proposals
December 2025
- New hay storage shedLOT 51 CURTIS RD WIRRABARA SA 5481Decision Made
November 2025
- Land Division to create an additional allotment around the existing house and sheds in accordance with the Dwelling Excision Overlay, with the remainder of the land to continue to be used for general farming purposes.899 LYNCH RD WIRRABARA SA 5481Decision Made
September 2025
- Outbuilding (shed)LOT 26 WIRRABARA-APPILA RD WIRRABARA SA 5481Decision Made
March 2025
- Division of the land into two allotments, each in excess of 40 hectares899 LYNCH RD WIRRABARA SA 5481Decision Made
- Proposed shed for storage and workshop.LOT 249 BANGOR RD WIRRABARA SA 5481Decision Made
February 2025
- New Colorbond Shed 9m x 16m x 5m Colour: Paperbark – all materials Purpose: Storage of Farm Machinery and General Farm Items Stormwater to New Tank1546 PINE CREEK RD WIRRABARA SA 5481Decision Made
2024· 5 proposals
October 2024
- Erect a Storage Shed107 FOREST RD WIRRABARA SA 5481Decision Made
March 2024
- Single storey detached dwellingLOT 138 WIRRABARA-APPILA RD WIRRABARA SA 5481Decision Made
- Two bedroom, two story residential dwelling made from galvanized steel coated in colorbond. Building the dwelling as an owner builder, while scouring contractors for projects such as electrical and plumbing.LOT 173 WEST TCE WIRRABARA SA 5481Decision Made
- Domestic Outbuilding 18mx9mx4.2m open front with three enclosed sides.168 DEE RD WIRRABARA SA 5481Decision Made
January 2024
- Shed for equipment ie ride on mower, small tractor, trailers, vehicles and workshop area18486 HORROCKS HWY WIRRABARA SA 5481Decision Made
2023· 5 proposals
September 2023
- Verandah16 REDGUM ST WIRRABARA SA 5481Decision Made
June 2023
- FREE STANDING PATIO - LYSAGHT FLAT SKILLION ROOF. PATIO BUTTING UP TO EXISTING BUILDING NORTH EAST SIDE PROVIDING SHELTER FOR SPECTATORS WATCHING SPORT ON THE OVAL.41 CREW RD WIRRABARA SA 5481Decision Made
March 2023
- To build new hebel clad home with associated earthworksLOT 26 WIRRABARA-APPILA RD WIRRABARA SA 5481Decision Made
February 2023
- New Shed. 12m x 18m All materials Colorbond. Colour: Paperbark Purpose: Storage of Vehicles and Domestic Items.LOT 26 WIRRABARA-APPILA RD WIRRABARA SA 5481Decision Made
January 2023
- Construction of a free-standing verandah to rear of dwelling.4 CASUARINA ST WIRRABARA SA 5481Decision Made
2022· 5 proposals
December 2022
- Freestanding Pitched Roof Verandah38 WATKINS RD WIRRABARA SA 5481Decision Made
August 2022
- Single Storey New DwellingLOT 138 WIRRABARA-APPILA RD WIRRABARA SA 5481Under Assessment
April 2022
- The proposed house will be built of rammed earth, with timber framed infill and upper level walls, clad with 'colorbond' custom orb steel cladding. The roof will also be clad with custom orb 'colorbond'. Colours according to notes on drawing sheet 3. The house has a cellar, a main floor, and a mezzanine. It will be sited in a level cut, and the soil from the cut will be used for the rammed earth. The owner builder is experienced in professional rammed earth construction.555 FOREST RD WIRRABARA SA 5481Decision Made
March 2022
- add a 2m deep veranda to east outlook267 MAHOOD RD WIRRABARA SA 5481Decision Made
February 2022
- Olympic shed 7.7m x 12m. X2 water tanks Shed pad.LOT 200 WIRRABARA-APPILA RD WIRRABARA SA 5481Decision Made
2021· 9 proposals
September 2021
- To use the existing dwelling and property (former YHA Hostel) as short term accomodation for tourists.726 FOREST RD WIRRABARA SA 5481Decision Made
August 2021
- Install a 12,000mm x 6,000mm free standing verandah. Rain fall will be collected in existing rain water tanks.267 MAHOOD RD WIRRABARA SA 5481Decision Made
- Proposed shed for domestic use repairing Farm equipment, fixing utes, storing equipment - Tractor , ride on lawnmower ,rototiller228 BLACK SWAMP RD WIRRABARA SA 5481Decision Made
July 2021
- 8x8 shed23 TANDOWIE RD WIRRABARA SA 5481Decision Made
April 2021
- Shed - Class 10A Farm Implement Shed - Class 7LOT 138 WIRRABARA-APPILA RD WIRRABARA SA 5481Decision Made
- Proposed residential dwelling, associated tanks, driveway and septic systemLOT 254 BANGOR RD WIRRABARA SA 5481Decision Made
March 2021
- Bathroom provision in the main building2-8 SOUTH TCE WIRRABARA SA 5481Decision Made
February 2021
- We wish to build a shed with an overhang as a carport that will approximately be 22m away from the house and 18m away from the generator toolshed. The ridge of the shed will face north and be position next to the house.125 BANGOR RD WIRRABARA SA 5481Decision Made
January 2021
- The Estate 367 - 362m2 - Steel frame house - 4 bedroom by 2 bathrooms with study. Verandah all round. Designed by Wide Span Shed Pty Ltd. American Barn 11m x 15m. Designed by Wide Span Shed Pty Ltd. My Energy Off-grid Solar System - 10.36Kw Pioneer Steel frame 110,000 litre rainwater tank. Pioneer Poly 5,000 litre rainwater tank (fire use only). Ozzi Kleen Sewage and grey water treatment system. Concrete slabs for house and barn.LOT 261 WIRRABARA-APPILA RD WIRRABARA SA 5481Decision Made
2020· 2 proposals
September 2020
- COLOUR BOND 9.0 X 5.5 X 2.8 SKILLION ROOF SHED8 KURRAJONG ST WIRRABARA SA 5481Decision Made
August 2020
- COLOUR BOND GABLE ROOF SHED 18.0 X 9.0 X 3.6 WALLS42 CALLISTEMON ST WIRRABARA SA 5481Decision Made
Other· 1 proposal
- RONALD GERARD RUTTE, CATHERINE JANE RUTTEHydrocarbon and ChemicalEPA 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 · 2026 · Updated
Heritage
1 heritage place
- Copper Mine Chimney [Welsh], Charlton RunMain North Road WIRRABARAState heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
- Bushfire safer places
- 1
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
- Grey
- Member of Parliament
- Tom VENNING (Liberal)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 128,707
- Turnout (2025)
- 89.4%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +5.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 54.6%Labor 45.4%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 27.0 km away).
Coalition 67.2%Labor 32.8%
12.6 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: -0.9 pp toward Coalition
Nearest polling places
- WirrabaraLabor 32.2% · Coalition 67.8% TPP (2025)2.4 km away
- LauraLabor 32.0% · Coalition 68.0% TPP (2025)17.0 km away
- NapperbyLabor 48.0% · Coalition 52.0% TPP (2025)17.6 km away
- Booleroo CentreLabor 23.2% · Coalition 76.8% TPP (2025)20.1 km away
- Port GermeinLabor 42.6% · Coalition 57.4% TPP (2025)22.9 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)
- 3/10
- 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
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