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SA · Yankalilla Council
Wirrina Cove, 5204
Est. population · Jun 2025
186
Growth (1 yr)
+1.6%
Growth (5 yr)
+9.4%
Median age
61
Median income
$645/wk
Employment rate
36%
Languages at home
6.6%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- Heritage area
Suburb profile
Wirrina Cove is a residential smaller community in Yankalilla Council with a familiar suburban feel. A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. With fewer amenities on hand, neighbouring suburbs do much of the shopping and service heavy lifting.
Green space punches above what many comparable suburbs offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. 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.
Reported crime has been rising recently. The streetscape feels settled and established, with older homes giving the area a familiar, lived-in look.
At a glance
Wirrina Cove snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$250/wk
Population (ERP)
186
+1.6% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
38.0%
Census unoccupied dwellings
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Safety
89th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
88th
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
Housing
- Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $250
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
186(June 2025)
+1.6% annual · +9.4% over 5 years · 88th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.6%
- 5-year growth
- +9.4%
- Change in 1 year
- +3
- Change in 5 years
- +16
- Growth rank in SA
- 88th 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 (~200), extrapolated at +2.4% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 187
- Median age
- 61
- Median household income / week
- $645
- Dwelling vacancy
- 38%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 63 of 166
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,029
- Employment rate
- 36%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 51 / 0 / 43 (+ 11 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)
- 23
- Against the person
- 3
- Against property
- 20
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 123.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 62 residents
- State safety percentile
- 88.8th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 19
- Increase (daily rate)
- +156.3%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental3
- Other Theft5
- Receive Or Handle Proceeds Of Crime2
- Sct - Non Residence3
- Sct - Residence3
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
- Paradise Dr / Main South Rd - East side (Wirrina)
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
10 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 swimming pools
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 2/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0
Sport & outdoors(3)
- Wirrina Golf CourseGolf course
- Sports field
- Swimming pool
Other(3)
- Wirrina Cove Holiday ParkCamp Site
- Wirrina Cove ResortHotel
- Parking (5)
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
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 16
- Parks (OSM)
- 0
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
- South Coast District Hospital (32.1 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)
- 5
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 26.9
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
- 23° / 15°
- Rainfall
- 55 mm · ~7 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 19° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 129 mm · ~16 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 14° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 260 mm · ~32 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 18° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 135 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· 9 proposals
July 2026
- Detached Dwelling- two-storey with Balcony7596 MAIN SOUTH RD WIRRINA COVE SA 5204Under Assessment
- Construction of a boat yard for the storage of boats including porta-loo & bin containment area and prescribed earthworks (rock revetment armouring to creek line) & tubular fencing to 2.4 metres26 PARADISE DR WIRRINA COVE SA 5204;LOT 50 PARADISE DR WIRRINA COVE SA 5204Under Assessment
May 2026
- DWELLING - DETACHED SINGLE STOREY ELEVATED27 SEAVIEW AV WIRRINA COVE SA 5204Under Assessment
- DWELLING ADDITIONS (ENCLOSURE OF UNDERCROFT OF EXISTING ELEVATED DWELLING) , ASSOCIATED RETAINING WALLS AND NEW VERANDAH1 SEAVIEW AV WIRRINA COVE SA 5204Decision Made
- RETAINING WALL2 BAYVIEW AV WIRRINA COVE SA 5204Decision Made
April 2026
- Detached Dwelling- single-storey with Outbuilding (Carport) & Retaining Walls8 SUNRISE CT WIRRINA COVE SA 5204Decision Made
March 2026
- DWELLING - DETACHED SINGLE STOREY WITH PORCH, ALFRESCO & GARAGE UMR14 EAGLE CT WIRRINA COVE SA 5204Under Assessment
- OUTBUILDING - GARAGE21 SUNRISE CT WIRRINA COVE SA 5204Decision Made
January 2026
- Detached Dwelling- single-storey with Carport & ShedLOT 1 PARADISE DR WIRRINA COVE SA 5204Under Assessment
2025· 11 proposals
November 2025
- Attach new front flat verandah to existing house71 SEAVIEW AV WIRRINA COVE SA 5204Decision Made
- Land Division (One into Two) (Community Title)12 EAGLE CT WIRRINA COVE SA 5204Decision Made
July 2025
- Outbuilding (storage shed)7596 MAIN SOUTH RD WIRRINA COVE SA 5204Decision Made
May 2025
- Group Dwelling- single-storey with VerandahLOT 6 PARADISE DR WIRRINA COVE SA 5204Decision Made
March 2025
- Detached Dwelling- single-storey with Verandah3 SUNRISE CT WIRRINA COVE SA 5204Decision Made
- SWIMMING POOL WITH SAFETY FENCE34 SEAVIEW AV WIRRINA COVE SA 5204Decision Made
February 2025
- RETAINING WALL21 SUNRISE CT WIRRINA COVE SA 5204Decision Made
- Detached Dwelling- single-storeyLOT 4 PARADISE DR WIRRINA COVE SA 5204Decision Made
- Detached Dwelling- single-storey with Double Garage (UMR) & Rainwater TankLOT 4 MAIN SOUTH RD WIRRINA COVE SA 5204Decision Made
January 2025
- SHED - DOMESTIC17 SUNRISE CT WIRRINA COVE SA 5204Decision Made
- DECK13 SUNRISE CT WIRRINA COVE SA 5204Decision Made
2024· 9 proposals
November 2024
- Detached Dwelling- single-storey with Carport & Ancillary Accommodation Building and Outbuilding (Greenhouse) & Retaining Walls14 SEAVIEW AV WIRRINA COVE SA 5204Decision Made
- CARPORT - FREESTANDING1 SUNRISE CT WIRRINA COVE SA 5204Decision Made
- Detached Dwelling with Deck and Carport & Retaining Walls27 SEAVIEW AV WIRRINA COVE SA 5204Under Assessment
July 2024
- SHED - DOMESTIC9 EAGLE CT WIRRINA COVE SA 5204Decision Made
June 2024
- CARPORT - ATTACHED6 SEAVIEW AV WIRRINA COVE SA 5204Decision Made
- STUDIO - ENCLOSED UNDER SECTION OF EXISTING VERANDAH20 SUNRISE CT WIRRINA COVE SA 5204Under Assessment
May 2024
- Detached dwelling- single-storeyLOT 10 PARADISE DR WIRRINA COVE SA 5204Decision Made
January 2024
- Group Dwelling- Two-storey with Balcony & Double Garage (Under Main Roof)LOT 5 PARADISE DR WIRRINA COVE SA 5204Decision Made
- SHED - DOMESTIC4 BAYVIEW AV WIRRINA COVE SA 5204Decision Made
2023· 9 proposals
November 2023
- Detached Dwelling- Two-storey & Freestanding GarageUNIT 19 1 PARADISE DR WIRRINA COVE SA 5204Decision Made
October 2023
- Construction of 2 x 144KL Fire Tanks and stage 1 pipework172 PARADISE DR WIRRINA COVE SA 5204Decision Made
September 2023
- Detached Dwelling- single-storey9 EAGLE CT WIRRINA COVE SA 5204Decision Made
- Construction of Ten Single-storey Group Dwellings with associated worksLOT 8 PARADISE DR WIRRINA COVE SA 5204Decision Made
August 2023
- Single-Storey Detached Dwelling (Variation to Dwelling design only in DA 21010102).7596 MAIN SOUTH RD WIRRINA COVE SA 5204Under Assessment
May 2023
- RETAINING WALL71 SEAVIEW AV WIRRINA COVE SA 5204Decision Made
- Tourist Accommodation and Temporary use of a Caravan for residence during construction of the Approved Dwelling in Application 21010102 (maximum duration 10 months).7596 MAIN SOUTH RD WIRRINA COVE SA 5204Decision Made
March 2023
- Verandah20 SUNRISE CT WIRRINA COVE SA 5204Decision Made
January 2023
- Detached Dwelling with Vehicle Parking Underneath and Ancillary Accommodation Building55 SEAVIEW AV WIRRINA COVE SA 5204Under Assessment
2022· 3 proposals
December 2022
- Detached Dwelling- single-storey & Garage & Carport71 SEAVIEW AV WIRRINA COVE SA 5204Decision Made
August 2022
- Change of Use from Storeroom to Dwelling within Existing Condominium UnitsUNIT 69 62 SEAVIEW AV WIRRINA COVE SA 5204Decision Made
- Detached Dwelling- Two-storey with Balcony & Carport and Outbuilding (Garage)12 EAGLE CT WIRRINA COVE SA 5204Under Assessment
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
- Dickson Beach House, Little Gorge BeachLittle Gorge Beach, Main South Road NORMANVILLEState heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · current · 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
- Mayo
- Member of Parliament
- Rebekha SHARKIE (Centre Alliance)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 137,818
- Turnout (2025)
- 94.2%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +3.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 45.0%Labor 55.0%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 32.7 km away).
Coalition 45.8%Labor 54.2%
0.7 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +3.9 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Second ValleyLabor 54.8% · Coalition 45.2% TPP (2025)4.4 km away
- YankalillaLabor 55.2% · Coalition 44.8% TPP (2025)8.1 km away
- DelamereLabor 46.0% · Coalition 54.0% TPP (2025)10.1 km away
- MypongaLabor 48.8% · Coalition 51.2% TPP (2025)21.7 km away
- Sellicks BeachLabor 66.3% · Coalition 33.7% TPP (2025)26.1 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
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
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
More in Yankalilla Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of South Australia.