Median house price
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SA · Kangaroo Island Council
Wisanger, 5223
Est. population · Jun 2025
150
Growth (1 yr)
+0.7%
Growth (5 yr)
+5.6%
Median age
43
Median income
$1,281/wk
Employment rate
65.4%
Languages at home
2.2%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
- Green suburb
- Heritage area
Suburb profile
Wisanger is a quieter smaller community in Kangaroo Island Council, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. Far from Adelaide, it rewards people who want real remove from the city rather than a long-commute suburb. The area suits established families and long-term locals, with family life visible on every street.
Everyday basics may be close by, but bigger shopping and services typically require a trip to a nearby centre. 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 than in denser, more walkable pockets.
Homes are neither a bargain nor a premium buy against the wider market.
At a glance
Wisanger snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
150
+0.7% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
25.0%
Census unoccupied dwellings
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Safety
4th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
60th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
6/10
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
Population
Estimated resident population
150(June 2025)
+0.7% annual · +5.6% over 5 years · 60th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.7%
- 5-year growth
- +5.6%
- Change in 1 year
- +1
- Change in 5 years
- +8
- Growth rank in SA
- 60th 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 (~150), extrapolated at +1.0% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 140
- Median age
- 43
- Median household income / week
- $1,281
- Dwelling vacancy
- 25%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 17 of 68
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,250
- Employment rate
- 65.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 46 / 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
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2023–24)
- 1
- Against the person
- 1
- Against property
- 0
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 6.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 140 residents
- State safety percentile
- 4.1th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 17
Most common offence types
- 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; 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated · Financial-year releases
Family & Lifestyle
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)
- 129
- 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
- Kangaroo Island Health Service (13.8 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)
- 4
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 26.7
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· 4 proposals
July 2026
- Demolition of existing dwelling. and construction of new two storey dwelling (replacement dwelling) with associated swimming pool and safety barriers, earthworks, retaining walls and landscaping199 BELLMORE RD WISANGER SA 5223Under Assessment
June 2026
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling and two (2) outbuildings280 NORTH COAST RD WISANGER SA 5223Under Assessment
May 2026
- Tourist accommodation development (specialised facility for people with special needs and their families) comprising three (3) high physical support units, two (2) carers units, a communal carers facility building and a treatment/activities facility building and associated car parking, landscaping and rainwater tanks - Staged Development64 BELLMORE RD WISANGER SA 5223Under Assessment
March 2026
- Construction of storage shed and rainwater tanks597 BOXER RD WISANGER SA 5223Decision Made
2025· 11 proposals
December 2025
- Construction of a two storey tourist accommodation building in association with an existing dwelling and primary production352 ROSE COTTAGE RD WISANGER SA 5223Under Assessment
- Variation to DA 22021239 to alter the layout and design of the dwelling and tourist accommodation, as well as introducing the construction of an outbuilding for the purpose of vehicle storageLOT 2 BAYVIEW RD WISANGER SA 5223Under Assessment
- Additions and alterations to existing dwelling including new attached verandah and carport1318 NORTH COAST RD WISANGER SA 5223Under Assessment
November 2025
- Variation to Development Application 24008553 - changes to floor size and design of dwelling and new above-ground rainwater tank230 NORTH COAST RD WISANGER SA 5223Decision Made
- Construction of two (2) tourist accommodation units, above-ground rainwater tank (100KL) and associated driveway accessLOT 101 NORTH COAST RD WISANGER SA 5223Under Assessment
- Partial change of land use to include a waste reception, storage and processing facility (bitumen, concrete, asphalt and bricks) in association with existing quarry597 BOXER RD WISANGER SA 5223Decision Made
July 2025
- Construction of implement shed (agricultural building)270 NORTH COAST RD WISANGER SA 5223Decision Made
May 2025
- Outbuilding (Garage) and demolition / removal of existing shed.199 BELLMORE RD WISANGER SA 5223Decision Made
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling, freestanding carport and rainwater tanksLOT 9 BELLMORE RD WISANGER SA 5223Under Assessment
March 2025
- New implement shed for storage of farm equipment (agricultural building)1073 NORTH COAST RD WISANGER SA 5223Decision Made
February 2025
- Partial demolition of existing southern shed to accommodate verandah extension to existing shed located to the north.190B BELLMORE RD WISANGER SA 5223Decision Made
2024· 5 proposals
November 2024
- Construction of an agricultural building (storage shed)131A FOX RD WISANGER SA 5223Decision Made
October 2024
- Shed (agricultural building)270 EMU BAY RD WISANGER SA 5223Decision Made
May 2024
- Two (2) Ground Mounted Solar Arrays, each with electrical infrastructure store (container) and fencing.1838 NORTH COAST RD WISANGER SA 5223;1884 NORTH COAST RD WISANGER SA 5223Decision Made
February 2024
- Variation to DA 23030581 - change use of approved reception building to tourist accommodation948 NORTH COAST RD WISANGER SA 5223Decision Made
- Construction of deck and verandahs attached to front and rear of dwelling270 EMU BAY RD WISANGER SA 5223Under Assessment
2023· 10 proposals
November 2023
- Variation to Development Application 23021293 - alterations to dwelling and driveway accessLOT 72 NORTH COAST RD WISANGER SA 5223Decision Made
- Construction of single storey dwelling, freestanding carport, swimming pool and 2 x storage sheds (outbuildings) and associated rainwater tanks - staged development Stage 1 - Construction of Shed 1 and rainwater tanks Stage 2 - Construction of Shed 2 and rainwater tanks Stage 3 - Construction of dwelling, carport and rainwater tanks Stage 4 - In-ground swimming pool308 NORTH COAST RD WISANGER SA 5223Under Assessment
August 2023
- Construction of a single storey dwelling and outbuilding (site hut)LOT 72 NORTH COAST RD WISANGER SA 5223Under Assessment
- Single storey tourist accommodation building653 BOXER RD WISANGER SA 5223Decision Made
June 2023
- Construction of an outbuilding352 ROSE COTTAGE RD WISANGER SA 5223Decision Made
May 2023
- Construction of a store and ancillary watertanks.230 NORTH COAST RD WISANGER SA 5223Decision Made
- Shed addition and lean to1555 NORTH COAST RD WISANGER SA 5223Decision Made
April 2023
- Implement shed designed by Olympic Industries. Cement flooring with power connected.25 FREEOAK RD WISANGER SA 5223Decision Made
January 2023
- Tourist accommodation facility comprising the construction of five (5) tourist accommodation units, maintenance shed, common visitor facilities and associated earthworks and rainwater tanksLOT H BATES RD WISANGER SA 5223Decision Made
- Construction of new building for mobile and on-site mechanical motor repairs (light industry) and installation of 37KL rainwater tank200 NORTH COAST RD WISANGER SA 5223Decision Made
2022· 4 proposals
December 2022
- Construction of an outbuilding1723 NORTH COAST RD WISANGER SA 5223Decision Made
October 2022
- Agricultural building (hay shed)LOT 102 SPRINGS RD WISANGER SA 5223Decision Made
August 2022
- Construction of an agricultural building80 BELLMORE RD WISANGER SA 5223Decision Made
June 2022
- Single-storey detached dwelling (to be used as part holiday home and part tourist accommodation), deck (maximum height 700 mm), water storage tanks (two (2) x 25,000 litres) and associated earthworks and landscapingLOT 2 BAYVIEW RD WISANGER SA 5223Under Assessment
2021· 5 proposals
November 2021
- Construction of a carport1 ROOKERY RD WISANGER SA 5223Decision Made
August 2021
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling including associated earthworks49 BELLMORE RD WISANGER SA 5223Decision Made
May 2021
- Implement shed242 NORTH COAST RD WISANGER SA 5223Decision Made
April 2021
- Land Division (1 into 2)864 SPRINGS RD WISANGER SA 5223Decision Made
- Lavendar Farm production room, undercover outdoor seating area and associated signage205 EMU BAY RD WISANGER SA 5223Decision Made
Other· 1 proposal
- KANGAROO ISLAND COUNCILResource Recovery Waste Disposal and RelatedEPA 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
5 heritage places
- Dwelling, "Emu Bay Homestead"Emu Bay Road WISANGERLocal heritage
- RuinNorth Coast Road WISANGERLocal heritage
- Salt Lake - lakeOff North Coast Road West of Bay of Shoals, South East of Emu Bay WISANGERLocal heritage
- Whittaker's Cottage - ruinNorth Coast Road WISANGERLocal heritage
- Former Wisanger SchoolWISANGERState 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 78.5 km away).
Coalition 64.0%Labor 36.0%
19.0 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: -16.4 pp toward Coalition
Nearest polling places
- KingscoteLabor 44.9% · Coalition 55.1% TPP (2025)13.1 km away
- Special Hospital Team 5Labor 25.0% · Coalition 75.0% TPP (2025)13.6 km away
- ParndanaLabor 21.6% · Coalition 78.4% TPP (2025)27.4 km away
- American RiverLabor 42.5% · Coalition 57.5% TPP (2025)30.5 km away
- PenneshawLabor 50.6% · Coalition 49.4% TPP (2025)41.0 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)
- 6/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 8/10
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 Kangaroo Island Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of South Australia.