SA · Kangaroo Island Council
Wisanger, SA, 5223
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Suburb snapshot
Wisanger is a small locality in the Kangaroo Island area, home to around 140 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- 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)
- 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.
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
39 planning-related records
2026· 3 proposals
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 5223Under Assessment
- 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
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026; 2021; 2022… · Updated on site
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)
- 8/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 127
- 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
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- Additions and alterations to existing dwelling including new attached verandah and carportplanning1318 NORTH COAST RD WISANGER SA 5223Lodged 01 Dec 2025 · Under Assessment
- Agricultural building (hay shed)planningLOT 102 SPRINGS RD WISANGER SA 5223Lodged 10 Oct 2022 · Decision Made
- Construction of a carportplanning1 ROOKERY RD WISANGER SA 5223Lodged 23 Nov 2021 · Decision Made
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling and two (2) outbuildingsplanning280 NORTH COAST RD WISANGER SA 5223Lodged 09 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Updated on site
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