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SA · Mid Murray Council
Wongulla, 5238
Est. population · Jun 2025
62
Growth (1 yr)
+1.6%
Growth (5 yr)
+6.9%
Median age
64
Median income
$833/wk
Employment rate
30.2%
Languages at home
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
Suburb profile
Wongulla offers a slower smaller community life in Mid Murray Council, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here. Local shops, markets and community spots keep everyday life grounded in the town itself.
Everyday basics may be close by, but bigger shopping and services typically require a trip to a nearby centre. Open space is thinner than in many comparable suburbs, so residents often travel a little further for a longer park day. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here than in denser, more walkable pockets.
Housing is more affordable than in many parts of the state. The streetscape feels settled and established, with older homes giving the area a familiar, lived-in look.
At a glance
Wongulla snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
62
+1.6% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
64.6%
Census unoccupied dwellings
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Safety
85th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
88th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
1/10
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
62(June 2025)
+1.6% annual · +6.9% over 5 years · 88th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.6%
- 5-year growth
- +6.9%
- Change in 1 year
- +1
- Change in 5 years
- +4
- 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 (~50), extrapolated at +1.3% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 64
- Median age
- 64
- Median household income / week
- $833
- Dwelling vacancy
- 64.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 53 of 82
- Median monthly mortgage
- $563
- Employment rate
- 30.2%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 28 / 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 (2024–25)
- 6
- Against the person
- 2
- Against property
- 4
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 96.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 32 residents
- State safety percentile
- 84.8th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 52
Most common offence types
- Common Assault1
- Other Property Damage And Environmental2
- Other Theft2
- 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)
- Wongulla CampgroundCamp Site
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
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Mannum District Hospital (33.2 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)
- 2
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 32.3
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
- 31° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 56 mm · ~7 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 24° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 72 mm · ~9 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 5°
- Rainfall
- 114 mm · ~14 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 102 mm · ~13 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· 2 proposals
March 2026
- Dwelling additions and alterations627 CLIFF VIEW DR WONGULLA SA 5238Decision Made
- Domestic Outbuilding (Shed)653 CLIFF VIEW DR WONGULLA SA 5238Decision Made
2025· 2 proposals
July 2025
- Variation of Development Application 25005845 - Construction of two outbuildings associated with the detached dwelling and the addition of a ramp to replace steps20 SHELLS HILL RD WONGULLA SA 5238Decision Made
April 2025
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling20 SHELLS HILL RD WONGULLA SA 5238Under Assessment
2024· 8 proposals
December 2024
- Dwelling addition (balcony extention and part ground floor enclosure)11 COD CT WONGULLA SA 5238Decision Made
November 2024
- Alterations and additions to an existing elevated detached dwelling8 COD CT WONGULLA SA 5238Decision Made
July 2024
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling440 PETERS RD WONGULLA SA 5238Under Assessment
- Ancillary Accommodation665 CLIFF VIEW DR WONGULLA SA 5238Decision Made
May 2024
- Construction of a freestanding carport655 CLIFF VIEW DR WONGULLA SA 5238Decision Made
April 2024
- Domestic Outbuilding (Shed)416 PETERS RD WONGULLA SA 5238Decision Made
January 2024
- Outbuilding (shed)328 PETERS RD WONGULLA SA 5238Decision Made
- Demolition of an existing dwelling and the construction of an elevated detached dwelling with an attached balcony, external staircase, and under croft wet area and lift10 COD CT WONGULLA SA 5238Decision Made
2023· 1 proposal
June 2023
- Domestic Outbuilding749 CLIFF VIEW DR WONGULLA SA 5238;LOT 4 CLIFF VIEW DR WONGULLA SA 5238Decision Made
2022· 4 proposals
October 2022
- Verandah and swimming pool in association with dwelling416 PETERS RD WONGULLA SA 5238Decision Made
September 2022
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding330 PETERS RD WONGULLA SA 5238Decision Made
August 2022
- River Structure (Jetty) and associated excavation and filling in a flood plain728 CLIFF VIEW DR WONGULLA SA 5238Decision Made
February 2022
- Swimming pool and safety fence695 CLIFF VIEW DR WONGULLA SA 5238Decision Made
2021· 1 proposal
October 2021
- Residential Outbuilding (Garage) and associated excavation and filling in a flood plain12 COD CT WONGULLA SA 5238Decision 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 35.2 km away).
Coalition 60.6%Labor 39.4%
2.4 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +7.0 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Walker FlatLabor 45.3% · Coalition 54.7% TPP (2025)6.6 km away
- NildottieLabor 29.9% · Coalition 70.1% TPP (2025)9.5 km away
- Swan ReachLabor 40.5% · Coalition 59.5% TPP (2025)15.4 km away
- PurnongLabor 24.0% · Coalition 76.0% TPP (2025)18.0 km away
- CambraiLabor 43.8% · Coalition 56.2% TPP (2025)25.3 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)
- 1/10
- 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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