SA · Mid Murray Council
Wongulla, 5238
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- Affordable
- Residential
- Amenities
- Open space
- Suburban
Suburb profile
Wongulla is a welcoming smaller community in Mid Murray, with a settled community character. Out in the wider region, it rewards those who value open country and a pace set by the land, not the clock. Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here.
Local shops, markets and community spots keep everyday life grounded in the town itself. Housing remains accessible compared with many parts of the state.
Light infill development is updating a few streets while the wider area stays largely unchanged.
Population
- 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)
- 0 / 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 · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 6
- Against the person
- 2
- Against property
- 4
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 93.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 32 residents
- State safety percentile
- 83.3th (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 · Period: 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
18 planning-related records
2026· 2 proposals
March 2026
- Dwelling additions and alterations627 CLIFF VIEW DR WONGULLA SA 5238Under Assessment
- Domestic Outbuilding (Shed)653 CLIFF VIEW DR WONGULLA SA 5238Under Assessment
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 5238Under Assessment
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 · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 3/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
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 · Period: current · Updated on site
Recent changes
- Common Assaultcrime1
- Other Property Damage And Environmentalcrime2
- Other Theftcrime2
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injurycrime1
- Alterations and additions to an existing elevated detached dwellingplanning8 COD CT WONGULLA SA 5238Lodged 18 Nov 2024 · Under Assessment
- Ancillary Accommodationplanning665 CLIFF VIEW DR WONGULLA SA 5238Lodged 23 Jul 2024 · Decision Made
- Construction of a domestic outbuildingplanning330 PETERS RD WONGULLA SA 5238Lodged 27 Sep 2022 · Decision Made
- Construction of a freestanding carportplanning655 CLIFF VIEW DR WONGULLA SA 5238Lodged 21 May 2024 · Decision Made
- Construction of a single storey detached dwellingplanning20 SHELLS HILL RD WONGULLA SA 5238Lodged 08 Apr 2025 · Under Assessment
- Construction of a single storey detached dwellingplanning440 PETERS RD WONGULLA SA 5238Lodged 30 Jul 2024 · Under Assessment
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Updated on site
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
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