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SA · Yorke Peninsula Council
Wool Bay, 5575
Est. population · Jun 2025
167
Growth (1 yr)
+1.2%
Growth (5 yr)
+8.4%
Median age
62
Median income
$700/wk
Employment rate
26.9%
Languages at home
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
- Excellent transport
- Heritage area
Suburb profile
Wool Bay is a quieter smaller community in Yorke Peninsula 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. A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life.
Everyday basics may be close by, but bigger shopping and services typically require a trip to a nearby centre. Local green pockets are modest, with bigger outdoor outings usually found in neighbouring areas. A car helps for most daily errands, though buses still link the suburb further afield.
Homes are relatively cheap compared with the wider market, which keeps entry costs lower. Tree-lined streets and established homes set the tone, with little pressure to reinvent the neighbourhood.
At a glance
Wool Bay snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$290/wk
Population (ERP)
167
+1.2% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
58.6%
Census unoccupied dwellings
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Safety
26th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
79th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
4/10
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)
- $290
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
167(June 2025)
+1.2% annual · +8.4% over 5 years · 79th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.2%
- 5-year growth
- +8.4%
- Change in 1 year
- +2
- Change in 5 years
- +13
- Growth rank in SA
- 79th 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 +0.8% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 154
- Median age
- 62
- Median household income / week
- $700
- Dwelling vacancy
- 58.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 95 of 162
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,062
- Employment rate
- 26.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 64 / 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)
- 3
- Against the person
- 2
- Against property
- 1
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 18
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 77 residents
- State safety percentile
- 25.6th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 12
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental1
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury1
- Serious Assault 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
Public transport
1 public transport stops in this suburb
- Esplanade / Fourth St - East side (Wool Bay Holiday Units)
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
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
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Southern Yorke Peninsula Health Service (Yorketown) (12.4 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)
- 3
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 18.0
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
- 27° / 16°
- Rainfall
- 49 mm · ~6 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 94 mm · ~12 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 161 mm · ~20 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 95 mm · ~12 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· 8 proposals
August 2026
- Land division - 1 into 386 MOORARA RD WOOL BAY SA 5575Under Assessment
June 2026
- Outbuilding (Domestic storage shed)20 FIFTH ST WOOL BAY SA 5575Decision Made
April 2026
- Carport10 -12 FIFTH ST WOOL BAY SA 5575Under Assessment
March 2026
- Land division - 1 into 360 MOORARA RD WOOL BAY SA 5575Decision Made
February 2026
- Two storey detached dwelling including verandah & balcony18A ESPLANADE WOOL BAY SA 5575Under Assessment
- Outbuilding - Garage18A ESPLANADE WOOL BAY SA 5575Decision Made
January 2026
- Dwelling addition (including bedroom, study and ensuite) and Alfresco (including deck, access ramps and landings).44 FIFTH ST WOOL BAY SA 5575Under Assessment
- Two Storey Detached Dwelling9 -15 THIRD ST WOOL BAY SA 5575Decision Made
2025· 3 proposals
June 2025
- Partial Demolition, Additions and Alterations to Existing Wharf-34.96040, 137.77527;LOT 1 KLEIN POINT RD WOOL BAY SA 5575Decision Made
- Colorbond Outbuilding (garage)41 SIXTH ST WOOL BAY SA 5575Decision Made
April 2025
- Telecommunication TowerLOT 141 CORINGLE RD WOOL BAY SA 5575Decision Made
2024· 4 proposals
October 2024
- Outbuilding - Shed26 SIXTH ST WOOL BAY SA 5575Decision Made
September 2024
- Single storey detached dwelling11 FIFTH ST WOOL BAY SA 5575Decision Made
June 2024
- Dwelling Addition and Carport23 ESPLANADE WOOL BAY SA 5575Decision Made
January 2024
- Replacement Building52-54 FIFTH ST WOOL BAY SA 5575Decision Made
2023· 2 proposals
November 2023
- Outbuilding (carport - partly enclosed)6 THIRD ST WOOL BAY SA 5575Decision Made
June 2023
- at the moment we have no shed. i would like to erect a skillion shed at the back of the property off of the under cover car park. it would have a flat roof and would be in line with the laundry at the opposite side of the house. this would look alot better than putting a gable shed roof which would look out of place and also as the balcony over looks the shed i would like to keep it flat. the shed would be 5.6x6.2m9 NORTH TCE WOOL BAY SA 5575Decision Made
2022· 6 proposals
September 2022
- Outbuilding (Shed)60 MOORARA RD WOOL BAY SA 5575Decision Made
August 2022
- Two Storey Detached Dwelling, Pergolas, Deck & Outbuilding (Shed)18A ESPLANADE WOOL BAY SA 5575Under Assessment
July 2022
- Agricultural Building (Grain Storage Shed) and Above Ground Rain Water Tank178 ESPLANADE WOOL BAY SA 5575Decision Made
June 2022
- Garage25-27 SIXTH ST WOOL BAY SA 5575Decision Made
February 2022
- Outbuilding (Garage)43 SIXTH ST WOOL BAY SA 5575Decision Made
January 2022
- New verandah and carport27 ESPLANADE WOOL BAY SA 5575Decision Made
2021· 8 proposals
October 2021
- Outbuilding (Shed)2 SECOND ST WOOL BAY SA 5575Decision Made
August 2021
- 12m x 9 m x 3.6 m shed and rain water tank26 ESPLANADE WOOL BAY SA 5575Decision Made
- Outbuilding39 ESPLANADE WOOL BAY SA 5575Decision Made
June 2021
- Outbuilding (Garage 7.6m x 9.144m x 3.658m wall height)4 FIRST ST WOOL BAY SA 5575Decision Made
- Outbuilding (Garage 7.6m x 9.144m x 3.048m wall height)18 ESPLANADE WOOL BAY SA 5575Decision Made
May 2021
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling1 ESPLANADE WOOL BAY SA 5575Decision Made
- Two Verandahs & a Carport8 ESPLANADE WOOL BAY SA 5575Decision Made
February 2021
- Carport, Garage & Verandah9 FIFTH ST WOOL BAY SA 5575Decision Made
2020· 3 proposals
December 2020
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling with new drivewayLOT 71 OAKLANDS RD WOOL BAY SA 5575Decision Made
November 2020
- Detached Dwelling18 ESPLANADE WOOL BAY SA 5575Decision Made
August 2020
- Garage19 THIRD ST WOOL BAY SA 5575Decision Made
Other· 2 proposals
- ADELAIDE BRIGHTON CEMENT LIMITEDMaterials Handling and TransportationEPA licence
- ADELAIDE BRIGHTON CEMENT LIMITEDResource 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
1 heritage place
- Wool Bay Lime Kiln and JettyLot 176 and Lot 10 Esplanade WOOL BAYState 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
- Grey
- Member of Parliament
- Tom VENNING (Liberal)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 128,707
- Turnout (2025)
- 89.4%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +5.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 54.6%Labor 45.4%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 29.7 km away).
Coalition 61.5%Labor 38.5%
6.9 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +4.8 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- CoobowieLabor 38.6% · Coalition 61.4% TPP (2025)7.4 km away
- StansburyLabor 39.0% · Coalition 61.0% TPP (2025)9.8 km away
- YorketownLabor 33.6% · Coalition 66.4% TPP (2025)12.0 km away
- EdithburghLabor 46.9% · Coalition 53.1% TPP (2025)12.2 km away
- Port VincentLabor 34.3% · Coalition 65.7% TPP (2025)25.1 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)
- 4/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
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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