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SA · Wudinna Council

Wudinna, SA, 5652

Current weather

13.1°CLight drizzle

80% humidity · 32.2 km/h wind · 13.8° / 10.8° today · 5 mm rain

Desirability index

76.5/100

#51 among Country & regional suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Wudinna is a small locality in the Wudinna area, home to around 594 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 11 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 18.5 offences per 1,000 residents, 2 school and preschool sites in the area, limited but present public transport access, a solid spread of nearby amenities and everyday services, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

Population
594
Median age
45
Median household income / week
$1,404
Dwelling vacancy
19.6%
Unoccupied private dwellings
57 of 291
Median monthly mortgage
$943
Employment rate
62.6%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
15 / 7 / 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.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2024–25)
11
Against the person
2
Against property
9
Rate per 1,000 residents
18.5
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 297 residents
State safety percentile
24.3th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
2
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • Other Property Damage And Environmental1
  • Other Theft5
  • Sct - Non Residence1
  • Theft From Motor Vehicle1
  • Threatening Behaviour1

Data sources & freshness

  • SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
2 (1 schools, 1 preschools)
Median school ICSEA
997
  • Wudinna Area SchoolCombined · ICSEA 997
  • Wudinna RSL Memorial KindergartenOswald StreetPreschools

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Public transport

1 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Eyre Hwy - South West side (Golden Wattle Roadhouse)

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Planning & development

Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.

68 planning-related records

2026· 6 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Shed
    36 RICHARDS AV WUDINNA SA 5652Under Assessment
  • Stratco carport that extends from the house fascia out towards the footpath (see attached proposed site plans).
    40 MEDLEY TCE WUDINNA SA 5652Under Assessment

  • May 2026

  • Proposed fuel facility at Wudinna with the intent to provide only a fuel offer in support of local and regional customers. The site is somewhat remote from population densities where the ex-penditure for a control building could be warranted. The site will be un-manned and largely monitored remotely with some local oversight. As required by SA DG Regulations the Outdoor Payment Terminal (OPT) has a built-in emergency response call button that alerts a service provider to respond as necessary to
    12 -16 EYRE HWY WUDINNA SA 5652Under Assessment

  • April 2026

  • Construction of a freestanding double sided non-illuminated advertising sign (billboard) for the purposes of third-party advertising
    20 EYRE HWY WUDINNA SA 5652Decision Made
  • - Widening existing site entrance - Widening existing internal access roadway - Relocation of existing classification office from another site to this site - Construction of classification walkways and the associated structure - Installation of a new portal weighbridge
    26 UCONTITCHIE RD WUDINNA SA 5652Under Assessment

  • March 2026

  • 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom house with concrete slab and lightweight cladding. 12x15m shed with 2 bedroom ancillary accommodation and general caravan/boat/car storage
    12 RICHARDS AV WUDINNA SA 5652Under Assessment
2025· 8 proposals

  • October 2025

  • Domestic storage shed and carport
    57 -59 BALLANTYNE ST WUDINNA SA 5652Decision Made

  • September 2025

  • Demolition of freestanding carport and extension of four additional bays to existing storage shed.
    3A COCATA RD WUDINNA SA 5652Decision Made

  • August 2025

  • Office to be used in association with a grain storage facility
    LOT 51 EYRE HWY WUDINNA SA 5652Decision Made

  • July 2025

  • New motel units
    15 -17 BURTON TCE WUDINNA SA 5652Decision Made
  • Administration Office
    57 -59 BALLANTYNE ST WUDINNA SA 5652Decision Made

  • March 2025

  • Location of a 20ft shipping container adjacent to the emergency fire fighting tank to store equipment and consumables in the event of a fire emergency
    LOT 6 EYRE HWY WUDINNA SA 5652Decision Made

  • February 2025

  • Detached dwelling
    LOT 201 WOODRUP RD WUDINNA SA 5652Decision Made
  • Domestic shed Veranda Dwelling extension
    1 CAMPLIN ST WUDINNA SA 5652Decision Made
2024· 12 proposals

  • October 2024

  • verandah
    22 BARTLEY ST WUDINNA SA 5652Decision Made
  • Extension to existing store
    10 WOODRUP RD WUDINNA SA 5652Decision Made
  • New storage shed for boat, cars and truck
    6 BYRNE RD WUDINNA SA 5652Decision Made

  • September 2024

  • Installation of new signage; 1x 6m pylon sign, 1x illuminated fascia sign, 1x illuminated dealer fascia sign.
    LOT 101 EYRE HWY WUDINNA SA 5652Decision Made
  • Proposed shed & dwelling.
    26 WOODRUP RD WUDINNA SA 5652Decision Made

  • August 2024

  • Detached dwelling and shed
    21 WOODRUP RD WUDINNA SA 5652Decision Made
  • Bulk Handing Facility (Grain Bunker Storage)
    107 UCONTITCHIE RD WUDINNA SA 5652;LOT 13 UCONTITCHIE RD WUDINNA SA 5652Decision Made

  • June 2024

  • Proposed alterations to existing commercial building
    15-17 BURTON TCE WUDINNA SA 5652Decision Made

  • May 2024

  • Carport
    12 HEATH ST WUDINNA SA 5652Decision Made

  • March 2024

  • Replace rear veranda with a Stratco Sanctuary Series kit veranda. Similar style and location of existing veranda
    7 HAINES ST WUDINNA SA 5652Decision Made
  • Outbuilding in association with showground
    45-61 MEDLEY TCE WUDINNA SA 5652Decision Made

  • January 2024

  • Extension to existing garage
    10 MEDLEY TCE WUDINNA SA 5652Decision Made
2023· 14 proposals

  • November 2023

  • Addition to Existing Dwelling
    4 SCHOLZ CT WUDINNA SA 5652Decision Made

  • October 2023

  • Addition of a 6100mm x 4200mm flat roof Stratco Sanctuary Series verandah to the rear of the Unit
    LOT 23 NAYLOR TCE WUDINNA SA 5652Decision Made

  • September 2023

  • Store
    3 BURTON TCE WUDINNA SA 5652Decision Made

  • June 2023

  • Agricultural Shed and 300 kilolitre rainwater tank
    107 UCONTITCHIE RD WUDINNA SA 5652Under Assessment

  • May 2023

  • Fenced pool area 145 sqm with pool size 9.3m x 4.580m
    11 COLMAN ST WUDINNA SA 5652Decision Made
  • Proposed 6m x6m carport to be added to south west corner of house.
    5 OSWALD ST WUDINNA SA 5652Decision Made
  • Proposed addition 6m x6m carport to north east side of existing shed.
    10 MEDLEY TCE WUDINNA SA 5652Decision Made
  • Verandah
    29 BURTON TCE WUDINNA SA 5652Decision Made

  • April 2023

  • Outdoor area attached to existing house
    18 MEDLEY TCE WUDINNA SA 5652Decision Made

  • February 2023

  • Workshop for service and repairs to farm machinery
    82-84 EYRE HWY WUDINNA SA 5652Decision Made
  • Construction of new shed
    5 HAINES ST WUDINNA SA 5652Decision Made
  • Dismantle existing wooden framed carport and replace with new steel framed carport.
    58 EYRE HWY WUDINNA SA 5652Decision Made

  • January 2023

  • Transportable Home- 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, kitchen, dining living. 2 car carport.
    12 TREE RD WUDINNA SA 5652Decision Made
  • Carport
    68 EYRE HWY WUDINNA SA 5652Decision Made
2022· 10 proposals

10 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2021· 8 proposals

8 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2020· 6 proposals

6 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

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Amenities

31 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • 4FarmersAgrarian
  • Curtis's New Holland AgricultureAgrarian
  • EldersAgrarian
  • WCT RuralAgrarian
  • Alcohol
  • Wudinna BakeryBakery
  • bank SABank
  • Wudinna Meat StoreButcher
  • Alicia'sCafe
  • Wudinna BakeryCafe

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
1
Emergency department
On site
  • Wudinna Hospital16-24 Richards AvenuePublic Hospital

Data sources & freshness

  • Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · Period: current · Updated on site

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
4/10
IRSD decile (2021)
5/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

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Heritage

6 state heritage places

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Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid
Bushfire safer places
1

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via SA Planning geohub. Safer places from CFS designated locations.

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Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
11
Parks (OSM)
4

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

Desirability index

Desirability score
76.5/100
Cohort rank
#51 among Country & regional suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

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  • Wudinna Hospitalhealth16-24 Richards AvenuePublic Hospital
  • - Widening existing site entrance - Widening existing internal access roadway - Relocation of existing classification office from another site to this site - Construction of classification walkways and the associated structure - Installation of a new portal weighbridgeplanning26 UCONTITCHIE RD WUDINNA SA 5652Lodged 15 Apr 2026 · Under Assessment
  • 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom house with concrete slab and lightweight cladding. 12x15m shed with 2 bedroom ancillary accommodation and general caravan/boat/car storageplanning12 RICHARDS AV WUDINNA SA 5652Lodged 13 Mar 2026 · Under Assessment
  • Addition of a 6100mm x 4200mm flat roof Stratco Sanctuary Series verandah to the rear of the UnitplanningLOT 23 NAYLOR TCE WUDINNA SA 5652Lodged 25 Oct 2023 · Decision Made

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