SA · Grant Council

Wye, 5291

Est. population · Jun 2025

90

Growth (1 yr)

+1.1%

Growth (5 yr)

+4.7%

Median age

48

Median income

$1,833/wk

Employment rate

71.1%

Languages at home

14.4%non-English

Most common: Afrikaans, Tagalog

2021 Census · usual residence

  • National parks
What Wye is known for: National parks

Suburb profile

Wye is a quieter smaller community in Grant Council, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. The town centre holds its own, with enough local flavour to make staying close to home appealing.

Local green pockets are modest, with bigger outdoor outings usually found in neighbouring areas. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here than in denser, more walkable pockets. Housing sits in the middle of the local market: neither cheap nor premium.

Reported crime has been rising recently. This is a mature, settled pocket where the existing streetscape still defines the local character.

At a glance

Wye snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

No data available

Median rent

No data available

Population (ERP)

90

+1.1% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

23.7%

Census unoccupied dwellings

How it compares

Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles

Safety

80th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

77th

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

Population

Estimated resident population

90(June 2025)

+1.1% annual · +4.7% over 5 years · 77th percentile in SA

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+1.1%
5-year growth
+4.7%
Change in 1 year
+1
Change in 5 years
+4
Growth rank in SA
77th 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 (~100), extrapolated at +1.3% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
95
Median age
48
Median household income / week
$1,833
Dwelling vacancy
23.7%
Unoccupied private dwellings
9 of 38
Median monthly mortgage
$1,346
Employment rate
71.1%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
31 / 0 / 0

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

  • Estimated Resident PopulationAustralian 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 ProfileAustralian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2024–25)
7
Against the person
5
Against property
2
Rate per 1,000 residents
77.8
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 19 residents
State safety percentile
79.6th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
42
Increase (daily rate)
+251%

Most common offence types

  • Assault Police3
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury1
  • Serious Assault Resulting In Injury1
  • Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv2

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

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 insightsSuburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenitiesOpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Parks & reserves

1 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Piccaninnie Ponds Conservation Park

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Nearest hospital
Mount Gambier and Districts Health Service (25.5 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
22.2

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

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
22° / 12°
Rainfall
103 mm · ~13 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
19° / 10°
Rainfall
186 mm · ~23 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
14° / 7°
Rainfall
325 mm · ~41 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
17° / 9°
Rainfall
210 mm · ~26 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normalsWorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Planning & development

Development applications from PlanSA register and EPA licensed activities.

2026· 1 proposal
  • July 2026

  • One Day Motorcycle Event (Special Event) - 16 August 2026 from 9am - 4pm
    34 CARBA RD WYE SA 5291Under Assessment
2025· 4 proposals
  • August 2025

  • One Day Motorcycle Event (Special Event) - 7 September 2025 from 9am - 4pm
    34 CARBA RD WYE SA 5291Decision Made
  • July 2025

  • One Day Motorcycle Event (Special Event) - 17 August 2025 from 9am - 4pm
    34 CARBA RD WYE SA 5291Decision Made
  • March 2025

  • One Day Motorcycle Event (Special Event) - 11th of May 2025 from 9am - 4pm
    34 CARBA RD WYE SA 5291Decision Made
  • February 2025

  • Detached Dwelling with garage under main roof
    68 CAMERON RD WYE SA 5291Decision Made
2024· 2 proposals
  • September 2024

  • One Day Motorcycle Event (Special Event) - 29 September 2024 from 9am - 4pm
    34 CARBA RD WYE SA 5291Decision Made
  • June 2024

  • Expansion of existing effluent system to include a new solids capture system and a liquid storage dam; and increase the operational capacity of the dairy to a maximum of 600 cows
    107 FEASTS FIREBREAK RD WYE SA 5291;1330 EIGHT MILE CREEK RD WYE SA 5291;LOT 2 FEASTS FIREBREAK RD WYE SA 5291Under Assessment
2023· 3 proposals
  • December 2023

  • Outbuilding (Pergola)
    35 CARBA RD WYE SA 5291Decision Made
  • August 2023

  • Relocate 2 x Second Hand Agricultural Buildings
    2906 GLENELG RIVER RD WYE SA 5291Decision Made
  • June 2023

  • Temporary Living within outbuilding for 12 months
    9 HUNTS RD WYE SA 5291Decision Made
2022· 4 proposals
  • October 2022

  • Agricultural Building Extension
    689 TILLERS RD WYE SA 5291Decision Made
  • September 2022

  • Outbuilding Extension to existing Outbuilding
    2030 GLENELG RIVER RD WYE SA 5291Decision Made
  • CONSTRUCTION OF SLAB SLAB SIZE APPROX 75M2 MAIN SLAB PURPOSE FOR PORTABLE SPA AND SEMI PERMANENT PERGOLA INSTALLATION MAIN SLAB AREA 5000MM X 7000MM COMPLIANT POOL FENCING DIMENSIONS 5000MM X 7000 MM PERGOLA DIMENSIONS 6000MM X 3600MM SPA DIMENSIONS 2300MM X 2300MM X 800MM
    LOT 16 HUNTS RD WYE SA 5291Decision Made
  • August 2022

  • Outbuilding Extension with Carport and amenities
    2034 GLENELG RIVER RD WYE SA 5291Decision Made
2021· 6 proposals
  • December 2021

  • Agricultural building
    689 TILLERS RD WYE SA 5291Decision Made
  • November 2021

  • Dwelling addition and verandah
    2565 GLENELG RIVER RD WYE SA 5291Decision Made
  • July 2021

  • Outbuilding over Inground Swimming Pool
    2043 GLENELG RIVER RD WYE SA 5291Decision Made
  • In ground swimming pool
    2043 GLENELG RIVER RD WYE SA 5291Decision Made
  • June 2021

  • Outbuilding
    46 WARREANGA RD WYE SA 5291Decision Made
  • January 2021

  • New 18m x 9m shed to replace existing 6m x 4m garden shed
    112 WARREANGA RD WYE SA 5291Decision Made
2020· 7 proposals
  • December 2020

  • Cattle Yard Cover
    2333 GLENELG RIVER RD WYE SA 5291Decision Made
  • November 2020

  • One day Grass Track Motorcycle Event (Round 6 - 7 November 2020)
    LOT 21 CARBA RD WYE SA 5291Decision Made
  • October 2020

  • Detached Dwelling
    LOT 16 HUNTS RD WYE SA 5291Decision Made
  • Agricultural Building (Hay/Fodder)
    2333 GLENELG RIVER RD WYE SA 5291Decision Made
  • Agricultural Outbuilding (Hay Shed)
    689 TILLERS RD WYE SA 5291Decision Made
  • September 2020

  • Cover for Cattle Yards
    689 TILLERS RD WYE SA 5291Decision Made
  • August 2020

  • Two Outbuildings attached to an existing Outbuilding
    96 WARREANGA RD WYE SA 5291Decision Made
Other· 1 proposal
  • GRAYMONT (NSW) PTY LTD
    OtherEPA licence

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

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

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 23.5 km away).

Coalition 65.4%Labor 34.6%

2.4 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +1.1 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • YahlLabor 28.6% · Coalition 71.4% TPP (2025)15.9 km away
  • Port MacDonnellLabor 28.2% · Coalition 71.8% TPP (2025)17.5 km away
  • GlenburnieLabor 28.7% · Coalition 71.3% TPP (2025)19.4 km away
  • Mount Gambier EastLabor 48.1% · Coalition 51.9% TPP (2025)21.0 km away
  • MoorakLabor 23.9% · Coalition 76.1% TPP (2025)21.4 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

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

More in Grant Council

Other suburbs in the same local government area.

Comparable suburbs

Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of South Australia.