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SA · Mid Murray Council
Younghusband, 5238
Est. population · Jun 2025
220
Growth (1 yr)
+0.9%
Growth (5 yr)
+5.3%
Median age
61
Median income
$779/wk
Employment rate
40.9%
Languages at home
1.8%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- Heritage area
- High desirability
Suburb profile
In Mid Murray Council, Younghusband keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name.
Green space punches above what many regional towns offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. A car helps for most daily errands, though buses still link the suburb further afield. Purchase and rent costs sit on the more affordable side of the local range.
Crime reports are up on the previous period. The streetscape feels settled and established, with older homes giving the area a familiar, lived-in look.
The desirability picture is below average, weighed down by softer local dining and lifestyle amenities relative to similar regional towns. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Younghusband snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$350/wk
Population (ERP)
220
+0.9% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
50.5%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#155
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
42nd
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
71st
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
2/10
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
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 19.1/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 6762nd in Australia
- State rank
- 678th in SA
- Peer rank
- #155 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #251 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 70%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $350
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
220(June 2025)
+0.9% annual · +5.3% over 5 years · 71th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.9%
- 5-year growth
- +5.3%
- Change in 1 year
- +2
- Change in 5 years
- +11
- Growth rank in SA
- 71th 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 (~250), extrapolated at +1.3% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 229
- Median age
- 61
- Median household income / week
- $779
- Dwelling vacancy
- 50.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 110 of 218
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,205
- Employment rate
- 40.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 85 / 4 / 0 (+ 19 other)
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
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 6
- Against the person
- 3
- Against property
- 3
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 27.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 76 residents
- State safety percentile
- 41.8th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 52
- Increase (daily rate)
- +200.8%
Most common offence types
- Common Assault1
- Obtain Benefit By Deception1
- Other Property Damage And Environmental1
- Other Unlawful Entry With Intent1
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury2
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
Public transport
4 public transport stops in this suburb
- E Front Rd - North West side (Kia Marina)
- E Front Rd - North side (Younghusband)
- E Front Rd - South East side (Kia Marina)
- E Front Rd - South side (Younghusband)
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
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 31
- Parks (OSM)
- 0
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Mannum District Hospital (15.6 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)
- 6
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 27.3
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· 8 proposals
May 2026
- Construction of a two storey detached dwelling with an attached covered deck, external staircase, and landing, a domestic outbuilding with an attached carport, and associated earthworks and retaining wallsLOT 64 GOWLING CT YOUNGHUSBAND SA 5238Under Assessment
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling with an attached covered deck and associated retaining walls and fencingUNIT 5 1 PANORAMA AV YOUNGHUSBAND SA 5238Under Assessment
- River Structure (Jetty)14 GOWLING CT YOUNGHUSBAND SA 5238;LOT 868 EAST FRONT RD YOUNGHUSBAND SA 5238Decision Made
April 2026
- Construction of a outbuilding (garage) associated with an existing dwelling.16 GOWLING CT YOUNGHUSBAND SA 5238Under Assessment
March 2026
- Retaining walls and associated excavation and filling in a flood plain1456 EAST FRONT RD YOUNGHUSBAND SA 5238Under Assessment
- Residential outbuilding (shed), retaining walls and associated excavation and filling in a flood plainLOT 6 GOWLING CT YOUNGHUSBAND SA 5238Decision Made
February 2026
- Elevated detached dwelling with part ground floor enclosure and associated excavation & filling in a flood plain1445 EAST FRONT RD YOUNGHUSBAND SA 5238Under Assessment
- Boat ramp, fencing and boom gate707 EAST FRONT RD YOUNGHUSBAND SA 5238;UNIT 51 707 EAST FRONT RD YOUNGHUSBAND SA 5238Decision Made
2025· 12 proposals
December 2025
- Elevated detached dwelling with part ground floor enclosure and associated excavation and filling in a flood plain.1459 EAST FRONT RD YOUNGHUSBAND SA 5238Decision Made
September 2025
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding (shed extension) with associated earthworks within a floodplain1893 EAST FRONT RD YOUNGHUSBAND SA 5238Decision Made
- Elevated detached dwelling with part ground floor enclosure and associated excavation and filling in a flood plain1457 EAST FRONT RD YOUNGHUSBAND SA 5238Under Assessment
June 2025
- Outbuilding extension454 GREENSHIELDS RD YOUNGHUSBAND SA 5238Decision Made
- VerandahUNIT 8 1 TOM GROGGIN DR YOUNGHUSBAND SA 5238Decision Made
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding with associated earthworks in a flood plain1414 EAST FRONT RD YOUNGHUSBAND SA 5238Under Assessment
May 2025
- Construction of a verandahLOT 103 GOWLING CT YOUNGHUSBAND SA 5238Decision Made
March 2025
- Detached dwellingUNIT 3 1 TOM GROGGIN DR YOUNGHUSBAND SA 5238Decision Made
February 2025
- Dwelling additions and alterations1451 EAST FRONT RD YOUNGHUSBAND SA 5238Decision Made
- Land Division - 1 allotment into 4 allotments454 GREENSHIELDS RD YOUNGHUSBAND SA 5238Under Assessment
- Implement Shed - 16m x 18m x 7m + 6m canopyLOT 3 HUNTER RD YOUNGHUSBAND SA 5238Decision Made
January 2025
- Maintenance Dredging of Marina basin due to silting from the recent 2023 Flood and the construction of a damEast Front Road;UNIT 51 707 EAST FRONT RD YOUNGHUSBAND SA 5238Decision Made
2024· 12 proposals
November 2024
- Rebuild existing river structure (jetty)1412 EAST FRONT RD YOUNGHUSBAND SA 5238Decision Made
- Retaining wall extension495 GREENSHIELDS RD YOUNGHUSBAND SA 5238Under Assessment
September 2024
- Domestic outbuildingUNIT 14 1 GEEHI PL YOUNGHUSBAND SA 5238Decision Made
- Tourist AccommodationLOT 502 SCHACHE RD YOUNGHUSBAND SA 5238Under Assessment
- Tourist accommodation including four (4) detached cabins with decking and a storage building (outbuilding) with associated earthworks.LOT 501 EAST FRONT RD YOUNGHUSBAND SA 5238Under Assessment
August 2024
- Dwelling Alteration and Domestic Outbuilding7 GOWLING CT YOUNGHUSBAND SA 5238Decision Made
- Outbuilding (Carport) and Verandah457 GREENSHIELDS RD YOUNGHUSBAND SA 5238Decision Made
June 2024
- Dwelling Additions and AlterationsUNIT 4 1 TOM GROGGIN DR YOUNGHUSBAND SA 5238Decision Made
May 2024
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding4 GOWLING CT YOUNGHUSBAND SA 5238Decision Made
April 2024
- Construction of an elevated detached dwelling with an attached covered balcony, external staircase, and an under croft storage/wet area1459 EAST FRONT RD YOUNGHUSBAND SA 5238Under Assessment
February 2024
- Retaining wall and associated excavation and filling in a flood plain1841 EAST FRONT RD YOUNGHUSBAND SA 5238Decision Made
- River Structure (Jetty)1459 EAST FRONT RD YOUNGHUSBAND SA 5238Decision Made
2023· 8 proposals
October 2023
- River structure (jetty) and riverbank retaining wall1963 EAST FRONT RD YOUNGHUSBAND SA 5238;LOT 27 EAST FRONT RD YOUNGHUSBAND SA 5238Decision Made
- Replace existing VerandahLOT 103 GOWLING CT YOUNGHUSBAND SA 5238Decision Made
September 2023
- Domestic Outbuilding (shed with attached carport)LOT 56 PERSEVERANCE CT YOUNGHUSBAND SA 5238Decision Made
August 2023
- Demolition of an existing shack and the construction of an elevated detached dwelling with an associated covered deck, external staircase, and undercroft storage areas/laundry.1441 EAST FRONT RD YOUNGHUSBAND SA 5238Decision Made
June 2023
- Demolition of an existing dwelling and the construction of a two-storey detached dwelling with a covered balcony, external staircase, and under-croft wet area and storage areas1443 EAST FRONT RD YOUNGHUSBAND SA 5238Decision Made
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling, garage, and an outbuilding with an attached carport718 EAST FRONT RD YOUNGHUSBAND SA 5238Under Assessment
- Construction of two riverbank retaining walls and a jetty1893 EAST FRONT RD YOUNGHUSBAND SA 5238;LOT 102 EAST FRONT RD YOUNGHUSBAND SA 5238Decision Made
May 2023
- Construction of a freestanding carport1 PANORAMA AV YOUNGHUSBAND SA 5238;UNIT 1 1 PANORAMA AV YOUNGHUSBAND 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
Heritage
2 heritage places
- Brinkley Farm House and outbuildings356 Chambers Hill Rd YOUNGHUSBANDLocal heritage
- Dwelling ('Wilhaven')East Front Road MANNUMState 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
- 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 29.6 km away).
Coalition 62.3%Labor 37.7%
0.7 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +5.5 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- PurnongLabor 24.0% · Coalition 76.0% TPP (2025)14.9 km away
- MannumLabor 43.8% · Coalition 56.2% TPP (2025)15.4 km away
- PondeLabor 38.1% · Coalition 61.9% TPP (2025)15.8 km away
- MypolongaLabor 37.4% · Coalition 62.6% TPP (2025)18.1 km away
- Walker FlatLabor 45.3% · Coalition 54.7% TPP (2025)18.6 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)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
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
More in Mid Murray Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of South Australia.