SA · Unincorporated SA Council
Andamooka, 5722
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Desirability score
- Affordable
- Rural
- Schools
- Established
- Residential
Suburb profile
Andamooka is a quieter smaller community in Unincorporated SA, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. Distance from the capital is part of the appeal, with wide open surrounds and a self-contained community rhythm. Open skies and rolling countryside set a calm backdrop to everyday routines.
An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. Life here is grounded in local routine rather than big-city choice, and that is part of the charm. The area offers approachable housing costs alongside a lifestyle that still feels complete.
This is a mature, settled pocket where the existing streetscape still defines the local character.
On the desirability index, the suburb sits below average overall, with growth momentum and housing affordability the main drags compared with similar regional towns.
Population
- Population
- 262
- Median age
- 57
- Median household income / week
- $703
- Dwelling vacancy
- 74.9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 376 of 502
- Median monthly mortgage
- $867
- Employment rate
- 44.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 13 / 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.
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.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 13
- Against the person
- 4
- Against property
- 9
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 49.6
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 66 residents
- State safety percentile
- 64.1th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 2
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -23.3%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Other Acts Intended To Cause Injury2
- Other Property Damage And Environmental3
- Other Theft3
- Property Damage By Fire Or Explosion1
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv1
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
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 2 (1 schools, 1 preschools)
- Andamooka PreschoolGovernment RoadPreschools
- Andamooka Primary SchoolPrimary Education
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site · Static register
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
4 planning-related records
2026· 1 proposal
June 2026
- Storage shed - 3m x 3.025m x 2.7mhigh.LOT 120 CHRISTMAS HILL RD ANDAMOOKA SA 5722Under Assessment
2024· 1 proposal
July 2024
- Expansion to Town Maintenance & Projects Workshop comprising extension to existing shed and construction of craft/training centre.LOT 519 KOSKA ST ANDAMOOKA SA 5722Under Assessment
2021· 1 proposal
October 2021
- Shed structure comprising central sports court space with attached sides. Side 1: youth space - inclusive of store room, activity spaces and office Side 2: activity spaces one and two divided in the centre by under-roof, open fronted seating space and entry point.LOT 519 KOSKA ST ANDAMOOKA SA 5722Decision Made
Other· 1 proposal
- JERIL ENTERPRISES PTY. LTD.Hydrocarbon and ChemicalEPA 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 · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site
Amenities
5 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- CellarbrationsAlcohol
- Thrifty-LinkHardware
- Petrol station
- IGASupermarket
- Telephone
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
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)
- 1/10
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
Heritage
2 state heritage places
- Heritage placeState heritage
- Heritage placeState heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
- Bushfire safer places
- 1
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
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 27.3/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 5664th in Australia
- State rank
- 566th in SA
- Peer rank
- #101 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #179 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 67%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Other Acts Intended To Cause Injurycrime2
- Other Property Damage And Environmentalcrime3
- Other Theftcrime3
- Property Damage By Fire Or Explosioncrime1
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mvcrime1
- Heritage placeheritageState heritage
- Heritage placeheritageState heritage
- Expansion to Town Maintenance & Projects Workshop comprising extension to existing shed and construction of craft/training centre.planningLOT 519 KOSKA ST ANDAMOOKA SA 5722Lodged 22 Jul 2024 · Under Assessment
- JERIL ENTERPRISES PTY. LTD.planningHydrocarbon and ChemicalEPA licence
- Shed structure comprising central sports court space with attached sides. Side 1: youth space - inclusive of store room, activity spaces and office Side 2: activity spaces one and two divided in the centre by under-roof, open fronted seating space and entry point.planningLOT 519 KOSKA ST ANDAMOOKA SA 5722Lodged 22 Oct 2021 · Decision Made
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
- 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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Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of South Australia.