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SA · Tatiara Council

Bordertown, 5268

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Updated

Desirability score

48/100
Average

Top 24% of South Australia's suburbs

89% data confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Heritage area
  • Green suburb
  • Education hub
  • National parks
  • High desirability
What Bordertown is known for: Heritage area, Green suburb, Education hub, National parks, High desirability

Suburb profile

Bordertown is a regional centre in Tatiara that balances local services with a more relaxed pace of life. Set in the wider countryside, it offers distance from the capital and a strong sense of place. Tree-lined streets and leafy pockets give the suburb a noticeably green, settled character.

Families and commuters make up much of the community, with plenty of young families in the mix. Local shops, markets and community spots keep everyday life grounded in the town itself. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls.

Transport options are solid enough for daily errands and regular trips further afield. Homes are relatively affordable, which helps families and first-time residents put down roots.

On the desirability index, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because local dining and lifestyle amenities and community and employment lag similar regional towns, despite relative strength in parks and green space and growth momentum.

Population

Population
3,095
Median age
40
Median household income / week
$1,439
Dwelling vacancy
11.4%
Unoccupied private dwellings
149 of 1,311
Median monthly mortgage
$884
Employment rate
62.8%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
72 / 72 / 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

Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$290
Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$410
All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$407.5
Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
25

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)
75
Against the person
19
Against property
56
Rate per 1,000 residents
24.2
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 163 residents
State safety percentile
34.3th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
18
Decrease (daily rate)
-32.9%

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • Other Property Damage And Environmental12
  • Other Theft29
  • Sct - Non Residence4
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury14
  • Theft From Motor Vehicle3

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
3 (2 schools, 1 preschools)
Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
967.5
  • Bordertown High SchoolSecondary · ICSEA 969
  • Bordertown Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 966
  • Carol Murray Children's Centre1 Dinning TerraceIntegrated Centres

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

8 public transport stops in this suburb

  • DeCourcet St / Park Tce - North side (Children's Centre)
  • DeCourcet St / Park Tce - South side (Children's Centre)
  • Farquhar St / Binnie St - North side (Bordertown)
  • Farquhar St / Binnie St - South side (Bordertown)
  • Park Tce / Cotton St - West side (Tatiara Retirement Village)

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

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

261 planning-related records

2026· 22 proposals

  • June 2026

  • To add an outdoor area/pergola to an existing unit.
    LOT 1 PARK TCE BORDERTOWN SA 5268Under Assessment
  • construction of a single detached dwelling, colorbond roof with brick veneer on concrete raft slab
    14 ADAMSON TCE BORDERTOWN SA 5268Under Assessment
  • Residential flat building comprising 2 dwellings.
    20 EIGHTH ST BORDERTOWN SA 5268Under Assessment

  • May 2026

  • Land Division - Boundary Realignment to follow an existing fenceline.
    374 CANNAWIGARA RD BORDERTOWN SA 5268;LOT 28 MEATWORKS RD BORDERTOWN SA 5268Under Assessment
  • Construction of a single storey detached dwelling
    LOT 14 OATMILL RD BORDERTOWN SA 5268Under Assessment
  • Building work to extend the existing building (workshop)
    23 MERRETT RD BORDERTOWN SA 5268Decision Made
  • Outbuilding ancillary to main building
    20 CLEGGETT RD BORDERTOWN SA 5268Under Assessment

  • April 2026

  • Placing of 20ft shipping container in rear yard for private domestic storage ancillary to the dwelling
    6 FIFTH ST BORDERTOWN SA 5268Decision Made
  • Single storey detached dwelling including 4x verandahs , an alfresco, a porch and double garage UMR
    LOT 50 GREEN ST BORDERTOWN SA 5268Under Assessment

  • March 2026

  • Construction of a verandah
    19 SCOTT ST BORDERTOWN SA 5268Decision Made
  • Agricultural building - Hay Shed
    76 BILLY LANE BORDERTOWN SA 5268Under Assessment
  • Alterations to existing shop tenancy involving the replacement of ATMs
    44 WOOLSHED ST BORDERTOWN SA 5268Decision Made
  • Outbuilding
    86 NARACOORTE RD BORDERTOWN SA 5268Decision Made

  • February 2026

  • Construction of a detached dwelling with garage under the main roof and an ancillary accommodation.
    20 CAMPBELL ST BORDERTOWN SA 5268Under Assessment
  • Single storey detached dwelling and a free-standing carport.
    2 VENN AV BORDERTOWN SA 5268Decision Made
  • Construction of an outbuilding (garage and storage) plus relocation of an existing outbuilding.
    107 RAMSAY TCE BORDERTOWN SA 5268Under Assessment

  • January 2026

  • Construction of a Store (6mx9m)
    LOT 101 JENKIN RD BORDERTOWN SA 5268Decision Made
  • Colorbond steel framed carport kit.
    6 GRACE ST BORDERTOWN SA 5268Decision Made
  • Land Division to create one (1) additional allotment.
    47 OATMILL RD BORDERTOWN SA 5268Decision Made
  • Construction of a carport
    46 NARACOORTE RD BORDERTOWN SA 5268Decision Made
  • Detached dwelling (relocation of a transportable dwelling) and construction of a carport
    68 ADAMSON TCE BORDERTOWN SA 5268Decision Made
  • Single detached dwelling with garage under main roof
    15 -17 FIFTH ST BORDERTOWN SA 5268Decision Made
2025· 18 proposals

  • December 2025

  • 25G0121 Land Division to create two additional allotments.
    LOT 27 MCLEAN AV BORDERTOWN SA 5268Under Assessment
  • Carport
    LOT 60 CANNAWIGARA RD BORDERTOWN SA 5268Decision Made
  • Detached dwelling with attached carport
    LOT 48 HANDYSIDE TCE BORDERTOWN SA 5268Under Assessment
  • Boundary realignment to increase area of existing house allotment.
    4 GUM AV BORDERTOWN SA 5268;LOT 3 GUM AV BORDERTOWN SA 5268Decision Made

  • November 2025

  • The Roller Mill Building will be 4 levels of approx 280m2 each, ground plus 3, and will house the new proposed mill lines. The structure will be constructed using a structural steel frame with concrete floor slabs poured in situ. A full height precast wall will be provided between the new mill building and the existing facility. The remained of the mill building will be cladding with metal sheeting. A concrete fire isolated stair shaft will be provided external to the 280m2 footprint and will se
    63 PIGEON FLAT RD BORDERTOWN SA 5268Under Assessment
  • The proposal is for the installation of advertising signage devices.
    15 MERRETT RD BORDERTOWN SA 5268Decision Made

  • October 2025

  • Five (5) Spectator Viewing Stands (Temporary until 1 May 2026)
    19 GOLF COURSE RD BORDERTOWN SA 5268Under Assessment
  • Addition of two worker's accommodation buildings.
    66 NALANG RD BORDERTOWN SA 5268Under Assessment
  • Create an additional allotment for the purposes of building a dwelling so that the applicant and their partner can reside on the farm. The applicant, together with their partner, derive their primary employment from working on the family farm at this address.
    LOT 2 SENIOR RD BORDERTOWN SA 5268Decision Made
  • Colorbond steel clad shed and carport
    LOT 81 ENGLAND RD BORDERTOWN SA 5268Under Assessment
  • Single detached brick veneer dwelling, colorbond roof, brick veneer on concrete raft slab
    41 SMITH ST BORDERTOWN SA 5268Decision Made
  • Install 32mtrx21mtrx6.0mtr shed
    LOT 53 GOLF COURSE RD BORDERTOWN SA 5268Decision Made
  • Fabricate and erect a 7.2m x 8m Partially Enclosed Canopy to exsting car dealership. Colourbond iron to match existing. Galvanised trusses and columns. 1m Colourbond iron skirt on 3 sides. Gutter on Binnie Street side - delivering to existing kerbside. PLease note - 2 of the drawings contained within the Structural Calculations document have been amended and are attached seperately (758625 S1A & S2A)
    41 BINNIE ST BORDERTOWN SA 5268Decision Made

  • September 2025

  • Stage 1: Truck wash for Livestock Transport Vehicles and associated Waste Holding Ponds, Sedimentation Basin and Compacted Drying Pad.
    LOT 875 WESTERN SERVICE RD BORDERTOWN SA 5268Under Assessment
  • Domestic Outbuilding (shed)
    28 WEIR DR BORDERTOWN SA 5268Decision Made

  • August 2025

  • Construction of two (2) ancillary outbuildings for vehicle shelters Outbuilding 1 - 12m x 6m x 3.3m H (2 x 6m bays, closed on 3 sides, open to the east, .42 zinc TL5 roof iron, .42 shale grey TL5 wall iron, colourbond flashings, ridgecapping and gutter) Outbuilding 2 - 8m x 18m x 3.8H (3 x 6m bays, closed on 3 sides, open to the east, .42 zinc TL5 roof iron, .42 shale grey TL5 wall iron, colourbond flashings, ridgecapping and gutter).
    57 MCLELLAN RD BORDERTOWN SA 5268Decision Made
  • Install 12 x 7x 3.3 Domestic Outbuilding
    54 SOUTH AV BORDERTOWN SA 5268Decision Made
  • Change of land use to a heavy vehicle depot and construction of a building for truck and machinery storage.
    LOT 101 WEIR DR BORDERTOWN SA 5268Decision Made

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

26 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Thirsty CamelAlcohol
  • Bench (6)
  • Country Killed MeatsButcher
  • Cafe
  • Clinic

    57 Crocker Street

  • Clock
  • Back in BloomFlorist
  • Bordertown Fruit MarketGreengrocer
  • Newsagent
  • Picnic Table

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

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
1
Emergency department
On site
  • Bordertown Memorial Hospital23 South TerracePublic Hospital

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

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

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
2/10
IRSD decile (2021)
2/10

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

Heritage

31 state heritage places

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Data sources & freshness

Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • Carol Murray Children's CentreDinning Terracechildcare

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

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

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
18
Parks (OSM)
17

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

Desirability Index

Desirability score
48.0/100 — Average
State standing
Top 24% of South Australia's suburbs
National rank
2009th in Australia
State rank
167th in SA
Peer rank
#13 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#25 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
89%

Data sources & freshness

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

Recent changes

  • Australia Postamenitiespost_office
  • Back in Bloomamenitiesflorist
  • Benchamenitiesbench
  • Benchamenitiesbench
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  • Bordertownamenitiestrain_station
  • Bordertown Fruit Marketamenitiesgreengrocer

Data sources & freshness

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