SA · Loxton Waikerie Council
Bugle Hut, 5311
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- Green suburb
Suburb profile
Bugle Hut is a residential smaller community in Loxton Waikerie with a familiar suburban feel. Out in the wider region, it rewards those who value open country and a pace set by the land, not the clock. Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with family life visible on every street.
The town centre holds its own, with enough local flavour to make staying close to home appealing. Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose.
This is a mature, settled pocket where the existing streetscape still defines the local character.
Population
- Population
- 38
- Median age
- 46
- Median household income / week
- $1,916
- Dwelling vacancy
- 0%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 0 of 20
- Median monthly mortgage
- $200
- Employment rate
- 73.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 0 / 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.
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 2
- Against the person
- 0
- Against property
- 2
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 52.6
- State safety percentile
- 66.4th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 6
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -33.2%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Other Unlawful Entry With Intent1
- Sct - Non Residence1
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
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
5 planning-related records
2025· 2 proposals
March 2025
- Extension to existing shed1830 OBST RD BUGLE HUT SA 5311Decision Made
January 2025
- Construction of a single storey dwelling1830 OBST RD BUGLE HUT SA 5311Decision Made
2024· 1 proposal
November 2024
- Change of use of an existing building and associated outdoor area to a function venue, including on-site parking and landscapingLOT 30 OBST RD BUGLE HUT SA 5311Decision Made
2021· 1 proposal
August 2021
- Construction of an agricultural buildingLOT 101 OBST RD BUGLE HUT SA 5311Decision Made
Other· 1 proposal
- TARREE PTY LTDAnimal Husbandry and Other ActivitiesEPA 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
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
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)
- 9/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 9/10
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
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 · Period: current · Updated on site
Recent changes
- Other Unlawful Entry With Intentcrime1
- Sct - Non Residencecrime1
- Change of use of an existing building and associated outdoor area to a function venue, including on-site parking and landscapingplanningLOT 30 OBST RD BUGLE HUT SA 5311Lodged 04 Nov 2024 · Decision Made
- Construction of a single storey dwellingplanning1830 OBST RD BUGLE HUT SA 5311Lodged 28 Jan 2025 · Decision Made
- Construction of an agricultural buildingplanningLOT 101 OBST RD BUGLE HUT SA 5311Lodged 16 Aug 2021 · Decision Made
- Extension to existing shedplanning1830 OBST RD BUGLE HUT SA 5311Lodged 07 Mar 2025 · Decision Made
- TARREE PTY LTDplanningAnimal Husbandry and Other ActivitiesEPA licence
Data sources & freshness
- 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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