SA · Mid Murray Council
Caloote, 5254
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- Residential
- Amenities
- Open space
- Suburban
- Community
Suburb profile
Caloote is a residential smaller community in Mid Murray with a familiar suburban feel. A strong local centre anchors daily routines, while the surrounding region adds variety for weekends away. A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life.
Homes offer solid value for the lifestyle on offer. Local identity runs deep. This is the kind of place people stay once they have found it.
A busy pipeline of new development is gradually changing the look and feel of the streets.
Population
- Population
- 133
- Median age
- 56
- Median household income / week
- $1,031
- Dwelling vacancy
- 50%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 58 of 116
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,733
- Employment rate
- 47.3%
- 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
- 1
- Against property
- 1
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 15
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 133 residents
- State safety percentile
- 16.3th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 15
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -59.9%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Abduction, Harassment And Other Offences1
- Other Theft1
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
Public transport
3 public transport stops in this suburb
- Caloote Landing Rd - North side (Caloote)
- Mannum Rd / Caloote Rd - East side (Caloote)
- Mannum Rd / Caloote Rd - West side (Caloote)
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
43 planning-related records
2026· 5 proposals
May 2026
- Installation of an inground fiberglass swimming. All safety features installed by homeowner.51 MURRAY ST CALOOTE SA 5254Decision Made
April 2026
- Construction of three domestic outbuildings in association with an existing detached dwelling51 MURRAY ST CALOOTE SA 5254Under Assessment
- Tourist Accommodation (conversion of existing ruin)104 GEROGLES RD CALOOTE SA 5254Under Assessment
- Demolition of an existing dwelling and the construction of an elevated detached dwelling with an undercroft shed and associated earthworks and retaining wallsLOT 25 CALOOTE LANDING RD CALOOTE SA 5254Under Assessment
February 2026
- Construction of a new freestanding deck, 5.4m × 13.65m with a maximum height of 2.4m, to be used as a domestic outdoor living area.7 MARTHA ST CALOOTE SA 5254Decision Made
2025· 6 proposals
December 2025
- Dwelling addition (covered patio and stairs), retaining wall and associated excavation and filling in a flood plainLOT 18 CALOOTE LANDING RD CALOOTE SA 5254Under Assessment
October 2025
- Verandah attached existing dwelling776 MANNUM RD CALOOTE SA 5254Decision Made
- Additions and alterations to an existing dwelling including three bedrooms, a deck and external steps.8 -9 CALOOTE LANDING RD CALOOTE SA 5254Under Assessment
- install of an 11 metre x 6 metre verandah attached to the house9 BORCHARDT RD CALOOTE SA 5254Decision Made
September 2025
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling2 CHARLES ST CALOOTE SA 5254Decision Made
August 2025
- Replacement River Structure (Jetty)LOT 41 CALOOTE LANDING RD CALOOTE SA 5254;LOT 6 CALOOTE LANDING RD CALOOTE SA 5254Decision Made
2024· 10 proposals
December 2024
- Variation to DA 24021920 - Demolition of an existing jetty and construction of a new jetty in a Crown reserve (Associated with Lot 46 Caloote Landing Rd, Caloote)LOT 46 CALOOTE LANDING RD CALOOTE SA 5254Decision Made
November 2024
- Spa (outdoor)LOT 46 CALOOTE LANDING RD CALOOTE SA 5254Decision Made
October 2024
- Installation of two rock retaining walls within the flood plain (retrospective)LOT 46 CALOOTE LANDING RD CALOOTE SA 5254Decision Made
August 2024
- Construction of a jetty (replacement) on Crown Reserve (Associated with Lot 46 Caloote Landing Rd, Caloote)LOT 46 CALOOTE LANDING RD CALOOTE SA 5254Decision Made
- Agricultural BuildingLOT 57 GEROGLES RD CALOOTE SA 5254Under Assessment
June 2024
- Demolition of an existing dwelling and the construction of an elevated detached dwelling with attached balcony, external stairs, rainwater tanks and undercroft area (UMR) and associated retaining wallsLOT 41 CALOOTE LANDING RD CALOOTE SA 5254Decision Made
April 2024
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding with a connected carportLOT 50 CALOOTE LANDING RD CALOOTE SA 5254Decision Made
February 2024
- Construction of a single storey detached dwellingLOT 1 ZADOW RD CALOOTE SA 5254Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to an existing dwelling comprising a verandah, deck, outside bathroom, and a carport extension36 MURRAY ST CALOOTE SA 5254Decision Made
January 2024
- Variation of Development Application 22003725 - Construction of an elevated deck, external staircase, and a retaining wall in association with an existing dwellingLOT 45 CALOOTE LANDING RD CALOOTE SA 5254Decision Made
2023· 3 proposals
June 2023
- Construction of a freestanding carport64 MURRAY ST CALOOTE SA 5254Decision Made
May 2023
- Domestic Outbuilding12 NEEDLES RD CALOOTE SA 5254Decision Made
April 2023
- Residential Outbuilding (Shed)34 MARTHA ST CALOOTE SA 5254Under Assessment
2022· 11 proposals
December 2022
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding51 MURRAY ST CALOOTE SA 5254Decision Made
- Residential Outbuilding (Garage)40 MURRAY ST CALOOTE SA 5254Decision Made
November 2022
- Installation of concrete water tank with associated earthworksLOT 46 CALOOTE LANDING RD CALOOTE SA 5254Decision Made
September 2022
- Change of use of an existing dwelling to tourist accommodation and the construction of a new single storey detached dwelling23 HIGHLAND RD CALOOTE SA 5254Decision Made
June 2022
- Construction of a replacement jetty8-9 CALOOTE LANDING RD CALOOTE SA 5254;LOT 6 CALOOTE LANDING RD CALOOTE SA 5254Decision Made
April 2022
- Construction of a verandah attached to an existing dwelling29 CHARLES ST CALOOTE SA 5254Decision Made
March 2022
- Alterations and additions to an existing dwelling comprising an elevated deck, retaining wall and associated earthworks in a flood plain.LOT 45 CALOOTE LANDING RD CALOOTE SA 5254Decision Made
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding in association with an existing detached dwelling23 HIGHLAND RD CALOOTE SA 5254Decision Made
February 2022
- Detached dwelling and domestic outbuilding (shed)16 MARTHA ST CALOOTE SA 5254Decision Made
- Swimming pool and safety fence20 MURRAY ST CALOOTE SA 5254Decision Made
January 2022
- Residential Outbuilding (Shed)23 MURRAY ST CALOOTE SA 5254Decision Made
2021· 5 proposals
November 2021
- Demolition of existing dwelling, construction of two storey dwelling with balcony and underfloor storage area, associated excavation and filling in a flood plain and variation [extension of basement and minor amendments] to DA 711/334/20LOT 46 CALOOTE LANDING RD CALOOTE SA 5254Decision Made
October 2021
- Residential Outbuilding (Shed)22 MARTHA ST CALOOTE SA 5254Decision Made
- Domestic Outbuilding (Shed)7 MARTHA ST CALOOTE SA 5254Decision Made
July 2021
- Carport9 BORCHARDT RD CALOOTE SA 5254Decision Made
May 2021
- 12m x 6m Stratco Gable Roof Colorbond shed29 CHARLES ST CALOOTE SA 5254Decision 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 · 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)
- 4/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 6/10
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 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
- Abduction, Harassment And Other Offencescrime1
- Other Theftcrime1
- Heritage placeheritageState heritage
- Heritage placeheritageState heritage
- 12m x 6m Stratco Gable Roof Colorbond shedplanning29 CHARLES ST CALOOTE SA 5254Lodged 04 May 2021 · Decision Made
- Additions and alterations to an existing dwelling including three bedrooms, a deck and external steps.planning8 -9 CALOOTE LANDING RD CALOOTE SA 5254Lodged 15 Oct 2025 · Under Assessment
- Agricultural BuildingplanningLOT 57 GEROGLES RD CALOOTE SA 5254Lodged 04 Aug 2024 · Under Assessment
- Alterations and additions to an existing dwelling comprising a verandah, deck, outside bathroom, and a carport extensionplanning36 MURRAY ST CALOOTE SA 5254Lodged 19 Feb 2024 · Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to an existing dwelling comprising an elevated deck, retaining wall and associated earthworks in a flood plain.planningLOT 45 CALOOTE LANDING RD CALOOTE SA 5254Lodged 03 Mar 2022 · Decision Made
- Carportplanning9 BORCHARDT RD CALOOTE SA 5254Lodged 08 Jul 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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