SA · Yorke Peninsula Council
Chinaman Wells, 5573
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Suburb profile
Chinaman Wells is a residential smaller community in Yorke Peninsula 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. A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric, with plenty of residents in steady employment.
The town centre holds its own, with enough local flavour to make staying close to home appealing. Housing carries a premium, but residents tend to feel the lifestyle justifies the commitment.
A trickle of new development is refreshing selected pockets without changing the overall feel.
Population
- Population
- 4
- Median age
- 59
- Median household income / week
- $500
- Dwelling vacancy
- 93.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 29 of 31
- Median monthly mortgage
- $0
- Employment rate
- 66.7%
- 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.
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
17 planning-related records
2026· 2 proposals
June 2026
- Replacement Building - Outbuilding1689 CHINAMAN WELLS RD CHINAMAN WELLS SA 5573Under Assessment
May 2026
- Freestanding Outbuilding (Carport)1735 CHINAMAN WELLS RD CHINAMAN WELLS SA 5573Decision Made
2025· 3 proposals
September 2025
- Elevated Detached Dwelling1675 CHINAMAN WELLS RD CHINAMAN WELLS SA 5573Under Assessment
June 2025
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling with Mezzanine1689 CHINAMAN WELLS RD CHINAMAN WELLS SA 5573Under Assessment
- Filling of land exceeding 9m³ & associated retaining wall1673 CHINAMAN WELLS RD CHINAMAN WELLS SA 5573Decision Made
2023· 1 proposal
March 2023
- Variation of Development Application 21033525 - Wall cladding to sides.1723 CHINAMAN WELLS RD CHINAMAN WELLS SA 5573Decision Made
2022· 4 proposals
October 2022
- Single storey detached dwelling & ancillary outbuilding (7m x 9m x 3m).1731 CHINAMAN WELLS RD CHINAMAN WELLS SA 5573Decision Made
September 2022
- Dwelling extension & outbuilding.1739 CHINAMAN WELLS RD CHINAMAN WELLS SA 5573Decision Made
July 2022
- Store (9.0m x 7.0m x 3.0m)1731 CHINAMAN WELLS RD CHINAMAN WELLS SA 5573Decision Made
March 2022
- Coast Protection Works - Levee bankLOT 44 CHINAMAN WELLS RD CHINAMAN WELLS SA 5573Decision Made
2021· 4 proposals
December 2021
- Single storey detached dwelling.1673 CHINAMAN WELLS RD CHINAMAN WELLS SA 5573Decision Made
November 2021
- Variation application to 20001054 - (Retrospective) increase wall height of outbuilding from 3.3m to 3.5m.1723 CHINAMAN WELLS RD CHINAMAN WELLS SA 5573Decision Made
October 2021
- Carport (freestanding) (3.3m post height)1723 CHINAMAN WELLS RD CHINAMAN WELLS SA 5573Decision Made
August 2021
- Carport (Retrospective)1723 CHINAMAN WELLS RD CHINAMAN WELLS SA 5573Decision Made
2020· 3 proposals
November 2020
- Raise finished floor level of existing shack to 3.2m AHD.1677 CHINAMAN WELLS RD CHINAMAN WELLS SA 5573Decision Made
October 2020
- Outbuilding (9.0m X 12.0m X 3.3m).1723 CHINAMAN WELLS RD CHINAMAN WELLS SA 5573Decision Made
- Alterations to internal wall layout, external glazing & cladding. New balcony balustrade.1659 CHINAMAN WELLS RD CHINAMAN WELLS SA 5573Decision 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)
- 9/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
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
- Alterations to internal wall layout, external glazing & cladding. New balcony balustrade.planning1659 CHINAMAN WELLS RD CHINAMAN WELLS SA 5573Lodged 21 Oct 2020 · Decision Made
- Carport (Retrospective)planning1723 CHINAMAN WELLS RD CHINAMAN WELLS SA 5573Lodged 25 Aug 2021 · Decision Made
- Carport (freestanding) (3.3m post height)planning1723 CHINAMAN WELLS RD CHINAMAN WELLS SA 5573Lodged 27 Oct 2021 · Decision Made
- Coast Protection Works - Levee bankplanningLOT 44 CHINAMAN WELLS RD CHINAMAN WELLS SA 5573Lodged 09 Mar 2022 · Decision Made
- Dwelling extension & outbuilding.planning1739 CHINAMAN WELLS RD CHINAMAN WELLS SA 5573Lodged 19 Sep 2022 · Decision Made
- Elevated Detached Dwellingplanning1675 CHINAMAN WELLS RD CHINAMAN WELLS SA 5573Lodged 18 Sep 2025 · Under Assessment
- Filling of land exceeding 9m³ & associated retaining wallplanning1673 CHINAMAN WELLS RD CHINAMAN WELLS SA 5573Lodged 04 Jun 2025 · Decision Made
- Freestanding Outbuilding (Carport)planning1735 CHINAMAN WELLS RD CHINAMAN WELLS SA 5573Lodged 29 May 2026 · Decision Made
- Outbuilding (9.0m X 12.0m X 3.3m).planning1723 CHINAMAN WELLS RD CHINAMAN WELLS SA 5573Lodged 27 Oct 2020 · Decision Made
- Raise finished floor level of existing shack to 3.2m AHD.planning1677 CHINAMAN WELLS RD CHINAMAN WELLS SA 5573Lodged 05 Nov 2020 · Decision Made
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Updated on site
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