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Dismal Swamp, 5291

Population

63

Median age

40

Median income

$1,916/wk

Employed

75.6%

Current weather

8°CLight drizzle

85% humidity · 23.3 km/h wind · 13° / 6.6° today · 14.9 mm rain

Updated

  • National parks
  • Green suburb
What Dismal Swamp is known for: National parks, Green suburb

Suburb profile

Dismal Swamp is a residential smaller community in Grant 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. Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with plenty of young families in the mix.

The town centre holds its own, with enough local flavour to make staying close to home appealing. Community life feels grounded and local, with residents who tend to know their neighbourhood well.

Housing is well-priced for what you get: space, location and everyday convenience.

Living here

Population

Population
63
Median age
40
Median household income / week
$1,916
Dwelling vacancy
20%
Unoccupied private dwellings
4 of 20
Median monthly mortgage
$1,417
Employment rate
75.6%
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.

Community & culture

Language at home
61 English only · 0 other
Non-English at home
0%
Born overseas
0 (0%)
Australian citizens
60

2021 Census — languages spoken at home, birthplace, and Indigenous status (usual residence).

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 (2023–24)
1
Against the person
1
Against property
0
Rate per 1,000 residents
15.9
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 63 residents
State safety percentile
18.1th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
42

Most common offence types

  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury1

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; 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases

Family & Lifestyle

Amenities

No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived from OpenStreetMap & Census) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

1 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Telford Scrub Conservation Park

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
3
Parks (OSM)
0

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

Weather

Seasonal climate averages are not available for this suburb yet. Check the hero for today's forecast.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Open-Meteo weather — Open-Meteo · Period: current; today · Updated on site · Today's forecast twice daily; seasonal normals from 1991–2020 archive

Future & Planning

Planning & development

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

9 planning-related records

2025· 2 proposals

  • December 2025

  • Proposed 3.5m x 9.9m Pergola to existing dwelling. Colorbond - Classic Cream posts and Manor Red roof
    264 GRUNDYS LANE DISMAL SWAMP SA 5291Decision Made

  • May 2025

  • Temporary Living within a Caravan in an existing building for 12 months (5 x occupants)
    1127 THREE CHAIN RD DISMAL SWAMP SA 5291Decision Made
2024· 2 proposals

  • October 2024

  • Detached Dwelling
    LOT 1 THREE CHAIN RD DISMAL SWAMP SA 5291Decision Made

  • August 2024

  • Agricultural Building for storage of farm vehicles, tools, a workshop and amenities
    LOT 1 THREE CHAIN RD DISMAL SWAMP SA 5291Under Assessment
2023· 1 proposal

  • January 2023

  • Fire Safety System Upgrade Stage 1 ( I year to complete) : Exit Signage- Emergency Lighting- Smoke Alarms - Portable Fire Extinguishers Stage 2 ( 3 years to complete) : Fire Water - Hydrants & Hose Reels
    13 DISMAL SWAMP RD DISMAL SWAMP SA 5291Under Assessment
2022· 1 proposal

  • January 2022

  • Repairs and re-roof of fire damaged Dwelling; and replace free-standing Outbuilding, Carport and Verandah
    788 WANDILO FOREST RD DISMAL SWAMP SA 5291Decision Made
2020· 1 proposal

  • October 2020

  • Agricultural Building (Hay Shed) and Lean-to attached to an existing Outbuilding
    726 THREE CHAIN RD DISMAL SWAMP SA 5291Decision Made
Other· 2 proposals
  • SOUTH AUSTRALIAN WATER CORPORATION
    Resource Recovery Waste Disposal and RelatedEPA licence
  • WATTLE RANGE COUNCIL
    Resource Recovery Waste Disposal and RelatedEPA licence

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

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

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
6/10
IRSD decile (2021)
8/10

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

Recent changes

  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injurycrime1
  • Telford Scrub Conservation ParkgovernmentNational parks and reserves listing
  • Agricultural Building (Hay Shed) and Lean-to attached to an existing Outbuildingplanning726 THREE CHAIN RD DISMAL SWAMP SA 5291Lodged 06 Oct 2020 · Decision Made
  • Agricultural Building for storage of farm vehicles, tools, a workshop and amenitiesplanningLOT 1 THREE CHAIN RD DISMAL SWAMP SA 5291Lodged 07 Aug 2024 · Under Assessment
  • Detached DwellingplanningLOT 1 THREE CHAIN RD DISMAL SWAMP SA 5291Lodged 03 Oct 2024 · Decision Made
  • Fire Safety System Upgrade Stage 1 ( I year to complete) : Exit Signage- Emergency Lighting- Smoke Alarms - Portable Fire Extinguishers Stage 2 ( 3 years to complete) : Fire Water - Hydrants & Hose Reelsplanning13 DISMAL SWAMP RD DISMAL SWAMP SA 5291Lodged 17 Jan 2023 · Under Assessment
  • Proposed 3.5m x 9.9m Pergola to existing dwelling. Colorbond - Classic Cream posts and Manor Red roofplanning264 GRUNDYS LANE DISMAL SWAMP SA 5291Lodged 16 Dec 2025 · Decision Made
  • Repairs and re-roof of fire damaged Dwelling; and replace free-standing Outbuilding, Carport and Verandahplanning788 WANDILO FOREST RD DISMAL SWAMP SA 5291Lodged 18 Jan 2022 · Decision Made
  • SOUTH AUSTRALIAN WATER CORPORATIONplanningResource Recovery Waste Disposal and RelatedEPA licence
  • Temporary Living within a Caravan in an existing building for 12 months (5 x occupants)planning1127 THREE CHAIN RD DISMAL SWAMP SA 5291Lodged 12 May 2025 · Decision Made

Data sources & freshness

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