SA · Goyder Council
Eudunda, 5374
Current weather
9.3°CLight drizzle
90% humidity · 30.6 km/h wind · 12.7° / 7.7° today · 3.7 mm rain
Desirability score
- Affordable
- Schools
- Regional
- Established
- Amenities
Suburb profile
Eudunda is a quieter smaller community in Goyder, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. Set in the wider countryside, it offers distance from the capital and a strong sense of place. Wide horizons and a country quiet give the area a restorative, unhurried atmosphere.
A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name. Local parks and tree cover add a welcome outdoor dimension to suburban life.
The area offers approachable housing costs alongside a lifestyle that still feels complete. A busy pipeline of new development is gradually changing the look and feel of the streets.
The desirability score is below average, pulled down chiefly by weaker local dining and lifestyle amenities and community and employment relative to similar regional towns. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 815
- Median age
- 54
- Median household income / week
- $921
- Dwelling vacancy
- 15.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 64 of 413
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,000
- Employment rate
- 45.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 38 / 10 / 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
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $440
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)
- 28
- Against the person
- 7
- Against property
- 21
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 34.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 116 residents
- State safety percentile
- 50.2th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 15
- Increase (daily rate)
- +27.6%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental12
- Other Theft3
- Sct - Non Residence1
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury6
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv2
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
- 2 (1 schools, 1 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
- 983.5
- Eudunda Area SchoolCombined · ICSEA 950
- Eudunda Community PreschoolMorgan RoadPreschools
- St John's Lutheran SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 1017
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site · Static register
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
2 public transport stops in this suburb
- Railway Pde - East side (Eudunda)
- Railway Pde / Lloyd St - West side (Eudunda)
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.
83 planning-related records
2026· 9 proposals
June 2026
- Carport224 DEEP CREEK RD EUDUNDA SA 5374Under Assessment
- Land Division (2 into 4 allotments)12 PINE AV EUDUNDA SA 5374Under Assessment
May 2026
- Carport83 BRUCE ST EUDUNDA SA 5374Decision Made
- Change in Use to Dwelling and Internal Building Alterations10 WARD ST EUDUNDA SA 5374Under Assessment
April 2026
- Domestic Shed54 BRUCE ST EUDUNDA SA 5374Decision Made
March 2026
- The proposal is to construct a freestanding Stratco Large Span gable-roof carport Key details: outside frame dimensions length approx. 4.1m, width 12.2m, height 3.6m (eave), roof pitch 10°; structure with portal frames, CGI 0.42 BMT corrugated roofing (single-sided), roof purlins/girts as per engineering; footings pinned on concrete slab with 250 C-Section stirrup; drainage via Smoothline Gutter 150 and 100x50 downpipes connected to existing stormwater system; colours Gull Grey (roof/wall sheets6 FINCH RD EUDUNDA SA 5374Decision Made
February 2026
- Verandah and Carport5 HAMBOUR AV EUDUNDA SA 5374Decision Made
January 2026
- Outbuilding (accessible toilet) and access ramp ancillary to the existing bowling club.51 BRUCE ST EUDUNDA SA 5374Under Assessment
- Outbuilding65 BRUCE ST EUDUNDA SA 5374Decision Made
2025· 16 proposals
December 2025
- Construction of a Petrol Filling Station, a Shop (Personal or domestic services establishment) in form of a Car Wash and Dog Grooming Service, One (1) Freestanding Illuminated Advertisement, and Fencing and Retaining Walls and ancillary water tanks.3 SOUTH TCE EUDUNDA SA 5374Under Assessment
- Dwelling addition38 SMITH RD EUDUNDA SA 5374Under Assessment
November 2025
- Placing a shipping container for storage11 HANNAN ST EUDUNDA SA 5374Decision Made
October 2025
- Land Division (Boundary Realignment)21 WARD ST EUDUNDA SA 5374Decision Made
- Residential Land Division - 1 into 2 Torrens Titles71 BRUCE ST EUDUNDA SA 5374Decision Made
- Swimming pool and fence8 LLOYD ST EUDUNDA SA 5374Decision Made
August 2025
- Verandah 12m x 4m x 3m open flat roof, steel frame54 BRUCE ST EUDUNDA SA 5374Decision Made
- verandah12 WARD ST EUDUNDA SA 5374Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling with two (2) ancillary verandahs and a carport9 -11 EYRE ST EUDUNDA SA 5374Decision Made
July 2025
- Detached dwelling30 BARWELL ST EUDUNDA SA 5374Decision Made
- Agricultural Building251 WORLDS END HWY EUDUNDA SA 5374Decision Made
June 2025
- Land Division - 1 into 40 Torrens Titles & Internal RoadsLOT 824 BRUCE ST EUDUNDA SA 5374Under Assessment
May 2025
- Detached dwelling.39 HANNAN ST EUDUNDA SA 5374Decision Made
April 2025
- Carport and verandah21 WARD ST EUDUNDA SA 5374Decision Made
March 2025
- Outbuilding3 SHEOAK CR EUDUNDA SA 5374Decision Made
January 2025
- pergola181 THREE CHAIN RD EUDUNDA SA 5374Decision Made
2024· 12 proposals
December 2024
- Land Division - 1 into 3.79 BRUCE ST EUDUNDA SA 5374Decision Made
- Detached dwelling and fencing58 WEIGALL ST EUDUNDA SA 5374Under Assessment
November 2024
- Verandah and Carport40 GUNN ST EUDUNDA SA 5374Decision Made
October 2024
- Land Division - 1 into 56 allotmentsLOT 400 BRUCE ST EUDUNDA SA 5374Under Assessment
- Depot, workshop, office and water tanksLOT 426 WORLDS END HWY EUDUNDA SA 5374Decision Made
August 2024
- Outbuilding74 BRUCE ST EUDUNDA SA 5374Decision Made
July 2024
- Removal of existing garage and Build new garage5902 THIELE HWY EUDUNDA SA 5374Decision Made
April 2024
- Depot, office, fence, water tanks and associated parking and landscaping.12 PINE AV EUDUNDA SA 5374Decision Made
March 2024
- Detached DwellingLOT 311 THREE CHAIN RD EUDUNDA SA 5374Under Assessment
February 2024
- Shed5949 THIELE HWY EUDUNDA SA 5374Decision Made
January 2024
- Addition to existing service trade premises7 GUNN ST EUDUNDA SA 5374Decision Made
- Outbuilding9 HANNAN ST EUDUNDA SA 5374Decision Made
2023· 3 proposals
November 2023
- 1 into 4 Torrens Title Land Division43 HANNAN ST EUDUNDA SA 5374Decision Made
October 2023
- Alterations and additions to existing motor repair station and service trade premises.20 ROSELLA RD EUDUNDA SA 5374Under Assessment
August 2023
- Carport14 SOUTH TCE EUDUNDA SA 5374Decision 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
2 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Eudunda Uniting ChurchPlace of worship
- Sanitary Dump Station
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
- Eudunda Hospital40 Ward StreetPublic 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)
- 1/10
- 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
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
1 state heritage place
- 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 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
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 8
- 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
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 22.5/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 6300th in Australia
- State rank
- 638th in SA
- Peer rank
- #135 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #228 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
- Other Property Damage And Environmentalcrime12
- Other Theftcrime3
- Sct - Non Residencecrime1
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injurycrime6
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mvcrime2
- Heritage placeheritageState heritage
- Eudunda Hospitalhealth40 Ward StreetPublic Hospital
- 1 into 4 Torrens Title Land Divisionplanning43 HANNAN ST EUDUNDA SA 5374Lodged 08 Nov 2023 · Decision Made
- Addition to existing service trade premisesplanning7 GUNN ST EUDUNDA SA 5374Lodged 19 Jan 2024 · Decision Made
- Agricultural Buildingplanning251 WORLDS END HWY EUDUNDA SA 5374Lodged 11 Jul 2025 · Decision Made
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · Updated on site
- 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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