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SA · Mount Remarkable Council

Hammond, 5431

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  • Green suburb
  • Café precinct
  • Excellent transport
  • Education hub
What Hammond is known for: Green suburb, Café precinct, Excellent transport, Education hub

Suburb profile

Hammond is a welcoming smaller community in Mount Remarkable, with a settled community character. Set in the wider countryside, it offers distance from the capital and a strong sense of place. An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with plenty of residents in steady employment.

Local shops, markets and community spots keep everyday life grounded in the town itself. Homes offer solid value for the lifestyle on offer.

Tree-lined streets and established homes set the tone, with little pressure to reinvent the neighbourhood.

Population

Population
22
Median age
53
Median household income / week
$933
Dwelling vacancy
62.5%
Unoccupied private dwellings
10 of 16
Median monthly mortgage
$0
Employment rate
65%
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.

4 planning-related records

2026· 1 proposal

  • June 2026

  • Installation of roof, windows, doors and chimney to weather proof the ruin to prevent further deterioration.
    32 CENTENARY RD HAMMOND SA 5431Under Assessment
2025· 1 proposal

  • April 2025

  • Build a shed from Statco along the southern boundary fence line
    32 CENTENARY RD HAMMOND SA 5431Decision Made
2022· 2 proposals

  • October 2022

  • Renovate building: Paint interior and exterior Electrician to do work as described in the site plan (smoke alarms and exit lighting) Fire extinguishers will be placed as per plan. Accommodation short and long term (10 bedrooms) Live in caretaker available 24 hours Car parking as per plan I would like to open the hotel/motel to the public
    32-34 MAIN ST HAMMOND SA 5431Decision Made

  • April 2022

  • Building a storage shed/ garage (12 x 18 x 4.2 meters).
    3603 WILMINGTON RD HAMMOND SA 5431Decision Made

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

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)
5/10
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

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

Recent changes

  • Build a shed from Statco along the southern boundary fence lineplanning32 CENTENARY RD HAMMOND SA 5431Lodged 15 Apr 2025 · Decision Made
  • Building a storage shed/ garage (12 x 18 x 4.2 meters).planning3603 WILMINGTON RD HAMMOND SA 5431Lodged 05 Apr 2022 · Decision Made
  • Installation of roof, windows, doors and chimney to weather proof the ruin to prevent further deterioration.planning32 CENTENARY RD HAMMOND SA 5431Lodged 04 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
  • Renovate building: Paint interior and exterior Electrician to do work as described in the site plan (smoke alarms and exit lighting) Fire extinguishers will be placed as per plan. Accommodation short and long term (10 bedrooms) Live in caretaker available 24 hours Car parking as per plan I would like to open the hotel/motel to the publicplanning32-34 MAIN ST HAMMOND SA 5431Lodged 04 Oct 2022 · Decision Made

Data sources & freshness

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