SA · Wattle Range Council
Kalangadoo, 5278
Current weather
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93% humidity · 22.5 km/h wind · 12.7° / 6.4° today · 15.5 mm rain
Updated
Desirability score
- Affordable
- Rural
- Schools
- Established
- Residential
Suburb profile
In Wattle Range, Kalangadoo keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. Set in the wider countryside, it offers distance from the capital and a strong sense of place. Open skies and rolling countryside set a calm backdrop to everyday routines.
An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name. Housing remains accessible compared with many parts of the state.
A busy pipeline of new development is gradually changing the look and feel of the streets.
On the desirability index, the suburb sits below average overall, with local dining and lifestyle amenities and community and employment the main drags compared with similar regional towns. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 457
- Median age
- 49
- Median household income / week
- $1,114
- Dwelling vacancy
- 20%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 43 of 215
- Median monthly mortgage
- $769
- Employment rate
- 50.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 21 / 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.
Housing
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $350
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)
- 11
- Against the person
- 3
- Against property
- 8
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 24.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 152 residents
- State safety percentile
- 34.2th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 1
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -8.1%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental3
- Other Unlawful Entry With Intent2
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury1
- Serious Assault Resulting In Injury2
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv3
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
- 885
- Kalangadoo Kindergarten48 Kangaroo Flat RoadPreschools
- Kalangadoo Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 885
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
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
60 planning-related records
2026· 4 proposals
June 2026
- Agricultural building154 KANGAROO FLAT RD KALANGADOO SA 5278Under Assessment
- Detached dwelling and domestic outbuilding24 ADELAIDE ST KALANGADOO SA 5278Under Assessment
March 2026
- Outbuilding8 CROUCH LANE KALANGADOO SA 5278Decision Made
January 2026
- Proposed 9m x 15m Zinc shed for storage of farm machinery379 KOORINE RD KALANGADOO SA 5278Decision Made
2025· 10 proposals
December 2025
- Detached Dwelling and Carport (Retrospective)11 BENNETT ST KALANGADOO SA 5278Under Assessment
October 2025
- Verandah27 ANN ST KALANGADOO SA 5278Decision Made
September 2025
- Carport27 ANN ST KALANGADOO SA 5278Decision Made
- Outbuilding184 OLD KALANGADOO-PENOLA RD KALANGADOO SA 5278Decision Made
August 2025
- Change of use from police station to residential use(dwelling)13 ELIZA ST KALANGADOO SA 5278Decision Made
July 2025
- Carport4 CROWE ST KALANGADOO SA 5278Decision Made
- 1 into 2 land division2 BOTT ST KALANGADOO SA 5278Decision Made
- Outbuilding1 RAILWAY TCE KALANGADOO SA 5278Decision Made
March 2025
- Ancillary Accommodation (occupation of two caravans on the land for a maximum of 5 years) and Outbuilding (shipping container)2-4 ELDER ST KALANGADOO SA 5278Under Assessment
February 2025
- Partial change of building class from outbuilding to ancillary accommodation (retrospective)2 LAKE LEAKE RD KALANGADOO SA 5278Under Assessment
2024· 7 proposals
November 2024
- Outbuilding11 GEORGE ST KALANGADOO SA 5278Decision Made
- Land division 1 into 2104 WATTLE GROVE RD KALANGADOO SA 5278Decision Made
- The keeping of animals (retrospective)11 MILLARD WAY KALANGADOO SA 5278Decision Made
August 2024
- Carport1 ELDER ST KALANGADOO SA 5278Decision Made
July 2024
- Detached dwelling, outbuilding and roof mounted solar panel.16-18 ELIZA ST KALANGADOO SA 5278Decision Made
May 2024
- Verandah and a carport between the house and the existing shed3 ADELAIDE ST KALANGADOO SA 5278Decision Made
April 2024
- Detached DwellingLOT 32 BOTT ST KALANGADOO SA 5278Decision Made
2023· 4 proposals
September 2023
- Dwelling Addition2 BOTT ST KALANGADOO SA 5278Decision Made
March 2023
- Variation to DA 22034222 _ Agricultural Building131 KANGAROO FLAT RD KALANGADOO SA 5278Decision Made
February 2023
- Outbuilding (Shed)379 KOORINE RD KALANGADOO SA 5278Decision Made
January 2023
- Dwelling addition/alteration and Temporary Living8-10 BOTT ST KALANGADOO SA 5278Decision Made
2022· 13 proposals
November 2022
- Agricultural Shed (Retrospective) Horse Keeping44 EY LANE KALANGADOO SA 5278Decision Made
September 2022
- Retrospective approval for pergola/sunroom7 JOHN ST KALANGADOO SA 5278Under Assessment
August 2022
- Conversion of Shipping Containers to Dwelling and Inclusion of wet areas in existing Outbuilding (Shed)18 ADELAIDE ST KALANGADOO SA 5278Decision Made
July 2022
- Outbuilding (Shed)11 GEORGE ST KALANGADOO SA 5278Decision Made
June 2022
- Retrospective Application for Verandah and Outbuilding (Double-door Garage)1 ANN ST KALANGADOO SA 5278Decision Made
- Agricultural building79 KANGAROO FLAT RD KALANGADOO SA 5278Decision Made
- Motor Repair Station - Change of Use16-17 RAILWAY TCE KALANGADOO SA 5278Decision Made
- Change of use from outbuilding to dwelling2 BOTT ST KALANGADOO SA 5278Decision Made
- Veranda - Pergola and Deck11 GEORGE ST KALANGADOO SA 5278Decision Made
May 2022
- Carport9 SOUTH EAST TCE KALANGADOO SA 5278Decision Made
March 2022
- Outbuilding (Shed) - Domestic Shed7 JOHN ST KALANGADOO SA 5278Decision Made
February 2022
- Shed44 EY LANE KALANGADOO SA 5278Decision Made
- Agricultural Building2147 MANGA RD KALANGADOO SA 5278Decision Made
2021· 2 proposals
December 2021
- Solar Panels (Roof Mounted) on Tilt FrameLOT 2 MILLARD WAY KALANGADOO SA 5278Decision Made
November 2021
- Shed79 KANGAROO FLAT RD KALANGADOO SA 5278Decision 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)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 1/10
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 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)
- 1
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
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
- 21.9/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 6366th in Australia
- State rank
- 643rd in SA
- Peer rank
- #139 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #232 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 77%
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 Environmentalcrime3
- Other Unlawful Entry With Intentcrime2
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injurycrime1
- Serious Assault Resulting In Injurycrime2
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mvcrime3
- Heritage placeheritageState heritage
- 1 into 2 land divisionplanning2 BOTT ST KALANGADOO SA 5278Lodged 24 Jul 2025 · Decision Made
- Agricultural Buildingplanning2147 MANGA RD KALANGADOO SA 5278Lodged 10 Feb 2022 · Decision Made
- Agricultural Shed (Retrospective) Horse Keepingplanning44 EY LANE KALANGADOO SA 5278Lodged 22 Nov 2022 · Decision Made
- Agricultural buildingplanning154 KANGAROO FLAT RD KALANGADOO SA 5278Lodged 30 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
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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