SA · Loxton Waikerie Council
Kingston On Murray, 5331
Current weather
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Desirability score
Suburb snapshot
Kingston On Murray is a small locality in the Loxton Waikerie area, home to around 312 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 13 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun) with rising year-on-year trends (+334%), roughly 41.7 offences per 1,000 residents, 2 school and preschool sites in the area, limited but present public transport access, and notable planning and development activity on record. See the sections below for population, safety, schools and local activity.
Population
- Population
- 312
- Median age
- 53
- Median household income / week
- $1,257
- Dwelling vacancy
- 12.4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 18 of 145
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,213
- Employment rate
- 47.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 3 / 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.
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 13
- Against the person
- 5
- Against property
- 8
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 41.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 62 residents
- State safety percentile
- 57.2th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 5
- Increase (daily rate)
- +334.5%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Common Assault1
- Other Fraud, Deception And Related Offences1
- Other Theft1
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury4
- 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
- 898
- Kingston-on-Murray PlaycentreEast TerracePlaycentres
- Kingston-on-Murray Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 898
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
- Holmes Rd / Morgan St - West side (Kingston on Murray)
- Sturt Hwy - North Side (Kingston-on-Murray Turn Off Parking Bay)
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.
59 planning-related records
2026· 5 proposals
May 2026
- Construction of carport/verandah and outbuilding (garage/domestic storage)30 ALBRECHT RD KINGSTON ON MURRAY SA 5331Decision Made
- Variation of Development Application 25021983 to alter the size and location of the outbuilding9 RIVER TCE KINGSTON ON MURRAY SA 5331Under Assessment
April 2026
- New Stratco Shed 9.200 x 3.400 x 2.700H All colour - Slate Grey/Woodland Grey Roller door on frontLOT 43 DOLAN ST KINGSTON ON MURRAY SA 5331Decision Made
March 2026
- Construction of an outbuilding (domestic storage)82 KINGSTON RD KINGSTON ON MURRAY SA 5331Decision Made
- Construction of a freestanding carport6 HARRINGTON RD KINGSTON ON MURRAY SA 5331Decision Made
2025· 13 proposals
December 2025
- Construction of a carport13 HARRINGTON RD KINGSTON ON MURRAY SA 5331Decision Made
- Construction of an Outbuilding6 EAST TCE KINGSTON ON MURRAY SA 5331Decision Made
September 2025
- Shed & VerandahLOT 40 DOLAN ST KINGSTON ON MURRAY SA 5331Decision Made
August 2025
- Construction of single storey dwelling with verandahs and outbuilding (shed)9 RIVER TCE KINGSTON ON MURRAY SA 5331Decision Made
July 2025
- Construction of outbuilding (shed)296 HOLMES RD KINGSTON ON MURRAY SA 5331Decision Made
June 2025
- New full colour undercover area for entertaining29 ALBRECHT RD KINGSTON ON MURRAY SA 5331Decision Made
- Construction of outbuilding (shed)39 HEINRICH RD KINGSTON ON MURRAY SA 5331Decision Made
April 2025
- Construction of a single storey dwelling at the rear of existing shed5 POPE ST KINGSTON ON MURRAY SA 5331Under Assessment
March 2025
- Attached Gable Veranda 9.6m x 5.77m x 2.4mh to dwelling498 HOLMES RD KINGSTON ON MURRAY SA 5331Decision Made
- Installation of fiberglass swimming pool, associated sanitary equipment and safety barrier fencing9 LAGOON RD KINGSTON ON MURRAY SA 5331Decision Made
February 2025
- Construction of an OutbuildingLOT 27 POPE ST KINGSTON ON MURRAY SA 5331Decision Made
- Freestanding carport5 POPE ST KINGSTON ON MURRAY SA 5331Decision Made
January 2025
- Constructiion of outbuilding (garage)13 HARRINGTON RD KINGSTON ON MURRAY SA 5331Decision Made
2024· 9 proposals
December 2024
- Construction of an Outbuilding14 ALBRECHT RD KINGSTON ON MURRAY SA 5331Decision Made
November 2024
- Construction of an outbuilding (personal storage)14 FARLEY RD KINGSTON ON MURRAY SA 5331Decision Made
- Construction of an Outbuilding (personal storage)LOT 36 DOLAN ST KINGSTON ON MURRAY SA 5331Decision Made
September 2024
- Construction of an attached Carport461 HOLMES RD KINGSTON ON MURRAY SA 5331Decision Made
June 2024
- Construction of Outbuilding (Shed)9 LAGOON RD KINGSTON ON MURRAY SA 5331Decision Made
May 2024
- Change of use from a shed to a dwelling including dwelling additions and alterations and the construction of an outbuilding (Retrospective Approval)243 FARLEY RD KINGSTON ON MURRAY SA 5331Decision Made
April 2024
- Additions and alterations to an existing dwelling including demolition of an attached carport15 HARRINGTON RD KINGSTON ON MURRAY SA 5331Decision Made
March 2024
- Construction of an attached Verandah forward of the Dwelling including alterations to the existing roof profile, installation of a Staircase and Landing including associated earthworks and construction of an Outbuilding (garage)3 POPE ST KINGSTON ON MURRAY SA 5331Decision Made
January 2024
- Replacement of 8 Cabins for the purpose of Tourist Accommodation associated with an existing Caravan Park (2022-23 River Murray Flood)461 HOLMES RD KINGSTON ON MURRAY SA 5331Under Assessment
2023· 9 proposals
December 2023
- Change of use from Shop and Dwelling, to Dwelling5 RIVER TCE KINGSTON ON MURRAY SA 5331Decision Made
- Additions and alterations to existing dwelling comprising a new mezzanine, front verandah and freestanding carport13 RIVER TCE KINGSTON ON MURRAY SA 5331Under Assessment
- Construction of a detached single storey dwelling (including removal of native vegetation)LOT 10 HENRY RD KINGSTON ON MURRAY SA 5331Under Assessment
- Replacement of existing swimming pool Reinstate existing safety barrier fence and associated pool equipment.233 FARLEY RD KINGSTON ON MURRAY SA 5331Decision Made
- Ancillary Accommodation466 HOLMES RD KINGSTON ON MURRAY SA 5331Under Assessment
September 2023
- Construction of outbuilding (colourbond)296 HOLMES RD KINGSTON ON MURRAY SA 5331Under Assessment
August 2023
- Construction of a personnel access stair tower and connecting service bridge between tank farms at Kingston Estate Wines Pty Ltd17 PETERSEN RD KINGSTON ON MURRAY SA 5331Decision Made
March 2023
- Construction of a freestanding VerandahLOT 595 HOLMES RD KINGSTON ON MURRAY SA 5331Decision Made
- Construction of an outbuilding (domestic storage) and associated earthworks466 HOLMES RD KINGSTON ON MURRAY SA 5331Decision Made
2022· 4 proposals
September 2022
- Outbuilding (shed)11 THURK RD KINGSTON ON MURRAY SA 5331Decision Made
- Implement Shed (12.19m (L) x 9.17m (W) x 3.6m wall height)72 KINGSTON RD KINGSTON ON MURRAY SA 5331Decision Made
July 2022
- Replacement of recreational pontoon15 HARRINGTON RD KINGSTON ON MURRAY SA 5331;LOT 658 HOLMES RD KINGSTON ON MURRAY SA 5331Under Assessment
June 2022
- Detached dwelling with attached verandah and shed.1-3 RIVER TCE KINGSTON ON MURRAY SA 5331Decision 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)
- 3/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 3/10
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
- 20.8/100
- National rank
- 6434th in Australia
- State rank
- 656th in SA
- Peer rank
- #145 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #240 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 85%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Common Assaultcrime1
- Other Fraud, Deception And Related Offencescrime1
- Other Theftcrime1
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injurycrime4
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mvcrime2
- Heritage placeheritageState heritage
- Additions and alterations to an existing dwelling including demolition of an attached carportplanning15 HARRINGTON RD KINGSTON ON MURRAY SA 5331Lodged 28 Apr 2024 · Decision Made
- Additions and alterations to existing dwelling comprising a new mezzanine, front verandah and freestanding carportplanning13 RIVER TCE KINGSTON ON MURRAY SA 5331Lodged 09 Dec 2023 · Under Assessment
- Ancillary Accommodationplanning466 HOLMES RD KINGSTON ON MURRAY SA 5331Lodged 01 Dec 2023 · Under Assessment
- Attached Gable Veranda 9.6m x 5.77m x 2.4mh to dwellingplanning498 HOLMES RD KINGSTON ON MURRAY SA 5331Lodged 10 Mar 2025 · Decision Made
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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