SA · Mid Murray Council
Lake Carlet, 5238
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Suburb profile
Lake Carlet is a residential smaller community in Mid Murray with a familiar suburban feel. The community is self-contained in the best sense. Local life comes first, with the region opening up beyond. An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood.
The area offers approachable housing costs alongside a lifestyle that still feels complete. There is a settled, neighbourly feel to the area that rewards people who like knowing their patch.
The streetscape feels settled and established, with older homes giving the area a familiar, lived-in look.
Population
- Population
- 8
- Median age
- 65
- Median household income / week
- $900
- Dwelling vacancy
- 79.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 19 of 24
- Median monthly mortgage
- $0
- Employment rate
- 20%
- 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.
6 planning-related records
2025· 1 proposal
August 2025
- River Structure (Pontoon)11 LAKE CARLET SHACK RD LAKE CARLET SA 5238;LOT 144 LAKE CARLET SHACK RD LAKE CARLET SA 5238Decision Made
2024· 2 proposals
September 2024
- Construction of a retaining wall5 LAKE CARLET SHACK RD LAKE CARLET SA 5238Decision Made
July 2024
- Construction of an elevated detached dwelling with an integrated covered terrace, deck, under croft laundry/bathroom/store, and associated earthworks and retaining walls within a flood plain.12 LAKE CARLET SHACK RD LAKE CARLET SA 5238Decision Made
2023· 1 proposal
March 2023
- Construction of a replacement jetty9 LAKE CARLET SHACK RD LAKE CARLET SA 5238;LOT 144 LAKE CARLET SHACK RD LAKE CARLET SA 5238Decision Made
2022· 2 proposals
March 2022
- Construct a Timber JettyLOT 144 LAKE CARLET SHACK RD LAKE CARLET SA 5238Decision Made
February 2022
- Demolition of an existing shack and boat ramp, and the construction of an elevated detached dwelling with a balcony, external staircase, and partially enclosed storage area, and the installation of retaining walls, and earthworks in a flood plain1 LAKE CARLET SHACK RD LAKE CARLET SA 5238Decision 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
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
Recent changes
- Construct a Timber JettyplanningLOT 144 LAKE CARLET SHACK RD LAKE CARLET SA 5238Lodged 08 Mar 2022 · Decision Made
- Construction of a replacement jettyplanning9 LAKE CARLET SHACK RD LAKE CARLET SA 5238;LOT 144 LAKE CARLET SHACK RD LAKE CARLET SA 5238Lodged 20 Mar 2023 · Decision Made
- Construction of a retaining wallplanning5 LAKE CARLET SHACK RD LAKE CARLET SA 5238Lodged 25 Sep 2024 · Decision Made
- Construction of an elevated detached dwelling with an integrated covered terrace, deck, under croft laundry/bathroom/store, and associated earthworks and retaining walls within a flood plain.planning12 LAKE CARLET SHACK RD LAKE CARLET SA 5238Lodged 07 Jul 2024 · Decision Made
- Demolition of an existing shack and boat ramp, and the construction of an elevated detached dwelling with a balcony, external staircase, and partially enclosed storage area, and the installation of retaining walls, and earthworks in a flood plainplanning1 LAKE CARLET SHACK RD LAKE CARLET SA 5238Lodged 24 Feb 2022 · Decision Made
- River Structure (Pontoon)planning11 LAKE CARLET SHACK RD LAKE CARLET SA 5238;LOT 144 LAKE CARLET SHACK RD LAKE CARLET SA 5238Lodged 07 Aug 2025 · Decision Made
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Updated on site
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