SA · Loxton Waikerie Council
Lowbank, 5330
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- Green suburb
Suburb profile
Lowbank is a residential smaller community in Loxton Waikerie with a familiar suburban feel. 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.
The town centre holds its own, with enough local flavour to make staying close to home appealing. Housing is well-priced for what you get: space, location and everyday convenience.
This is a mature, settled pocket where the existing streetscape still defines the local character.
Population
- Population
- 22
- Median age
- 52
- Median household income / week
- $1,999
- Dwelling vacancy
- 0%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 0 of 9
- Median monthly mortgage
- $0
- Employment rate
- 42.1%
- 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.
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 1
- Against the person
- 0
- Against property
- 1
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 45.5
- State safety percentile
- 61.1th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 28
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental1
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
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
3 planning-related records
2026· 1 proposal
April 2026
- Replacement of a suction line comprising new pipe and foot valve including 6 pipe post to be driven into the riverbed with timber to support the infrastructureLOT 2 CAIN RD LOWBANK SA 5330;LOT 4 LAW RD HOLDER SA 5330Under Assessment
2021· 1 proposal
November 2021
- Construction of an agricultural building in association with an existing vineyard13853 STURT HWY LOWBANK SA 5330Decision Made
2020· 1 proposal
September 2020
- 15kW ground mounted solar system13981 STURT HWY LOWBANK SA 5330Decision 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
1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Lowbank St PaulsPlace of worship
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
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 5/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
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
- Lowbank St Paulsamenitiesplace_of_worship
- Other Property Damage And Environmentalcrime1
- 15kW ground mounted solar systemplanning13981 STURT HWY LOWBANK SA 5330Lodged 14 Sep 2020 · Decision Made
- Construction of an agricultural building in association with an existing vineyardplanning13853 STURT HWY LOWBANK SA 5330Lodged 23 Nov 2021 · Decision Made
- Replacement of a suction line comprising new pipe and foot valve including 6 pipe post to be driven into the riverbed with timber to support the infrastructureplanningLOT 2 CAIN RD LOWBANK SA 5330;LOT 4 LAW RD HOLDER SA 5330Lodged 21 Apr 2026 · Under Assessment
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
- 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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