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SA · Coorong Council

Meningie, 5264

Current weather

11.7°CDense drizzle

69% humidity · 33 km/h wind · 13.2° / 11.7° today · 14.6 mm rain

Desirability score

23.3/100

6169th in Australia

89% data confidence

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Meningie is a small locality in the Coorong area, home to around 1,118 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 22 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun) with falling year-on-year trends (-21%), roughly 19.7 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $360 (flats $400, houses $330), 2 school and preschool sites in the area, limited but present public transport access, 1 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

Population
1,118
Median age
55
Median household income / week
$1,022
Dwelling vacancy
23.1%
Unoccupied private dwellings
135 of 585
Median monthly mortgage
$1,000
Employment rate
47.7%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
32 / 3 / 5

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

Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$400
Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$330
All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$360

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)
22
Against the person
7
Against property
15
Rate per 1,000 residents
19.7
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 160 residents
State safety percentile
27.3th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
6
Decrease (daily rate)
-21.2%

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • Common Assault2
  • Other Property Damage And Environmental4
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury5
  • Theft From Motor Vehicle2
  • Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv4

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
883
  • Meningie Area SchoolCombined · ICSEA 883
  • Meningie Preschool29 Edward StreetPreschools

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

1 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Princes Hwy - West side (Ampol Meningie)

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

1 active roadworks / incidents

  • Pit WorksPrinces Highway, Sandham St26 Jun 2026 – 11 Jul 2026

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.

169 planning-related records

2026· 19 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Community facility to replace existing sporting clubrooms
    LOT 336 WEST TCE MENINGIE SA 5264Under Assessment

  • May 2026

  • VERANDAH
    3 HYDE AV MENINGIE SA 5264Under Assessment
  • Addition of a freestanding, lined, weatherproofed shed to function as an artist's workshop/studio. Shed to be constructed in Colourbond steel, lined with Gyproc, concrete floor with waterproof membrane. Dimensions of shed: 5 m x 4 m. External wall colouring to be Colourbond Deep Ocean. External roof colour to be Colourbond Surf Mist, as per all existing buildings on site.
    450 SEVEN MILE RD MENINGIE SA 5264Decision Made
  • Single storey detached dwelling with attached garage and above ground rainwater tank
    24 WARRENGIE DR MENINGIE SA 5264Under Assessment
  • Outbuilding (shed)
    42 YUMALI RD MENINGIE SA 5264Decision Made

  • April 2026

  • Construct 12Mx9Mx3.6M storage shed on site to store materials pending construction of house in near future.
    LOT 7 YUMALI RD MENINGIE SA 5264Under Assessment
  • Proposed Shed
    4941 PRINCES HWY MENINGIE SA 5264Decision Made

  • March 2026

  • Two outbuildings (sheds) used for domestic storage and garaging of vehicles
    284 MCINTOSH WAY MENINGIE SA 5264Decision Made
  • Extension to the existing CWMS control room shed that increases floor area to store new equipment.
    1 GOLF COURSE RD MENINGIE SA 5264Decision Made
  • Partial change of use for tourist accommodation comprising single storey two bedroom cabin (unit) with verandah over decked areas and associated detached garage.
    LOT 4 PRINCES HWY MENINGIE SA 5264Decision Made
  • Wish to erect a verandah at the rear of my existing house. The materials used will be: All steel construction, Posts and Beams will all be Galvanized and Painted All Roofing material will be Colourbond The Gutter will have 2 down pipes, one on each end and flow will go into the existing storm water system
    15 HYDE AV MENINGIE SA 5264Decision Made
  • Outbuilding in association with a dwelling
    LOT 20 FALKNER ST MENINGIE SA 5264Decision Made
  • Retrospective approval for a dwelling being the placement of a Tiny Home on Wheels with associated driveway and parking areas and include garden sheds to be used for storing mowers, mulcher and gardening tools/equipment for maintaining the land.
    79 NARRUNG RD MENINGIE SA 5264Decision Made

  • February 2026

  • Place a BSA approved two bedroom prefabricated dwelling.
    30 HYDE AV MENINGIE SA 5264Decision Made
  • Land division creating an additional allotment (1 into 2)
    436 SEVEN MILE RD MENINGIE SA 5264Decision Made
  • dwelling and shed
    LOT 106 WREN CT MENINGIE SA 5264Decision Made

  • January 2026

  • Create an additional allotment.
    101 PRINCES HWY MENINGIE SA 5264Decision Made
  • Dwelling Addition and Verandah - proposed extension & internal renovations to existing residence
    8 HYDE AV MENINGIE SA 5264Decision Made
  • Demolition of existing shed and construction of a new outbuilding for the garaging of vehicles and domestic storage.
    11 FIEBIG RD MENINGIE SA 5264Decision Made
2025· 21 proposals

  • December 2025

  • Construction of residences & associated site works including wastewater treatment.
    24 MCFARLANE ST MENINGIE SA 5264Under Assessment
  • Change of use of existing shed to a detached dwelling (retrospective)
    71 WARRENGIE DR MENINGIE SA 5264Decision Made
  • New domestic use garage as out building to house soon to be under construction.
    98 COUNTRY ESTATE LANE MENINGIE SA 5264Decision Made
  • 14883 - 1 into 2 Land Division.
    52 DEHY RD MENINGIE SA 5264Decision Made

  • November 2025

  • Land division for boundary re-alignment (2 into 2)
    53 WARRENGIE DR MENINGIE SA 5264;55 WARRENGIE DR MENINGIE SA 5264Decision Made
  • Agricultural building (hay storage shed) with aboveground rainwater tanks
    1335 NARRUNG RD MENINGIE SA 5264Decision Made
  • Outbuilding for storage of domestic items in association with existing dwelling
    6 -7 HYDE AV MENINGIE SA 5264Decision Made

  • October 2025

  • VERANDAH
    103 NARRUNG RD MENINGIE SA 5264Decision Made

  • September 2025

  • Land Division creating three new allotments (1 into 3)
    LOT 58 YARLI CT MENINGIE SA 5264Decision Made

  • August 2025

  • New dwelling with double garage and alfresco UMR
    55 NARRUNG RD MENINGIE SA 5264Decision Made
  • Verandah attached to an existing retirement facility
    10 SOUTH TCE MENINGIE SA 5264Decision Made

  • July 2025

  • SHED
    89 WARRENGIE DR MENINGIE SA 5264Decision Made
  • 12.5 x 3.5 Residential + Deck + Garage
    LOT 107 WREN CT MENINGIE SA 5264Decision Made
  • Single storey detached dwelling, porch, alfresco & garage UMR
    9 MCFARLANE ST MENINGIE SA 5264Decision Made

  • May 2025

  • Variation of Development Application 24010426. Variation ID: 44553
    91 WARRENGIE DR MENINGIE SA 5264Decision Made

  • April 2025

  • Single storey detached dwelling
    LOT 20 FALKNER ST MENINGIE SA 5264Decision Made
  • Stratco Gable Roof Shed Length - 9199mm Width - 6151mm Height - 3000mm
    13 PELICAN CT MENINGIE SA 5264Decision Made
  • Single storey detached dwelling
    98 COUNTRY ESTATE LANE MENINGIE SA 5264Decision Made

  • March 2025

  • Proposed Domestic Shed
    97 NARRUNG RD MENINGIE SA 5264Decision Made
  • Carport
    19 EDWARD ST MENINGIE SA 5264Decision Made
  • Agricultural Building for storing of farm machinery, workshop and storage
    4561 PRINCES HWY MENINGIE SA 5264Decision 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

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
1
Emergency department
On site
  • Meningie and Districts Memorial Hospital and Health Services2 South TerracePublic Hospital

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

  • Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · Period: current · Updated on site

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
2/10
IRSD decile (2021)
2/10

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

Heritage

1 state heritage place

  • Heritage placeState heritage

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies
Bushfire safer places
1

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

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
23.3/100
National rank
6169th in Australia
State rank
627th in SA
Peer rank
#133 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#223 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
89%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Common Assaultcrime2
  • Other Property Damage And Environmentalcrime4
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injurycrime5
  • Theft From Motor Vehiclecrime2
  • Theft/Illegal Use Of Mvcrime4
  • Heritage placeheritageState heritage
  • Meningie and Districts Memorial Hospital and Health Serviceshealth2 South TerracePublic Hospital
  • 12.5 x 3.5 Residential + Deck + GarageplanningLOT 107 WREN CT MENINGIE SA 5264Lodged 04 Jul 2025 · Decision Made
  • 14883 - 1 into 2 Land Division.planning52 DEHY RD MENINGIE SA 5264Lodged 03 Dec 2025 · Decision Made
  • Addition of a freestanding, lined, weatherproofed shed to function as an artist's workshop/studio. Shed to be constructed in Colourbond steel, lined with Gyproc, concrete floor with waterproof membrane. Dimensions of shed: 5 m x 4 m. External wall colouring to be Colourbond Deep Ocean. External roof colour to be Colourbond Surf Mist, as per all existing buildings on site.planning450 SEVEN MILE RD MENINGIE SA 5264Lodged 18 May 2026 · Decision Made

Data sources & freshness

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