SA · Coorong Council
Moorlands, 5301
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- Green suburb
Suburb profile
Moorlands is a welcoming smaller community in Coorong, with a settled community character. Out in the wider region, it rewards those who value open country and a pace set by the land, not the clock. The area suits established families and long-term locals, with plenty of young families in the mix.
Local shops, markets and community spots keep everyday life grounded in the town itself. The market sits in a sensible middle ground: not cheap, but fair value for the area.
This is a mature, settled pocket where the existing streetscape still defines the local character.
Population
- Population
- 64
- Median age
- 46
- Median household income / week
- $1,083
- Dwelling vacancy
- 14.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 4 of 27
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,029
- Employment rate
- 58.8%
- 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)
- 1
- Against the person
- 0
- Against property
- 1
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 15.6
- State safety percentile
- 17.6th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 2
- Increase (daily rate)
- +0.3%
Reported offences are unchanged compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Receive Or Handle Proceeds Of Crime1
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
Public transport
2 public transport stops in this suburb
- Mallee Hwy / Moorlands Rd - North East side (Moorlands)
- Mallee Hwy / Moorlands Rd - South West side (Moorlands)
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.
9 planning-related records
2024· 1 proposal
January 2024
- Large Span Stratco Shed 9199m x 18344m 4.2m Wall Height Zinc sheeting 5x Roller Doors 1x pa for side access. New Rainwater tank. Removal of old shed74 MOORLANDS RD MOORLANDS SA 5301Decision Made
2023· 2 proposals
October 2023
- Shed154 APPLETON RD MOORLANDS SA 5301Under Assessment
January 2023
- new implement storage shed562 MOORLANDS RD MOORLANDS SA 5301Decision Made
2022· 2 proposals
July 2022
- 24x15x6m shed for storage.1362 MALLEE HWY MOORLANDS SA 5301Decision Made
June 2022
- New Colourbond Shed 18m Long x 9m Wide x 3.6 High with Single 5.4m Roller Door and 1 x PA door. For Storage of Race Car, Race Car Trailer, Truck and Ski Boat. Shed to be Built/ erected by Murray Valley Sheds Wayne and Shed supplied by Alpha IndustriesLOT 59 MOORLANDS RD MOORLANDS SA 5301Decision Made
2021· 4 proposals
November 2021
- Detached DwellingLOT 59 MOORLANDS RD MOORLANDS SA 5301Decision Made
July 2021
- Micro Abattoir, Constructed from truck bodies and trailers, Amended plans received 27/7/23100 APPLETON RD MOORLANDS SA 5301Under Assessment
April 2021
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling with Garage and Alfresco UMRLOT 3 COALFIELD RD MOORLANDS SA 5301Decision Made
January 2021
- Dwelling addition562 MOORLANDS RD MOORLANDS SA 5301Decision 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)
- 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
- Receive Or Handle Proceeds Of Crimecrime1
- 24x15x6m shed for storage.planning1362 MALLEE HWY MOORLANDS SA 5301Lodged 26 Jul 2022 · Decision Made
- Detached DwellingplanningLOT 59 MOORLANDS RD MOORLANDS SA 5301Lodged 03 Nov 2021 · Decision Made
- Dwelling additionplanning562 MOORLANDS RD MOORLANDS SA 5301Lodged 05 Jan 2021 · Decision Made
- Large Span Stratco Shed 9199m x 18344m 4.2m Wall Height Zinc sheeting 5x Roller Doors 1x pa for side access. New Rainwater tank. Removal of old shedplanning74 MOORLANDS RD MOORLANDS SA 5301Lodged 05 Jan 2024 · Decision Made
- Micro Abattoir, Constructed from truck bodies and trailers, Amended plans received 27/7/23planning100 APPLETON RD MOORLANDS SA 5301Lodged 09 Jul 2021 · Under Assessment
- New Colourbond Shed 18m Long x 9m Wide x 3.6 High with Single 5.4m Roller Door and 1 x PA door. For Storage of Race Car, Race Car Trailer, Truck and Ski Boat. Shed to be Built/ erected by Murray Valley Sheds Wayne and Shed supplied by Alpha IndustriesplanningLOT 59 MOORLANDS RD MOORLANDS SA 5301Lodged 02 Jun 2022 · Decision Made
- Shedplanning154 APPLETON RD MOORLANDS SA 5301Lodged 13 Oct 2023 · Under Assessment
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling with Garage and Alfresco UMRplanningLOT 3 COALFIELD RD MOORLANDS SA 5301Lodged 20 Apr 2021 · Decision Made
- new implement storage shedplanning562 MOORLANDS RD MOORLANDS SA 5301Lodged 16 Jan 2023 · Decision Made
Data sources & freshness
- 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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