SA · Renmark Paringa Council
Murtho, 5340
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- Heritage area
- Green suburb
- Café precinct
- Education hub
Suburb profile
Murtho is a residential smaller community in Renmark Paringa with a familiar suburban feel. Set in the wider countryside, it offers distance from the capital and a strong sense of place. Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with plenty of young families in the mix.
The town centre holds its own, with enough local flavour to make staying close to home appealing. Housing remains accessible compared with many parts of the state.
Renewal is happening in measured doses, with new development complementing what is already there.
Population
- Population
- 195
- Median age
- 47
- Median household income / week
- $1,666
- Dwelling vacancy
- 4.1%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 3 of 73
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Employment rate
- 66.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 0 / 4 / 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
- 5.1
- State safety percentile
- 1.3th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 4
Most common offence types
- Other Theft1
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.
31 planning-related records
2026· 2 proposals
June 2026
- Alterations and additions to an existing river pump station, including new suction lines with supporting infrastructure and replacement pumpsLOT 112 MURTHO RD MURTHO SA 5340Under Assessment
February 2026
- Installation of two (2) mooring posts to support connection arms for a moored pontoon/raftLOT 105 SCHMIDT RD MURTHO SA 5340Under Assessment
2025· 4 proposals
August 2025
- Construction of an ancillary accommodation building with an associated carport and retaining walls117 SCHMIDT RD MURTHO SA 5340Under Assessment
May 2025
- Verandah79 WILKINSON RD MURTHO SA 5340Decision Made
April 2025
- Installation of a Protective Tree Netting Structure1322 MURTHO RD MURTHO SA 5340Decision Made
- Installation of one (1) FrostBoss frost fan with a Perkins engine173 BEHERENDT RD MURTHO SA 5340Decision Made
2024· 7 proposals
December 2024
- Outbuilding with open-sided carport775 MURTHO RD MURTHO SA 5340Decision Made
October 2024
- Installation of 30 metres of sheet pile to restore river bank and protect pumping infrastructure (earthworks and retaining in a flood plain)LOT 10 MURTHO RD MURTHO SA 5340Decision Made
May 2024
- Repairs to marina area erosion control after 22/23 flood event79 WILKINSON RD MURTHO SA 5340;LOT 1 WILKINSON RD MURTHO SA 5340Under Assessment
April 2024
- Construction of domestic outbuilding (garage/pool house)79 WILKINSON RD MURTHO SA 5340Decision Made
March 2024
- Construction of two storey dwelling with undercroft storage and mud room, and convert existing dwelling to outbuilding47 OLDRIVER RD MURTHO SA 5340Decision Made
- Extension to an existing pump station comprising a concrete bunker, pump shed, pump, filter, suction pipework, and a supporting stand in the riverbed2645 MURTHO RD MURTHO SA 5340Decision Made
January 2024
- Installation of an inground fiberglass swimming pool, safety barrier fencing including a modular wall, pool pump, and sanitary equipment79 WILKINSON RD MURTHO SA 5340Decision Made
2023· 3 proposals
December 2023
- Land Division in the form of a boundary realignment93 SCHMIDT RD MURTHO SA 5340;LOT 6 SCHMIDT RD MURTHO SA 5340Decision Made
October 2023
- Construction of a vehicle/machinery service pit within an existing agricultural building772 MURTHO RD MURTHO SA 5340Decision Made
January 2023
- Upgrades to existing pump site comprising suction pipework, filtration system, control room container and associated earthworks907 MURTHO RD MURTHO SA 5340Decision Made
2022· 5 proposals
November 2022
- 3 x high-density poly pipe suction lines, connected directly to 3 x pumps in the pump station111 LOCK 6 RD MURTHO SA 5340Decision Made
October 2022
- Extensions and renovations to existing cottages to convert into Tourist Accommodation.87 WILKINSON RD MURTHO SA 5340Decision Made
June 2022
- Two domestic storage sheds79 WILKINSON RD MURTHO SA 5340Decision Made
April 2022
- Remove and replace existing boat ramp with SABFAC compliant structureLOT 122 LOCK 6 RD MURTHO SA 5340Decision Made
February 2022
- Protective Tree Netting Structure1322 MURTHO RD MURTHO SA 5340Decision Made
2021· 6 proposals
November 2021
- Domestic storage shed.LOT 21 MURTHO RD MURTHO SA 5340Decision Made
July 2021
- Dredging of irrigation channel to remove silt build-up - undertaken every 5 - 10 years775 MURTHO RD MURTHO SA 5340Decision Made
June 2021
- Construction of a concrete pool.59 ROVER CT MURTHO SA 5340Decision Made
March 2021
- Protective Tree Netting Structure1306 MURTHO RD MURTHO SA 5340Decision Made
- Agricultural building (open one side)1475 MURTHO RD MURTHO SA 5340Decision Made
February 2021
- Protective tree netting structure1293 MURTHO RD MURTHO SA 5340Decision Made
2020· 4 proposals
November 2020
- Installation and operation of one (1) FrostBoss C49 frost fan1322 MURTHO RD MURTHO SA 5340Decision Made
October 2020
- Single Storey Detached DwellingLOT 21 MURTHO RD MURTHO SA 5340Decision Made
August 2020
- Lean-to from existing shed comprising roof & one wall286 MURTHO RD MURTHO SA 5340Decision Made
- Transportable Building - Office associated with agriculture2053 MURTHO RD MURTHO SA 5340Decision 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
4 state heritage places
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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
Recent changes
- Other Theftcrime1
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- 3 x high-density poly pipe suction lines, connected directly to 3 x pumps in the pump stationplanning111 LOCK 6 RD MURTHO SA 5340Lodged 29 Nov 2022 · Decision Made
- Agricultural building (open one side)planning1475 MURTHO RD MURTHO SA 5340Lodged 25 Mar 2021 · Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to an existing river pump station, including new suction lines with supporting infrastructure and replacement pumpsplanningLOT 112 MURTHO RD MURTHO SA 5340Lodged 11 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
- Construction of a concrete pool.planning59 ROVER CT MURTHO SA 5340Lodged 09 Jun 2021 · Decision Made
- Construction of a vehicle/machinery service pit within an existing agricultural buildingplanning772 MURTHO RD MURTHO SA 5340Lodged 17 Oct 2023 · 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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