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SA · Yankalilla Council

Myponga, 5202

Current weather

10.6°CLight drizzle

76% humidity · 38.5 km/h wind · 12.3° / 9.7° today · 31.2 mm rain

Desirability score

34.7/100

4252nd in Australia

85% data confidence

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Myponga is a small locality in the Yankalilla area, home to around 771 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 25 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun) with falling year-on-year trends (-28%), roughly 32.4 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $580, 2 school and preschool sites in the area, limited but present public transport access, and notable planning and development activity on record. See the sections below for population, safety, schools and local activity.

Population

Population
771
Median age
38
Median household income / week
$1,531
Dwelling vacancy
11.6%
Unoccupied private dwellings
34 of 292
Median monthly mortgage
$1,394
Employment rate
63.2%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
27 / 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.

Housing

Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$580

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)
25
Against the person
5
Against property
20
Rate per 1,000 residents
32.4
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 154 residents
State safety percentile
47.2th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
5
Decrease (daily rate)
-28.4%

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • Other Property Damage And Environmental5
  • Other Theft5
  • Property Damage By Fire Or Explosion2
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury3
  • Theft From Shop4

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
994
  • Myponga PlaycentreHutchinson StreetPlaycentres
  • Myponga Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 994

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

2 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Main South Rd / Hansen St - North West side (Myponga Market)
  • Main South Rd / Hansen St - South East side (Myponga General Store)

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

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

100 planning-related records

2026· 7 proposals

  • June 2026

  • SHED - DOMESTIC WITH MEZZANINE
    18 SHIRAZ CT MYPONGA SA 5202Under Assessment
  • Verandah
    52 VERDE DR MYPONGA SA 5202Decision Made
  • SHED - DOMESTIC STORAGE
    1031 PAGES FLAT RD MYPONGA SA 5202Under Assessment
  • SPA WITH SAFETY FENCE, DECKING AND PERGOLA
    236 BLOCKERS RD MYPONGA SA 5202Under Assessment

  • April 2026

  • DWELLING - SINGLE STOREY - ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING COMPRISING BEDROOM, ENSUITE , KITCHEN , PANTRY AND ADDITION OF NEW TIMBER FRAMED FAMILY ROOM.
    16 STEPHENS RD MYPONGA SA 5202Under Assessment
  • Verandah
    11 MALBEC CL MYPONGA SA 5202Decision Made

  • January 2026

  • Land division creating two allotments from one existing allotment
    LOT 472 MAIN SOUTH RD MYPONGA SA 5202Decision Made
2025· 23 proposals

  • December 2025

  • Verandah
    26 SHIRAZ CT MYPONGA SA 5202Decision Made

  • November 2025

  • Outbuilding (garage)
    18 HUTCHINSON ST MYPONGA SA 5202Decision Made
  • SHED - Plant and general storage.
    89 STEPHENS RD MYPONGA SA 5202Decision Made
  • modifications to existing building make good exterior new shop front doors and windows new internal bathrooms New rear door and wheelchair
    53 MAIN SOUTH RD MYPONGA SA 5202Decision Made

  • October 2025

  • SHED - DOMESTIC STORAGE
    105 ROWLEY RD MYPONGA SA 5202Decision Made
  • Excavation & installation of fiberglass swimming pool.
    2 GREEN WAY MYPONGA SA 5202Decision Made
  • Dwelling addition
    1803 HINDMARSH TIERS RD MYPONGA SA 5202Under Assessment
  • Shed
    933 JAMES TRK MYPONGA SA 5202Decision Made
  • SHED
    25 VERDE DR MYPONGA SA 5202Decision Made

  • September 2025

  • Shed - Rural Hay
    105 CROW RD MYPONGA SA 5202Decision Made

  • August 2025

  • ANCILLARY ACCOMMODATION
    57 MAIN SOUTH RD MYPONGA SA 5202Decision Made
  • Installation of Stratco Gable Garage
    180 ROWLEY RD MYPONGA SA 5202Decision Made
  • Replace existing dilapidated shed and construct two new Storage sheds with attached wet/washdown area.
    LOT 169 FAGGOTTER RD MYPONGA SA 5202Decision Made

  • June 2025

  • SHED -Rural workshop - 18,176mm (long) x 9,206mm (wide) x 3,635mm (high), wind class N3, to be supplied by Olympic Industries. To be utilised as an enclosed workshop for on farm use only. No selling, manufacturing, processing or customer activity. Occupancy of 1 person, the owner, on an adhoc basis. There are no employees. Workshop has no linings on wall, roof or floor. Sanitary facilities exist in the existing dwelling and will be available at new dwelling on completion.
    352 BLOCKERS RD MYPONGA SA 5202Decision Made
  • Installation of Fiberglass Swimming Pool and Safety Fence
    32 MAIN SOUTH RD MYPONGA SA 5202Decision Made

  • May 2025

  • SHED - RURAL (COVER OVER DAIRY YARD)
    316 BLOCKERS RD MYPONGA SA 5202Decision Made
  • Detached Dwelling- Addition & Alterations including New Verandah & Balcony
    128 FAGGOTTER RD MYPONGA SA 5202Under Assessment

  • April 2025

  • Land Division (One into Two)
    81 MAIN SOUTH RD MYPONGA SA 5202Decision Made

  • March 2025

  • REBUILD DOMESTIC SHED ON ORIGINAL SLAB - RETROSPECTIVE
    2A EATTS ST MYPONGA SA 5202Under Assessment
  • Boundary Realignment (Three Allotments)
    58 MAIN SOUTH RD MYPONGA SA 5202;60 MAIN SOUTH RD MYPONGA SA 5202;62 MAIN SOUTH RD MYPONGA SA 5202Decision Made

  • February 2025

  • SHED - DOMESTIC STORAGE
    1291 JAMES TRK MYPONGA SA 5202Decision Made
  • SHED - DOMESTIC (DEMOLISH EXISTING SHED AND CARPORT)
    18 AMBER GR MYPONGA SA 5202Decision Made
  • SHED - HAY STORAGE
    1957 HINDMARSH TIERS RD MYPONGA SA 5202Decision Made
2024· 10 proposals

  • December 2024

  • Plunge pool & safety barrier (retrospective)
    261 BLOCKERS RD MYPONGA SA 5202Decision Made
  • Shed
    4967 MAIN SOUTH RD MYPONGA SA 5202Decision Made
  • SHED - DOMESTIC
    85 MAIN SOUTH RD MYPONGA SA 5202Decision Made
  • Change of Use to- Function Venue (including Up to Four (4) Food Trucks/Vans to be used during Functions); Light Industry (in the form of Furniture Maker); Store & Crushing Area of Grains Associated with the Existing Brewery located on Adjoining Land; Shop (Ground Floor); Gallery & Artists Studio (Upper Floor); Post Office Boxes & Working Area
    12-18 HANSEN ST MYPONGA SA 5202Under Assessment

  • November 2024

  • Verandah
    30 VERDE DR MYPONGA SA 5202Decision Made

  • June 2024

  • Alterations & Additions to Existing Shop and Dwelling Building with Additions being Added to the Dwelling Component of the Building
    59 MAIN SOUTH RD MYPONGA SA 5202Decision Made

  • May 2024

  • VERANDAH - REPLACING EXISTING ENCLOSED SIDE RANGE CANOPY AT MYPONGA PISTOL AND SHOOTING CLUB
    104 LAWLESS LANE MYPONGA SA 5202Under Assessment
  • FREESTANDING VERANDAH
    217 NUNN RD MYPONGA SA 5202Decision Made

  • March 2024

  • Detached Dwelling- single-storey with Deck
    22 SHIRAZ CT MYPONGA SA 5202Decision Made

  • February 2024

  • Detached Dwelling- single-storey with Garage Under Main Roof
    5 MUDLARK WAY MYPONGA SA 5202Decision 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

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
3/10
IRSD decile (2021)
5/10

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

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

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
21
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
34.7/100
National rank
4252nd in Australia
State rank
435th in SA
Peer rank
#43 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#110 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
85%

Data sources & freshness

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

Recent changes

  • Other Property Damage And Environmentalcrime5
  • Other Theftcrime5
  • Property Damage By Fire Or Explosioncrime2
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injurycrime3
  • Theft From Shopcrime4
  • ANCILLARY ACCOMMODATIONplanning57 MAIN SOUTH RD MYPONGA SA 5202Lodged 29 Aug 2025 · Decision Made
  • Alterations & Additions to Existing Shop and Dwelling Building with Additions being Added to the Dwelling Component of the Buildingplanning59 MAIN SOUTH RD MYPONGA SA 5202Lodged 12 Jun 2024 · Decision Made
  • Boundary Realignment (Three Allotments)planning58 MAIN SOUTH RD MYPONGA SA 5202;60 MAIN SOUTH RD MYPONGA SA 5202;62 MAIN SOUTH RD MYPONGA SA 5202Lodged 04 Mar 2025 · Decision Made
  • Change of Use to- Function Venue (including Up to Four (4) Food Trucks/Vans to be used during Functions); Light Industry (in the form of Furniture Maker); Store & Crushing Area of Grains Associated with the Existing Brewery located on Adjoining Land; Shop (Ground Floor); Gallery & Artists Studio (Upper Floor); Post Office Boxes & Working Areaplanning12-18 HANSEN ST MYPONGA SA 5202Lodged 03 Dec 2024 · Under Assessment
  • DWELLING - SINGLE STOREY - ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING COMPRISING BEDROOM, ENSUITE , KITCHEN , PANTRY AND ADDITION OF NEW TIMBER FRAMED FAMILY ROOM.planning16 STEPHENS RD MYPONGA SA 5202Lodged 23 Apr 2026 · Under Assessment

Data sources & freshness

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