SA · Mount Barker Council
Nairne, SA, 5252
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Desirability score
Suburb snapshot
Nairne is a smaller suburban community in the Mount Barker area, home to around 5,327 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 69 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun) with falling year-on-year trends (-29%), roughly 13.0 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $598, 2 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Adelaide Metro stops, many local shops, services and recreation venues, 2 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. See the sections below for population, safety, schools and local activity.
Population
- Population
- 5,327
- Median age
- 36
- Median household income / week
- $1,776
- Dwelling vacancy
- 5.3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 108 of 2,052
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,500
- Employment rate
- 68.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 146 / 29 / 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)
- $597.5
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 20
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)
- 69
- Against the person
- 28
- Against property
- 41
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 13
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 190 residents
- State safety percentile
- 12.8th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 28
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -29.4%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental15
- Other Theft6
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury14
- Serious Assault Resulting In Injury6
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv5
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
- 1,009
- Nairne Preschool5 Saleyard RoadPreschools
- Nairne School - Preschool and PrimaryPrimary · ICSEA 1009
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site · Static register
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
22 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 69 Old Princes Hwy - South side
- Stop 70 South Tce - South side
- Stop 81A Woodside Rd - West side
- Stop 82 Woodside Rd - East side
- Stop 82 Woodside Rd - West side
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
Roadworks & transport
2 active roadworks / incidents
- Tree PruningNairne Road, Murray Rd25 Jun 2026 – 17 Jul 2026
- Tree PruningWoodside Road, North Rd25 Jun 2026 – 17 Jul 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Traffic SA road events — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
520 planning-related records
2026· 40 proposals
June 2026
- Deck15 ALLARGUE ST NAIRNE SA 5252Under Assessment
- Detached Dwelling (single storey), native vegetation clearance and associated earthworks and infrastructureLOT 27 OLD PRINCES HWY NAIRNE SA 5252Under Assessment
- Spa pool (above-ground) and associated swimming pool safety features6 BURNS ST NAIRNE SA 5252Under Assessment
- Outbuilding53 WEBBER DR NAIRNE SA 5252Under Assessment
- Deck and Verandah79 PRINCES HWY NAIRNE SA 5252Under Assessment
- 2 x Verandahs7 MOONEY CCT NAIRNE SA 5252Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (shed)6 THRESHER CL NAIRNE SA 5252Decision Made
May 2026
- Renewable energy facility comprising battery energy storage system (up to 5 Megawatts) and associated carpark, landscaping, fencing, infrastructure and water tank (Above ground - 22500L)2 PULLEINE RD NAIRNE SA 5252Under Assessment
- Detached dwelling (Two Storey split level); Swimming pool with associated swimming pool safety features; retaining walls; 2x verandahs, outbuilding, deck and fenceLOT 72 WENDY CT NAIRNE SA 5252Under Assessment
- Verandah58 MEGAN CCT NAIRNE SA 5252Decision Made
- Detached dwelling (single storey), fence and retaining wall structures2 RAILWAY TCE NAIRNE SA 5252Under Assessment
- Detached dwelling (Single storey)65 NORTH RD NAIRNE SA 5252Under Assessment
- FIRE - DAMAGED BUILDING REPAIRS13 STURDECK ST NAIRNE SA 5252Decision Made
- Domestic Storage Shed71 MATTHEW SMILLIE DR NAIRNE SA 5252Decision Made
- Carport (attached)8A HILLIER RD NAIRNE SA 5252Decision Made
- Construction of Indoor recreation facility and associated retaining walls and fencing structure114 PRINCES HWY NAIRNE SA 5252;116 PRINCES HWY NAIRNE SA 5252;SHOP 1-2 114A PRINCES HWY NAIRNE SA 5252Under Assessment
- Detached dwelling (single storey) and associated retaining and fence structure30 BANK ST NAIRNE SA 5252Decision Made
- Verandah5 TAYLOR WAY NAIRNE SA 5252Under Assessment
- Land Division (1 into 2 - creation of 1 additional residential allotment) and associated earthworks and retaining walls6 PLOWMAN CL NAIRNE SA 5252Under Assessment
- OutbuildingUNIT 8 30 SHAKES RD NAIRNE SA 5252Decision Made
- Verandah27 CLOVER WAY NAIRNE SA 5252Decision Made
April 2026
- Partial change of use of land to dwellings, including construction of Residential Flat Building (double storey) comprising 5 dwellings, a Group Dwelling (double storey), carport, deck, retaining, fencing and associated driveway, carparking, infrastructure and landscaping and demolition of non-heritage listed outbuildings (Local Heritage Place ID 16232 - Shop - Pair of stone shops)66 -68 PRINCES HWY NAIRNE SA 5252;70 -72 PRINCES HWY NAIRNE SA 5252Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (Shed)2A WEBBER DR NAIRNE SA 5252Decision Made
- Swimming pool (inground) and associated swimming pool safety features33 CHESTNUT DR NAIRNE SA 5252Decision Made
- Verandah2 WEST TCE NAIRNE SA 5252Decision Made
- Alteration to existing carport (comprising an increase the total height)11 DE GACHER ST NAIRNE SA 5252Under Assessment
- Verandah13 CHESTNUT DR NAIRNE SA 5252Decision Made
- Swimming pool with associated safety features11 CHESTNUT DR NAIRNE SA 5252Decision Made
- Verandah and outbuilding (domestic garage/storage)39 CHESTNUT DR NAIRNE SA 5252Decision Made
- Carport93 NORTH RD NAIRNE SA 5252Under Assessment
March 2026
- Verandah15 GLADSTONE ST NAIRNE SA 5252Decision Made
- Fence and retaining wall structuresLOT 204 DE GACHER ST NAIRNE SA 5252Under Assessment
February 2026
- Outbuilding (shed)LOT 62 WOODSIDE RD NAIRNE SA 5252Decision Made
- Variation to Development application 25018994 (Detached Dwelling (single storey), alterations to outbuilding, retaining walls and removal of 1 Significant Tree (Eucalyptus Gomphocephala) and 3 Regulated Trees (Acacia)) - comprising the re-siting and alterations of the dwelling to remove the need for alterations to the existing outbuilding for fire separation purposes94 SYDNEY RD NAIRNE SA 5252Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to existing Detached Two Storey Dwelling25 SUMMIT RD NAIRNE SA 5252Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwelling3 MOYSE CT NAIRNE SA 5252Decision Made
- Detached dwelling (single storey), verandah and outbuilding (domestic garage)16 RAILWAY TCE NAIRNE SA 5252Decision Made
- Outbuilding62 MATTHEW SMILLIE DR NAIRNE SA 5252Decision Made
- Outbuilding5 MCNICOL LANE NAIRNE SA 5252Decision Made
- Swimming pool and safety barrier6 IRONSTONE RANGE RD NAIRNE SA 5252Decision 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
45 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- CellarbrationsAlcohol
- Little Birdy BakeryBakery
59 Old Princes Highway, Nairne
- Bench
- Bicycle Parking
- Stop 70 South Terrace - South sideBus stop
- Stop 71 Main Road - South sideBus stop
- Stop 72 Main Road - South sideBus stop
- Stop 73 Main Road - South sideBus stop
- Stop 74 North Road - North sideBus stop
- Stop 75 North Road - East sideBus stop
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)
- 6/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 7/10
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
87 state heritage places
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- Heritage placeState heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Nairne Pre-School CentreSaleyard Roadkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services (SA) — OpenStreetMap + SA Education · Period: current · Updated on site
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
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 5
- Parks (OSM)
- 5
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
- 61.6/100
- National rank
- 597th in Australia
- State rank
- 21st in SA
- Peer rank
- #7 among Metro Adelaide · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #18 among Metro Adelaide 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 Environmentalcrime15
- Other Theftcrime6
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injurycrime14
- Serious Assault Resulting In Injurycrime6
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mvcrime5
- Nairne Pre-School CentrechildcareSaleyard Roadkindergarten
- Heritage placeheritageState heritage
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Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services (SA) — OpenStreetMap + SA Education · Updated on site
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
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