SA · Tatiara Council
Petherick, 5267
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Suburb profile
Petherick is a residential smaller community in Tatiara with a familiar suburban feel. Distance from the capital is noticeable, but the trade-off is space, calm and a community that knows its neighbours. Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with family life visible on every street.
Local shops, markets and community spots keep everyday life grounded in the town itself. There is a settled, neighbourly feel to the area that rewards people who like knowing their patch.
Homes here are sought-after, with many people drawn to the lifestyle the area offers.
Population
- Population
- 40
- Median age
- 35
- Median household income / week
- $1,874
- Dwelling vacancy
- 18.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 3 of 16
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,000
- Employment rate
- 64.3%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 6 / 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 (2023–24)
- 1
- Against the person
- 0
- Against property
- 1
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 25
- State safety percentile
- 36.3th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 8
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental1
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; 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.
3 planning-related records
2025· 1 proposal
November 2025
- Single storey Manager's Residence in the form of a single storey dwelling with associated decking and verandahs1033 PETHERICK RD PETHERICK SA 5267Under Assessment
2024· 2 proposals
April 2024
- Demolition of existing Workers’ Cottage. Construction of new Workers' Accommodation in the form of a single-storey dwelling.1033 PETHERICK RD PETHERICK SA 5267Decision Made
March 2024
- Demolition of Existing Dwelling. New Manager's Residence in the form of a single storey dwelling with integral carport.1033 PETHERICK RD PETHERICK SA 5267Decision 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)
- 9/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 9/10
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
- Other Property Damage And Environmentalcrime1
- Demolition of Existing Dwelling. New Manager's Residence in the form of a single storey dwelling with integral carport.planning1033 PETHERICK RD PETHERICK SA 5267Lodged 18 Mar 2024 · Decision Made
- Demolition of existing Workers’ Cottage. Construction of new Workers' Accommodation in the form of a single-storey dwelling.planning1033 PETHERICK RD PETHERICK SA 5267Lodged 29 Apr 2024 · Decision Made
- Single storey Manager's Residence in the form of a single storey dwelling with associated decking and verandahsplanning1033 PETHERICK RD PETHERICK SA 5267Lodged 11 Nov 2025 · Under Assessment
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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