SA · Mid Murray Council
Purnong, 5238
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- Green suburb
Suburb profile
Purnong is a residential smaller community in Mid Murray with a familiar suburban feel. Out in the wider region, it rewards those who value open country and a pace set by the land, not the clock. An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life.
The town centre holds its own, with enough local flavour to make staying close to home appealing. Homes are relatively affordable, which helps families and first-time residents put down roots.
Light infill development is updating a few streets while the wider area stays largely unchanged.
Population
- Population
- 55
- Median age
- 58
- Median household income / week
- $860
- Dwelling vacancy
- 60.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 31 of 51
- Median monthly mortgage
- $778
- Employment rate
- 35.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 0 / 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)
- 2
- Against the person
- 0
- Against property
- 2
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 36.4
- State safety percentile
- 52.3th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 52
Most common offence types
- Sct - Non Residence1
- Sct - Residence1
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
- Purnong Rd - North side (Purnong District Hall)
- Purnong Rd - South side (Purnong District Council)
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.
11 planning-related records
2025· 2 proposals
December 2025
- Dwelling alteration and verandah104 DONHARTS HILL RD PURNONG SA 5238Under Assessment
February 2025
- Outbuilding extension104 DONHARTS HILL RD PURNONG SA 5238Decision Made
2024· 1 proposal
November 2024
- Minor extension to an existing shed3202 PURNONG RD PURNONG SA 5238Decision Made
2023· 4 proposals
October 2023
- Elevated Dwelling with underfloor enclosure and associated excavation and filling in a flood plain146 DONHARTS HILL RD PURNONG SA 5238Decision Made
September 2023
- construction of shed on site192 PETTIFOR PARK RD PURNONG SA 5238Decision Made
August 2023
- To erect a kit form carport as BBQ shelter on the eastern wall of hall (not attached) Request for fee waiver as for community Not For Profit Organisation.3214 PURNONG RD PURNONG SA 5238Decision Made
July 2023
- Domestic Outbuilding (Shed)104 DONHARTS HILL RD PURNONG SA 5238Decision Made
2022· 2 proposals
August 2022
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding and replacement retaining wallLOT 157 DONHARTS HILL RD PURNONG SA 5238Decision Made
January 2022
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding (shed) in association with an existing dwelling3200 PURNONG RD PURNONG SA 5238Decision Made
2021· 2 proposals
October 2021
- Riverbank Retaining Wall (Timber) and associated excavation and filling in a flood plainLOT 11 SCRUBBY FLAT SHACK RD PURNONG SA 5238Decision Made
August 2021
- shed202 KLUGE RD PURNONG SA 5238Decision 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)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
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
1 state heritage place
- Heritage placeState heritage
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
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 2
- Parks (OSM)
- 2
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
Recent changes
- Sct - Non Residencecrime1
- Sct - Residencecrime1
- Heritage placeheritageState heritage
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding (shed) in association with an existing dwellingplanning3200 PURNONG RD PURNONG SA 5238Lodged 28 Jan 2022 · Decision Made
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding and replacement retaining wallplanningLOT 157 DONHARTS HILL RD PURNONG SA 5238Lodged 22 Aug 2022 · Decision Made
- Domestic Outbuilding (Shed)planning104 DONHARTS HILL RD PURNONG SA 5238Lodged 20 Jul 2023 · Decision Made
- Dwelling alteration and verandahplanning104 DONHARTS HILL RD PURNONG SA 5238Lodged 27 Dec 2025 · Under Assessment
- Elevated Dwelling with underfloor enclosure and associated excavation and filling in a flood plainplanning146 DONHARTS HILL RD PURNONG SA 5238Lodged 18 Oct 2023 · Decision Made
- Minor extension to an existing shedplanning3202 PURNONG RD PURNONG SA 5238Lodged 22 Nov 2024 · Decision Made
- Outbuilding extensionplanning104 DONHARTS HILL RD PURNONG SA 5238Lodged 25 Feb 2025 · 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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