SA · Loxton Waikerie Council
Qualco, 5322
Current weather
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- Green suburb
- Café precinct
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
Suburb profile
Qualco is a welcoming smaller community in Loxton Waikerie, with a settled community character. 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.
Local shops, markets and community spots keep everyday life grounded in the town itself. Housing remains accessible compared with many parts of the state.
Light infill development is updating a few streets while the wider area stays largely unchanged.
Population
- Population
- 47
- Median age
- 52
- Median household income / week
- $1,125
- Dwelling vacancy
- 38.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 13 of 34
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,600
- Employment rate
- 62.8%
- 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)
- 1
- Against the person
- 0
- Against property
- 1
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 21.3
- State safety percentile
- 30.2th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 10
- Increase (daily rate)
- +0.3%
Reported offences are unchanged compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
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.
14 planning-related records
2026· 3 proposals
May 2026
- Demolish existing dwelling and replace with new single storey detached dwelling with UMR alfresco, including associated earthworks817 MURRAYVIEW RD QUALCO SA 5322Under Assessment
- Dwelling additions and alterations, including UMR verandah807 MURRAYVIEW RD QUALCO SA 5322Under Assessment
January 2026
- Land Division - Boundary Realignment (2 into 2 allotments)1118 MURRAYVIEW RD QUALCO SA 5322;868 RAMCO RD QUALCO SA 5322Decision Made
2025· 2 proposals
June 2025
- Installation and operation of sixteen (16) frost fans182 MURRAYVIEW RD QUALCO SA 5322Decision Made
- Construction of an outbuilding (shed)245 MURRAYVIEW RD QUALCO SA 5322Decision Made
2023· 1 proposal
May 2023
- Construction of a Pump Shed (Agricultural Building) including underground Pipelines and Submersible Pumps182 MURRAYVIEW RD QUALCO SA 5322Decision Made
2022· 3 proposals
August 2022
- Ground Mounted Solar Photovoltaic Panels (222 panels) in association with existing horticulture31 MURRAYVIEW RD QUALCO SA 5322Decision Made
July 2022
- Construction of an outbuilding (garage)965 MURRAYVIEW RD QUALCO SA 5322Decision Made
April 2022
- New Patio to use in Pool Area807 MURRAYVIEW RD QUALCO SA 5322Decision Made
2021· 3 proposals
August 2021
- Construction of an agricultural building807 MURRAYVIEW RD QUALCO SA 5322Decision Made
April 2021
- Storage shed807 MURRAYVIEW RD QUALCO SA 5322Decision Made
January 2021
- Protective Tree Netting Structure807 MURRAYVIEW RD QUALCO SA 5322Decision Made
2020· 1 proposal
August 2020
- Land Division - 1 allotment into 2 allotments946 MURRAYVIEW RD QUALCO SA 5322Decision Made
Other· 1 proposal
- MERVYN HAROLD HARTWIG & JUDITH RUTH HARTWIGHydrocarbon and ChemicalEPA licence
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)
- 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
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
- Construction of a Pump Shed (Agricultural Building) including underground Pipelines and Submersible Pumpsplanning182 MURRAYVIEW RD QUALCO SA 5322Lodged 11 May 2023 · Decision Made
- Construction of an agricultural buildingplanning807 MURRAYVIEW RD QUALCO SA 5322Lodged 23 Aug 2021 · Decision Made
- Construction of an outbuilding (garage)planning965 MURRAYVIEW RD QUALCO SA 5322Lodged 18 Jul 2022 · Decision Made
- Construction of an outbuilding (shed)planning245 MURRAYVIEW RD QUALCO SA 5322Lodged 05 Jun 2025 · Decision Made
- Demolish existing dwelling and replace with new single storey detached dwelling with UMR alfresco, including associated earthworksplanning817 MURRAYVIEW RD QUALCO SA 5322Lodged 27 May 2026 · Under Assessment
- Dwelling additions and alterations, including UMR verandahplanning807 MURRAYVIEW RD QUALCO SA 5322Lodged 27 May 2026 · Under Assessment
- Ground Mounted Solar Photovoltaic Panels (222 panels) in association with existing horticultureplanning31 MURRAYVIEW RD QUALCO SA 5322Lodged 05 Aug 2022 · Decision Made
- Installation and operation of sixteen (16) frost fansplanning182 MURRAYVIEW RD QUALCO SA 5322Lodged 24 Jun 2025 · Decision Made
- Land Division - 1 allotment into 2 allotmentsplanning946 MURRAYVIEW RD QUALCO SA 5322Lodged 05 Aug 2020 · Decision Made
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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