SA · Flinders Ranges Council
Quorn, 5433
Current weather
11.1°CLight drizzle
87% humidity · 20.3 km/h wind · 13.9° / 7.4° today · 2.6 mm rain
Updated
Desirability score
- Heritage area
- Green suburb
- National parks
- Education hub
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Quorn is a quieter smaller community in Flinders Ranges, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. Distance from the capital is noticeable, but the trade-off is space, calm and a community that knows its neighbours. Generous greenery runs through the area, from street trees to tucked-away reserves.
An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. Life here is grounded in local routine rather than big-city choice, and that is part of the charm. Parks, reserves and open space make it genuinely outdoor-friendly for walks, sport and weekend downtime.
Housing remains accessible compared with many parts of the state. Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.
The desirability score is below average, weighed down by weaker local dining and lifestyle amenities and housing affordability against similar regional towns, even with parks and green space holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 1,232
- Median age
- 53
- Median household income / week
- $1,017
- Dwelling vacancy
- 22.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 145 of 654
- Median monthly mortgage
- $938
- Employment rate
- 47.2%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 50 / 20 / 13
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)
- $400
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)
- 51
- Against the person
- 14
- Against property
- 37
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 41.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 88 residents
- State safety percentile
- 56.8th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 7
- Increase (daily rate)
- +46.1%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental13
- Other Theft8
- Other Unlawful Entry With Intent5
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury9
- Theft From Shop3
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
- 910
- Quorn Area SchoolCombined · ICSEA 910
- Quorn Kindergarten3 Second StreetPreschools
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
2 public transport stops in this suburb
- Railway Tce / Horrocks Hwy - North side (Transcontinental Hotel Quorn)
- Railway Tce / Horrocks Hwy - South side (Transcontinental Hotel Quorn)
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
3 active roadworks / incidents
- MaintenanceHorrocks Highway, Gum Downs Rd17 Jun 2026 – 17 Jul 2026
- MaintenanceHorrocks Highway, Hilder Rd17 Jun 2026 – 17 Jul 2026
- MaintenanceFlinders Ranges Way, Stokes Rd17 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.
194 planning-related records
2026· 11 proposals
June 2026
- Outbuilding (garage)13 ST BARBE ST QUORN SA 5433Decision Made
- Freestanding Pitched Roof Verandah8 -12 FREDRICK ST QUORN SA 5433Decision Made
May 2026
- Existing Residence & proposed new dog kennel compund3 LYTTON ST QUORN SA 5433Under Assessment
April 2026
- To replace existing damaged shade cloth roof with iron roof. This pergola structure was already pre-existing, hail damaged the shade cloth, having it replaced with iron on same structure.61 -62 PARK TCE QUORN SA 5433Under Assessment
- Verandah704 YARRAH VALE RD QUORN SA 5433Decision Made
March 2026
- Earthworks to level the existing site. Shipping container11 -13 MCHUGH ST QUORN SA 5433Decision Made
- SHED13 ST BARBE ST QUORN SA 5433Decision Made
February 2026
- The proposed carport will be a roof over the current carparking area. The construction will be an extension of the existing freestanding roof over the demountable building.92 ENDILLOE RD QUORN SA 5433Decision Made
- Shade cloth canopy to approved and constructed street platforms.14 -15 RAILWAY TCE QUORN SA 5433;16 RAILWAY TCE QUORN SA 5433;16 WILPENA RD HAWKER SA 5434;2 FIRST ST QUORN SA 5433;31 FIRST ST QUORN SA 5433;44 FIRST ST QUORN SA 5433;66 ELDER TCE HAWKER SA 5434;7 RAILWAY TCE QUORN SA 5433;80 ELDER TCE HAWKER SA 5434;LOT 18 RAILWAY TCE QUORN SA 5433Decision Made
- single car port11 DURNFORD RD QUORN SA 5433Decision Made
January 2026
- Flat roofed open sided shelter for equipmentLOT 100 RAILWAY TCE QUORN SA 5433;LOT 694 STOKES RD QUORN SA 5433Decision Made
2025· 29 proposals
December 2025
- Residence and Covered DeckLOT 439 PEARCE RD QUORN SA 5433Decision Made
- to erect a freestanding carport to protect my caravan from further weather damage11 WEST TCE QUORN SA 5433Decision Made
November 2025
- Freestanding Flat Roof Caravan Cover4 SIXTH ST QUORN SA 5433Decision Made
- Build Flat Verandah9 MCHUGH ST QUORN SA 5433Decision Made
- Building a shed for storage of property equipment and Fodder117 NOLL RD QUORN SA 5433Decision Made
- Proposed Development Details Freestanding Carport addition to existing dwelling beside previous carport (DA 25015640)17 EIGHTH ST QUORN SA 5433Decision Made
October 2025
- Add shed to replace pool fence and extend the area out near boundary fence. 6.140m x 7.650. Shed will be open the end facing pool and closed on other three sides. It will have an access door on right side to allow access to pool filtration system. It will be done in cream coloured colourbond and have guttering. Inside will be paved.15 FOURTH ST QUORN SA 5433Decision Made
- Realignment of existing boundaries so that the portion of Allotment 119 abutting Wolseley Terrace will be reduced in area to form a residential sized allotment lining up with the other residential parcels along Wolseley Terrace, while the larger part of Allotment 119 will be amalgamated with Section 695 so as to form part of the Pichi Richi Railway Preservation Society land.24 ALTMANN RD QUORN SA 5433;LOT 119 WOLSELEY TCE QUORN SA 5433Decision Made
- Freestanding Flat Roof Verandah3127 FLINDERS RANGES WAY QUORN SA 5433Decision Made
September 2025
- Vacant block of land for proposed development to include a storage shed for historical WW2 army equipment which needs a height requirement along with a future residence and associated amenities to Council approval.39 SHEPSTONE ST QUORN SA 5433Decision Made
- Quoted for the kit-set shed by Olympic for $55,000. This does not include cost of concrete, water tanks and electrical set up for the proposed development.51 PARK TCE QUORN SA 5433Decision Made
August 2025
- Add Shed to the Property, Dimensions 12.8M wide by 12.2M long.LOT 495 HORROCKS HWY QUORN SA 5433Decision Made
- Domestic outbuilding - storage34 -35 PARK TCE QUORN SA 5433Decision Made
July 2025
- shed and tanksLOT 575SW FLINDERS RANGES WAY QUORN SA 5433Decision Made
- Remove old shed. Replace with new shed.114 ARDEN VALE RD QUORN SA 5433Decision Made
- Install a free standing 'American" style barn shed to the rear of the existing building.2 RAILWAY TCE QUORN SA 5433Decision Made
- Installation of an Olympic Industries Shed: approximately 12.2m long by 7.8m deep by 3m wall height, plus 13% gable roof pitch. Four bay shed with two sliding doors, facing Short Street, in line with existing house to the north of proposed shed site. Inclusion of concrete flooring, and power.36 SHORT ST QUORN SA 5433Decision Made
- Outbuilding35 WOLSELEY TCE QUORN SA 5433Decision Made
June 2025
- Carport17 EIGHTH ST QUORN SA 5433Decision Made
- Erect a new colorbond shed 12200m x 6100m63 PEPPER TREE LANE QUORN SA 5433Decision Made
May 2025
- stratco carport 3.35 wide 5.50 long 2.4 high 18.45m29 WOLSELEY TCE QUORN SA 5433Decision Made
- Freestanding Flat Roof carport18 SEVENTH ST QUORN SA 5433Decision Made
- Shed20 SALMON ST QUORN SA 5433Decision Made
- Attached Pitched Roof Verandah72 PEPPER TREE LANE QUORN SA 5433Decision Made
- Shed - Garaport12 -14 MCHUGH ST QUORN SA 5433Decision Made
April 2025
- Outbuilding44 FOSTER ST QUORN SA 5433Decision Made
- Outbuilding with lean-to verandah39 YARRAH VALE RD QUORN SA 5433Decision Made
March 2025
- Stratco carport for shade and patio for entertaining18 SHEPSTONE ST QUORN SA 5433Decision Made
- Store39 SHEPSTONE ST QUORN SA 5433Decision 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
Parks & reserves
2 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Mount Brown Conservation Park
- The Dutchmans Stern Conservation Park
Data sources & freshness
- National parks & reserves (SA) — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 1
- Emergency department
- On site
- Quorn Health ServiceHospital RoadPublic Hospital
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 1/10
- 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
35 state heritage places
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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 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)
- 15
- 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
- 20.9/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 6463rd in Australia
- State rank
- 655th in SA
- Peer rank
- #143 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #238 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
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 Environmentalcrime13
- Other Theftcrime8
- Other Unlawful Entry With Intentcrime5
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injurycrime9
- Theft From Shopcrime3
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Data sources & freshness
- 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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