SA · Mid Murray Council
Stuart, 5320
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- Green suburb
Suburb profile
Stuart is a residential smaller community in Mid Murray with a familiar suburban feel. Set in the wider countryside, it offers distance from the capital and a strong sense of place. 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. Homes are relatively affordable, which helps families and first-time residents put down roots.
The streetscape feels settled and established, with older homes giving the area a familiar, lived-in look.
Population
- Population
- 15
- Median age
- 61
- Median household income / week
- $2,124
- Dwelling vacancy
- 46.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 6 of 13
- Median monthly mortgage
- $433
- Employment rate
- 50%
- 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
- 133.3
- State safety percentile
- 90.2th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 6
- Increase (daily rate)
- +0.3%
Reported offences are unchanged compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental1
- 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.
5 planning-related records
2025· 1 proposal
July 2025
- Alterations and additions to an existing state heritage place, comprising an attached extension connected by a deck9230 GOYDER HWY STUART SA 5320Decision Made
2024· 2 proposals
March 2024
- Change of use from Barn to Cafe/shop space.9230 GOYDER HWY STUART SA 5320Decision Made
- Construction of an agricultural building9230 GOYDER HWY STUART SA 5320Decision Made
2022· 1 proposal
September 2022
- Construction of an open bay hay shed (agricultural building) and an open bay implement shed (agricultural building)8870 GOYDER HWY STUART SA 5320Decision Made
2021· 1 proposal
December 2021
- Alterations and additions to an existing state heritage place, comprising an attached extension, alfresco area, and separate wing connected by a deck9230 GOYDER HWY STUART SA 5320Under Assessment
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)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 1/10
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
4 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 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
- Other Theftcrime1
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- Alterations and additions to an existing state heritage place, comprising an attached extension connected by a deckplanning9230 GOYDER HWY STUART SA 5320Lodged 16 Jul 2025 · Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to an existing state heritage place, comprising an attached extension, alfresco area, and separate wing connected by a deckplanning9230 GOYDER HWY STUART SA 5320Lodged 20 Dec 2021 · Under Assessment
- Change of use from Barn to Cafe/shop space.planning9230 GOYDER HWY STUART SA 5320Lodged 21 Mar 2024 · Decision Made
- Construction of an agricultural buildingplanning9230 GOYDER HWY STUART SA 5320Lodged 05 Mar 2024 · 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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