SA · Murray Bridge Council
Wellington, 5259
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- Green suburb
- Café precinct
- Education hub
Suburb profile
Wellington is a welcoming smaller community in Murray Bridge, with a settled community character. A strong local centre anchors daily routines, while the surrounding region adds variety for weekends away. Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood.
Homes are relatively affordable, which helps families and first-time residents put down roots. Community life feels grounded and local, with residents who tend to know their neighbourhood well.
Active development is adding new homes and refreshed pockets throughout the suburb.
Population
- Population
- 184
- Median age
- 58
- Median household income / week
- $971
- Dwelling vacancy
- 38.1%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 51 of 134
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,083
- Employment rate
- 49.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 12 / 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)
- 8
- Against the person
- 3
- Against property
- 5
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 43.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 61 residents
- State safety percentile
- 59th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 18
- Increase (daily rate)
- +301.1%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental1
- Sct - Non Residence1
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury1
- Serious Assault Resulting In Injury1
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv1
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
- Jervois Rd / Langhorne Creek Rd - East side (Wellington)
- Jervois Rd / Langhorne Creek Rd - West side (Wellington)
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.
46 planning-related records
2026· 3 proposals
February 2026
- 15009 - land division 4 into 4 boundary realignmentLOT 1147 LOVELYBANKS RD WELLINGTON SA 5259;LOT 1149 LOVELYBANKS RD WELLINGTON SA 5259Decision Made
- Dwelling additions and alterations Carport Verandah16 -20 TOLMER ST WELLINGTON SA 5259Under Assessment
January 2026
- Garage (outbuilding ancillary to existing dwelling)3359 JERVOIS RD WELLINGTON SA 5259Decision Made
2025· 13 proposals
December 2025
- Freestanding carport adjoining the existing shed3415 JERVOIS RD WELLINGTON SA 5259Decision Made
November 2025
- Jetty15 OLD PUNT RD WELLINGTON SA 5259Decision Made
October 2025
- Jetty3405 JERVOIS RD WELLINGTON SA 5259Decision Made
- Garage with carport3297 JERVOIS RD WELLINGTON SA 5259Decision Made
- Freestanding carport adjoining the existing outbuilding32 MASON ST WELLINGTON SA 5259Decision Made
August 2025
- Single storey transportable dwelling with attached carport9 BOWMANN ST WELLINGTON SA 5259Decision Made
April 2025
- Reconstruction of retaining walls for river access10 ELLIOTT ST WELLINGTON SA 5259Decision Made
- Shed to be utilised primarily for storage of personal vehiclesLOT 1 LANGHORNE CREEK RD WELLINGTON SA 5259Decision Made
- Agricultural shed97 LOVELYBANKS RD WELLINGTON SA 5259Decision Made
- Outbuilding(shed)3321 JERVOIS RD WELLINGTON SA 5259Decision Made
March 2025
- Ancillary accommodation with mezzanine and attached verandah, to replace an existing shed5 MASON ST WELLINGTON SA 5259Under Assessment
- Detached dwelling3286 JERVOIS RD WELLINGTON SA 5259Decision Made
January 2025
- Floating jetty and concrete retaining wall to replace existing jetty5 MASON ST WELLINGTON SA 5259Decision Made
2024· 9 proposals
December 2024
- Floating jetty and concrete retaining wall to replace existing jetty9 ELLIOTT ST WELLINGTON SA 5259;Lat: -35.3289368 Long: 139.3831370Decision Made
November 2024
- Balcony extension to the rear of the existing dwelling, facing the River Murray3293 JERVOIS RD WELLINGTON SA 5259Decision Made
July 2024
- Freestanding Carport adjoining the existing dwelling3379 JERVOIS RD WELLINGTON SA 5259Decision Made
- Unisex accessible toilet attached to existing toilet block as part of the existing community hall3444 JERVOIS RD WELLINGTON SA 5259Decision Made
- Erection of 6m x 4.15m x 2.7m Gable Roof Shed - 22 Degree Pitch - Category 2 Windspeed - Colorbond CGI Roof - Colorbond Alphaclad Walls - 330mm Verge on 3 Sides - 880mm Verge on 1 Side - 1 x Glass Sliding Door 1810mm(w) x 2100mm(h) - 2 x Aluminium Windows 300mm(w) x 1800mm(h) - D Gutters & 90mm Pops3333 JERVOIS RD WELLINGTON SA 5259Decision Made
- Outbuilding (Shed) 9.1m x 7m x 3.2m(wall height)4794 LANGHORNE CREEK RD WELLINGTON SA 5259Decision Made
June 2024
- Variation to Development 23010338 Alterations to existing shack, reduced upper floor extension, Deck/verandah, replacement boat shed and replacement verandah3301 JERVOIS RD WELLINGTON SA 5259Decision Made
April 2024
- Agricultural building3328 JERVOIS RD WELLINGTON SA 5259Decision Made
February 2024
- Single storey detached dwelling97 LOVELYBANKS RD WELLINGTON SA 5259Decision Made
2023· 6 proposals
October 2023
- Removal of old shed and replacing with new one3339 JERVOIS RD WELLINGTON SA 5259Decision Made
August 2023
- Replacing existing carport that was damaged from storm.LOT 203 JERVOIS RD WELLINGTON SA 5259Decision Made
May 2023
- Alterations to existing shack and an upper floor extension, Balcony and new storage shed and replacement verandah3301 JERVOIS RD WELLINGTON SA 5259Under Assessment
April 2023
- alterations and additions to existing dwelling10 BOWMANN ST WELLINGTON SA 5259Decision Made
March 2023
- Outbuilding, Watertank (above ground) and fencing (1.8m Colourbond)9 ELLIOTT ST WELLINGTON SA 5259Decision Made
February 2023
- Construction of a two-storey detached dwelling with carport, verandah and decking UMR; and Outbuilding (shed); and Retaining walls associated with the dwelling, seating area, and along the riverbank; and Associated earthworks15 OLD PUNT RD WELLINGTON SA 5259Decision Made
2022· 7 proposals
August 2022
- Concrete retaining walls of a maximum 2m height, to replace an existing retaining wall and shed walls3359 JERVOIS RD WELLINGTON SA 5259Decision Made
- Outbuilding (Carport)3337 JERVOIS RD WELLINGTON SA 5259Decision Made
July 2022
- Outbuilding (Shed)3365 JERVOIS RD WELLINGTON SA 5259Decision Made
- Double Storey Timber Framed Detached Dwelling with carport3 MASON ST WELLINGTON SA 5259Decision Made
- Dwelling additions to the rear and deck to front of dwelling.10 BOWMANN ST WELLINGTON SA 5259Decision Made
June 2022
- Verandah sited in front of the dwelling and carport10 BOWMANN ST WELLINGTON SA 5259Decision Made
February 2022
- Demolition of existing single-storey dwelling and construction of a three-storey detached dwelling, carport, retaining walls and earthworks.3405 JERVOIS RD WELLINGTON SA 5259Decision Made
2021· 2 proposals
October 2021
- Telecommunications Facility composed of the following: - a 30m concrete / steel monopole tower (32.40m max height); - three (3) new 5G antennas mounted on the headframe; - one (1) 1200mm diameter parabolic radiocommunications dish at a height of 28m; - four (4) bay outdoor unit (ODU) at the base of the tower; - associated ancillary equipment including transceivers, amplifiers, antenna mounts, cable trays, feeders, cabling, signage, and other associated equipment necessary for the safe operationLOT 174 EL SHADDAI RD WELLINGTON SA 5259Decision Made
August 2021
- Domestic storage shed3405 JERVOIS RD WELLINGTON SA 5259Decision 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)
- 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
Heritage
2 state heritage places
- Heritage placeState heritage
- 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
- Other Property Damage And Environmentalcrime1
- Sct - Non Residencecrime1
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injurycrime1
- Serious Assault Resulting In Injurycrime1
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mvcrime1
- Heritage placeheritageState heritage
- Heritage placeheritageState heritage
- 15009 - land division 4 into 4 boundary realignmentplanningLOT 1147 LOVELYBANKS RD WELLINGTON SA 5259;LOT 1149 LOVELYBANKS RD WELLINGTON SA 5259Lodged 23 Feb 2026 · Decision Made
- Agricultural buildingplanning3328 JERVOIS RD WELLINGTON SA 5259Lodged 30 Apr 2024 · Decision Made
- Agricultural shedplanning97 LOVELYBANKS RD WELLINGTON SA 5259Lodged 09 Apr 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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