SA · Berri Barmera Council
Winkie, 5343
Current weather
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77% humidity · 22.9 km/h wind · 16.4° / 9.9° today · 0.4 mm rain
Desirability score
Suburb snapshot
Winkie is a small locality in the Berri Barmera area, home to around 336 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 2 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun) with falling year-on-year trends (-33%), roughly 6.0 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $300, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb.
Population
- Population
- 336
- Median age
- 51
- Median household income / week
- $1,807
- Dwelling vacancy
- 14.3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 22 of 154
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Employment rate
- 66.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 14 / 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.
Housing
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $300
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)
- 2
- Against the person
- 1
- Against property
- 1
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 6
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 336 residents
- State safety percentile
- 2th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 107
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -33.2%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Other Theft1
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury1
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.
45 planning-related records
2026· 2 proposals
June 2026
- Construction of Ancillary Accommodation42 WH SWINSTEAD RD WINKIE SA 5343Under Assessment
May 2026
- Addition to existing Agricultural BuildingLOT 581 DAVIS RD WINKIE SA 5343Decision Made
2025· 12 proposals
November 2025
- Domestic storage shed115 KATARAPKO CR WINKIE SA 5343Decision Made
- Dwelling additions/renovations55 PLUSH RD WINKIE SA 5343Decision Made
October 2025
- Domestic outbuilding41 WH SWINSTEAD RD WINKIE SA 5343Decision Made
- New Stratco Outback Verandah115 KATARAPKO CR WINKIE SA 5343Decision Made
September 2025
- Boundary realignment to excise existing dwelling261 SPENDIFF RD WINKIE SA 5343;357 DALZIEL RD WINKIE SA 5343Decision Made
August 2025
- Outbuilding284 PUDDLETOWN RD WINKIE SA 5343Decision Made
July 2025
- Detached DwellingLOT 1 WINKIE RD WINKIE SA 5343Decision Made
- installing of new shed measuring 9m long by 7 metres wide by 2.7m high in Colourbond7 KATARAPKO CR WINKIE SA 5343Decision Made
April 2025
- Outbuilding415 WINKIE RD WINKIE SA 5343Decision Made
- Decommissioning of existing second dwelling, with a proposed new second dwelling and verandah115 KATARAPKO CR WINKIE SA 5343Decision Made
March 2025
- Add a swim spa to back yard. Spa will be at least 900mm from any current fence, posts, climbing hazards and will have compliant fence / gate around entry steps. Spa will be on a concrete slab and measure 3970mm long, 2280mm wide, 1230mm high231 WINKIE RD WINKIE SA 5343Decision Made
- Outbuilding10 RUMBALL RD WINKIE SA 5343Decision Made
2024· 8 proposals
October 2024
- Horticultural development, comprising of proposed greenhouses, associated storage shed, stormwater dam and associated infrastructureLOT 581 DAVIS RD WINKIE SA 5343;LOT 791 DAVIS RD WINKIE SA 5343Decision Made
July 2024
- Shed used for storage of commercial vehicles and associated light industry161 SPENDIFF RD WINKIE SA 5343Decision Made
June 2024
- Dwelling Addition with Associated External Structures (Verandahs/Alfresco)141 CHAPPLE RD WINKIE SA 5343Decision Made
- Outbuilding17 VON BERTOUCH RD WINKIE SA 5343Decision Made
May 2024
- Skillion Roof Shed 10.2x3.7x3.0 All Colour234 LOWER WINKIE RD WINKIE SA 5343Decision Made
February 2024
- new full colour freestand sanctuary51 SPENDIFF RD WINKIE SA 5343Decision Made
- Dwelling Excisions31 WH SWINSTEAD RD WINKIE SA 5343;42 WH SWINSTEAD RD WINKIE SA 5343;56 WH SWINSTEAD RD WINKIE SA 5343Decision Made
January 2024
- Installation of fiberglass swimming pool, sanitary equipment and safety barrier fencing141 CHAPPLE RD WINKIE SA 5343Decision Made
2023· 4 proposals
October 2023
- 5.8m Wide x 6.0m Long x 2.9m High Free Standing Stratco Outback Traditional Gable Carport All frame work - Monument Roof & Gutter - Classic cream All portals into ground. Infills both ends, *Front Solid Corrugated iron - classic cream *Back Laser light corrugated profile Grey Tint227 KATARAPKO CR WINKIE SA 5343Decision Made
July 2023
- Outbuilding20 DAVIS RD WINKIE SA 5343Decision Made
May 2023
- 9.0m Long x 3.9m Wide x 2.4m High Free standing Universal Verandah. Posts 75 x 75 RHS - Galvinised. Top Frame 150 x 2.0 C section - Galvinised. Roof: Prodek - Zinc. Gutter: Vf Style - Zinc.161 CHAPPLE RD WINKIE SA 5343Decision Made
- Outbuilding18 RUMBALL RD WINKIE SA 5343Decision Made
2022· 6 proposals
November 2022
- Gable Roof Garage/Shed3 BULLPIT RD WINKIE SA 5343Decision Made
September 2022
- Existing shed to be relocated to another location on the property.LOT 2 ECKERTS RD WINKIE SA 5343Decision Made
July 2022
- Domestic Outbuilding291 WINKIE RD WINKIE SA 5343Decision Made
June 2022
- Verandah66 BULLPIT RD WINKIE SA 5343Decision Made
- Install pre fabricated fiberglass pool and associated equipment, including safety barriers and signage.415 WINKIE RD WINKIE SA 5343Decision Made
January 2022
- Two domestic storage sheds.361 KATARAPKO CR WINKIE SA 5343Decision Made
2021· 6 proposals
June 2021
- Replacement farm shed.243 KATARAPKO CR WINKIE SA 5343Decision Made
- Freestanding open-sided carport adjacent to existing shed371 WINKIE RD WINKIE SA 5343Decision Made
- Demolition of existing verandah and construction of new verandah and carport.222 WINKIE RD WINKIE SA 5343Decision Made
May 2021
- Agricultural Building (Pump Shed)LOT 4 GARWOOD LANE WINKIE SA 5343Decision Made
February 2021
- Outbuilding (in the form of a garage)222 WINKIE RD WINKIE SA 5343Decision Made
January 2021
- Boundary realignment - two (2) existing allotments into two (2) allotments - no additional allotments.227 KATARAPKO CR WINKIE SA 5343Decision Made
2020· 2 proposals
December 2020
- Single-storey detached dwelling with garage, verandah and alfresco under-main-roof.LOT 51 VON BERTOUCH RD WINKIE SA 5343Decision Made
November 2020
- Freestanding carport located in front of dwelling to which it is ancillary.460 DALZIEL RD WINKIE SA 5343Decision 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
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Murray River National Park
Data sources & freshness
- National parks & reserves (SA) — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 5/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 6/10
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
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 32.9/100
- National rank
- 4606th in Australia
- State rank
- 468th in SA
- Peer rank
- #65 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #127 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 52%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Other Theftcrime1
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injurycrime1
- Murray River National ParkgovernmentNational parks and reserves listing
- 5.8m Wide x 6.0m Long x 2.9m High Free Standing Stratco Outback Traditional Gable Carport All frame work - Monument Roof & Gutter - Classic cream All portals into ground. Infills both ends, *Front Solid Corrugated iron - classic cream *Back Laser light corrugated profile Grey Tintplanning227 KATARAPKO CR WINKIE SA 5343Lodged 04 Oct 2023 · Decision Made
- 9.0m Long x 3.9m Wide x 2.4m High Free standing Universal Verandah. Posts 75 x 75 RHS - Galvinised. Top Frame 150 x 2.0 C section - Galvinised. Roof: Prodek - Zinc. Gutter: Vf Style - Zinc.planning161 CHAPPLE RD WINKIE SA 5343Lodged 11 May 2023 · Decision Made
- Add a swim spa to back yard. Spa will be at least 900mm from any current fence, posts, climbing hazards and will have compliant fence / gate around entry steps. Spa will be on a concrete slab and measure 3970mm long, 2280mm wide, 1230mm highplanning231 WINKIE RD WINKIE SA 5343Lodged 29 Mar 2025 · Decision Made
- Addition to existing Agricultural BuildingplanningLOT 581 DAVIS RD WINKIE SA 5343Lodged 28 May 2026 · Decision Made
- Agricultural Building (Pump Shed)planningLOT 4 GARWOOD LANE WINKIE SA 5343Lodged 28 May 2021 · Decision Made
- Boundary realignment - two (2) existing allotments into two (2) allotments - no additional allotments.planning227 KATARAPKO CR WINKIE SA 5343Lodged 12 Jan 2021 · Decision Made
- Boundary realignment to excise existing dwellingplanning261 SPENDIFF RD WINKIE SA 5343;357 DALZIEL RD WINKIE SA 5343Lodged 13 Sep 2025 · Decision Made
Data sources & freshness
- National parks & reserves (SA) — 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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