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Wirrina Cove, 5204

Current weather

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70% humidity · 32.2 km/h wind · 10.9° / 8.9° today · 25 mm rain

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  • Green suburb
What Wirrina Cove is known for: Green suburb

Suburb profile

Wirrina Cove is a residential smaller community in Yankalilla with a familiar suburban feel. Life revolves around the local community, with the wider region offering trips and services when needed. A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood.

The area offers approachable housing costs alongside a lifestyle that still feels complete. Community life feels grounded and local, with residents who tend to know their neighbourhood well.

A busy pipeline of new development is gradually changing the look and feel of the streets.

Population

Population
187
Median age
61
Median household income / week
$645
Dwelling vacancy
38%
Unoccupied private dwellings
63 of 166
Median monthly mortgage
$1,029
Employment rate
36%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
14 / 0 / 43

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

Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$250

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)
23
Against the person
3
Against property
20
Rate per 1,000 residents
123
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 62 residents
State safety percentile
88.7th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
19
Increase (daily rate)
+156.3%

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • Other Property Damage And Environmental3
  • Other Theft5
  • Receive Or Handle Proceeds Of Crime2
  • Sct - Non Residence3
  • Sct - Residence3

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

1 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Paradise Dr / Main South Rd - East side (Wirrina)

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.

57 planning-related records

2026· 7 proposals

  • May 2026

  • DWELLING - DETACHED SINGLE STOREY ELEVATED
    27 SEAVIEW AV WIRRINA COVE SA 5204Under Assessment
  • DWELLING ADDITIONS (ENCLOSURE OF UNDERCROFT OF EXISTING ELEVATED DWELLING) , ASSOCIATED RETAINING WALLS AND NEW VERANDAH
    1 SEAVIEW AV WIRRINA COVE SA 5204Under Assessment
  • RETAINING WALL
    2 BAYVIEW AV WIRRINA COVE SA 5204Under Assessment

  • April 2026

  • Detached Dwelling- single-storey with Outbuilding (Carport) & Retaining Walls
    8 SUNRISE CT WIRRINA COVE SA 5204Under Assessment

  • March 2026

  • DWELLING - DETACHED SINGLE STOREY WITH PORCH, ALFRESCO & GARAGE UMR
    14 EAGLE CT WIRRINA COVE SA 5204Under Assessment
  • OUTBUILDING - GARAGE
    21 SUNRISE CT WIRRINA COVE SA 5204Decision Made

  • January 2026

  • Detached Dwelling- single-storey with Carport & Shed
    LOT 1 PARADISE DR WIRRINA COVE SA 5204Under Assessment
2025· 11 proposals

  • November 2025

  • Attach new front flat verandah to existing house
    71 SEAVIEW AV WIRRINA COVE SA 5204Decision Made
  • Land Division (One into Two) (Community Title)
    12 EAGLE CT WIRRINA COVE SA 5204Decision Made

  • July 2025

  • Outbuilding (storage shed)
    7596 MAIN SOUTH RD WIRRINA COVE SA 5204Decision Made

  • May 2025

  • Group Dwelling- single-storey with Verandah
    LOT 6 PARADISE DR WIRRINA COVE SA 5204Decision Made

  • March 2025

  • Detached Dwelling- single-storey with Verandah
    3 SUNRISE CT WIRRINA COVE SA 5204Decision Made
  • SWIMMING POOL WITH SAFETY FENCE
    34 SEAVIEW AV WIRRINA COVE SA 5204Decision Made

  • February 2025

  • RETAINING WALL
    21 SUNRISE CT WIRRINA COVE SA 5204Decision Made
  • Detached Dwelling- single-storey
    LOT 4 PARADISE DR WIRRINA COVE SA 5204Decision Made
  • Detached Dwelling- single-storey with Double Garage (UMR) & Rainwater Tank
    LOT 4 MAIN SOUTH RD WIRRINA COVE SA 5204Decision Made

  • January 2025

  • SHED - DOMESTIC
    17 SUNRISE CT WIRRINA COVE SA 5204Decision Made
  • DECK
    13 SUNRISE CT WIRRINA COVE SA 5204Decision Made
2024· 9 proposals

  • November 2024

  • Detached Dwelling- single-storey with Carport & Ancillary Accommodation Building and Outbuilding (Greenhouse) & Retaining Walls
    14 SEAVIEW AV WIRRINA COVE SA 5204Decision Made
  • CARPORT - FREESTANDING
    1 SUNRISE CT WIRRINA COVE SA 5204Decision Made
  • Detached Dwelling with Deck and Carport & Retaining Walls
    27 SEAVIEW AV WIRRINA COVE SA 5204Under Assessment

  • July 2024

  • SHED - DOMESTIC
    9 EAGLE CT WIRRINA COVE SA 5204Decision Made

  • June 2024

  • CARPORT - ATTACHED
    6 SEAVIEW AV WIRRINA COVE SA 5204Decision Made
  • STUDIO - ENCLOSED UNDER SECTION OF EXISTING VERANDAH
    20 SUNRISE CT WIRRINA COVE SA 5204Under Assessment

  • May 2024

  • Detached dwelling- single-storey
    LOT 10 PARADISE DR WIRRINA COVE SA 5204Decision Made

  • January 2024

  • Group Dwelling- Two-storey with Balcony & Double Garage (Under Main Roof)
    LOT 5 PARADISE DR WIRRINA COVE SA 5204Decision Made
  • SHED - DOMESTIC
    4 BAYVIEW AV WIRRINA COVE SA 5204Decision Made
2023· 9 proposals

  • November 2023

  • Detached Dwelling- Two-storey & Freestanding Garage
    UNIT 19 1 PARADISE DR WIRRINA COVE SA 5204Decision Made

  • October 2023

  • Construction of 2 x 144KL Fire Tanks and stage 1 pipework
    172 PARADISE DR WIRRINA COVE SA 5204Decision Made

  • September 2023

  • Detached Dwelling- single-storey
    9 EAGLE CT WIRRINA COVE SA 5204Decision Made
  • Construction of Ten Single-storey Group Dwellings with associated works
    LOT 8 PARADISE DR WIRRINA COVE SA 5204Decision Made

  • August 2023

  • Single-Storey Detached Dwelling (Variation to Dwelling design only in DA 21010102).
    7596 MAIN SOUTH RD WIRRINA COVE SA 5204Under Assessment

  • May 2023

  • RETAINING WALL
    71 SEAVIEW AV WIRRINA COVE SA 5204Decision Made
  • Tourist Accommodation and Temporary use of a Caravan for residence during construction of the Approved Dwelling in Application 21010102 (maximum duration 10 months).
    7596 MAIN SOUTH RD WIRRINA COVE SA 5204Decision Made

  • March 2023

  • Verandah
    20 SUNRISE CT WIRRINA COVE SA 5204Decision Made

  • January 2023

  • Detached Dwelling with Vehicle Parking Underneath and Ancillary Accommodation Building
    55 SEAVIEW AV WIRRINA COVE SA 5204Under Assessment
2022· 4 proposals

  • December 2022

  • Detached Dwelling- single-storey & Garage & Carport
    71 SEAVIEW AV WIRRINA COVE SA 5204Decision Made

  • August 2022

  • Change of Use from Storeroom to Dwelling within Existing Condominium Units
    UNIT 69 62 SEAVIEW AV WIRRINA COVE SA 5204Decision Made
  • Detached Dwelling- Two-storey with Balcony & Carport and Outbuilding (Garage)
    12 EAGLE CT WIRRINA COVE SA 5204Under Assessment
  • Detached Dwelling- Three-storey with Balconies & Double Garage
    UNIT 37 1 PARADISE DR WIRRINA COVE SA 5204Decision Made

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

5 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Parking (3)
  • Sports field
  • Swimming pool

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

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)
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

Heritage

1 state heritage place

  • Heritage placeState heritage

Data sources & freshness

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

Recent changes

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  • Sports fieldamenitiespitch
  • Swimming poolamenitiesswimming_pool
  • Other Property Damage And Environmentalcrime3
  • Other Theftcrime5
  • Receive Or Handle Proceeds Of Crimecrime2
  • Sct - Non Residencecrime3
  • Sct - Residencecrime3

Data sources & freshness

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