SA · Wudinna Council
Wudinna, 5652
Current weather
11.9°CPartly cloudy
77% humidity · 19.9 km/h wind · 15.2° / 9.5° today · 4.4 mm rain
Desirability score
Suburb snapshot
Wudinna is a small locality in the Wudinna area, home to around 594 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 11 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun) with falling year-on-year trends (-42%), roughly 18.5 offences per 1,000 residents, 2 school and preschool sites in the area, limited but present public transport access, a reasonable spread of amenities, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.
Population
- Population
- 594
- Median age
- 45
- Median household income / week
- $1,404
- Dwelling vacancy
- 19.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 57 of 291
- Median monthly mortgage
- $943
- Employment rate
- 62.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 15 / 7 / 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)
- 11
- Against the person
- 2
- Against property
- 9
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 18.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 297 residents
- State safety percentile
- 24.8th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 2
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -41.9%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental1
- Other Theft5
- Sct - Non Residence1
- Theft From Motor Vehicle1
- Threatening Behaviour1
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
- 997
- Wudinna Area SchoolCombined · ICSEA 997
- Wudinna RSL Memorial KindergartenOswald 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
1 public transport stops in this suburb
- Eyre Hwy - South West side (Golden Wattle Roadhouse)
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.
68 planning-related records
2026· 6 proposals
June 2026
- Shed36 RICHARDS AV WUDINNA SA 5652Under Assessment
- Stratco carport that extends from the house fascia out towards the footpath (see attached proposed site plans).40 MEDLEY TCE WUDINNA SA 5652Under Assessment
May 2026
- Proposed fuel facility at Wudinna with the intent to provide only a fuel offer in support of local and regional customers. The site is somewhat remote from population densities where the ex-penditure for a control building could be warranted. The site will be un-manned and largely monitored remotely with some local oversight. As required by SA DG Regulations the Outdoor Payment Terminal (OPT) has a built-in emergency response call button that alerts a service provider to respond as necessary to12 -16 EYRE HWY WUDINNA SA 5652Under Assessment
April 2026
- Construction of a freestanding double sided non-illuminated advertising sign (billboard) for the purposes of third-party advertising20 EYRE HWY WUDINNA SA 5652Decision Made
- - Widening existing site entrance - Widening existing internal access roadway - Relocation of existing classification office from another site to this site - Construction of classification walkways and the associated structure - Installation of a new portal weighbridge26 UCONTITCHIE RD WUDINNA SA 5652Under Assessment
March 2026
- 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom house with concrete slab and lightweight cladding. 12x15m shed with 2 bedroom ancillary accommodation and general caravan/boat/car storage12 RICHARDS AV WUDINNA SA 5652Under Assessment
2025· 8 proposals
October 2025
- Domestic storage shed and carport57 -59 BALLANTYNE ST WUDINNA SA 5652Decision Made
September 2025
- Demolition of freestanding carport and extension of four additional bays to existing storage shed.3A COCATA RD WUDINNA SA 5652Decision Made
August 2025
- Office to be used in association with a grain storage facilityLOT 51 EYRE HWY WUDINNA SA 5652Decision Made
July 2025
- New motel units15 -17 BURTON TCE WUDINNA SA 5652Decision Made
- Administration Office57 -59 BALLANTYNE ST WUDINNA SA 5652Decision Made
March 2025
- Location of a 20ft shipping container adjacent to the emergency fire fighting tank to store equipment and consumables in the event of a fire emergencyLOT 6 EYRE HWY WUDINNA SA 5652Decision Made
February 2025
- Detached dwellingLOT 201 WOODRUP RD WUDINNA SA 5652Decision Made
- Domestic shed Veranda Dwelling extension1 CAMPLIN ST WUDINNA SA 5652Decision Made
2024· 12 proposals
October 2024
- verandah22 BARTLEY ST WUDINNA SA 5652Decision Made
- Extension to existing store10 WOODRUP RD WUDINNA SA 5652Decision Made
- New storage shed for boat, cars and truck6 BYRNE RD WUDINNA SA 5652Decision Made
September 2024
- Installation of new signage; 1x 6m pylon sign, 1x illuminated fascia sign, 1x illuminated dealer fascia sign.LOT 101 EYRE HWY WUDINNA SA 5652Decision Made
- Proposed shed & dwelling.26 WOODRUP RD WUDINNA SA 5652Decision Made
August 2024
- Detached dwelling and shed21 WOODRUP RD WUDINNA SA 5652Decision Made
- Bulk Handing Facility (Grain Bunker Storage)107 UCONTITCHIE RD WUDINNA SA 5652;LOT 13 UCONTITCHIE RD WUDINNA SA 5652Decision Made
June 2024
- Proposed alterations to existing commercial building15-17 BURTON TCE WUDINNA SA 5652Decision Made
May 2024
- Carport12 HEATH ST WUDINNA SA 5652Decision Made
March 2024
- Replace rear veranda with a Stratco Sanctuary Series kit veranda. Similar style and location of existing veranda7 HAINES ST WUDINNA SA 5652Decision Made
- Outbuilding in association with showground45-61 MEDLEY TCE WUDINNA SA 5652Decision Made
January 2024
- Extension to existing garage10 MEDLEY TCE WUDINNA SA 5652Decision Made
2023· 14 proposals
November 2023
- Addition to Existing Dwelling4 SCHOLZ CT WUDINNA SA 5652Decision Made
October 2023
- Addition of a 6100mm x 4200mm flat roof Stratco Sanctuary Series verandah to the rear of the UnitLOT 23 NAYLOR TCE WUDINNA SA 5652Decision Made
September 2023
- Store3 BURTON TCE WUDINNA SA 5652Decision Made
June 2023
- Agricultural Shed and 300 kilolitre rainwater tank107 UCONTITCHIE RD WUDINNA SA 5652Under Assessment
May 2023
- Fenced pool area 145 sqm with pool size 9.3m x 4.580m11 COLMAN ST WUDINNA SA 5652Decision Made
- Proposed 6m x6m carport to be added to south west corner of house.5 OSWALD ST WUDINNA SA 5652Decision Made
- Proposed addition 6m x6m carport to north east side of existing shed.10 MEDLEY TCE WUDINNA SA 5652Decision Made
- Verandah29 BURTON TCE WUDINNA SA 5652Decision Made
April 2023
- Outdoor area attached to existing house18 MEDLEY TCE WUDINNA SA 5652Decision Made
February 2023
- Workshop for service and repairs to farm machinery82-84 EYRE HWY WUDINNA SA 5652Decision Made
- Construction of new shed5 HAINES ST WUDINNA SA 5652Decision Made
- Dismantle existing wooden framed carport and replace with new steel framed carport.58 EYRE HWY WUDINNA SA 5652Decision Made
January 2023
- Transportable Home- 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, kitchen, dining living. 2 car carport.12 TREE RD WUDINNA SA 5652Decision Made
- Carport68 EYRE HWY WUDINNA SA 5652Decision 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
31 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- 4FarmersAgrarian
- Curtis's New Holland AgricultureAgrarian
- EldersAgrarian
- WCT RuralAgrarian
- Alcohol
- Wudinna BakeryBakery
- bank SABank
- Wudinna Meat StoreButcher
- Alicia'sCafe
- Wudinna BakeryCafe
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
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 1
- Emergency department
- On site
- Wudinna Hospital16-24 Richards AvenuePublic 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)
- 4/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 5/10
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
6 state heritage places
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- 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 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)
- 11
- Parks (OSM)
- 4
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
- 41.5/100
- National rank
- 2975th in Australia
- State rank
- 290th in SA
- Peer rank
- #20 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #49 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 Environmentalcrime1
- Other Theftcrime5
- Sct - Non Residencecrime1
- Theft From Motor Vehiclecrime1
- Threatening Behaviourcrime1
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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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