Quorn
SAQuorn is a declining suburb in SA with 1,232 residents.
- SAL code
- 41233
- SA2
- 406021140
- Population
- 1,232
- LGA
- Flinders Ranges
Quorn, SA had 1,232 residents at the 2021 Census, with the broader statistical area roughly steady over the last five years. The predominant age group is 65-74 years, and the median age sits at 53. Households are most often couples without children, and those with a mortgage repay a median of $938 a month. Around 74.1% of homes are owner-occupied, with the largest single tenure being owned outright at 43.5%. Most dwellings are separate houses, making up 93.5% of the suburb's housing stock. The suburb has 3 parks and reserves mapped within its boundary. Source: ABS Census 2021 and Estimated Resident Population, with amenity counts from state Open Data and OpenStreetMap.
Population
?1,232
Suburb · Census 2021
5-Year Growth
-0.2%
3yr: -0.5% · 10yr: -2.6%
SA2 · 5yr
Household Income
$1,017/wk
Suburb · Census 2021 median
Median Age
53
Suburb · Census 2021
Socio-Economic Index
?2/10
SA2 · more disadvantaged
Unemployment
?5.6%
SA2 · Q4 2025
Schools
2
1 primary
Hospitals
?1
Within suburb
Childcare services
?1
in suburb
Parks & green space
?3
Parks, reserves
Transport stops
No data for this suburb
Dwelling approvals
?0
Flinders Ranges · Feb 2026
Median Weekly Rent
Based on rental bond lodgements recorded by the state government.
Median House Sale Price
No data for this suburb
VGV suppresses suburbs with too few sales per quarter
Safety & Crime
2025 Q4Reported incidents from SA police. Offence rates may not reflect all crime.
Population over time — Quorn - Lake Gilles (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2; Quorn suburb alone is ~1,232 (Census 2021).
Source: ABS ERP (latest release · 2025) · Census 2021. Numbers refreshed quarterly.
Growth at a Glance
Population grew from 2,274 to 2,170 over 24 years, averaging -0.2% per year.
Schools
2 in suburbSector
2 public
Type
1 primary
Total enrolment
127(1 of 2 reporting)
Avg per school
127
Government school catchment
Catchment data is not yet available for SA.
Source when available: SA Department for Education — School Zones (primary + high).
Profile
Census snapshot
Housing
Public housing 4.5%Almost entirely detached houses (93.5%), owner-occupied (74.1%), built for families (51% are 3 bed).
Dwelling mix
Tenure
SA 28%
Number of bedrooms
Bushfire risk
This suburb falls outside every bushfire polygon mapped by the relevant authority. Always confirm at the property address — local conditions and unmapped overlays can still apply.
Overlap is the percentage of the suburb's land area inside the mapped bushfire polygons. Always verify the exact property address with the relevant authority before making decisions. Source when available: SA DHUD Bushfire Hazards Overlay and DEW Flood Mapping.
Flood risk
Source: SA DEW Flood Mapping
As of May 2026
Overlap is the percentage of the suburb's land area inside the mapped flood polygons. Always verify the exact property address with the relevant authority before making decisions.
Planning zones
5 zones in suburb| Code | Zone | % covered | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| RURAL | RuralRural | 93.9% | 368.37 km² |
| CONSERVATION | ConservationEnvironmental | 3.3% | 12.84 km² |
| RURAL_LIVING | Rural LivingRural | 1.6% | 6.18 km² |
| COMMUNITY_FACILITIES | Community FacilitiesSpecial use | 0.8% | 3.06 km² |
| NEIGHBOURHOOD | NeighbourhoodResidential | 0.3% | 1.29 km² |
Source: SA Planning and Design Code Zones (ZONE_SA/2026-04-30/7965b1556505eb71) · As of Apr 2026. Zone boundaries are amended periodically; verify the exact property with the relevant council before relying on permitted use.