Wombats Rest
SAWombats Rest is a declining suburb in SA with 3 residents.
- SAL code
- 41631
- SA2
- 407031170
- Population
- 3
- LGA
- Mid Murray
Wombats Rest, SA had 3 residents at the 2021 Census, with the broader statistical area roughly steady over the last five years. The predominant age group is 55-64 years, and the median age sits at 55. The median household income is $1,024 per week, and households with a mortgage repay around $0 a month. Source: ABS Census 2021 and Estimated Resident Population, with amenity counts from state Open Data and OpenStreetMap.
Population
?3
Suburb · Census 2021
5-Year Growth
-0.0%
3yr: +0.2% · 10yr: +1.3%
SA2 · 5yr
Household Income
$1,024/wk
Suburb · Census 2021 median
Median Age
55
Suburb · Census 2021
Socio-Economic Index
?2/10
SA2 · more disadvantaged
Unemployment
?5.1%
SA4 · Q4 2025
Hospitals
No data for this suburb
Childcare services
No data for this suburb
Parks & green space
No data for this suburb
Transport stops
No data for this suburb
Dwelling approvals
?7
Mid Murray · Feb 2026
Median House Sale Price
state Valuer-General sale price data not yet loaded for SA
Population over time — Waikerie (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2; Wombats Rest suburb alone is ~3 (Census 2021).
Growth at a Glance
Population grew from 6,941 to 6,793 over 24 years, averaging -0.1% per year.
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
People
Median age 55 (older), largest age group 55-64 (100%), tight labour market (0.0% unemployment).
Median age
55
Avg household size
1.5
Age distribution
Bushfire & flood risk
Bushfire
Source: SA DHUD Bushfire Protection Areas
As of May 2026
Flood
Source: SA DEW Flood Mapping
As of May 2026
Overlap is the percentage of the suburb's land area inside the mapped hazard polygons. Always verify the exact property address with the relevant authority before making decisions.
Planning zones
3 zones in suburb| Code | Zone | % covered | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| RURAL_SHACK_SETTLEMENT | Rural Shack SettlementRural | 65.6% | 0.03 km² |
| CONSERVATION | ConservationEnvironmental | 31.1% | 0.01 km² |
| RURAL | RuralRural | 3.3% | 1,586 m² |
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.