Manoora sits 123 km from Adelaide CBD in South Australia, around 1 hour 30 minutes by car. Census data records 134 residents with a median age of 51 and a median household income of $59,904 per year. By household income, education, and employment patterns, it ranks in the middle range nationally. The locality fell 10.1% between 2016 and 2021. At the 2021 Census, households here paid a median rent of $188 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,083. Manoora is characterised by high crime risk. All 1 school within the locality boundary rank above the state average, and walkability is low.
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Is Manoora safe? Crime statistics
2026Crime in Manoora sits in the moderate band, with 5 incidents recorded in 2026 — up roughly 150% on the prior year.
5 offences
150.0% since 2025Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2021–20252 crashes
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the locality carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. This state’s crash data does not name the road.
Schools
One school serve Manoora, and the cohort skews above peer-suburb performance. Manoora Primary School leads the pack.
- • 29 students in one school (avg 29)
Primary
Walkability
Manoora is very car-dependent on foot — at 0/100, nearly all errands require a car.
We hold no public transport timetable data for this area, so public transport is not rated here and the score is spread across the remaining components. It is not counted as zero.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Manoora.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 63
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Clare and Gilbert Valleys: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this locality alone — this locality's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
Manoora is home to 134 residents, with a median age of 51 — noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Median household income runs at $60,000 a year, with unemployment at 0.0%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
134
Median Age
51
Median Household Income
$59,904/yr
Census Median Rent
$188/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,083/mo
Avg Household Size
2.2
Median Personal Income
$36,452/yr
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Unoccupied Dwellings
28.6%
Total Dwellings
56
Owner-Occupier Rate
80.8%
Houses
91.1%
Rental Stress
16.3%
Mortgage Stress
21.7%
Work From Home
28.8%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 85.8%
- English Spoken at Home
- 94.0%
- Employment Rate
- 59%
- Completed Year 12
- 39.6%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,830 a year through Clare and Gilbert Valleys based on 2024 figures.
How this land is zoned
- Rural and farming 100%
Zoning sets what may be built, not what is there today. A single address can sit in a different zone to the locality around it — the property page shows the zone for one address.
Building Approvals: Clare and Gilbert Valleys
In the year to August 2026, 28 new dwellings were approved across Clare and Gilbert Valleys. Almost all of the pipeline is detached houses. Approvals are up 20.0% on the same period a year earlier.
Climate & Setting
from Eudunda, 33.5 kmDry climate — hot summers, mild winters.
- Elevation
- 428 m
- above sea level, at the locality centre
- Annual rainfall
- 420 mm
- 71 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- 29.5°C
- 21 days ≥ 35°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 5.6°C
- 1 frost days ≤ 0°C
Elevation is the ground at the locality centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
EV adoption
In postcode 5414, 0 of 180 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 1.7% (3 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 1.7%.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$15,000 for new homes.
No purchase-price cap. Stamp duty is fully exempted for eligible first-home buyers as a separate concession.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Tom Venning Liberal
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Tom Venning | 45.4% | 54.6% | +5.4 |
| 2022 | Rowan Ramsey | 39.9% | 60.1% | -3.2 |
| 2019 | Rowan Ramsey | 36.7% | 63.3% | +5.6 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact locality's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by David Paton Pauline Hanson's One Nation
Next state election: 16 March 2030.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | David Paton ON | 57.0% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2024, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this locality's voters. Results: Electoral Commission of South Australia.
Looking at a specific address in Manoora?
Every figure above is a locality average, and an average smooths over the difference between a street of family homes and a block of flats. Look up one address and you get the census for the few hundred people around it, its own nearest schools and stops, and what the state has mapped for that block.
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- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
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Common questions about Manoora
Is Manoora a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Manoora is moderate (61/100, ranked against other SA suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect Manoora?
Manoora has a low recorded bushfire history (12/100, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history). Flood overlays cover a low share of it (22/100). These are locality-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
What is the population of Manoora?
Manoora, SA had a population of 134 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Manoora, SA?
The postcode for Manoora, SA is 5414.
How far is Manoora from Adelaide?
Manoora is 123 km from Adelaide CBD by road, about 91 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Manoora?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Manoora was $59,904 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Manoora?
There are too few current rental listings in Manoora for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $188, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Manoora?
The median age of residents in Manoora was 51 at the 2021 ABS Census.
Is Manoora at risk of bushfire?
Manoora has a low recorded bushfire history (12/100). The score comes from Geoscience Australia's historical bushfire boundaries, with planned burns excluded: the area of recorded fires touching the locality relative to its size, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history. It records where fire has burned, not a bushfire-prone land designation, which your council's planning scheme sets.
How are the schools in Manoora?
There is 1 school inside the Manoora boundary: 1 above similar schools on NAPLAN, compared with same-state, same-type schools of similar socio-educational advantage (ICSEA).
What is the weather like in Manoora?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Manoora, Eudunda (33.5 km away), summer days average 29.5°C, winter nights 5.6°C, 420 mm of rain a year over 71 rainy days, and 21 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Manoora?
First-home buyers in SA may be eligible for $15,000 towards new homes. The grant is administered by RevenueSA; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Manoora belong to?
Manoora sits within the Clare and Gilbert Valleys local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Manoora?
The average residential rates bill through Clare and Gilbert Valleys is $1,830 a year (2024). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Manoora?
Across Clare and Gilbert Valleys, 28 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's up 20.0% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Manoora in?
Manoora sits within the federal Division of Grey, currently held by Tom Venning (Liberal).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Council rates · FY 2024–25
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2026
- Road crashes · 2021–2025
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- State electorate · 2026
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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