Mullaquana sits 389 km from Adelaide CBD in South Australia, around 4 hours 20 minutes by car. Census data records 272 residents with a median age of 52 and a median household income of $81,900 per year. On socioeconomic measures it sits in the lower-middle tier nationally. Population grew 9.7% from 2016 to 2021. The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $250 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,625. The area shows high flood risk and no recorded bushfire exposure. Walkability is low.
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Rental Market
Rental affordability
June quarter 2025169 Affordable · the average rental household in this region would pay about 18% of its income on the median rent in postcode 5608.
SGS Rental Affordability Index: a score of 100 means rent takes 30% of income, the usual housing-stress line; lower scores are less affordable. "Region" is the capital city or the rest of the state.
Is Mullaquana safe? Crime statistics
2026Crime in Mullaquana sits in the low band, with 6 incidents recorded in 2026 — down roughly 67% on the prior year.
6 offences
66.7% since 2025Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2021–20251 crash
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the suburb carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. This state’s crash data does not name the road.
Schools
Walkability
Mullaquana is very car-dependent on foot — at 8/100, nearly all errands require a car.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Mullaquana.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 23
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
Whyalla: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this suburb alone — this suburb's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
Mullaquana is home to 272 residents, with a median age of 52 — noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Median household income runs at $82,000 a year, with unemployment at 5.8%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
272
Median Age
52
Median Household Income
$81,900/yr
Census Median Rent
$250/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,625/mo
Avg Household Size
2.4
Median Personal Income
$40,352/yr
Unemployment Rate
5.8%
Unoccupied Dwellings
11.1%
Total Dwellings
99
Owner-Occupier Rate
89.3%
Houses
81.8%
Rental Stress
15.9%
Mortgage Stress
23.8%
Work From Home
2.5%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 71.3%
- English Spoken at Home
- 79.4%
- Employment Rate
- 53%
- Completed Year 12
- 26.5%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
4% of employed residents work in a capital's city centre (5 of 129).
City centre: the ABS area around each capital's CBD, such as Sydney Inner City or Perth City (which takes in Subiaco and Leederville). 2021 Census place of work.
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $2,104 a year through Whyalla based on 2024 figures.
How this land is zoned
- Infrastructure and transport 50%
- Environmental 30%
- Rural and farming 18%
- Industrial 1%
Zoning sets what may be built, not what is there today. A single address can sit in a different zone to the suburb around it — the property page shows the zone for one address.
Building Approvals: Whyalla
In the year to August 2026, 18 new dwellings were approved across Whyalla. That mix is 16 houses and 2 units.
Air Quality
This station does not measure fine particles (PM2.5).
PM10 averaged 19.1 µg/m³. Days over the limit in 2025: PM10 5.
From the Whyalla, Schulz Reserve monitoring station, 3.8 km away.
Climate & Setting
from Whyalla Aero, 1.2 kmDry climate — very hot summers, mild winters.
- Elevation
- 10 m
- above sea level, at the suburb centre
- Distance to the ocean
- 2.7 km
- Annual rainfall
- 259 mm
- 44 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- 29.7°C
- 30 days ≥ 35°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 5.9°C
- 4 frost days ≤ 0°C
Elevation is the ground at the suburb 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.
Industrial Emissions Nearby
3 facilities within 5 km- 1.2 kmSewerage and Drainage ServicesTop reported: Ammonia (total) · Total Nitrogen · Total Phosphorus
- 2.5 km
- 4.9 kmPetroleum Product WholesalingTop reported: Total Volatile Organic Compounds · Cumene (1-methylethylbenzene) · Benzene
EV adoption
In postcode 5608, 12 of 9,196 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 2.5% (232 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 2.7%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 5608, 2,774 rooftop-solar systems totalling 15.9 MW have been installed since 2001, against 6,595 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 76 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
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 suburb's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Eddie Hughes Australian Labor Party
Next state election: 16 March 2030.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Eddie Hughes ALP | 58.5% |
| 2022 | Eddie Hughes ALP | 71.0% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2024, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this suburb's voters. Results: Electoral Commission of South Australia.
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Every figure above is a suburb 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 Mullaquana
Is Mullaquana a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Mullaquana is low (37/100, ranked against other SA suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect Mullaquana?
Mullaquana has no recorded bushfire history. Flood overlays cover a high share of it (94/100). These are suburb-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
What is the population of Mullaquana?
Mullaquana, SA had a population of 272 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Mullaquana, SA?
The postcode for Mullaquana, SA is 5608.
How far is Mullaquana from Adelaide?
Mullaquana is 389 km from Adelaide CBD by road, about 259 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Mullaquana?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Mullaquana was $81,900 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 Mullaquana?
There are too few current rental listings in Mullaquana for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $250, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Mullaquana?
The median age of residents in Mullaquana was 52 at the 2021 ABS Census.
Is Mullaquana walkable?
Mullaquana scores 8/100 on the SuburbScan Walkability Score, making it very car-dependent. The score is a weighted average of public transport, schools, parks, supermarkets, GPs, pharmacies, childcare, and hospitals within walking distance.
What is the weather like in Mullaquana?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Mullaquana, Whyalla Aero (1.2 km away), summer days average 29.7°C, winter nights 5.9°C, 259 mm of rain a year over 44 rainy days, and 30 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Mullaquana?
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 Mullaquana belong to?
Mullaquana sits within the Whyalla local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Mullaquana?
The average residential rates bill through Whyalla is $2,104 a year (2024). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Mullaquana?
Across Whyalla, 18 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Mullaquana in?
Mullaquana 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
- Air quality · 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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