Pike River SA 5340
Pike River is a rural locality in South Australia, 264 km from Adelaide CBD, around 3 hours by car. Population is 52; the median age is 49 and the median household income is $97,500 per year. By household income, education, and employment patterns, it ranks in the lower-middle tier nationally. The locality fell 7.1% between 2016 and 2021. At the 2021 Census, households here paid a median rent of $70 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,084. Pike River is characterised by high crime risk and no recorded bushfire exposure. Walkability is low.
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The Liveability Rating is calculated for suburbs of 500 residents or more, and this one has 52. Below that the school, census and safety figures behind the score cover too few people to rank fairly against the rest of the state. The individual measures further down this page are still shown.
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Is Pike River safe? Crime statistics
2026Crime in Pike River sits in the high band, with 5 incidents recorded in 2026 — up roughly 400% on the prior year.
5 offences
400.0% since 2024Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2021–2025No crash in Pike River killed anyone or put anyone in hospital in 2021–2025.
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
Walkability
Pike River 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 Pike River.
- 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
Renmark Paringa: 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
Pike River is home to 52 residents, with a median age of 49, a touch above the national 38. Median household income runs at $98,000 a year, with unemployment at 0.0%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
52
Median Age
49
Median Household Income
$97,500/yr
Census Median Rent
$70/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,084/mo
Avg Household Size
2.5
Median Personal Income
$44,564/yr
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Unoccupied Dwellings
0.0%
Total Dwellings
22
Owner-Occupier Rate
100.0%
Houses
100.0%
Rental Stress
3.7%
Mortgage Stress
13.3%
Work From Home
25.8%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 80.8%
- English Spoken at Home
- 86.5%
- Employment Rate
- 71.7%
- Completed Year 12
- 42.3%
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 $1,591 a year through Renmark Paringa based on 2024 figures.
How this land is zoned
- Rural and farming 62%
- Environmental 38%
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: Renmark Paringa
In the year to August 2026, 61 new dwellings were approved across Renmark Paringa. That mix is 59 houses and 2 units.
Climate & Setting
from Loxton Research Centre, 24.0 kmDry climate — very hot summers, cold winters with occasional frost.
- Elevation
- 49 m
- above sea level, at the locality centre
- Annual rainfall
- 256 mm
- 42 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- 32.1°C
- 38 days ≥ 35°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 4.5°C
- 16 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 5340, 4 of 1,458 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 1.5% (22 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 1.8%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 5340, 458 rooftop-solar systems totalling 3.5 MW have been installed since 2001, against 599 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 20 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 Tony Pasin Liberal
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Tony Pasin | 37.0% | 63.0% | +3.6 |
| 2022 | Tony Pasin | 33.4% | 66.6% | -2.3 |
| 2019 | Tony Pasin | 31.1% | 68.9% | +5.1 |
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 Tim Whetstone Liberal Party
Next state election: 16 March 2030.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Tim Whetstone LP | 56.0% |
| 2022 | Tim Whetstone LP | 67.2% |
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 Pike River?
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.
- The census for a few hundred neighbours, not all 52 residents
- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
- Flood, bushfire and noise mapping, where the state publishes it
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Common questions about Pike River
Is Pike River a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Pike River is high (84/100, ranked against other SA suburbs on offences per resident). Offences against shops, venues and visitors are divided by the people who live here, so suburbs with large daytime or visitor populations rank higher than living there may feel.
What natural hazards affect Pike River?
Pike River has no recorded bushfire history. These are locality-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
What is the population of Pike River?
Pike River, SA had a population of 52 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Pike River, SA?
The postcode for Pike River, SA is 5340.
How far is Pike River from Adelaide?
Pike River is 264 km from Adelaide CBD by road, about 179 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Pike River?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Pike River was $97,500 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 Pike River?
There are too few current rental listings in Pike River for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $70, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Pike River?
The median age of residents in Pike River was 49 at the 2021 ABS Census.
What is the weather like in Pike River?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Pike River, Loxton Research Centre (24 km away), summer days average 32.1°C, winter nights 4.5°C, 256 mm of rain a year over 42 rainy days, and 38 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Pike River?
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 Pike River belong to?
Pike River sits within the Renmark Paringa local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Pike River?
The average residential rates bill through Renmark Paringa is $1,591 a year (2024). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Pike River?
Across Renmark Paringa, 61 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 Pike River in?
Pike River sits within the federal Division of Barker, currently held by Tony Pasin (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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