Ramco is a rural locality in South Australia, 182 km from Adelaide CBD, around 2 hours 5 minutes by car. Population is 135; the median age is 56 and the median household income is $75,192 per year. On socioeconomic measures it sits in the lower-middle tier nationally. Population fell 18.7% from 2016 to 2021. The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $195 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,625. The area shows no recorded bushfire exposure. All 1 school within the locality boundary rank above the state average, and walkability is low.
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Is Ramco safe? Crime statistics
2026Crime in Ramco sits in the low band, with 2 incidents recorded in 2026 — down roughly 60% on the prior year.
2 offences
60.0% 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 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 Ramco, and the cohort skews above peer-suburb performance. Ramco Primary School leads the pack.
- • 87 students in one school (avg 87)
Primary
Walkability
Ramco is very car-dependent on foot — at 17/100, nearly all errands require a car.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Ramco.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 83
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
Loxton Waikerie: 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
Ramco is home to 135 residents, with a median age of 56 — noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Median household income runs at $75,000 a year, with unemployment at 12.2%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
135
Median Age
56
Median Household Income
$75,192/yr
Census Median Rent
$195/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,625/mo
Avg Household Size
2.1
Median Personal Income
$39,780/yr
Unemployment Rate
12.2%
Unoccupied Dwellings
15.9%
Total Dwellings
63
Owner-Occupier Rate
81.0%
Houses
100.0%
Rental Stress
13.5%
Mortgage Stress
25.9%
Work From Home
5.4%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 86.7%
- English Spoken at Home
- 92.6%
- Employment Rate
- 56.8%
- Completed Year 12
- 37.0%
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 $1,871 a year through Loxton Waikerie based on 2024 figures.
How this land is zoned
- Environmental 46%
- Rural and farming 44%
- Residential 10%
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: Loxton Waikerie
In the year to August 2026, 46 new dwellings were approved across Loxton Waikerie. Almost all of the pipeline is detached houses. Approvals are down 30.0% on the same period a year earlier.
Setting
- Elevation
- 21 m
- above sea level, at the locality centre
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 5322, 0 of 935 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 2.5% (23 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 2.5%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 5322, 309 rooftop-solar systems totalling 2.2 MW have been installed since 2001, against 461 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 22 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 Ramco?
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 135 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 Ramco
Is Ramco a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Ramco is low (30/100, ranked against other SA suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect Ramco?
Ramco 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 Ramco?
Ramco, SA had a population of 135 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Ramco, SA?
The postcode for Ramco, SA is 5322.
How far is Ramco from Adelaide?
Ramco is 182 km from Adelaide CBD by road, about 123 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Ramco?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Ramco was $75,192 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 Ramco?
There are too few current rental listings in Ramco for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $195, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Ramco?
The median age of residents in Ramco was 56 at the 2021 ABS Census.
How are the schools in Ramco?
There is 1 school inside the Ramco boundary: 1 above similar schools on NAPLAN, compared with same-state, same-type schools of similar socio-educational advantage (ICSEA).
Is Ramco walkable?
Ramco scores 17/100 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.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Ramco?
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 Ramco belong to?
Ramco sits within the Loxton Waikerie local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Ramco?
The average residential rates bill through Loxton Waikerie is $1,871 a year (2024). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Ramco?
Across Loxton Waikerie, 46 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's down 30.0% 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 Ramco in?
Ramco 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
- 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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