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Population
Kimba - Cleve - Franklin Harbour is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends
Kimba - Cleve - Franklin Harbour's population is around 4,367 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 166 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,201 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 4,362 from the ABS as of June 2025 and an additional 94 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 0.30 persons per square kilometer. Kimba - Cleve - Franklin Harbour's growth rate of 4.0% since census positions it within 0.2 percentage points of the SA4 region (4.2%). Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration, contributing approximately 64.3% of overall population gains during recent periods.
AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered and years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category are adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. Future population trends suggest an increase just below the median of Australian non-metropolitan areas, with the area expected to increase by 242 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a gain of 5.4% in total over the 16 years.
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Development
Residential development activity is lower than average in Kimba - Cleve - Franklin Harbour according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets
Kimba-Cleve-Franklin Harbour has seen approximately 11 dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling 59 homes. As of FY26, 11 approvals have been recorded. The average new resident count per year per dwelling constructed between FY21 and FY25 is 0.9. New construction is meeting or exceeding demand, providing more options for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current expectations.
The average value of new properties being constructed is $300,000. This financial year has seen $5.7 million in commercial approvals, indicating the area's primarily residential nature. Compared to the rest of South Australia, Kimba-Cleve-Franklin Harbour records 14.0% less building activity per person and ranks among the 50th percentile nationally. Recent building activity consists solely of detached dwellings, preserving the area's low-density nature with an emphasis on space-seeking buyers.
There are approximately 321 people per dwelling approval in the location. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Kimba-Cleve-Franklin Harbour is expected to grow by 237 residents by 2041. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering favourable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.
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Infrastructure
Kimba - Cleve - Franklin Harbour has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 30thth percentile nationally
Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 42 projects likely affecting the region. Notable initiatives include Yadnarie Renewable Energy Facility, South Australian Regional Bulk Port Development, Cape Hardy Advanced Fuels Precinct, and Northern Water project. The following details those expected to have most relevance.
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Cape Hardy Advanced Fuels Precinct
The Cape Hardy Advanced Fuels Precinct is a large-scale green hydrogen and ammonia production hub. The project aims to develop up to 10 GW of electrolyser capacity to produce over 5 million tonnes of green ammonia annually. As of April 2026, developer Revera Energy elected to let two land purchase options lapse (Areas B and C), reducing the active project footprint while maintaining a final 469-hectare option (Area A) until June 2027. The precinct remains integrated with the Northern Water Supply project and holds Federal Major Project Status.
Yadnarie Renewable Energy Facility
Approved utility-scale hybrid solar and long-duration energy storage project near Cleve on South Australia's Eyre Peninsula. The facility will use RayGen PV Ultra solar cogeneration and Thermal Hydro electro-thermal storage technology, with up to 150 MW of solar capacity, 90 MW grid connection and 720 MWh of storage. AGL acquired the project from Photon Energy in July 2025 after development approval was granted in June 2025. Delivery is planned in stages, with the first 50 MW solar and 30 MW grid connection block anticipated during 2028 and the full project targeted by 2030.
Northern Water
Northern Water is a large-scale desalination and pipeline project designed to provide a climate-independent water source for South Australia's Upper Spencer Gulf and Far North. The project features a seawater reverse osmosis plant at Mullaquana Station with an initial capacity of 130 ML/day (scalable to 260 ML/day) and a 400km pipeline network connecting Whyalla, Port Augusta, and Olympic Dam. It aims to support the green hydrogen industry and critical mineral mining while reducing reliance on the Great Artesian Basin and River Murray.
Whyalla Airport Upgrade
Major upgrade of the Whyalla Airport runway and airfield lighting system completed in June 2025. The project strengthened the runway to enable larger 74-seat Q400 aircraft to service the region, replacing the existing airfield lighting system. Delivered ahead of schedule and under budget by Fulton Hogan, the works used 90 percent local construction materials and employed approximately 234 people, with 110 of those being local workers. The upgrade ensures continuity of vital air services for more than 50,000 passengers annually and provides economic benefits to the region.
Myponie Point Port Facility (Hawsons Iron Project)
The Myponie Point Port Facility is a critical export infrastructure component for the Hawsons Iron Project. It features a 2.2 km jetty, ship loading wharf, and an ore dewatering plant to handle magnetite concentrate transported via a 392 km underground slurry pipeline from the mine near Broken Hill. As of late 2025, the project completed a Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS) confirming the economic viability of a 10-12 Mtpa production profile. The updated strategy incorporates a 100% dry comminution circuit, significantly reducing water and power requirements. The project is currently transitioning toward a Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) and a final investment decision.
Wallaroo Grain Export Facility (Port Narungga)
Grain export facility, also known as Port Narungga, developed by T-Ports. It includes steel silos with 20,500 tonnes capacity, a 500-metre rock causeway with a ship loader, and a nearby bunker site with a total of 240,000 tonnes capacity (an earlier estimate of 340,000 tonnes was also published). The facility was built to improve efficiencies for local growers on the Yorke Peninsula and Mid North. The port silos and bunker storage were completed for grain receival in the 2022/2023 harvest, and the full build was completed in 2023.
Whyalla Secondary College
State-of-the-art $100+ million secondary college accommodating 1500 students in years 7-12. Features contemporary STEM-focused learning spaces, multi-level outdoor learning areas, double court gymnasium, performing arts theatre, and expansive sporting fields. Combines three existing government high schools and includes 48 inclusive places for students with disability.
Copper Cove Marina Wallaroo
A world-class marina development in Wallaroo, SA, approved in 1999. The project includes approximately 500 housing allotments (275 waterfront), up to 154 marina berths, a resort area with restaurants and bars, medium-density cluster housing, a boat ramp, and a commercial precinct. Stage Six civil works began in late 2021 for a new road, services, and commercial/accommodation allotments. Further works on the commercial precinct (Stage Six) are planned, including an on-water fuel outlet, slipway, and dry-stack boat storage. A component of the project, 'Seapoint', is a residential development being overseen by Dellta Projects.
Employment
Employment performance in Kimba - Cleve - Franklin Harbour has been broadly consistent with national averages
Kimba-Cleve-Franklin Harbour has a balanced workforce with diverse sector representation. As of December 2025, it has an unemployment rate of 3.2%. Over the past year, employment stability has been relative.
There are 2,203 residents in work. The unemployment rate is 2.5% lower than Regional SA's rate of 5.7%, with workforce participation at 63.2%, compared to Regional SA's 58.3%. According to Census responses, 18.3% of residents work from home. Dominant employment sectors include agriculture, forestry & fishing; health care & social assistance; and retail trade.
The area specialises in agriculture, forestry & fishing, with an employment share 2.5 times the regional level. Manufacturing has limited presence at 1.8%, compared to 9.3% regionally. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census working population counts. Between December 2024 and December 2025, the labour force increased by 1.7%, while employment decreased by 0.2%, causing unemployment to rise by 1.8 percentage points. In comparison, Regional SA saw employment grow by 0.7% and unemployment rise by 2.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Kimba-Cleve-Franklin Harbour's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 4.9% over five years and 11.1% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.
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Income
Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch
AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows Kimba - Cleve - Franklin Harbour SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $50,810 and an average of $61,187. These figures are lower than the national averages. In comparison, Regional SA has a median income of $48,920 and an average of $58,933. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 would be approximately $55,977 (median) and $67,410 (average). Census data indicates that household, family and personal incomes in Kimba - Cleve - Franklin Harbour fall between the 11th and 25th percentiles nationally. Income analysis reveals that 29.8% of the population, equating to 1,301 individuals, have incomes within the $800 - $1,499 range, differing from the surrounding region where the $1,500 - $2,999 category is predominant at 27.5%. Despite modest housing costs allowing for 92.7% of income to be retained, total disposable income ranks at just the 20th percentile nationally.
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Housing
Kimba - Cleve - Franklin Harbour is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership
In Kimba-Cleve-Franklin Harbour as per the latest Census (2016), 92.2% of dwellings were houses while 7.8% consisted of semi-detached homes, apartments and other types. This contrasts with Regional South Australia's figures of 88.5% houses and 11.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Kimba-Cleve-Franklin Harbour stood at 55.0%, with mortgaged properties at 25.5% and rented ones at 19.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $936, lower than Regional SA's average of $1,153. Median weekly rent in the area was $160 compared to Regional SA's $220. Nationally, Kimba-Cleve-Franklin Harbour's mortgage repayments were significantly lower at $936 versus Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.
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Household Composition
Kimba - Cleve - Franklin Harbour has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size
Family households constitute 68.5% of all households, broken down into 25.4% couples with children, 37.2% couples without children, and 5.5% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 31.5%, with lone person households at 29.8% and group households making up 1.6%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which aligns with the Regional SA average.
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Local Schools & Education
Kimba - Cleve - Franklin Harbour faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally
The area's university qualification rate is 12.7%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 10.0%, followed by graduate diplomas (1.4%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.3%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 40.3% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas at 8.9% and certificates at 31.4%. Educational participation is high, with 26.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.
This includes 14.0% in primary education, 6.9% in secondary education, and 1.1% pursuing tertiary education.
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Transport
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Health
Kimba - Cleve - Franklin Harbour's residents are relatively healthy in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts
Kimba-Cleve-Franklin Harbour's health metrics closely align with national benchmarks, as assessed by AreaSearch using mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Common health conditions are seen at a standard level across both young and old age cohorts.
Private health cover is relatively low, at approximately 49% of the total population (~2,148 people), compared to the national average of 55.7%. The most common medical conditions are arthritis (9.8%) and asthma (8.8%), while 66.9% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 62.5% across Regional SA. Working-age residents have an above-average prevalence of chronic health conditions. As of 2021, the area has 28.1% of residents aged 65 and over (1,226 people). Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, ranking higher than the general population nationally.
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Cultural Diversity
The latest Census data sees Kimba - Cleve - Franklin Harbour placing among the least culturally diverse areas in the country when compared across a range of language and cultural background related metrics
Kimba-Cleve-Franklin Harbour, surveyed in 2016, had a cultural diversity index below the average. 89.5% of its population were Australian citizens, 93.9% were born in Australia, and 98.3% spoke English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, with 50.7% adherents, compared to 45.2% regionally.
Ancestry-wise, Australians topped at 38.2%, English followed at 33.4%, and German at 9.5%. Notably, Dutch ancestry was slightly higher than average (1.3% vs 1.3%) and South Australian was also higher (0.4% vs 0.2%).
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Age
Kimba - Cleve - Franklin Harbour hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide
The median age in Kimba-Cleve-Franklin Harbour is 48 years, similar to Regional South Australia's average of 47 but higher than the national norm of 38. Comparing with Regional SA, those aged 5-14 are over-represented at 13.2% locally while those aged 15-24 are under-represented at 8.9%. Between 2021 and present, the 75-84 age group grew from 7.8% to 10.2%, and the 15-24 cohort increased from 7.2% to 8.9%. Conversely, the 55-64 cohort declined from 16.0% to 14.7%, and the 25-34 group dropped from 10.1% to 8.9%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes. The 85+ cohort is projected to grow by 122%, adding 156 residents to reach 285. Residents aged 65 and above will drive 72% of population growth, reflecting aging trends. Conversely, both the 35-44 and 5-14 age groups are expected to decrease in numbers.