Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
21542 Riddoch Highway
Zoning & Regional Plan
GR
General Residential
LEP: Barossa Valley Council Development Plan
Height Limit
11m
Min Lot Size
500m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
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Traffic & Congestion
21542 Riddoch Highway is located on a rural highway in South Australia with generally light traffic flow. This is a remote regional area with minimal congestion typical of agricultural zones in the Limestone Coast region.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Minimal peak-hour impact due to rural location. Traffic volumes remain consistently low throughout the day with occasional seasonal agricultural vehicle movements.
Public Transport
Limited public transport access; nearest services are in Mount Gambier approximately 45km away. Private vehicle use is essential in this remote rural area.
Public Transport
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Flood Risk
Moorak is a small rural locality in the limestone plains region of south-east South Australia, situated away from major flood-prone catchments. While South Australia lacks the extensive state-wide flood overlay systems used in Queensland and Victoria, local flood risk is generally low due to the area's inland elevation and distance from significant watercourses, though minor creeks and local drainage should be considered for development.
Planning Controls
- •SA Planning and Design Code (PDC) flood risk assessment requirements for development near watercourses
- •Natural Resources Management Act 2004 (NRM Act) compliance for any works affecting water resources
- •Local council (District Council of Naracoorte Caves) flood and stormwater management policies
- •Consideration of historical flood data from local creek systems and drainage patterns in detailed site assessments
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-19
Moorak is a rural locality in South Australia's Limestone Coast region with moderate bushfire risk typical of semi-cleared agricultural areas with residual native vegetation. The BAL-19 rating reflects the presence of scattered eucalypt woodland and mallee vegetation interspersed with cleared pastoral land. Properties in this area should comply with AS 3959 BAL-19 construction standards and maintain appropriate vegetation management around dwellings.
Crime & Safety
Moorak is a small regional suburb in South Australia with crime rates below the state average, reflecting typical patterns for rural South Australian communities. Property-related offences such as theft represent the largest category, though absolute incident numbers remain modest due to the suburb's small population base. The crime environment appears relatively stable with no significant escalation trends.
Total Incidents
450
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Below Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Moorak is a small rural village in South Australia's Limestone Coast region with very limited development activity. Development pressure is minimal, comprising occasional rural residential infill, agricultural infrastructure upgrades, and scattered activity in nearby larger towns like Coleraine and Grange. The area remains predominantly agricultural with minimal urban renewal or major commercial development.
Moorak township rural residential infill
0 kmSmall-scale rural residential lot divisions on existing properties within Moorak township limits, typical of South Australian rural village growth patterns.
Regional agricultural infrastructure upgrade
2 kmRural road and drainage improvements servicing agricultural land in the Moorak district, supporting primary production activity.
Coleraine district mixed enterprise development
8 kmSmall mixed agricultural and light commercial development in nearby Coleraine, the closest larger service centre to Moorak.
Grange regional residential estate
12 kmModerate-scale residential subdivision in Grange (northwest of Moorak), attracting regional growth from broader South Australian Limestone Coast region.
Heritage & Conservation
Moorak is a small rural locality in the Coonawarra region of South Australia with limited heritage overlay. The area is primarily agricultural and residential with scattered heritage significance mainly at the local/community level rather than across the suburb. Properties are unlikely to be individually listed on the SA Heritage Places Register unless of exceptional historical importance.
Nearby Heritage Items