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SA · Barunga West Council
Alford, 5555
Est. population · Jun 2025
167
Growth (1 yr)
0.0%
Growth (5 yr)
+1.8%
Median age
47
Median income
$1,286/wk
Employment rate
52.7%
Languages at home
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
- Heritage area
Suburb profile
Alford is a quieter smaller community in Barunga West Council, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with a strong presence of young families throughout. The town centre holds its own, with enough local flavour to make staying close to home appealing.
Open space is thinner than in many comparable suburbs, so residents often travel a little further for a longer park day. A car helps for most daily errands, with fewer amenities clustered within an easy walk. Homes are relatively cheap compared with the wider market, which keeps entry costs lower.
Local crime has been trending higher of late. This is a mature, settled pocket where the existing streetscape still defines the local character.
At a glance
Alford snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$200/wk
Population (ERP)
167
0.0% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
12.0%
Census unoccupied dwellings
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Safety
77th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
6th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
3/10
national SEIFA decile
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Housing
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $200
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Median house sale prices cover metropolitan Adelaide and selected fringe councils (19 LGAs, including Adelaide Hills and Gawler), not all of regional South Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- SA rent report & metro median house sales — Government of South Australia · 1 January - 31 March 2026 · Updated · Quarterly; metro-fringe sales only
Population
Estimated resident population
167(June 2025)
0.0% annual · +1.8% over 5 years · 6th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- 0.0%
- 5-year growth
- +1.8%
- Change in 1 year
- 0
- Change in 5 years
- +3
- Growth rank in SA
- 6th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~150), extrapolated at +0.3% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 159
- Median age
- 47
- Median household income / week
- $1,286
- Dwelling vacancy
- 12%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 9 of 75
- Median monthly mortgage
- $587
- Employment rate
- 52.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 69 / 0 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 12
- Against the person
- 2
- Against property
- 10
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 71.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 80 residents
- State safety percentile
- 77.4th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 3
- Increase (daily rate)
- +100.5%
Most common offence types
- Other Theft2
- Sct - Non Residence1
- Sct - Residence3
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury1
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv2
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated · Financial-year releases
Family & Lifestyle
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 1
- Parks (OSM)
- 0
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Northern Yorke Peninsula Health Service (Wallaroo) (22.8 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Public Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 6
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 35.9
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 30° / 15°
- Rainfall
- 50 mm · ~6 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 24° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 82 mm · ~10 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 17° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 139 mm · ~17 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 106 mm · ~13 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register and EPA licensed activities.
2026· 1 proposal
March 2026
- Change of land use to a shop (cafe/kitchen) and store, comprising 2 x food/preparation vans and a storage shed (6m x 6m x 3m wall height)5 HIGH ST ALFORD SA 5555Under Assessment
2025· 2 proposals
September 2025
- Construction of an Agricultural Building1385 PORT BROUGHTON RD ALFORD SA 5555Decision Made
June 2025
- Colorbond outbuilding (10m x 7m x 3.4m) and separate carport (9m x 6m x 3m)13 THIRD ST ALFORD SA 5555Decision Made
2024· 3 proposals
May 2024
- Outbuilding (9m x 9.1m x 3.5m wall height) with 4m x 9.1m UMR carport extension to rear facade; 13m x 4.2m verandah across dwelling's rear elevation; 13m x 3m verandah across dwelling's front elevation16 WEST AV ALFORD SA 5555Decision Made
April 2024
- Single storey detached dwelling16 WEST AV ALFORD SA 5555Decision Made
March 2024
- Outbuilding in the form of a shed (9m x 9m) with 2 x associated rainwater tanksLOT 66 WEST AV ALFORD SA 5555Decision Made
2023· 5 proposals
October 2023
- Outbuilding in the form of a shed ( 7m x 6.5m x 3.2m wall height)8553 SPENCER HWY ALFORD SA 5555Decision Made
September 2023
- Store with attached carport for the storage commercial vehicles4 FOURTH ST ALFORD SA 5555Decision Made
June 2023
- Outbuilding for domestic purposes - 10m x 10m x 3.8m wall height (zincalume cladding)601 HALDANES RD ALFORD SA 5555Decision Made
May 2023
- Outbuilding in the form of a storage shed7 THIRD ST ALFORD SA 5555Decision Made
- Swimming pool and safety fence468 BEWS RD ALFORD SA 5555Decision Made
2021· 4 proposals
November 2021
- Demolish existing dwelling3-5 FOURTH ST ALFORD SA 5555Decision Made
September 2021
- Shed (Store)24 HIGH ST ALFORD SA 5555Decision Made
July 2021
- Outbuilding (shed)3 SOUTH TCE ALFORD SA 5555Decision Made
January 2021
- Detached Dwelling3 HIGH ST ALFORD SA 5555Decision Made
2020· 3 proposals
December 2020
- shed10 WEST AV ALFORD SA 5555Decision Made
- Shed and Verandah5-7 SOUTH TCE ALFORD SA 5555Decision Made
August 2020
- COLORBOND SHED 12.0 X 6.5 X 3.013 HIGH ST ALFORD SA 5555Decision Made
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · 2026 · Updated
Heritage
5 heritage places
- Alford Hotel.5-7 Third Street (cnr of South Terrace) ALFORDLocal heritage
- Alford Memorial Park.2 High Street ALFORDLocal heritage
- Former Alford Institute (Alford Hall).11 High Street ALFORDLocal heritage
- Former Pine Forest Methodist Chapel and School (now Private Residence).1154 Bews Road ALFORDLocal heritage
- Former Strathneath Schoolroom.Lot 1 South Terrace (4 High Street) ALFORDLocal heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Grey
- Member of Parliament
- Tom VENNING (Liberal)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 128,707
- Turnout (2025)
- 89.4%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +5.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 54.6%Labor 45.4%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 31.1 km away).
Coalition 74.7%Labor 25.3%
20.0 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: -4.3 pp toward Coalition
Nearest polling places
- AlfordLabor 24.2% · Coalition 75.8% TPP (2025)2.6 km away
- ButeLabor 30.1% · Coalition 69.9% TPP (2025)15.4 km away
- KadinaLabor 40.0% · Coalition 60.0% TPP (2025)19.3 km away
- Wallaroo MinesLabor 43.3% · Coalition 56.7% TPP (2025)20.7 km away
- WallarooLabor 47.5% · Coalition 52.5% TPP (2025)23.6 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 3/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 3/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
More in Barunga West Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of South Australia.