SA · Adelaide Hills Council
Balhannah, SA, 5242
Current weather
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98% humidity · 32.4 km/h wind · 11.2° / 8.2° today · 18.8 mm rain
Desirability index
#14 among Country & regional suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Balhannah is a small locality in the Adelaide Hills area, home to around 1,756 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 36 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 20.5 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $580, median house prices near $978,500 (up 26% recently), 10 public transport stops within the suburb, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- Population
- 1,756
- Median age
- 44
- Median household income / week
- $1,851
- Dwelling vacancy
- 7.7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 52 of 675
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,647
- Employment rate
- 61%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 27 / 29 / 0
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $580
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $978,500
- Median price change
- +26.1%
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Data sources & freshness
- SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026; 1Q 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 36
- Against the person
- 8
- Against property
- 28
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 20.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 220 residents
- State safety percentile
- 28th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 1
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental4
- Other Theft18
- Other Unlawful Entry With Intent2
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury2
- Threatening Behaviour3
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Public transport
10 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 53 Onkaparinga Valley Rd - South side
- Stop 54 Onkaparinga Valley Rd - East side
- Stop 55 Onkaparinga Valley Rd - East side
- Stop 56 Onkaparinga Valley Rd - South side
- Stop 57 Onkaparinga Valley Rd - South side
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
204 planning-related records
2026· 14 proposals
June 2026
- Construction of two (2) agricultural buildings and one (1) outbuildingLOT 20 WENZEL RD BALHANNAH SA 5242Under Assessment
- Outbuilding9 MIMOSA GR BALHANNAH SA 5242Under Assessment
May 2026
- Outbuilding (Retrospective)14 JUNCTION RD BALHANNAH SA 5242Under Assessment
- Dwelling additions, deck and verandah.75 ONKAPARINGA VALLEY RD BALHANNAH SA 5242Under Assessment
April 2026
- Change of Use (dwelling to tourism accommodation)329 SWAMP RD BALHANNAH SA 5242Under Assessment
- Dwelling additionUNIT 14 32 ONKAPARINGA VALLEY RD BALHANNAH SA 5242Under Assessment
- Horse keeping (maximum of 2 horses) and partial change of use of outbuilding to horse keeping building (stable)637 JUNCTION RD BALHANNAH SA 5242Under Assessment
March 2026
- Hay Shed17 RAVENSWOOD LANE BALHANNAH SA 5242Decision Made
- Outbuilding28 GLEBE RD BALHANNAH SA 5242Decision Made
- Two outbuildings (garage and poolhouse) and swimming pool95 SPOEHR RD BALHANNAH SA 5242Under Assessment
February 2026
- Dwelling additions and a carport9 GRASBY RD BALHANNAH SA 5242Decision Made
January 2026
- Outbuilding4 GILLESTON CT BALHANNAH SA 5242Decision Made
- Verandah (Alfresco) including Deck13 GLEBE RD BALHANNAH SA 5242Decision Made
- Variation to development authorisation 06/744/473 to vary condition 22 and variation to development authorisation 12/963/473 to vary condition 45 RAVENSWOOD LANE BALHANNAH SA 5242Decision Made
2025· 40 proposals
December 2025
- Proposed Pool, Deck & Privacy Screen56 ONKAPARINGA VALLEY RD BALHANNAH SA 5242Under Assessment
- Outbuilding178 BEASLEY RD BALHANNAH SA 5242Decision Made
- 1 X Outbuildings (shed)50 WICKS RD BALHANNAH SA 5242Decision Made
- Outbuilding and associated retaining wall637 JUNCTION RD BALHANNAH SA 5242Decision Made
November 2025
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding104 JOHNSONS RD BALHANNAH SA 5242Decision Made
- Swimming pool and associated swimming pool safety features281 JUNCTION RD BALHANNAH SA 5242Decision Made
- Realignment of boundaries (3 into 3).15 JAMES ST BALHANNAH SA 5242;15 SUNNINGDALE CT BALHANNAH SA 5242;9 WOODCOCK RD BALHANNAH SA 5242Decision Made
October 2025
- Change of use from outbuilding to ancillary accommodation unit156 GRASBY RD BALHANNAH SA 5242Under Assessment
- Construction of a carport2 MALANILLA CT BALHANNAH SA 5242Decision Made
- Outbuilding329 SWAMP RD BALHANNAH SA 5242Decision Made
- Construction of a fence11 WEST TCE BALHANNAH SA 5242Decision Made
September 2025
- Verandah ancillary to an existing winery5 RAVENSWOOD LANE BALHANNAH SA 5242Decision Made
- Single-storey split level group dwelling, and associated water tanks (underground)UNIT 4 11 JUNCTION RD BALHANNAH SA 5242Decision Made
August 2025
- Swimming Pool & Safety Barrier275 OAKWOOD RD BALHANNAH SA 5242Decision Made
- Boundary realignment (2 into 2)20 MIMOSA GR BALHANNAH SA 5242;LOT 202 WENZEL RD BALHANNAH SA 5242Decision Made
July 2025
- Alterations and additions to detached dwelling, carport, and verandah3 NAIRNE RD BALHANNAH SA 5242Decision Made
- Outbuilding (garage)358 ONKAPARINGA VALLEY RD BALHANNAH SA 5242Decision Made
- Partial demolition of existing residence and construction of additions to the rear of the dwelling637 JUNCTION RD BALHANNAH SA 5242Decision Made
June 2025
- Construction of a swimming pool and safety fence65 WICKS RD BALHANNAH SA 5242Decision Made
- Two outbuildings, one amenities building and one lunchroom in association with vineyard activities.33 HARBEN LANE BALHANNAH SA 5242Decision Made
- Construction of a concrete swimming pool and associated pool fencing, external paving in pool zone and pool equipment.98 CAMAC RD BALHANNAH SA 5242Decision Made
- Single storey dwelling alterations & additions & deck29 JUNCTION RD BALHANNAH SA 5242Decision Made
May 2025
- Removal of two (2) significant trees - Cupressus Sempervirens (Italian Cypress) - and carpark alterations at Local Heritage Place (St Thomas’ Anglican Church & Cemetery)2 JUNCTION RD BALHANNAH SA 5242Decision Made
- VerandahUNIT 1 16 CORANA CT BALHANNAH SA 5242Decision Made
- Outbuilding3 CROSS ST BALHANNAH SA 5242Decision Made
- Swimming pool and associated swimming pool safety features, and outbuilding354 ONKAPARINGA VALLEY RD BALHANNAH SA 5242Decision Made
2024· 35 proposals
35 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 35 proposals
35 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 39 proposals
39 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 37 proposals
37 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026; 2021; 2022… · Updated on site
Amenities
41 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Nelson AirconditioningAirconditioner
- Sip n SaveAlcohol
- Bakery
- Balhannah BakeryBakery
- Bicycle Parking
- Bicycle Repair Station
- Stop 53 Onkaparinga Valley Road - North sideBus stop
- Stop 53 Onkaparinga Valley Road - South sideBus stop
- Stop 54 Onkaparinga Valley Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 54 Onkaparinga Valley Road - West sideBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 9/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 9/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
26 state heritage places
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
- Bushfire safer places
- 1
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via SA Planning geohub. Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 6
- Parks (OSM)
- 2
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 93.0/100
- Cohort rank
- #14 among Country & regional suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
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