Median house price
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SA · Barossa Council
Barossa Goldfields, 5351
Est. population · Jun 2025
76
Growth (1 yr)
+1.3%
Growth (5 yr)
+5.6%
Median age
47
Median income
$2,083/wk
Employment rate
68.6%
Languages at home
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
- Heritage area
Suburb profile
Barossa Goldfields is a welcoming smaller community in Barossa Council, with a settled community character. Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with plenty of young families in the mix. Local shops, markets and community spots keep everyday life grounded in the town itself.
With fewer amenities on hand, neighbouring suburbs do much of the shopping and service heavy lifting. Local green pockets are modest, with bigger outdoor outings usually found in neighbouring areas. A car helps for most daily errands, with fewer amenities clustered within an easy walk.
Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs. This is a mature, settled pocket where the existing streetscape still defines the local character.
At a glance
Barossa Goldfields snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
76
+1.3% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
0.0%
Census unoccupied dwellings
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Safety
14th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
81st
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
10/10
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
Population
Estimated resident population
76(June 2025)
+1.3% annual · +5.6% over 5 years · 81th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.3%
- 5-year growth
- +5.6%
- Change in 1 year
- +1
- Change in 5 years
- +4
- Growth rank in SA
- 81th 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 (~100), extrapolated at +1.5% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 63
- Median age
- 47
- Median household income / week
- $2,083
- Dwelling vacancy
- 0%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 0 of 25
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,059
- Employment rate
- 68.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 23 / 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
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 1
- Against the person
- 0
- Against property
- 1
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 13.2
- State safety percentile
- 13.8th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 31
Most common offence types
- Other Theft1
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
2 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 0/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0
Entertainment(1)
- Bowdens CottageMuseum
Other(1)
- Parking
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
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
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Gawler Health Service (9.1 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)
- 3
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 39.5
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
- 29° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 67 mm · ~8 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 97 mm · ~12 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 148 mm · ~18 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 119 mm · ~15 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
May 2026
- Agricultural building 11m x 18m x 4.2m wall height. 25kL water tank x 4LOT 9 ALLENDALE RD BAROSSA GOLDFIELDS SA 5351Decision Made
2025· 5 proposals
September 2025
- Swimming pool and spa and safety fence405 WOODLANDS RD BAROSSA GOLDFIELDS SA 5351Decision Made
August 2025
- Construction of a deck attached to the rear of an existing dwelling (measuring 13.5m x 5.4m x 1.5m floor height)164 GREEN GULLY RD BAROSSA GOLDFIELDS SA 5351Decision Made
- Construction of swimming pool and safety fence164 GREEN GULLY RD BAROSSA GOLDFIELDS SA 5351Decision Made
April 2025
- Construction of a combined verandah (measuring 6.8m W x 4.8m L & 8.9m W x 4.5m L x 2.49m post height) and carport (measuring 6.2m W x 7.5m L x 2.49m post height)405 WOODLANDS RD BAROSSA GOLDFIELDS SA 5351Decision Made
January 2025
- Installation of inground fibreglass swimming pool, temporary fencing & permanent pool fencing.678B ALLENDALE RD BAROSSA GOLDFIELDS SA 5351Decision Made
2024· 3 proposals
September 2024
- Installation of swimming pool and associated safety barriers118 GREEN GULLY RD BAROSSA GOLDFIELDS SA 5351Decision Made
May 2024
- Construction of Verandah (measuring 4.0m x 5.0m x 3.0m total height)357 WOODLANDS RD BAROSSA GOLDFIELDS SA 5351Decision Made
March 2024
- Construction of a single storey dwelling addition (connected via breezeway to the rear of existing dwelling)225 GOLDFIELDS RD BAROSSA GOLDFIELDS SA 5351Decision Made
2023· 3 proposals
November 2023
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding - garage (measuring 7.78m x 6.1m x 3.66m wall height)381 GOLDFIELDS RD BAROSSA GOLDFIELDS SA 5351Decision Made
- Demolition of existing outbuilding; Construction of new outbuilding – domestic storage shed (measuring 20.0m x 10.0m x 3.6m wall height)264 GOLDFIELDS RD BAROSSA GOLDFIELDS SA 5351Decision Made
April 2023
- Construction of a farm building - implements shed (measuring 12.0m x 6.0m x 3.8m wall height)218 GOLDFIELDS RD BAROSSA GOLDFIELDS SA 5351Decision Made
2022· 1 proposal
July 2022
- Construction of alterations and additions to an existing single-storey detached dwelling678B ALLENDALE RD BAROSSA GOLDFIELDS SA 5351Decision Made
2021· 1 proposal
September 2021
- Construction of a verandah attached to an existing dwelling337 GOLDFIELDS RD BAROSSA GOLDFIELDS SA 5351Decision 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
2 heritage places
- Barossa Goldfields Interpretive AreaGoldfields Road BAROSSA GOLDFIELDSLocal heritage
- Two Cottages and Cellar Room352 Goldfields Road LYNDOCHState 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
- Barker
- Member of Parliament
- Tony PASIN (Liberal)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 127,045
- Turnout (2025)
- 92.6%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +3.6 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 63.0%Labor 37.0%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 26.1 km away).
Coalition 49.8%Labor 50.2%
13.2 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +9.1 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Sandy CreekLabor 48.2% · Coalition 51.8% TPP (2025)4.8 km away
- WilliamstownLabor 53.6% · Coalition 46.4% TPP (2025)7.2 km away
- LyndochLabor 55.2% · Coalition 44.8% TPP (2025)8.7 km away
- TanundaLabor 48.2% · Coalition 51.8% TPP (2025)19.8 km away
- FreelingLabor 46.3% · Coalition 53.7% TPP (2025)22.2 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)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
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
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