Median house price
$1.04M
Q1 2025
SA · Adelaide Hills Council
Basket Range, 5138
Est. population · Jun 2025
378
Growth (1 yr)
+1.3%
Growth (5 yr)
+8.3%
Median age
43
Median income
$1,988/wk
Employment rate
63.1%
Median house price · Q1 2025
$1,040,000
Languages at home
3.9%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- National parks
- High desirability
- Heritage area
- Education hub
Suburb profile
Set among the hills of Adelaide Hills Council, Basket Range is a smaller community with bushland views and a cooler, leafier feel. Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with family life visible on every street. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name.
Green space punches above what many regional towns offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here than in denser, more walkable pockets. Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs.
Crime trends have improved of late compared with the previous period. An emerging neighbourhood feel is building here, with new households gradually reshaping local life.
Desirability lands around average here: softer local dining and lifestyle amenities weighing on the result versus similar regional towns, even with community and employment holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Basket Range snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$470/wk
Population (ERP)
378
+1.3% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
17.0%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#7
among Country & regional · Emerging
Safety
20th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
81st
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
10/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
71st
percentile among schools with ICSEA
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
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 48.8/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 30% of South Australia's suburbs
- National rank
- 2327th in Australia
- State rank
- 210th in SA
- Peer rank
- #7 among Country & regional · Emerging suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #26 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 79%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $470
- Median house price (Q1 2025)
- $1,040,000
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; 1Q 2025 · Updated · Quarterly; metro-fringe sales only
Population
Estimated resident population
378(June 2025)
+1.3% annual · +8.3% over 5 years · 81th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.3%
- 5-year growth
- +8.3%
- Change in 1 year
- +5
- Change in 5 years
- +29
- 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 (~400), extrapolated at +1.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 364
- Median age
- 43
- Median household income / week
- $1,988
- Dwelling vacancy
- 17%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 23 of 135
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,907
- Employment rate
- 63.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 116 / 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 decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 6
- Against the person
- 4
- Against property
- 2
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 15.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 91 residents
- State safety percentile
- 19.9th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 4
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -39.8%
Most common offence types
- Common Assault1
- Dangerous Or Negligent Acts1
- Obtain Benefit By Deception1
- Sct - Residence1
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury2
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
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,058
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 71th
School list
- Basket Range Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1058 · 71th percentile · LBOTE 11% · 6 students · Top SEA quarter 16% · 0.7 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Amenities
8 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 bakeries
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 2/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 2.75
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0
Food & drink(1)
- Bakery
Community(2)
- Basket Range Primary SchoolSchool
- Basket Range War Memorial HallTownhall
Sport & outdoors(2)
- Basket Range ovalSports field
- Sports field
Other(3)
- Dance
- Basket Range CFSFire station
- Unnamed (No.HA23) Heritage AgreementNature Reserve
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
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 16
- 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
- Stirling Hospital (9.6 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Private Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- No emergency department listed
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)
- 8
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 21.2
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· 9 proposals
August 2026
- Two storey outbuilding90 KNOTTS HILL RD BASKET RANGE SA 5138Under Assessment
July 2026
- Agricultural Building & VerandahLOT 303 MERCHANTS RD BASKET RANGE SA 5138Under Assessment
June 2026
- Deck and Carport135 BLOCKERS RD BASKET RANGE SA 5138Under Assessment
- Agricultural building (machinery store)LOT 51 BASKET RANGE RD BASKET RANGE SA 5138Decision Made
- Verandah90 KNOTTS HILL RD BASKET RANGE SA 5138Decision Made
April 2026
- Swimming pool and safety barrier552 LOBETHAL RD BASKET RANGE SA 5138Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to detached dwelling, outbuilding, and water tank (above ground)92 BURDETTS RD BASKET RANGE SA 5138Under Assessment
- Verandah552 LOBETHAL RD BASKET RANGE SA 5138Decision Made
March 2026
- Change of use from office to ancillary accommodation81 KNOTTS HILL RD BASKET RANGE SA 5138Under Assessment
2025· 3 proposals
December 2025
- Single-storey detached dwelling, change of use of outbuilding to ancillary accommodation and carport235 BLOCKERS RD BASKET RANGE SA 5138Under Assessment
- Three-storey detached dwelling including rooftop terrace, swimming pool and associated swimming pool safety features, associated fencing, and water tank (underground)738D LOBETHAL RD BASKET RANGE SA 5138Under Assessment
July 2025
- Construction of dwelling additions738A LOBETHAL RD BASKET RANGE SA 5138Decision Made
2024· 14 proposals
December 2024
- Change of use to include shop (cellar door), internal building alterations, and advertisement signage81 KNOTTS HILL RD BASKET RANGE SA 5138Decision Made
- Deck and pergola249 RANGE RD BASKET RANGE SA 5138Decision Made
- Outbuilding20 TAYLORS RD BASKET RANGE SA 5138Decision Made
November 2024
- Outbuilding ancillary to existing dwelling87 MERCHANTS RD BASKET RANGE SA 5138Under Assessment
October 2024
- 150 Kilo-Litre agricultural above ground water tankLOT 51 RAYMONDS RD BASKET RANGE SA 5138Decision Made
- Water tank (partially above ground)92 BURDETTS RD BASKET RANGE SA 5138Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling, change of use of existing dwelling to tourist accommodation, two (2) outbuildings, and retaining walls738B LOBETHAL RD BASKET RANGE SA 5138Under Assessment
September 2024
- Adding a staff accessible unisex toilet inside the winery shed.81 KNOTTS HILL RD BASKET RANGE SA 5138Decision Made
- boundary realignment of 3 allotments150 RANGE RD BASKET RANGE SA 5138;LOT 6 RANGE RD BASKET RANGE SA 5138Decision Made
July 2024
- Dwelling addition and alterations, verandah and partial demolition of existing dwelling63 STEER RD BASKET RANGE SA 5138Decision Made
June 2024
- Protective netting structure including supporting posts, cables and side netting.969 LOBETHAL RD BASKET RANGE SA 5138Decision Made
April 2024
- Variation of Development Application 22017472 - Changing of outbuilding location, change in dwelling location, removal of deck from the proposal, alterations to the building level, finished floor level and increase in earthworksLOT 303 BASKET RANGE RD BASKET RANGE SA 5138Decision Made
- Outbuilding ancillary to existing dwelling54 BURDETTS RD BASKET RANGE SA 5138Decision Made
March 2024
- Shed (Outbuilding)135 BLOCKERS RD BASKET RANGE SA 5138Decision Made
2023· 7 proposals
December 2023
- Two above ground water storage tanks77 MAWSON RD BASKET RANGE SA 5138Under Assessment
October 2023
- Verandah249 RANGE RD BASKET RANGE SA 5138Decision Made
- Single storey dwelling alterations and additions, conversion of cellar to studio738D LOBETHAL RD BASKET RANGE SA 5138Under Assessment
- Outbuilding92 BURDETTS RD BASKET RANGE SA 5138Decision Made
September 2023
- Alterations and additions to detached dwelling and carport92 BURDETTS RD BASKET RANGE SA 5138Under Assessment
July 2023
- Ancillary accommodation unit854 LOBETHAL RD BASKET RANGE SA 5138Under Assessment
February 2023
- Single storey dwelling alterations & additions, deck (maximum height 1.2m), retaining walls (maximum height 1m) concrete swimming pool & associated earthworks75 BURDETTS RD BASKET RANGE SA 5138Decision Made
2022· 7 proposals
December 2022
- Convert agricultural building to winery processing a maximum 50 tonne crush per annum (light industry) with associated building alterations & new agricultural building828B LOBETHAL RD BASKET RANGE SA 5138Decision Made
November 2022
- Outbuilding299 RANGE RD BASKET RANGE SA 5138Decision Made
- Outbuilding8 STEER RD BASKET RANGE SA 5138Decision Made
October 2022
- Alterations and additions to existing dwelling (third storey)299 RANGE RD BASKET RANGE SA 5138Decision Made
- Agricultural building135A BASKET RANGE RD BASKET RANGE SA 5138Decision Made
September 2022
- Single storey detached dwelling, deck, outbuilding (garage) and above ground water tank (96,100 litre capacity)LOT 103 BASKET RANGE RD BASKET RANGE SA 5138Decision Made
August 2022
- Carport & 95,000 litre above ground water storage tank135A BASKET RANGE RD BASKET RANGE SA 5138Decision Made
2021· 1 proposal
September 2021
- In-Ground Swimming Pool (Concrete) & associated safety barriers738A LOBETHAL RD BASKET RANGE SA 5138Decision 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
- Burdett's Wildflower GardenBurdetts Road BASKET RANGEState heritage
- Deep Creek Bridge [Stone Arch]Lobethal Road BASKET RANGEState heritage
- Dwelling ('Biggs Cottage')Lobethal Road FOREST RANGEState heritage
- Surrey Orchards (Dwelling, former Jam Factory & Store)Lobethal Road BASKET RANGEState heritage
- War Memorial and fenceCnr Lobethal, Crammond and Burdetts Road BASKET RANGELocal 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
- Mayo
- Member of Parliament
- Rebekha SHARKIE (Centre Alliance)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 137,818
- Turnout (2025)
- 94.2%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +3.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 45.0%Labor 55.0%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 9.2 km away).
Coalition 42.4%Labor 57.6%
2.6 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +2.3 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- UraidlaLabor 58.4% · Coalition 41.6% TPP (2025)3.8 km away
- Norton SummitLabor 61.3% · Coalition 38.7% TPP (2025)4.2 km away
- LenswoodLabor 42.4% · Coalition 57.6% TPP (2025)4.9 km away
- SummertownLabor 60.2% · Coalition 39.8% TPP (2025)4.9 km away
- BridgewaterLabor 71.9% · Coalition 28.1% TPP (2025)7.7 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)
- 9/10
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
This suburb ranks highly for
Compare with
Similar suburbs to weigh up side by side — scores, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
More in Adelaide Hills Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of South Australia.