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SA · Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council

Black Springs (SA), SA, 5413

Current weather

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78% humidity · 34.3 km/h wind · 12.8° / 8.5° today · 11.7 mm rain

Suburb snapshot

Black Springs (SA) is a small locality in the Clare and Gilbert Valleys area, home to around 49 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 2 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 40.8 offences per 1,000 residents, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and some planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population
49
Median age
35
Median household income / week
$1,781
Dwelling vacancy
26.1%
Unoccupied private dwellings
6 of 23
Median monthly mortgage
$1,733
Employment rate
74.4%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
0 / 0 / 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.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2024–25)
2
Against the person
0
Against property
2
Rate per 1,000 residents
40.8
State safety percentile
56th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
2
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • Other Unlawful Entry With Intent1
  • Sct - Non Residence1

Data sources & freshness

  • SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases

Planning & development

Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.

6 planning-related records

2026· 1 proposal

  • April 2026

  • Alterations and additions to an existing dwelling
    58 FAIRVIEW RD BLACK SPRINGS SA 5413Under Assessment
2023· 3 proposals

  • December 2023

  • Alterations and additions to an existing dwelling
    4176 BARRIER HWY BLACK SPRINGS SA 5413Decision Made

  • April 2023

  • Verandah over existing deck
    98 HOLM HILL RD BLACK SPRINGS SA 5413Decision Made

  • March 2023

  • Agricultural Building and Above Ground Water Tank
    481 BLACK SPRINGS RD BLACK SPRINGS SA 5413Decision Made
2022· 1 proposal

  • July 2022

  • Garage and Carport
    1 MAIN ST BLACK SPRINGS SA 5413Decision Made
2020· 1 proposal

  • October 2020

  • Domestic Outbuilding
    98 HOLM HILL RD BLACK SPRINGS SA 5413Decision Made

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Place of worship

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)
5/10
IRSD decile (2021)
4/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via SA Planning geohub. Safer places from CFS designated locations.

Data sources & freshness

Recent changes

  • Agricultural Building and Above Ground Water Tankplanning481 BLACK SPRINGS RD BLACK SPRINGS SA 5413Lodged 16 Mar 2023 · Decision Made
  • Alterations and additions to an existing dwellingplanning58 FAIRVIEW RD BLACK SPRINGS SA 5413Lodged 24 Apr 2026 · Under Assessment
  • Alterations and additions to an existing dwellingplanning4176 BARRIER HWY BLACK SPRINGS SA 5413Lodged 06 Dec 2023 · Decision Made
  • Domestic Outbuildingplanning98 HOLM HILL RD BLACK SPRINGS SA 5413Lodged 19 Oct 2020 · Decision Made
  • Garage and Carportplanning1 MAIN ST BLACK SPRINGS SA 5413Lodged 01 Jul 2022 · Decision Made
  • Verandah over existing deckplanning98 HOLM HILL RD BLACK SPRINGS SA 5413Lodged 05 Apr 2023 · Decision Made
  • Other Unlawful Entry With Intentcrime1
  • Sct - Non Residencecrime1
  • Place of worshipamenitiesplace_of_worship

Data sources & freshness