Median house price
$2.39M
Q1 2026
SA · Adelaide Hills Council
Bradbury, 5153
Est. population · Jun 2025
189
Growth (1 yr)
+0.5%
Growth (5 yr)
+3.9%
Median age
53
Median income
$1,916/wk
Employment rate
60.7%
Median house price · Q1 2026
$2,392,600
Languages at home
1.8%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
- Heritage area
Suburb profile
Set among the hills of Adelaide Hills Council, Bradbury is a smaller community with bushland views and a cooler, leafier feel. An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. The town centre holds its own, with enough local flavour to make staying close to home appealing.
Local amenities are on the light side, so many everyday needs are met by travelling to a neighbouring suburb or town. 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.
Housing is expensive relative to much of the state. Tree-lined streets and established homes set the tone, with little pressure to reinvent the neighbourhood.
At a glance
Bradbury snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
—
No data available
Population (ERP)
189
+0.5% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
9.5%
Census unoccupied dwellings
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Safety
10th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
54th
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
Housing
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $2,392,600
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 · 1Q 2026 · Updated · Quarterly; metro-fringe sales only
Population
Estimated resident population
189(June 2025)
+0.5% annual · +3.9% over 5 years · 54th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.5%
- 5-year growth
- +3.9%
- Change in 1 year
- +1
- Change in 5 years
- +7
- Growth rank in SA
- 54th 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 (~200), extrapolated at +0.4% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 178
- Median age
- 53
- Median household income / week
- $1,916
- Dwelling vacancy
- 9.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 7 of 74
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,747
- Employment rate
- 60.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 65 / 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 (2023–24)
- 2
- Against the person
- 0
- Against property
- 2
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 10.6
- State safety percentile
- 10.4th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 23
Most common offence types
- Other Theft1
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv1
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; 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
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Stirling Hospital (7.2 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)
- 4
- 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· 4 proposals
February 2026
- Refurbishment only / fit-out of existing Change Rooms308 BRADBURY RD BRADBURY SA 5153Decision Made
- Outbuilding (shed)231 NICHOLLS RD BRADBURY SA 5153Decision Made
- Construction of an agricultural building142 MOUNT BOLD RD BRADBURY SA 5153Decision Made
January 2026
- Two storey detached dwelling116 RED HILL RD BRADBURY SA 5153Under Assessment
2025· 7 proposals
December 2025
- Single storey dwelling alterations & additions & deck619 LONGWOOD RD BRADBURY SA 5153Under Assessment
September 2025
- Construction of dwelling additions744 LONGWOOD RD BRADBURY SA 5153Under Assessment
May 2025
- construct verandah attached to dwelling,33 RIDGE RD BRADBURY SA 5153Decision Made
March 2025
- Outbuilding (part garage and shed)36 BROWN RD BRADBURY SA 5153Decision Made
- Horse keeping building224 MOUNT BOLD RD BRADBURY SA 5153Decision Made
February 2025
- Shed36 BRADWOOD LANE BRADBURY SA 5153Decision Made
January 2025
- Outbuilding26 BROWN RD BRADBURY SA 5153Decision Made
2024· 4 proposals
July 2024
- Verandah98 MOUNT BOLD RD BRADBURY SA 5153Decision Made
June 2024
- Single storey detached dwelling, retaining walls and above ground water storage tanks32 HADRIAN GULLY RD BRADBURY SA 5153Decision Made
April 2024
- Alterations and additions to detached dwelling and verandah216 MOUNT BOLD RD BRADBURY SA 5153Under Assessment
March 2024
- Installation of Swimming pool & associated safety barrier59 HADRIAN GULLY RD BRADBURY SA 5153Decision Made
2023· 10 proposals
November 2023
- Land Division - Boundary Realignment (2 into 2)142 MOUNT BOLD RD BRADBURY SA 5153;146 MOUNT BOLD RD BRADBURY SA 5153Decision Made
August 2023
- Outbuilding75 NICHOLLS RD BRADBURY SA 5153Decision Made
July 2023
- Dwelling addition, verandahs785 LONGWOOD RD BRADBURY SA 5153Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling224 MOUNT BOLD RD BRADBURY SA 5153Decision Made
June 2023
- Single storey detached dwelling, masonry fence, water storage tank (115,000 litres), retaining walls and carportLOT 9 LONGWOOD RD BRADBURY SA 5153Decision Made
May 2023
- Two domestic outbuildings614 LONGWOOD RD BRADBURY SA 5153Decision Made
- Above ground water storage tank (172,000 litres)224 MOUNT BOLD RD BRADBURY SA 5153Decision Made
- Agricultural building224 MOUNT BOLD RD BRADBURY SA 5153Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to single storey detached dwelling including deck and verandah383 BRADBURY RD BRADBURY SA 5153Under Assessment
April 2023
- Outbuilding (Shed)91 NICHOLLS RD BRADBURY SA 5153Decision Made
2022· 6 proposals
September 2022
- Maintenance to Local Heritage Place (front door replacement)706 LONGWOOD RD BRADBURY SA 5153Decision Made
- Deck252 BRADBURY RD BRADBURY SA 5153Decision Made
August 2022
- Swimming pool and safety fence690 LONGWOOD RD BRADBURY SA 5153Decision Made
April 2022
- Two nets (20 metres long x 6 metres high) on playing field308 BRADBURY RD BRADBURY SA 5153Decision Made
March 2022
- Dwelling alterations & additions including deck atop existing water storage tank759 LONGWOOD RD BRADBURY SA 5153Decision Made
February 2022
- Verandah attached to dwelling and spa59 HADRIAN GULLY RD BRADBURY SA 5153Under Assessment
2021· 8 proposals
November 2021
- Retaining walls (maximum height 1.5m)8 ALLEN HILL RD BRADBURY SA 5153Decision Made
October 2021
- Swimming Pool and Safety Barrier252 BRADBURY RD BRADBURY SA 5153Decision Made
September 2021
- Agricultural Building and Water Tank (45KL)89 HADRIAN GULLY RD BRADBURY SA 5153Decision Made
August 2021
- CGBF - 2 x outbuildings164 MOUNT BOLD RD BRADBURY SA 5153Decision Made
June 2021
- Replacement of fire damaged shed56 GURR RD S BRADBURY SA 5153Decision Made
- Swimming pool and safety fence146 MOUNT BOLD RD BRADBURY SA 5153Decision Made
May 2021
- Demolition of existing dwelling & outbuildings & construction of two storey detached dwelling, deck (maximum height 3.3m). retaining wall (maximum height 1.6m) & associated earthworks20 BRADWOOD LANE BRADBURY SA 5153Decision Made
March 2021
- Domestic outbuilding, retaining walls (maximum height 1m) and associated earthworks20 BRADWOOD LANE BRADBURY SA 5153Decision 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
1 heritage place
- Longwood Institute706 Longwood Road BRADBURYLocal 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 7.6 km away).
Coalition 37.9%Labor 62.1%
7.1 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +0.2 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- LongwoodLabor 62.7% · Coalition 37.3% TPP (2025)1.3 km away
- MylorLabor 59.1% · Coalition 40.9% TPP (2025)4.9 km away
- Cherry GardensLabor 58.0% · Coalition 42.0% TPP (2025)6.0 km away
- AldgateLabor 65.4% · Coalition 34.6% TPP (2025)6.2 km away
- Upper SturtLabor 67.5% · Coalition 32.5% TPP (2025)6.3 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
More in Adelaide Hills Council
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Comparable suburbs
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