Median house price
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SA · Mount Barker Council
Bugle Ranges, 5251
Est. population · Jun 2025
324
Growth (1 yr)
+1.9%
Growth (5 yr)
+10.6%
Median age
48
Median income
$2,031/wk
Employment rate
62.2%
Languages at home
4.9%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Heritage area
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Bugle Ranges is a hillside smaller community in Mount Barker Council, with elevated streets and a greener, quieter pace. An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting.
Everyday basics may be close by, but bigger shopping and services typically require a trip to a nearby centre. Open space is thinner than in many regional towns, so residents often travel a little further for a longer park day. A car helps for most daily errands, though trains still link the suburb further afield.
Housing sits above the suburban middle: not the top of the market, but clearly pricier than average. Tree-lined streets and established homes set the tone, with little pressure to reinvent the neighbourhood.
The overall desirability read is around average, pulled by softer safety compared with similar regional towns, though community and employment remain brighter spots. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Bugle Ranges snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
324
+1.9% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
14.7%
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
#28
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
3rd
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
92nd
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
8/10
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
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 41.4/100 — Average
- National rank
- 3512th in Australia
- State rank
- 362nd in SA
- Peer rank
- #28 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #59 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 62%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Population
Estimated resident population
324(June 2025)
+1.9% annual · +10.6% over 5 years · 92th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.9%
- 5-year growth
- +10.6%
- Change in 1 year
- +6
- Change in 5 years
- +31
- Growth rank in SA
- 92th 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 (~350), extrapolated at +1.5% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 289
- Median age
- 48
- Median household income / week
- $2,031
- Dwelling vacancy
- 14.7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 16 of 109
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Employment rate
- 62.2%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 91 / 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 are unchanged compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 2
- Against the person
- 1
- Against property
- 1
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 6.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 289 residents
- State safety percentile
- 3.2th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 115
- Increase (daily rate)
- +0.3%
Most common offence types
- Blackmail And Extortion1
- Other Property Damage And Environmental1
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
1 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
Transport(1)
1 train stations
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)
- 4
- 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
- Mount Barker District Soldiers' Memorial Hospital (5.6 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)
- 11
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 34.0
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
July 2026
- Detached dwelling (single storey) and associated rainwater tanks (Above Ground - 50000L)804 WELLINGTON RD BUGLE RANGES SA 5251Under Assessment
- Agricultural building (feed and implement storage)134 BUNNETT RD BUGLE RANGES SA 5251Under Assessment
June 2026
- Carport and Verandah593 FLAXLEY RD BUGLE RANGES SA 5251Under Assessment
May 2026
- Outbuilding (domestic garage/storage)24 PURSELL RD BUGLE RANGES SA 5251Under Assessment
2025· 7 proposals
December 2025
- Altertions and additions to the existing dwelling, swimming pool (in-ground) with associated swimming pool safety features and agricultural building159 LONG VALLEY RD BUGLE RANGES SA 5251Under Assessment
November 2025
- Outbuilding (domestic storage)115 BUNNETT RD BUGLE RANGES SA 5251Decision Made
August 2025
- Outbuilding (Domestic Storage)225 BUNNETT RD BUGLE RANGES SA 5251Decision Made
June 2025
- Agricultural building (farm shed)593 FLAXLEY RD BUGLE RANGES SA 5251Decision Made
May 2025
- Detached dwelling (Single storey), outbuilding, retaining walls, deck and conversion of existing dwelling to outbuilding98 LACEY RD BUGLE RANGES SA 5251Decision Made
March 2025
- Agricultural building804 WELLINGTON RD BUGLE RANGES SA 5251Under Assessment
- FIBREGLASS SWIMMING POOL & ASSOCIATED SAFETY BARRIERS91 WILLCOX RD BUGLE RANGES SA 5251Decision Made
2024· 8 proposals
September 2024
- Verandah34 LACEY RD BUGLE RANGES SA 5251Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to existing detached dwelling and deck52 PURSELL RD BUGLE RANGES SA 5251Decision Made
- Detached dwelling (Single storey) and Deck804 WELLINGTON RD BUGLE RANGES SA 5251Under Assessment
August 2024
- Outbuilding (Garage/Domestic storage)640 BUGLE RANGE RD BUGLE RANGES SA 5251Decision Made
July 2024
- Establishment of Tourist Accommodation comprising the adaptive re-use of former Dairy Building with associated building alterations and additions593 FLAXLEY RD BUGLE RANGES SA 5251Decision Made
May 2024
- Alterations and additions to existing dwelling (enclosing verandah)81 BUNNETT RD BUGLE RANGES SA 5251Decision Made
March 2024
- Demolition of existing carport, verandah and deck. Construction of carport, two (2) verandahs and associated decking.55 LACEY RD BUGLE RANGES SA 5251Decision Made
January 2024
- Outbuilding (Domestic Storage)108 PURSELL RD BUGLE RANGES SA 5251Decision Made
2023· 8 proposals
November 2023
- Detached dwelling (single storey) and garage171 STAMPS RD BUGLE RANGES SA 5251Decision Made
July 2023
- Building for horse husbandry purposes in association with horse keeping115 BUNNETT RD BUGLE RANGES SA 5251Decision Made
March 2023
- Tourist accommodation (with a maximum capacity of 8 persons) comprising 2 fixed tents and retrofitting existing residence to achieve a Bushfire Attack Level of BAL 12.5, in association with framing.52 PURSELL RD BUGLE RANGES SA 5251Decision Made
- Agricultural building (hay and implement storage)89 ARCHER HILL RD BUGLE RANGES SA 5251Decision Made
- Outbuilding (domestic) and rain water tank (110,000 litre)150 WILLCOX RD BUGLE RANGES SA 5251Decision Made
February 2023
- Alterations to existing tourist accommodation building comprising the replacement of the tiled roof with a corrugated colorbond steel roof63 MUELLER CL BUGLE RANGES SA 5251Decision Made
- Storage shed171 STAMPS RD BUGLE RANGES SA 5251Decision Made
January 2023
- Land Division (boundary realignment - 2 into 2)171 STAMPS RD BUGLE RANGES SA 5251Decision Made
2022· 9 proposals
November 2022
- Horse Shelters x four (4) (Retrospective)63 MUELLER CL BUGLE RANGES SA 5251Decision Made
October 2022
- Outbuilding (domestic garage)85 STAMPS RD BUGLE RANGES SA 5251Decision Made
September 2022
- Outbuilding x 2109 DUNN RD BUGLE RANGES SA 5251Under Assessment
August 2022
- Detached dwelling (single storey)LOT 961 THRING LANE BUGLE RANGES SA 5251Decision Made
- Alterations and Additions to Existing Dwelling and RWT593 FLAXLEY RD BUGLE RANGES SA 5251Decision Made
May 2022
- Freestanding Verandah387 BUGLE RANGE RD BUGLE RANGES SA 5251Decision Made
April 2022
- Horse keeping, Training of equestrian students, Tourist accommodation, construction of horse keeping yards and associated fencing.63 MUELLER CL BUGLE RANGES SA 5251Decision Made
March 2022
- Dwelling Additions & Alterations522 BUGLE RANGE RD BUGLE RANGES SA 5251Decision Made
February 2022
- Two (2) Verandahs130 LONG VALLEY RD BUGLE RANGES SA 5251Decision Made
2021· 5 proposals
December 2021
- Outbuilding (domestic storage)79 LACEY RD BUGLE RANGES SA 5251Decision Made
November 2021
- Demolish existing rear lean-to of Dwelling and construct laundry bathroom and mudroom.2 PINCHBECK FTRK BUGLE RANGES SA 5251Decision Made
October 2021
- Detached dwelling (single storey)648B BUGLE RANGE RD BUGLE RANGES SA 5251Decision Made
- Variation to DA 580/610/17 to remove the upper level494 LONG VALLEY RD BUGLE RANGES SA 5251Decision Made
August 2021
- Outbuilding (garage)16 BONYTHON RD BUGLE RANGES SA 5251Decision 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
11 heritage places
- Bugle Ranges CemeteryArcher Hill Road BUGLE RANGESLocal heritage
- Fr Bugle Ranges SchoolWistow-Strathalbyn Road BUGLE RANGESLocal heritage
- Glenella, house, barn & gardenStamps Road BUGLE RANGESLocal heritage
- House, Trenance (former gallery)Bonython Road BUGLE RANGESLocal heritage
- Pursell farm - house, slab barn & stone shedPursell Road BUGLE RANGESLocal heritage
- Slab Hut built by Ferdinand von Mueller and HouseArcher Hill Road BUGLE RANGESState heritage
- Stone & timber bridgeBunnett Road BUGLE RANGESLocal heritage
- Stone BridgeBugle Range Road BUGLE RANGESLocal heritage
- Trenance - BarnBonython Road BUGLE RANGESLocal heritage
- UnallaBunnett Road BUGLE RANGESLocal 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 10.8 km away).
Coalition 41.5%Labor 58.5%
3.5 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +3.9 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- MacclesfieldLabor 60.8% · Coalition 39.2% TPP (2025)5.5 km away
- Mount Barker SouthLabor 66.8% · Coalition 33.2% TPP (2025)6.5 km away
- Mount BarkerLabor 60.5% · Coalition 39.5% TPP (2025)7.2 km away
- Mount Barker EastLabor 55.2% · Coalition 44.8% TPP (2025)7.3 km away
- Mount Barker CentralLabor 58.3% · Coalition 41.7% TPP (2025)8.1 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)
- 8/10
- 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
Compare with
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