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SA · Goyder Council

Burra (SA), SA, 5417

Current weather

10.2°CMainly clear

76% humidity · 37.1 km/h wind · 12.7° / 8.6° today · 6.4 mm rain

Desirability index

52/100

#106 among Country & regional suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Burra (SA) is a small locality in the Goyder area, home to around 1,112 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 48 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 43.2 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $388 (flats $450, houses $375), 2 school and preschool sites in the area, limited but present public transport access, a solid spread of nearby amenities and everyday services, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

Population
1,112
Median age
54
Median household income / week
$866
Dwelling vacancy
22.1%
Unoccupied private dwellings
136 of 614
Median monthly mortgage
$953
Employment rate
46.9%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
32 / 51 / 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.

Housing

Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$450
Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$375
All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$387.5
Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
5

Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.

Data sources & freshness

  • SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases

Crime & safety

Total offences (2024–25)
48
Against the person
11
Against property
37
Rate per 1,000 residents
43.2
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 101 residents
State safety percentile
58.8th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
6
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • Other Property Damage And Environmental8
  • Other Theft8
  • Other Unlawful Entry With Intent5
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury5
  • Theft From Motor Vehicle6

Data sources & freshness

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

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
2 (1 schools, 1 preschools)
Median school ICSEA
964
  • Burra Community SchoolCombined · ICSEA 964
  • Burra Early Learning Centre8 Bridge TerracePreschools

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

3 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Commercial St / Queen St - North side (Burra Roadhouse)
  • Commercial St / Queen St - South side (Burra Roadhouse)
  • Goyder Hwy / Tregony St - North side (Burra)

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

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

176 planning-related records

2026· 14 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Verandah
    2 AYERS ST BURRA SA 5417Under Assessment
  • Building Alterations to a State Heritage Place
    78 TREGONY ST BURRA SA 5417;LOT 31 HELSTON ST BURRA SA 5417Under Assessment
  • Outbuilding
    8 AYERS ST BURRA SA 5417Under Assessment
  • Single storey detached dwelling
    LOT 102 YOUNG ST BURRA SA 5417Under Assessment

  • May 2026

  • Deck, verandah and spa pool with associated spa pool safety features
    5 QUEEN ST BURRA SA 5417Under Assessment
  • Outbuilding (garage)
    4 KANGAROO ST BURRA SA 5417Decision Made
  • Detached Dwelling
    LOT 5 PEACOCK ST BURRA SA 5417Under Assessment
  • Detached dwelling, outbuilding (carport and shed), solar panels and retaining walls.
    LOT 95 KANGAROO ST BURRA SA 5417Under Assessment

  • April 2026

  • Front Fence & Gates in a State Heritage Area
    20 UPPER THAMES ST BURRA SA 5417Under Assessment

  • March 2026

  • Alterations to State Heritage Place (Replacement of Baltic Pine Floor of Museum Building (like for like) & Metal Fabrication of Access Steps).
    LOT 463 RAILWAY TCE BURRA SA 5417Under Assessment
  • External Alterations to State Heritage Place (Rectification works to the roof, downpipes and gutters).
    6 MARKET ST BURRA SA 5417Decision Made
  • Dwelling alterations in a State Heritage Area (Recladding dwelling in colourbond with evening haze colour finish.
    14 SMELTS RD BURRA SA 5417Decision Made

  • January 2026

  • Outbuilding (Garage)
    24 AYERS ST BURRA SA 5417Decision Made
  • Carport
    26 KANGAROO ST BURRA SA 5417Decision Made
2025· 48 proposals

  • December 2025

  • Outbuilding
    5 BRIDGE ST E BURRA SA 5417Under Assessment
  • Storage building for farm equipment and car storage.
    96 COPPERHOUSE ST BURRA SA 5417Decision Made
  • Alterations to a State Heritage Place (Morphett’s Engine house located at the Burra Mine site).
    LOT 432 BARRIER HWY BURRA SA 5417;LOT 603 MARKET ST BURRA SA 5417Decision Made

  • October 2025

  • Verandah and retaining.
    12 UPPER THAMES ST BURRA SA 5417Under Assessment
  • Dwelling Addition
    17 CHAPEL ST BURRA SA 5417Decision Made
  • Outbuilding
    32 CHAPEL ST BURRA SA 5417Decision Made
  • Verandah
    6 FORE ST BURRA SA 5417Under Assessment
  • Single-storey detached dwelling with decking
    26 KANGAROO ST BURRA SA 5417;LOT 2 VINEYARD TCE BURRA SA 5417Under Assessment
  • Construction of an outbuilding with solar panels
    9 ST JUST ST BURRA SA 5417Decision Made

  • September 2025

  • Extension to existing machinery equipment storage building.
    7 RAILWAY TCE BURRA SA 5417Decision Made
  • Solar Panels
    26 KANGAROO ST BURRA SA 5417Decision Made

  • August 2025

  • Alteration and Addition to Existing Dwelling in a State Heritage Area.
    56 COMMERCIAL ST BURRA SA 5417Decision Made
  • Outbuilding
    34 COMMERCIAL ST BURRA SA 5417Decision Made
  • Outbuilding
    21 KINGSTON ST BURRA SA 5417Decision Made
  • Single storey detached dwelling
    10 SANCREED ST BURRA SA 5417Decision Made

  • July 2025

  • Advertisements within a State Heritage Area (Burra Smelts Area)
    -33.674304, 138.937976;-33.674599, 138.937774;-33.674632, 138.937805;-33.674688, 138.937810;LOT 336 SMELTS RD BURRA SA 5417Decision Made
  • Advertising within a State Heritage Area (Bon Accord Mine Site)
    -33.672980, 138.922106;LOT 463 RAILWAY TCE BURRA SA 5417Decision Made
  • Advertising within a State Heritage Area (Burra Caravan Park)
    -33.67928, 138.93803;LOT 301 BRIDGE TCE BURRA SA 5417Decision Made
  • Advertising within a State Heritage Area (Burra Mine Site)
    -33.675584, 138.926447;-33.676017, 138.927251;-33.676132, 138.928886;-33.676266, 138.925812;-33.676333, 138.931250;-33.676368, 138.931247;-33.676429, 138.928200;-33.676632, 138.928532;-33.676716, 138.931295;-33.676761, 138.928500;-33.676857, 138.931400;-33.676953, 138.931543;-33.677887, 138.929030;-33.677891, 138.929017;-33.677922, 138.928943;15 MOUNT PLEASANT RD BURRA SA 5417;LOT 1 MARKET ST BURRA SA 5417;LOT 432 BARRIER HWY BURRA SA 5417;LOT 468 HELEN ST BURRA SA 5417;LOT 603 MARKET ST BURRA SA 5417Decision Made
  • Advertising within a State Heritage Area (Hampton Village)
    -33.660023, 138.940011;-33.660150, 138.939556;-33.660193, 138.939703;-33.660236, 138.939409;-33.660387, 138.938464;-33.660467, 138.938143;-33.660533, 138.937883;-33.660634, 138.937853;-33.660675, 138.937660;-33.660726, 138.936951;-33.660726, 138.937410;-33.660746, 138.936957;-33.660773, 138.937050;-33.660775, 138.936962;-33.660780, 138.937155;-33.660918, 138.938859;-33.661058, 138.939835;-33.661088, 138.939575;-33.661877, 138.938975;-33.662218, 138.938127;LOT 100 WELLINGTON RD BURRA SA 5417;LOT 101 WELLINGTON RD BURRA SA 5417;LOT 71 GRACIOUS ST BURRA SA 5417Decision Made
  • Advertising within a State Heritage Area (Miners Dugouts)
    -33.68275, 138.943286;LOT 321 BLYTH ST BURRA SA 5417Decision Made
  • Advertising within a State Heritage Area (Paxton Square Cottages)
    -33.65105, 138.94056;-33.68103, 138.94058;1 KINGSTON ST BURRA SA 5417Decision Made
  • Advertising within a State Heritage Area (Redruth Gaol)
    -33.664572, 138.932384;78 TREGONY ST BURRA SA 5417Decision Made
  • Advertising within a State Heritage Area (Redruth Police Lockup)
    -33.670835, 138.931314;-33.670963, 138.931390;LOT 31 HELSTON ST BURRA SA 5417Decision Made
  • Advertising within a State Heritage Area (Unicorn Brewery)
    -33.67949, 138.93862;-33.67952, 138.93857;-33.67968, 138.93862;3 BRIDGE TCE BURRA SA 5417Decision Made
  • Single-Storey Detached Dwelling with Verandahs and associated Garage & Outbuilding (Shed) and the continuation of the balance of the land being used for grazing.
    LOT 4 ELPHICK TCE BURRA SA 5417Under Assessment
2024· 28 proposals

28 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2023· 22 proposals

22 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2022· 23 proposals

23 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2021· 24 proposals

24 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2020· 8 proposals

8 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

31 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • EldersAgrarian
  • NutrienAgrarian
  • NEXTATM
  • Bbq
  • Cooper's ButchersButcher
  • Gaslight Antiques & CafeCafe
  • Mog's CafeCafe

    25 Commercial Street, Burra

  • St Just CafeCafe

    5 Commercial Street, Burra

  • Waters Burra BakeryCafe
  • Clock

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

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
1
Emergency department
On site
  • Burra Hospital46 Commercial StreetPublic Hospital

Data sources & freshness

  • Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · Period: current · Updated on site

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
2/10
IRSD decile (2021)
2/10

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

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Heritage

83 state heritage places

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Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid
Bushfire safer places
1

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

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Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
13
Parks (OSM)
7

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
52.0/100
Cohort rank
#106 among Country & regional suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

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