SA · Mount Barker Council
Dawesley, SA, 5252
Current weather
9.8°CLight drizzle
90% humidity · 29.9 km/h wind · 12.5° / 9.2° today · 11.6 mm rain
Desirability index
85.7/100
How this score is calculated#50 among Country & regional suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Dawesley is a small locality in the Mount Barker area, home to around 316 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show limited but present public transport access, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- Population
- 316
- Median age
- 43
- Median household income / week
- $1,949
- Dwelling vacancy
- 5.1%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 6 of 117
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,855
- Employment rate
- 67.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 4 / 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.
Public transport
2 public transport stops in this suburb
- Old Princes Hwy / Donald St - North side (Dawesley)
- Old Princes Hwy / Smyth Rd - South side (Dawesley)
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
38 planning-related records
2026· 4 proposals
April 2026
- Outbuilding86 DING DONG RD DAWESLEY SA 5252Decision Made
February 2026
- Alterations and additions to existing Local Heritage Place (ID 18337 - House, former cheese factory) including sunroom, replacement picket fence, re-roofing and installation of skylights.12 DONALD ST DAWESLEY SA 5252Under Assessment
January 2026
- Inground pool 8x4 and associated swimming pool safety features7 BOWER ST DAWESLEY SA 5252Decision Made
- Swimming Pool (above ground) with associated swimming pool safety features9 HAWTHORN ST DAWESLEY SA 5252Decision Made
2025· 8 proposals
October 2025
- Building Alterations to existing Dwelling (Local Heritage Place ID - 18342)5 SAWPIT GULLY RD DAWESLEY SA 5252Decision Made
- Swimming pool and safety fence13 HAWTHORN ST DAWESLEY SA 5252Decision Made
August 2025
- Agricultural building (hay store)50 PASTORAL RD DAWESLEY SA 5252Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to existing Detached dwelling (Single storey)8 BOWER ST DAWESLEY SA 5252Decision Made
July 2025
- Alterations and additions to existing Local Heritage Place (ID 18344) and associated change of use from barn (store) to tourist accommodation.18 HAWTHORN ST DAWESLEY SA 5252Decision Made
- Land Division (Boundary Realignment - 2 into 2 allotments)1 SMYTH RD DAWESLEY SA 5252;96 DING DONG RD DAWESLEY SA 5252Decision Made
May 2025
- Alterations and additions to detached dwelling152 SAWPIT GULLY RD DAWESLEY SA 5252Decision Made
January 2025
- Outbuilding (Shed)6 DONALD ST DAWESLEY SA 5252Decision Made
2024· 4 proposals
December 2024
- Carport12 HAWTHORN ST DAWESLEY SA 5252Decision Made
September 2024
- Detached dwelling (single storey)86 DING DONG RD DAWESLEY SA 5252Decision Made
- Variation to Development Application 21016249 (Tourist Accommodation) comprising relocation of the tourist accommodation unit, internal and external changes, and two (2) Decks95 SMYTH RD DAWESLEY SA 5252Decision Made
April 2024
- Alterations and additions to existing dwelling, conversion of existing building to ancillary accommodation and associated retaining walls68 SAWPIT GULLY RD DAWESLEY SA 5252Decision Made
2023· 4 proposals
October 2023
- Animal keeping in the form of a dog kennelling and cattery facility comprising the construction of 8 kennel buildings, establishment of enclosures, exercise yards and shelter, conversion of existing building for cattery, and associated freestanding sign118 POWELL RD DAWESLEY SA 5252Decision Made
- Variation to DA 580/1569/20 - Alterations and Additions to Dwelling (Local Heritage Place, Former Dawesley School - ID: 18336) and Shade Structure2 DONALD ST DAWESLEY SA 5252Under Assessment
March 2023
- Outbuilding (domestic garage)16 DONALD ST DAWESLEY SA 5252Decision Made
January 2023
- Swimming pool and safety fence87 SAWPIT GULLY RD DAWESLEY SA 5252Decision Made
2022· 13 proposals
November 2022
- Alteration and addition to the existing detached dwelling, verandah, deck & carport138 SAWPIT GULLY RD DAWESLEY SA 5252Decision Made
- Verandah and Deck4 DONALD ST DAWESLEY SA 5252Decision Made
October 2022
- Tourist accommodation95 SMYTH RD DAWESLEY SA 5252Decision Made
September 2022
- Deck and verandah87 SAWPIT GULLY RD DAWESLEY SA 5252Decision Made
August 2022
- Carport39 DONALD ST DAWESLEY SA 5252Decision Made
June 2022
- Alteration and additions to existing detached dwelling15 HARROGATE RD DAWESLEY SA 5252Decision Made
- Outbuilding76 MCINTYRE RD DAWESLEY SA 5252Decision Made
May 2022
- Outbuilding71 SMYTH RD DAWESLEY SA 5252Decision Made
April 2022
- Alterations and additions to dwelling (studio), verandah and outbuilding (domestic garage)12 HARROGATE RD DAWESLEY SA 5252Decision Made
- Outbuilding and water storage tank (112kL)1 SMYTH RD DAWESLEY SA 5252Decision Made
February 2022
- This approval is for the Class 10 shed ONLY Is already has an existing planning consent (prior to the portal) DA 580/330/2110 DONALD ST DAWESLEY SA 5252Decision Made
- Outbuilding (storage of tractor, implements, tools, trailer, ute etc)12 HARROGATE RD DAWESLEY SA 5252Decision Made
- Detached Dwelling, Carport, Swimming Pool, Outbuilding, Water Storage Tank and conversion of existing dwelling to a Studio101 SAWPIT GULLY RD DAWESLEY SA 5252Decision Made
2021· 5 proposals
October 2021
- Carport (freestanding)12 DING DONG RD DAWESLEY SA 5252Decision Made
September 2021
- Partial change in land use to Industry for the purposes of manufacturing transportable buildings with associated conversion of existing farm building, storage area and car parking1 SMYTH RD DAWESLEY SA 5252Decision Made
- Variation to Development Application 580/527/20, to delete condition 2, and a Change in Use of the existing dwelling to Tourist Accommodation.1 SMYTH RD DAWESLEY SA 5252Decision Made
June 2021
- Tourist Accommodation comprising of 2 cabins (with a maximum capacity of 2 persons per cabin) with associated decking, ground-mounted solar panels and infrastructure in association with Livestock Grazing1068 OLD PRINCES HWY DAWESLEY SA 5252Decision Made
May 2021
- Alterations and Additions to detached dwelling8 BOWER ST DAWESLEY SA 5252Decision Made
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026; 2021; 2022… · Updated on site
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 8/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 9/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 85.7/100
- Cohort rank
- #50 among Country & regional suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
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