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SA · Mount Barker Council

Flaxley, SA, 5153

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Suburb snapshot

Flaxley is a small locality in the Mount Barker area, home to around 177 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 6 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 33.9 offences per 1,000 residents, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population
177
Median age
48
Median household income / week
$1,562
Dwelling vacancy
16.4%
Unoccupied private dwellings
11 of 67
Median monthly mortgage
$2,030
Employment rate
63.5%
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.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2024–25)
6
Against the person
4
Against property
2
Rate per 1,000 residents
33.9
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 44 residents
State safety percentile
49.5th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
23
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • Other Offences Against Property1
  • Property Damage By Fire Or Explosion1
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury3
  • Serious Assault Resulting In Injury1

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.

22 planning-related records

2025· 8 proposals

  • October 2025

  • Two (2) Outbuildings
    54 DAVIDSON RD FLAXLEY SA 5153Decision Made
  • Internal alterations including the removal of load bearing wall
    171 SHOBBROOK RD FLAXLEY SA 5153Decision Made

  • August 2025

  • Tourist Accommodation
    5 SHOBBROOK RD FLAXLEY SA 5153Under Assessment

  • July 2025

  • Land Division (Boundary Realignment comprising 2 into 2 allotments)
    1792A STRATHALBYN RD FLAXLEY SA 5153;1916 STRATHALBYN RD FLAXLEY SA 5153Decision Made
  • Outbuilding
    1769 STRATHALBYN RD FLAXLEY SA 5153Decision Made

  • April 2025

  • Agricultural building (Implement shed)
    1792A STRATHALBYN RD FLAXLEY SA 5153Decision Made

  • February 2025

  • Agricultural building (farm implement storage)
    622 FLAXLEY RD FLAXLEY SA 5153Under Assessment

  • January 2025

  • Swimming pool (above ground) with associated swimming pool safety features and Deck
    77 SHOBBROOK RD FLAXLEY SA 5153Decision Made
2024· 5 proposals

  • December 2024

  • Dwelling (single storey) and conversion of existing dwelling to tourist accommodation
    1957 STRATHALBYN RD FLAXLEY SA 5153Decision Made
  • Agricultural building (farm shed) - Extension
    812 FLAXLEY RD FLAXLEY SA 5153Decision Made

  • November 2024

  • Land Division - Boundary Realignment (4 into 4 allotments)
    704 FLAXLEY RD FLAXLEY SA 5153;764 FLAXLEY RD FLAXLEY SA 5153Decision Made

  • August 2024

  • Agricultural Building (Hay Shed)
    246 STAMPS RD FLAXLEY SA 5153Decision Made

  • July 2024

  • Agricultural building (Implement storage)
    11A MONMOUTH FARM RD FLAXLEY SA 5153Decision Made
2023· 2 proposals

  • March 2023

  • Alterations and Additions to single storey dwelling (including alteration to swimming pool safety barrier)
    17 DAVIDSON RD FLAXLEY SA 5153Decision Made

  • February 2023

  • Verandah
    812 FLAXLEY RD FLAXLEY SA 5153Decision Made
2022· 5 proposals

  • October 2022

  • Dwelling addition (including underground cellar)
    73 WHITES RD FLAXLEY SA 5153Decision Made

  • May 2022

  • Outbuilding
    111 SHOBBROOK RD FLAXLEY SA 5153Decision Made
  • 35m2 extension to existing home
    2057 STRATHALBYN RD FLAXLEY SA 5153Decision Made

  • April 2022

  • Dwelling alterations/additions and partial demolition.
    171 SHOBBROOK RD FLAXLEY SA 5153Under Assessment

  • March 2022

  • General Storage Shed
    188 WHITES RD FLAXLEY SA 5153Decision Made
2021· 2 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Demolish existing and construct new outbuilding
    11 WILLIS RD FLAXLEY SA 5153Decision Made

  • July 2021

  • Partial change in land use to an excavation & earthworks depot with associated motor repair station, staff amenities building, storage shed, fuel tank, retained storage bays, retaining walls, above ground water storage tanks, car parking and landscaping.
    231 WHITES RD FLAXLEY SA 5153Decision Made

Data sources & freshness

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)
7/10

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Heritage

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