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SA · Barossa Council
Flaxman Valley, 5235
Est. population · Jun 2025
331
Growth (1 yr)
+0.9%
Growth (5 yr)
+5.4%
Median age
46
Median income
$1,763/wk
Employment rate
67.8%
Languages at home
1.2%non-English
Most common: German
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- National parks
- Heritage area
- High desirability
Suburb profile
In Barossa Council, Flaxman Valley keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with a strong presence of young families throughout. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting.
Local green pockets are modest, with bigger outdoor outings usually found in neighbouring areas. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here than in denser, more walkable pockets. Housing is expensive relative to much of the state.
Crime trends have improved of late compared with the previous period. The built character feels settled, with heritage streetscapes lending the area a sense of history.
Desirability lands below average here: softer local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus growth momentum weighing on the result versus similar regional towns, even with community and employment holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Flaxman Valley snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
331
+0.9% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
13.9%
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
#42
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
7th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
70th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
9/10
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
- 39.2/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 3918th in Australia
- State rank
- 419th in SA
- Peer rank
- #42 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #85 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 62%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Population
Estimated resident population
331(June 2025)
+0.9% annual · +5.4% over 5 years · 70th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.9%
- 5-year growth
- +5.4%
- Change in 1 year
- +3
- Change in 5 years
- +17
- Growth rank in SA
- 70th 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 +1.0% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 285
- Median age
- 46
- Median household income / week
- $1,763
- Dwelling vacancy
- 13.9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 15 of 108
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,000
- Employment rate
- 67.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 95 / 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 decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 3
- Against the person
- 0
- Against property
- 3
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 9.1
- State safety percentile
- 7.2th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 12
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -66.6%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental2
- Other Theft1
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
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
Parks & reserves
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Kaiserstuhl Conservation Park
Data sources & freshness
- National parks & reserves (SA) — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 2
- 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
- Tanunda War Memorial Hospital (12.6 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
- 33.2
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· 8 proposals
August 2026
- Construction of an Agricultural Building542 CRANEFORD RD FLAXMAN VALLEY SA 5235Under Assessment
July 2026
- Construction of an Outbuilding340 BOEHM SPRINGS RD FLAXMAN VALLEY SA 5235Under Assessment
June 2026
- Construction of two tourist accommodation units.LOT 462 EDEN VALLEY RD FLAXMAN VALLEY SA 5235Under Assessment
- Variation to development authorisation 21033434 (as subsequently varied by development authorisations 22026759 and 23024107) to revise the dwelling footprint and reduce the total floor area54 HILSENITZ RD FLAXMAN VALLEY SA 5235Under Assessment
May 2026
- Installation of a frost fan in association with existing horticulture236 TANUNDA CREEK RD FLAXMAN VALLEY SA 5235Decision Made
- Agricultural building for farming vehicle storage measuring 6m wide and 12m long with a height of 3.05m at the front, which is open, and 2.2515m at the back.94 MIROOLOO RD FLAXMAN VALLEY SA 5235Decision Made
- Verandah236 COWELL RD FLAXMAN VALLEY SA 5235Decision Made
January 2026
- Verandah340 BOEHM SPRINGS RD FLAXMAN VALLEY SA 5235Decision Made
2025· 9 proposals
December 2025
- Outbuilding (shed)43 HEGGIES RANGE RD FLAXMAN VALLEY SA 5235Decision Made
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling replacing an existing dwelling43 HEGGIES RANGE RD FLAXMAN VALLEY SA 5235Decision Made
November 2025
- Change of use of portion of the land to horticulture (plant nursery) including four (4) polytunnel greenhouses (each measuring 6.1m x 10m x 3.2m total height) and three (3) water tanks (25kL each)74 HEGGIES BOUNDARY RD FLAXMAN VALLEY SA 5235Under Assessment
October 2025
- Storage shed 5m x 6.5m x 2.7m high136 FRENCHS RD FLAXMAN VALLEY SA 5235Decision Made
August 2025
- Alterations to existing on-stream water storage dam to off-stream water storage dam (turkey nest) by creating a new dam wall to divert water flows1064 HIGH EDEN RD FLAXMAN VALLEY SA 5235Decision Made
July 2025
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding (measuring 5m x 7m x 3m maximum wall height with skillion design)396 C ROGERS RD FLAXMAN VALLEY SA 5235Decision Made
June 2025
- Construction of a winery (499 tonne capacity) with associated office building, 2x water tanks (290kL each), wastewater treatment, carparking and landscaping630 FLAXMANS VALLEY RD FLAXMAN VALLEY SA 5235Under Assessment
February 2025
- Construction of an agricultural building (measuring 12.1m x 7.6m x 4.2m wall height)41 RANDALLS RD FLAXMAN VALLEY SA 5235Decision Made
- Construction of an extension to an existing domestic outbuilding (measuring 12m x 13.5m x 4m wall height)661 CRANEFORD RD FLAXMAN VALLEY SA 5235Under Assessment
2024· 6 proposals
October 2024
- Construction of an agricultural building (measuring 11.0m x 15.0m x 4.0m wall height); Installation of above ground water tank (104,200L capacity)407 CRANEFORD RD FLAXMAN VALLEY SA 5235Decision Made
June 2024
- Construction of outbuilding, consisting of garage (measuring 7.5m x 9.1m x up to 5.0m wall height) and attached verandah (measuring 3.0m x 9.1m x up to 3.5m total height)202 CRANEFORD RD FLAXMAN VALLEY SA 5235Decision Made
May 2024
- Variation to Development Application 22018056 including: - Removal of 50kL water tank - Installation of 30kL water tanks to sites 1 - 5 (10kL dedicated for fire-fighting use) - Placement of two (2) outbuildings (in the form of shipping containers both measuring 2.44m x 6.1m x 2.59m height) - Ground-mounted solar panel array (18.72kW generating capacity) - One side enclosing of verandah to Sites 2 - 5 - Wood heaters to sites 2 - 5564 RIFLE RANGE RD FLAXMAN VALLEY SA 5235Decision Made
April 2024
- Construction of an agricultural building (measuring 18.0m x 12.0m x 5.0m wall height)LOT 462 EDEN VALLEY RD FLAXMAN VALLEY SA 5235Decision Made
February 2024
- Construction of two freestanding verandahs (measuring 10.8m x 6.2m x up to 3.3m post height and 6.6m x 6.5m x up to 3.3m)144 LITTLE KAISERSTUHL RD FLAXMAN VALLEY SA 5235Decision Made
January 2024
- Construction of an Agricultural Building (measuring 12.4m x 30m x 4.1m wall height)196 BOEHM SPRINGS RD FLAXMAN VALLEY SA 5235Decision Made
2023· 5 proposals
November 2023
- Amendment to 21034554; Extensions to a domestic outbuilding - garage (extension measuring 8.0m x 4.04m x 3.5m wall height)117 C ROGERS RD FLAXMAN VALLEY SA 5235Decision Made
October 2023
- Land Division - Boundary realignment (2 into 2)496 CRANEFORD RD FLAXMAN VALLEY SA 5235;58 SEELIGER RD FLAXMAN VALLEY SA 5235Decision Made
August 2023
- Variation to 22026759 - Comprising removal of masonry wall and alterations and additions to authorised floor plan and external built form - (Alterations and additions to an existing dwelling and domestic outbuilding (garage); construction of a domestic outbuilding (shed) measuring 9m x 9m x 2.7m wall height; masonry wall 2.4m high; associated earthworks)54 HILSENITZ RD FLAXMAN VALLEY SA 5235Decision Made
July 2023
- Replacement Building - Construction of a domestic outbuilding - garage (measuring 7.3m x 6.151m x 2.4m wall height)674 FLAXMANS VALLEY RD FLAXMAN VALLEY SA 5235Decision Made
March 2023
- Construction of a single-storey detached dwelling, with front and rear verandahs and decks; Construction of a domestic outbuilding - garage (measuring 10.5m x 12.0m x 3.5m wall height)LOT 776 HEARLS RD FLAXMAN VALLEY SA 5235Decision Made
2022· 8 proposals
November 2022
- Installation of a 170kl rain water tank33 HEGGIES RANGE RD FLAXMAN VALLEY SA 5235Decision Made
October 2022
- Construct a 365kl header tank to provide permanent water for stock; Installation of a 20ft shipping container for use as a farm building (measuring 6.06m x 2.44m x 2.59m wall height)LOT 25 CRANEFORD RD FLAXMAN VALLEY SA 5235Decision Made
- Addition of two toilets, two storage rooms and and additional deck to an existing cellar door sales outlet; increase occupancy to 50 persons; expand outdoor wine tasting area1227 EDEN VALLEY RD FLAXMAN VALLEY SA 5235Under Assessment
- Internal & external alterations and additions to and existing single-storey detached dwelling, including a verandah under main roof516 BROWNES RD FLAXMAN VALLEY SA 5235Decision Made
- Variation to 21033434 - Alterations and additions to an existing dwelling and domestic outbuilding (garage); construction of a domestic outbuilding (shed) measuring 9m x 9m x 2.7m wall height; masonry wall 2.4m high; associated earthworks54 HILSENITZ RD FLAXMAN VALLEY SA 5235Under Assessment
August 2022
- Construction of single-storey additions and alterations to an existing single-storey detached dwelling255 VIGARS RD FLAXMAN VALLEY SA 5235Decision Made
July 2022
- Variation to Development Consent : 21033434 - Alterations and additions to an existing dwelling and domestic outbuilding (garage); construction of a domestic outbuilding (shed) - measuring 9m x 6m x 2.7m wall height; masonry wall 2.4m high; associated earthworks54 HILSENITZ RD FLAXMAN VALLEY SA 5235Under Assessment
January 2022
- Construction of an agricultural building - implement shed36 C ROGERS RD FLAXMAN VALLEY SA 5235Decision Made
2021· 5 proposals
December 2021
- Change of use (including internal and external modifications) to office including conference room, reception area and amenities; in association with a concrete panel manufacturing business199 MIROOLOO RD FLAXMAN VALLEY SA 5235Decision Made
November 2021
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding - garage (measuring 12.076m x 8.0m x 3.5m wall height)117 C ROGERS RD FLAXMAN VALLEY SA 5235Decision Made
October 2021
- Alterations and additions to an existing dwelling and domestic outbuilding (garage); construction of a domestic outbuilding (shed) - measuring 6m x 9m x 3m walls; masonry wall 2.4m high; associated earthworks54 HILSENITZ RD FLAXMAN VALLEY SA 5235Decision Made
August 2021
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding - shed and verandah (measuring 12.184m x 9.118m x 2.7m wall height)407 CRANEFORD RD FLAXMAN VALLEY SA 5235Decision Made
May 2021
- Construction of an agricultural building - implement shed (measuring 11.4m x 8.0m x 3.6m wall height)1227 EDEN VALLEY RD FLAXMAN VALLEY SA 5235Decision Made
Other· 1 proposal
- MOUNTADAM VINEYARDS PTY LIMITEDFood Production and Animal Plant ProcessingEPA licence
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
14 heritage places
- Farmhouse (Avon Brae)661 Craneford Road FLAXMAN VALLEYLocal heritage
- Former Church and Graveyard (South Rhine Baptist Church)407 Craneford Road EDEN VALLEYLocal heritage
- Former School407 Craneford Road EDEN VALLEYLocal heritage
- OutbuildingsLot 705 Basil Roesler's Road EDEN VALLEYLocal heritage
- Cottage Ruin199 Mirooloo Road EDEN VALLEYLocal heritage
- Cottage Ruin81 L Pumpas Road FLAXMAN VALLEYLocal heritage
- Farm Complex44 Maders Road FLAXMAN VALLEYLocal heritage
- Farmhouse108 W Pumpas Road FLAXMAN VALLEYLocal heritage
- Farmhouse Ruins123 W Pumpas Road FLAXMAN VALLEYLocal heritage
- Farmhouse Ruins (Burn Brae)108 W Pumpas Road FLAXMAN VALLEYLocal 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
- Barker
- Member of Parliament
- Tony PASIN (Liberal)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 127,045
- Turnout (2025)
- 92.6%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +3.6 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 63.0%Labor 37.0%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 17.3 km away).
Coalition 55.8%Labor 44.2%
7.2 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +3.8 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Eden ValleyLabor 43.9% · Coalition 56.1% TPP (2025)5.7 km away
- KeynetonLabor 27.2% · Coalition 72.8% TPP (2025)10.2 km away
- TanundaLabor 48.2% · Coalition 51.8% TPP (2025)12.9 km away
- AngastonLabor 47.7% · Coalition 52.3% TPP (2025)13.5 km away
- LyndochLabor 55.2% · Coalition 44.8% TPP (2025)14.2 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)
- 9/10
- 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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