SA · Northern Areas Council
Gulnare, SA, 5471
Current weather
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65% humidity · 32 km/h wind · 12.9° / 10.2° today · 10.6 mm rain
Suburb snapshot
Gulnare is a small locality in the Northern Areas area, home to around 80 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 1 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 12.5 offences per 1,000 residents, limited but present public transport access, 1 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- Population
- 80
- Median age
- 53
- Median household income / week
- $1,312
- Dwelling vacancy
- 24.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 12 of 49
- Median monthly mortgage
- $400
- Employment rate
- 55.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 3 / 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)
- 1
- Against the person
- 0
- Against property
- 1
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 12.5
- State safety percentile
- 12.1th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental1
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Public transport
2 public transport stops in this suburb
- Main North Rd / Smart Rd - East side (Gulnare Turn Off)
- Main North Rd / Smart Rd - West side (Gulnare Turn Off)
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Roadworks & transport
1 active roadworks / incidents
- Shoulder SealingGoyder Highway, Pages Hill Rd11 May 2026 – 16 Jul 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Traffic SA road events — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
16 planning-related records
2025· 4 proposals
September 2025
- New Colorbond Shed with Lean to 11mW x 14.28mL x 3.6mH Lean to on 14.28m side with a 3m span (incl in 11m Width) Colour: Monument - all materials Stormwater to 2 x new 10000L Tanks to be installed with shed Purpose: Storage of Caravan, General Domestic Items.16 VIEW ST GULNARE SA 5471Decision Made
June 2025
- Proposal to demolish portion of the current dwelling (kitchen/meals, laundry, bathroom and master bedroom) and construct an addition which will include kitchen/family/meals, pantry, laundry, master bedroom, bathroom, office and mud room. The laundry & mud room will be located in the original portion of the dwelling.22 HILLVIEW RD GULNARE SA 5471Decision Made
March 2025
- 5.5m x 6m Shelter for BBQ areaLOT 780 VIEW ST GULNARE SA 5471Decision Made
January 2025
- Partial Demolition - Remove all of the existing additions and construct an addition which will include kitchen/family/meals, bathroom, ensuite and laundry.228 BOWMANS RD GULNARE SA 5471Decision Made
2024· 1 proposal
November 2024
- Verandah addition to rear of Public Hall8 RAILWAY TCE GULNARE SA 5471Decision Made
2023· 2 proposals
June 2023
- Re-roof Vestibule section of the Town Hall8 RAILWAY TCE GULNARE SA 5471Decision Made
March 2023
- Garage Extension12 GULNARE-SPALDING RD GULNARE SA 5471Decision Made
2022· 5 proposals
August 2022
- Carport on side of house10 GULNARE-SPALDING RD GULNARE SA 5471Decision Made
- Change of use of BuildingLOT 780 VIEW ST GULNARE SA 5471Under Assessment
May 2022
- Pergola6 HALL ST GULNARE SA 5471Decision Made
April 2022
- Garage and Verandah12 GULNARE-SPALDING RD GULNARE SA 5471Decision Made
March 2022
- To build a lamb feedlot.1298 WATTS RANGE RD GULNARE SA 5471Decision Made
2021· 3 proposals
September 2021
- Rural storage shed 36m x 12m x 5.5m walls Open all one 36m side228 BOWMANS RD GULNARE SA 5471Decision Made
April 2021
- Transportable Dwelling6 HALL ST GULNARE SA 5471Decision Made
- Realign existing boundaryLOT 212 WATTS RANGE RD GULNARE SA 5471Decision Made
2020· 1 proposal
September 2020
- The Proposed Shed with Carport is to provide shelter for family car and storage area20 VIEW ST GULNARE SA 5471Decision Made
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020; 2020–2026; 2021… · 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)
- 3/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 3/10
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
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via SA Planning geohub. Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site
Recent changes
- 5.5m x 6m Shelter for BBQ areaplanningLOT 780 VIEW ST GULNARE SA 5471Lodged 05 Mar 2025 · Decision Made
- Carport on side of houseplanning10 GULNARE-SPALDING RD GULNARE SA 5471Lodged 18 Aug 2022 · Decision Made
- Change of use of BuildingplanningLOT 780 VIEW ST GULNARE SA 5471Lodged 08 Aug 2022 · Under Assessment
- Garage Extensionplanning12 GULNARE-SPALDING RD GULNARE SA 5471Lodged 16 Mar 2023 · Decision Made
- Garage and Verandahplanning12 GULNARE-SPALDING RD GULNARE SA 5471Lodged 13 Apr 2022 · Decision Made
- New Colorbond Shed with Lean to 11mW x 14.28mL x 3.6mH Lean to on 14.28m side with a 3m span (incl in 11m Width) Colour: Monument - all materials Stormwater to 2 x new 10000L Tanks to be installed with shed Purpose: Storage of Caravan, General Domestic Items.planning16 VIEW ST GULNARE SA 5471Lodged 12 Sep 2025 · Decision Made
- Partial Demolition - Remove all of the existing additions and construct an addition which will include kitchen/family/meals, bathroom, ensuite and laundry.planning228 BOWMANS RD GULNARE SA 5471Lodged 10 Jan 2025 · Decision Made
- Pergolaplanning6 HALL ST GULNARE SA 5471Lodged 04 May 2022 · Decision Made
- Proposal to demolish portion of the current dwelling (kitchen/meals, laundry, bathroom and master bedroom) and construct an addition which will include kitchen/family/meals, pantry, laundry, master bedroom, bathroom, office and mud room. The laundry & mud room will be located in the original portion of the dwelling.planning22 HILLVIEW RD GULNARE SA 5471Lodged 19 Jun 2025 · Decision Made
- Re-roof Vestibule section of the Town Hallplanning8 RAILWAY TCE GULNARE SA 5471Lodged 13 Jun 2023 · Decision Made
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Updated on site