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SA · Wakefield Council
Halbury, 5461
Est. population · Jun 2025
222
Growth (1 yr)
+0.5%
Growth (5 yr)
+1.8%
Median age
43
Median income
$1,152/wk
Employment rate
53.3%
Languages at home
1.5%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Heritage area
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Halbury is a quieter smaller community in Wakefield Council, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with plenty of young families in the mix. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting.
Local shops are sparse, so a fuller set of amenities usually means travelling to a neighbouring town or regional hub. Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many regional towns, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here than in denser, more walkable pockets.
Housing is more affordable than in many parts of the state. The streetscape feels settled and established, with older homes giving the area a familiar, lived-in look.
Against similar regional towns, the suburb sits below average overall, mainly because growth momentum lag behind, despite relative strength in safety. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Halbury snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$460/wk
Population (ERP)
222
+0.5% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
14.4%
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
#33
among Country & regional · Established
Safety
1st
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
53rd
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
2/10
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
- 30.8/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 5449th in Australia
- State rank
- 555th in SA
- Peer rank
- #33 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #162 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 62%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $460
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Median house sale prices cover metropolitan Adelaide and selected fringe councils (19 LGAs, including Adelaide Hills and Gawler), not all of regional South Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- SA rent report & metro median house sales — Government of South Australia · 1 January - 31 March 2026 · Updated · Quarterly; metro-fringe sales only
Population
Estimated resident population
222(June 2025)
+0.5% annual · +1.8% over 5 years · 53th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.5%
- 5-year growth
- +1.8%
- Change in 1 year
- +1
- Change in 5 years
- +4
- Growth rank in SA
- 53th 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 (~250), extrapolated at +0.4% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 211
- Median age
- 43
- Median household income / week
- $1,152
- Dwelling vacancy
- 14.4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 13 of 90
- Median monthly mortgage
- $954
- Employment rate
- 53.3%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 76 / 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
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 1
- Against the person
- 0
- Against property
- 1
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 4.5
- State safety percentile
- 1th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 33
Most common offence types
- Sct - Residence1
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
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 12
- 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
- Balaklava Soldiers' Memorial District Hospital (11.8 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)
- 8
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 36.0
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
- 30° / 15°
- Rainfall
- 50 mm · ~6 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 24° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 82 mm · ~10 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 17° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 139 mm · ~17 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 106 mm · ~13 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· 4 proposals
June 2026
- Two storey detached dwelling (replacing existing dwelling)10 DAVIES RD HALBURY SA 5461Under Assessment
April 2026
- Agricultural building (Farming machinery and equipment storage)228 HOYLETON RD HALBURY SA 5461Decision Made
- Swimming Pool & Safety Barrier10 DAVIES RD HALBURY SA 5461Decision Made
March 2026
- Agricultural building (Machinery shed 40m x 27m x 7.5m)66 COOPER RD HALBURY SA 5461Decision Made
2025· 1 proposal
May 2025
- Domestic shed ancillary to dwellingLOT 530 DAVIES RD HALBURY SA 5461Under Assessment
2024· 4 proposals
July 2024
- Swimming Pool & Safety Fences121 MUNGALA RD HALBURY SA 5461Decision Made
May 2024
- Single Storey Detached DwellingLOT 530 DAVIES RD HALBURY SA 5461Decision Made
April 2024
- Outbuilding ancillary to dwelling3682 BALAKLAVA RD HALBURY SA 5461Decision Made
March 2024
- Two outbuildings ancillary to dwelling54 CHANDLER RD HALBURY SA 5461Decision Made
2023· 2 proposals
November 2023
- Outbuilding ancillary to dwelling6 DAVIES RD HALBURY SA 5461Decision Made
March 2023
- Construction of a farm shed for the storage of machinery, measuring 21.4m x 39.5m x 6.15m eave height121 MUNGALA RD HALBURY SA 5461Decision Made
2022· 5 proposals
November 2022
- Install 6 x 11m x 3m in height storage shed179 SIMON RD HALBURY SA 5461Decision Made
- Outbuilding (domestic storage)28 DAVIES RD HALBURY SA 5461Decision Made
October 2022
- Outbuilding ancillary to Dwelling59 STONE RESERVE RD HALBURY SA 5461Decision Made
July 2022
- New implement storage shed899 HERDS HILL RD HALBURY SA 5461Decision Made
March 2022
- 9.0m x 6.0m x 3.0m high gable shed with two open bays (east facing)45 DAVIES RD HALBURY SA 5461Decision Made
2021· 4 proposals
December 2021
- Agricultural building for equipment storage403 HERDS HILL RD HALBURY SA 5461Decision Made
November 2021
- Verandah and decking59 STONE RESERVE RD HALBURY SA 5461Decision Made
August 2021
- Verandah75 STONE RESERVE RD HALBURY SA 5461Decision Made
April 2021
- Agricultural Building - 18m x 36m x 6m high157 CRAWFORD RD HALBURY SA 5461Decision Made
2020· 4 proposals
November 2020
- Replacement detached dwelling - secondhand transportable, including verandah, decking and pergola, and domestic storage shed.28 DAVIES RD HALBURY SA 5461Decision Made
September 2020
- Ancillary Accommodation - Two bedroom46 STONE RESERVE RD HALBURY SA 5461Decision Made
- ZINC FARM MACHINERY SHED 31.5 X 18.0 X 6.0428 GREGOR RD HALBURY SA 5461Decision Made
August 2020
- Boundary realignment - 2 into 2257 STANDPIPE RD HALBURY SA 5461Decision Made
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
Roadworks & transport
7 active roadworks / incidents
- MaintenanceBalaklava Road, Sheoak Hill Rd03 Aug 2026 – 17 Aug 2026
- Shoulder GradingBalaklava Road, Herds Hill Rd03 Aug 2026 – 17 Aug 2026
- Shoulder GradingBalaklava Road, Gregor Rd03 Aug 2026 – 17 Aug 2026
- Shoulder GradingBalaklava Road, Boundary Rd03 Aug 2026 – 17 Aug 2026
- Shoulder GradingBalaklava Road, Sheoak Hill Rd03 Aug 2026 – 17 Aug 2026
- Shoulder GradingBalaklava Road, Hoyleton Rd03 Aug 2026 – 17 Aug 2026
- Shoulder GradingBalaklava Road, Chandler Rd03 Aug 2026 – 17 Aug 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Traffic SA road events — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · current · Updated
Heritage
2 heritage places
- Devil's Garden (portion of the former Gulf Road)Port Wakefield-Auburn Road, near BALAKLAVAState heritage
- Hoyleton CemeteryHALBURYLocal 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
- Grey
- Member of Parliament
- Tom VENNING (Liberal)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 128,707
- Turnout (2025)
- 89.4%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +5.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 54.6%Labor 45.4%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 27.9 km away).
Coalition 60.3%Labor 39.7%
5.7 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +4.7 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- BalaklavaLabor 34.2% · Coalition 65.8% TPP (2025)12.8 km away
- AuburnLabor 47.4% · Coalition 52.6% TPP (2025)15.9 km away
- OwenLabor 42.0% · Coalition 58.0% TPP (2025)18.3 km away
- WatervaleLabor 44.0% · Coalition 56.0% TPP (2025)18.7 km away
- RivertonLabor 44.0% · Coalition 56.0% TPP (2025)19.3 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)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
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
More in Wakefield Council
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Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of South Australia.