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SA · Mount Barker Council

Harrogate, SA, 5244

Current weather

8.8°CModerate drizzle

92% humidity · 34 km/h wind · 11.5° / 8.1° today · 14.5 mm rain

Desirability index

77.8/100

#48 among Country & regional suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Harrogate is a small locality in the Mount Barker area, home to around 431 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 7 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 16.2 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
431
Median age
46
Median household income / week
$1,942
Dwelling vacancy
8.4%
Unoccupied private dwellings
14 of 167
Median monthly mortgage
$1,517
Employment rate
66.4%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
14 / 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)
7
Against the person
2
Against property
5
Rate per 1,000 residents
16.2
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 216 residents
State safety percentile
18.7th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
10
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • Other Theft1
  • Other Unlawful Entry With Intent1
  • Receive Or Handle Proceeds Of Crime1
  • Serious Assault Resulting In Injury1
  • Theft From Motor Vehicle1

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.

55 planning-related records

2026· 4 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Outbuilding
    LOT 1859 THE GLEN RD HARROGATE SA 5244Decision Made

  • May 2026

  • Rural Shed 12m x 9m
    398 SNAKE GULLY RD HARROGATE SA 5244Decision Made

  • April 2026

  • Detached dwelling (single storey)
    9 CHURCH RD HARROGATE SA 5244Decision Made

  • March 2026

  • Outbuilding- Shed
    97 BLOOMINGDALE RD HARROGATE SA 5244Decision Made
2025· 11 proposals

  • November 2025

  • Double carport attached to residence
    1053 MILITARY RD HARROGATE SA 5244Decision Made
  • Outbuilding
    323 MAIL RD HARROGATE SA 5244Decision Made
  • Boundary Realignment (2 into 2 allotments)
    1531 HARROGATE RD HARROGATE SA 5244Decision Made
  • Verandah
    161 MAIL RD HARROGATE SA 5244Decision Made

  • September 2025

  • Agricultural building (implement shed)
    41 CURTIS RD HARROGATE SA 5244Decision Made

  • August 2025

  • Two (2) agricultural buildings
    1247 HARROGATE RD HARROGATE SA 5244Decision Made

  • July 2025

  • Outbuilding
    LOT 1795 HARROGATE RD HARROGATE SA 5244Decision Made
  • Outbuilding
    833 WARMINGTON RUN HARROGATE SA 5244Decision Made
  • Land Division - Boundary re-alignment (20 into 20 allotments)
    519A HARROGATE RD HARROGATE SA 5244Under Assessment

  • May 2025

  • Carport
    859 MILITARY RD HARROGATE SA 5244Decision Made

  • February 2025

  • Verandah
    4 SCHWAB RD HARROGATE SA 5244Decision Made
2024· 8 proposals

  • December 2024

  • Outbuilding (Domestic)
    8 WACHTEL RD HARROGATE SA 5244Decision Made

  • October 2024

  • Agricultural building
    LOT 4 HARROGATE RD HARROGATE SA 5244Under Assessment

  • September 2024

  • Outbuilding (domestic garage/storage)
    1053 MILITARY RD HARROGATE SA 5244Decision Made

  • August 2024

  • Verandahs
    9 SCHWAB RD HARROGATE SA 5244Decision Made

  • July 2024

  • Agricultural building & water tank (above ground)
    LOT 201 BLOOMINGDALE RD HARROGATE SA 5244Decision Made

  • May 2024

  • Detached dwelling (single storey) and carport
    9 CHURCH RD HARROGATE SA 5244Decision Made
  • Water tanks (above ground)
    303 SNAKE GULLY RD HARROGATE SA 5244Decision Made

  • March 2024

  • Retaining wall
    660 GLADIGAU RD HARROGATE SA 5244Decision Made
2023· 7 proposals

  • December 2023

  • Outbuilding (domestic garage/storage)
    LOT 7 BRICE DR HARROGATE SA 5244Decision Made

  • September 2023

  • Detached dwelling (single storey) and water storage tank (50,000Lt)
    8 WACHTEL RD HARROGATE SA 5244Decision Made
  • Deck and alterations to swimming pool safety features
    40 MOORE RD HARROGATE SA 5244Decision Made

  • July 2023

  • Retrospective conversion of outbuilding to dwelling, outbuilding and carport.
    LOT 30 WARMINGTON RUN HARROGATE SA 5244Decision Made

  • May 2023

  • Outbuilding and water storage tank
    56 TEE RD HARROGATE SA 5244Decision Made

  • February 2023

  • Additions (Shelter, Lighting and associated Landscaping) to a Local Heritage Place (ID 18411)
    13 MAIL RD HARROGATE SA 5244Decision Made
  • Domestic Outbuilding (shed)
    6 RESERVE LANE HARROGATE SA 5244Decision Made
2022· 7 proposals

  • October 2022

  • Fibreglass In-ground Swimming Pool
    11 BLOOMINGDALE RD HARROGATE SA 5244Decision Made
  • Carport & Agricultural building (hay shed)
    251 WOOLEY RD HARROGATE SA 5244Decision Made

  • September 2022

  • Verandah x 2 and Carport
    100 JONES RD HARROGATE SA 5244Decision Made

  • August 2022

  • Carport
    23 HARROGATE RD HARROGATE SA 5244Decision Made
  • Construction of a Detached Dwelling (single storey), Office and Staff Amenities building (single storey) in association with Primary Production
    LOT 1859 THE GLEN RD HARROGATE SA 5244Under Assessment
  • Detached Dwelling, Rain Water Tanks x 2, Outbuilding and Ground Mounted Solar System (Retrospective)
    LOT 7 BRICE DR HARROGATE SA 5244Decision Made

  • May 2022

  • Outbuilding (Caravan Storage)
    9 SCHWAB RD HARROGATE SA 5244Decision Made
2021· 18 proposals

  • December 2021

  • Agricultural building
    519A HARROGATE RD HARROGATE SA 5244Decision Made
  • Alterations and addition to dwelling and Deck
    121 WIRILDA RD HARROGATE SA 5244Decision Made
  • Agricultural building (store tractor, implements, fencing equipment)
    LOT 2 HARROGATE RD HARROGATE SA 5244Decision 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)
7/10
IRSD decile (2021)
8/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

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Heritage

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Desirability index

Desirability score
77.8/100
Cohort rank
#48 among Country & regional suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

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  • Additions (Shelter, Lighting and associated Landscaping) to a Local Heritage Place (ID 18411)planning13 MAIL RD HARROGATE SA 5244Lodged 14 Feb 2023 · Decision Made

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