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SA · Barossa Council
Hewett, 5118
Est. population · Jun 2025
3,180
Growth (1 yr)
+1.9%
Growth (5 yr)
+8.6%
Median age
38
Median income
$2,439/wk
Employment rate
75.4%
Languages at home
3.8%non-English
Most common: Afrikaans, Greek, Persian
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
- Education hub
- Café precinct
Suburb profile
Hewett is a well-connected mid-sized suburb in Barossa Council with everyday amenities close at hand. Still within reach of the city while offering more breathing room, it suits those who want balance over bustle. Families and commuters make up much of the community, with a strong presence of young families throughout.
Dining is thinner on the ground than in busier metro pockets, so many residents head to neighbouring suburbs for a night out. Reasonable buses access helps with commuting and getting around locally. Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs.
Reported crime has been falling recently. A trickle of new development is refreshing selected pockets without changing the overall feel.
Desirability lands around average here: softer parks and green space weighing on the result versus similar metro suburbs, even with community and employment holding up better.
At a glance
Hewett snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$690/wk
Population (ERP)
3,180
+1.9% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
3.0%
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
#46
among Metro Adelaide · Emerging
Safety
11th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
92nd
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
9/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
49th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
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
- 50.0/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 27% of South Australia's suburbs
- National rank
- 2175th in Australia
- State rank
- 186th in SA
- Peer rank
- #46 among Metro Adelaide · Emerging suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #139 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
- Data confidence
- 85%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $690
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
3,180(June 2025)
+1.9% annual · +8.6% over 5 years · 92th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.9%
- 5-year growth
- +8.6%
- Change in 1 year
- +59
- Change in 5 years
- +253
- Growth rank in SA
- 92th 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 (~3,350), extrapolated at +1.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 2,961
- Median age
- 38
- Median household income / week
- $2,439
- Dwelling vacancy
- 3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 29 of 951
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,733
- Employment rate
- 75.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 918 / 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)
- 34
- Against the person
- 8
- Against property
- 26
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 10.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 370 residents
- State safety percentile
- 10.5th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 139
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -20.7%
Most common offence types
- Other Acts Intended To Cause Injury2
- Other Property Damage And Environmental10
- Other Theft2
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury3
- Theft From Motor Vehicle7
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
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 2 (2 schools, 1 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
- 1,003.5
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 49th
School list
- Hewett Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1006 · 50th percentile · LBOTE 2% · 400 students · Top SEA quarter 10% · 0.3 km awayView on My School →
- Xavier CollegeCombined · Catholic · ICSEA 1001 · 47th percentile · LBOTE 4% · 2,532 students · Top SEA quarter 7% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
- Disability Unit Hewett Primary SchoolKingfisher DriveSpecialist Facilities
- Elsie Ey Children's CentreKingfisher DriveIntegrated Centres
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Stepping Stone Hewett Childcare & Early Development CentreRosella Circuitkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services (SA) — OpenStreetMap + SA Education · current · Updated
Public transport
11 public transport stops in this suburb
- Kingfisher Dr / Jabiru Pde - South side (Hewett)
- Osprey Pde / Kestrel Rd - East side (Hewett)
- Stop 115 Osprey Pde - West side
- Stop 120 Jabiru Pde - East side
- Stop 121 Explorer Pde - East side
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · current · Updated
Amenities
37 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 pharmacies · 2 fast food · 1 bakeries · 2 playgrounds
Local character & venue list
Local character
- A car helps for daily errands
- Decent local green space — 3 parks in suburb, 2 playgrounds nearby
- Reasonable bus and transport access — 11 public transport stops
- Walkability proxy
- 38/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 1.01
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 1.01
Food & drink(3)
- Hewett Country BakeryBakery
- Avanti Pizza and PastaFast food
- Hewett Chicken ShopFast food
Shopping(2)
- Lucky 7Convenience store
Community(3)
- The Hewett CentreCommunity centre
28 Kingfisher Drive
- Stepping Stone Hewett Childcare & Early Development CentreKindergarten
10 Rosella Circuit, Hewett
- Hewett Primary SchoolSchool
Kingfisher Drive, Hewett
Health & services(1)
- Hewett PharmacyPharmacy
Sport & outdoors(6)
- Park (3)
- Playground (2)
- Sports field
Transport(7)
7 bus stops
Other(7)
- atmxATM
1-3 Kingfisher Drive, Hewett
- Bench (3)
- Artistic Hair and BeautyHairdresser
- Parking (8)
- Australia PostPost Box
- Public toilets
- TelstraTelephone
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
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)
- 3
- Parks (OSM)
- 3
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
- Gawler Health Service (1.7 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)
- 137
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 43.1
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° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 69 mm · ~9 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 80 mm · ~10 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 14° / 5°
- Rainfall
- 142 mm · ~18 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 125 mm · ~16 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· 20 proposals
July 2026
- Outbuilding (garage)24 BROLGA WAY HEWETT SA 5118Decision Made
- Construction of a verandah ancillary to the existing dwelling9 STUART ST HEWETT SA 5118Decision Made
- Construction of carport and verandah in association with existing dwelling2 OSPREY PDE HEWETT SA 5118Decision Made
- Swimming pool and safety barrier10 EAGLE CT HEWETT SA 5118Decision Made
June 2026
- Construction of an outbuilding and verandah ancillary to the existing dwelling38 OSPREY PDE HEWETT SA 5118Decision Made
- Construction of a verandah, deck and combined fence and retaining wall ancillary to the existing dwelling49 ROSELLA CCT HEWETT SA 5118Decision Made
May 2026
- Construction of a carport ancillary to the existing dwelling12 EGRET PL HEWETT SA 5118Decision Made
April 2026
- Construction of domestic outbuilding ancillary to existing dwelling15 LORIKEET GR HEWETT SA 5118Decision Made
- Construction of Verandah and Carport in association with dwelling7 SHRIKE PL HEWETT SA 5118Decision Made
- Swimming pool & safety fences49 ROSELLA CCT HEWETT SA 5118Decision Made
- Construction of an outbuilding (garage) ancillary to existing dwelling21 ROSELLA CCT HEWETT SA 5118Decision Made
March 2026
- Construction of a swim spa and pool safety barrier ancillary to the existing dwelling12 OSPREY PDE HEWETT SA 5118Decision Made
- Construction of Split Level Detached dwelling and associated fence and retaining walls32 GOLDFINCH WAY HEWETT SA 5118Under Assessment
- Verandah to existing detached dwelling2 WREN PL HEWETT SA 5118Decision Made
February 2026
- The proposal is to construct a flat attached Stratco Outback patio to the dwelling's fascia, as shown on the attached site plan. Key details: length 5285mm (incl. 480mm overhang), projection 4260mm, rear height 2300mm, 120 Outback beams (bolt through), 65x65x2.5 SHS columns, Outback Deck roofing (no rooflites), Outback Edge 160 gutter with 75mm PVC downpipes connected to existing stormwater. This will provide effective cover, enhance family usability, and reduce heat transfer.10 TEAL CT HEWETT SA 5118Decision Made
- Verandah20 PROVIDENCE BVD HEWETT SA 5118Decision Made
- Construction of a swimming pool and pool safety barrier ancillary to the existing dwelling9 ROBIN CCT HEWETT SA 5118Decision Made
January 2026
- Domestic Outbuilding ancillary to an existing dwelling6 PROVIDENCE BVD HEWETT SA 5118Decision Made
- Verandah102 KINGFISHER DR HEWETT SA 5118Decision Made
- Construction of a freestanding verandah ancillary to an existing dwelling89 KINGFISHER DR HEWETT SA 5118Decision Made
2025· 21 proposals
November 2025
- Construction of carport9 CORMORANT DR HEWETT SA 5118Under Assessment
- Construction of a Verandah and Deck ancillary to the existing dwelling82 KINGFISHER DR HEWETT SA 5118Decision Made
- Verandah7 CURLEW CT HEWETT SA 5118Decision Made
October 2025
- Swimming Pool and Safety Fence3 QUAIL CL HEWETT SA 5118Decision Made
- Construction of an outbuilding (garage) ancillary to existing dwelling14 BURKE PDE HEWETT SA 5118Decision Made
- Construction of an outbuilding ancillary to the existing dwelling16 EXPLORER PDE HEWETT SA 5118Decision Made
- Construction of verandah ancillary to existing dwelling6 EAGLE CT HEWETT SA 5118Decision Made
September 2025
- Excavation & installation of fiberglass swimming pool.18 EGRET PL HEWETT SA 5118Decision Made
- Construction of a shade sail to the rear of the existing dwelling24 BROLGA WAY HEWETT SA 5118Decision Made
August 2025
- Construction of carport ancillary to the existing dwelling32 EXPEDITION DR HEWETT SA 5118Under Assessment
- construction of a verandah12 STUART ST HEWETT SA 5118Decision Made
- Swimming pool and safety fence98 KINGFISHER DR HEWETT SA 5118Decision Made
- Construction of carport ancillary to existing dwelling17 PLOVER CT HEWETT SA 5118Decision Made
July 2025
- Construction of split level detached dwelling and associated fence and retaining wall.12 HERON PL HEWETT SA 5118Decision Made
- Construction of an outbuiding ancillary to the existing dwelling2 KINGFISHER DR HEWETT SA 5118Decision Made
- Construction of a verandah ancillary to existing dwelling18 MCKINLAY SQ HEWETT SA 5118Decision Made
- Variation of DA 25011427 - Construction of a verandah - relocation of verandah99 KINGFISHER DR HEWETT SA 5118Decision Made
June 2025
- Replacement combined retaining wall and fence structure to the southern boundary19 GOLDFINCH WAY HEWETT SA 5118Decision Made
May 2025
- Construction of a concrete swimming pool and associated fencing, timber decking, and retaining walls.51 SONGLARK GR HEWETT SA 5118Decision Made
- Inground Swimming Pool and associated pool safety features17 ROSELLA CCT HEWETT SA 5118Decision Made
- Construction of a Verandah29 OAKLANDS CCT HEWETT SA 5118Decision 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
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
- Bushfire safer places
- 1
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
- Spence
- Member of Parliament
- Matt BURNELL (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 138,898
- Turnout (2025)
- 87.5%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +2.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 34.7%Labor 65.3%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 5.8 km away).
Coalition 40.4%Labor 59.6%
5.7 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +8.3 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- HewettLabor 59.5% · Coalition 40.5% TPP (2025)0.3 km away
- WillastonLabor 61.3% · Coalition 38.7% TPP (2025)1.6 km away
- Gawler EastLabor 56.7% · Coalition 43.3% TPP (2025)2.4 km away
- Gawler WestLabor 59.4% · Coalition 40.6% TPP (2025)2.4 km away
- GawlerLabor 65.0% · Coalition 35.0% TPP (2025)2.7 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)
- 10/10
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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