SA · Adelaide Hills Council

Horsnell Gully, SA, 5141

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Suburb snapshot

Horsnell Gully is a small locality in the Adelaide Hills area, home to around 17 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 1 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 58.8 offences per 1,000 residents, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb.

Population

Population
17
Median age
51
Median household income / week
$1,874
Dwelling vacancy
0%
Unoccupied private dwellings
0 of 4
Median monthly mortgage
$0
Employment rate
35.3%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
0 / 0 / 0

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian 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
58.8
State safety percentile
70.2th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • Obtain Benefit By Deception1

Data sources & freshness

  • SAPOL reported crime statisticsSouth 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.

11 planning-related records

2026· 1 proposal
  • May 2026

  • Two storey detached dwelling, change of use of existing dwelling to ancillary accommodation, alterations and additions to outbuilding, retaining walls, swimming pool and safety fence, and two (2) water storage tanks (aboveground)
    360 OLD NORTON SUMMIT RD HORSNELL GULLY SA 5141Under Assessment
2025· 2 proposals
  • November 2025

  • Construction of a domestic outbuilding
    107 COACH RD HORSNELL GULLY SA 5141Decision Made
  • April 2025

  • Outbuilding and associated tree-damaging activity
    LOT 2 GREENHILL RD HORSNELL GULLY SA 5141Decision Made
2022· 1 proposal
  • November 2022

  • Single storey detached dwelling, 22,730 litre underground water storage tank & associated earthworks
    384 OLD NORTON SUMMIT RD HORSNELL GULLY SA 5141Decision Made
2021· 1 proposal
  • July 2021

  • Swimming pool and decking
    107 COACH RD HORSNELL GULLY SA 5141Decision Made
Other· 6 proposals
  • BORAL RESOURCES (SA) LIMITED
    Manufacturing and Mineral ProcessingEPA licence
  • BORAL RESOURCES (SA) LIMITED
    Materials Handling and TransportationEPA licence
  • BORAL RESOURCES (SA) LIMITED
    Resource Recovery Waste Disposal and RelatedEPA licence
  • HEIDELBERG MATERIALS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
    Manufacturing and Mineral ProcessingEPA licence
  • HEIDELBERG MATERIALS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
    Materials Handling and TransportationEPA licence
  • HEIDELBERG MATERIALS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
    Resource Recovery Waste Disposal and RelatedEPA licence

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Picnic Table

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenitiesOpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

1 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Horsnell Gully and Giles Conservation Parks

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

1 state heritage place

  • Heritage placeState heritage

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
6
Parks (OSM)
0

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover featuresOpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Recent changes

  • Heritage placeheritageState heritage
  • Horsnell Gully and Giles Conservation ParksgovernmentNational parks and reserves listing
  • BORAL RESOURCES (SA) LIMITEDplanningManufacturing and Mineral ProcessingEPA licence
  • BORAL RESOURCES (SA) LIMITEDplanningMaterials Handling and TransportationEPA licence
  • BORAL RESOURCES (SA) LIMITEDplanningResource Recovery Waste Disposal and RelatedEPA licence
  • Construction of a domestic outbuildingplanning107 COACH RD HORSNELL GULLY SA 5141Lodged 24 Nov 2025 · Decision Made
  • HEIDELBERG MATERIALS AUSTRALIA PTY LTDplanningManufacturing and Mineral ProcessingEPA licence
  • HEIDELBERG MATERIALS AUSTRALIA PTY LTDplanningMaterials Handling and TransportationEPA licence
  • HEIDELBERG MATERIALS AUSTRALIA PTY LTDplanningResource Recovery Waste Disposal and RelatedEPA licence
  • Outbuilding and associated tree-damaging activityplanningLOT 2 GREENHILL RD HORSNELL GULLY SA 5141Lodged 06 Apr 2025 · Decision Made

Data sources & freshness