Median house price
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SA · Mount Barker Council
Jupiter Creek, 5153
Est. population · Jun 2025
225
Growth (1 yr)
-0.4%
Growth (5 yr)
-0.4%
Median age
48
Median income
$2,305/wk
Employment rate
66.1%
Languages at home
2.8%non-English
Most common: German
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Heritage area
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Jupiter Creek is a quieter smaller community in Mount Barker Council, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name.
Local parks and tree cover add a welcome outdoor dimension to suburban life. A car helps for most daily errands, with fewer amenities clustered within an easy walk. Housing is expensive relative to much of the state.
Local crime has been trending higher of late. Tree-lined streets and established homes set the tone, with little pressure to reinvent the neighbourhood.
The overall desirability read is around average, pulled by softer local dining and lifestyle amenities compared with similar regional towns, though community and employment remain brighter spots. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Jupiter Creek snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
225
-0.4% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
8.2%
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
#37
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
24th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
4th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
9/10
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
- 40.6/100 — Average
- National rank
- 3654th in Australia
- State rank
- 389th in SA
- Peer rank
- #37 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #72 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 62%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Population
Estimated resident population
225(June 2025)
-0.4% annual · -0.4% over 5 years · 4th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- -0.4%
- 5-year growth
- -0.4%
- Change in 1 year
- -1
- Change in 5 years
- -1
- Growth rank in SA
- 4th 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 +0.5% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 231
- Median age
- 48
- Median household income / week
- $2,305
- Dwelling vacancy
- 8.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 7 of 85
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,100
- Employment rate
- 66.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 75 / 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 increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 4
- Against the person
- 0
- Against property
- 4
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 17.8
- State safety percentile
- 24.4th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 23
- Increase (daily rate)
- +100.5%
Most common offence types
- Obtain Benefit By Deception2
- Other Theft1
- Theft From Motor Vehicle1
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)
- 6
- 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
- Mount Barker District Soldiers' Memorial Hospital (11.3 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)
- 6
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 26.7
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° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 67 mm · ~8 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 97 mm · ~12 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 148 mm · ~18 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 119 mm · ~15 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· 5 proposals
July 2026
- Two (2) outbuildings26 SMITH RD JUPITER CREEK SA 5153Under Assessment
- Land Division (boundary realignment - 2 into 2)249 BERRY RD JUPITER CREEK SA 5153;259 BERRY RD JUPITER CREEK SA 5153Decision Made
April 2026
- Swimming pool (in-ground) with combined swimming pool safety features and retaining wall structures17 LONG GULLY RD JUPITER CREEK SA 5153Decision Made
March 2026
- Agricultural Building (Open Cattle Shelter)148 DUFFIELD RD JUPITER CREEK SA 5153Decision Made
- Outbuilding80C SMITH RD JUPITER CREEK SA 5153Under Assessment
2025· 5 proposals
October 2025
- Outbuilding (carport)219 TODD RD JUPITER CREEK SA 5153Decision Made
August 2025
- Agricultural Building (hay store)478 BATTUNGA RD JUPITER CREEK SA 5153Decision Made
July 2025
- Construction of a tourist accommodation (in the form of single storey building) with decking and associated driveway and infrastructure, and an outbuilding (chicken shed)17 LONG GULLY RD JUPITER CREEK SA 5153Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (Pool house)1 SAND RD JUPITER CREEK SA 5153Decision Made
April 2025
- Outbuilding (domestic garage)147 TODD RD JUPITER CREEK SA 5153Decision Made
2024· 6 proposals
December 2024
- Two agricultural buildingsLOT 119 RAZOR BACK RD JUPITER CREEK SA 5153Decision Made
October 2024
- Detached dwelling (single storey)LOT 119 RAZOR BACK RD JUPITER CREEK SA 5153Decision Made
- Detached Dwelling (two storey) and rainwater tank113 SAND RD JUPITER CREEK SA 5153Decision Made
September 2024
- Agricultural building29 SMITH RD JUPITER CREEK SA 5153Decision Made
August 2024
- Outbuilding (Domestic Storage)219 TODD RD JUPITER CREEK SA 5153Decision Made
January 2024
- SAPOL Training facility and horse shelter (temporary intensification of existing use)12 LONG GULLY RD JUPITER CREEK SA 5153Decision Made
2023· 8 proposals
December 2023
- Partial demolition of existing dwelling and alterations and additions to existing (detached dwelling) and Verandah20 BROWN RD JUPITER CREEK SA 5153Decision Made
October 2023
- Agrilcultural Building255 TODD RD JUPITER CREEK SA 5153Decision Made
August 2023
- Verandah162 SHEPHERD RD JUPITER CREEK SA 5153Decision Made
May 2023
- Agricultural building (Implement shed) and retaining walls78 DUFFIELD RD JUPITER CREEK SA 5153Under Assessment
- Dwelling alterations162 SHEPHERD RD JUPITER CREEK SA 5153Decision Made
April 2023
- Two (2) agricultural buildings and above ground water tank (250kL)95 WOODLANDS RD JUPITER CREEK SA 5153Decision Made
- Outbuilding95 WOODLANDS RD JUPITER CREEK SA 5153Decision Made
January 2023
- Carport55 BERRY RD JUPITER CREEK SA 5153Decision Made
2022· 6 proposals
December 2022
- Outbuilding74 SHEPHERD RD JUPITER CREEK SA 5153Decision Made
November 2022
- Outbuilding146 MCHENERY RD JUPITER CREEK SA 5153Decision Made
October 2022
- Implement/hay shed in association with horse keeping616 BATTUNGA RD JUPITER CREEK SA 5153Decision Made
August 2022
- Verandah117 SAND RD JUPITER CREEK SA 5153Decision Made
February 2022
- Internal alterations - removing of load-bearing walls478 BATTUNGA RD JUPITER CREEK SA 5153Decision Made
- DWELLING ADDITIONS & ALTERATIONS (including Garage)205 TODD RD JUPITER CREEK SA 5153Decision Made
2021· 3 proposals
November 2021
- Agricultural Building219 TODD RD JUPITER CREEK SA 5153Decision Made
September 2021
- Verandah28 MCHENERY RD JUPITER CREEK SA 5153Decision Made
- Swimming pool and safety fence69 BROWN RD JUPITER CREEK SA 5153Decision 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
Heritage
4 heritage places
- Echunga Goldfield Jupiter Creek Diggings12 and Lot 8 Long Gully Road JUPITER CREEKState heritage
- Foresters House, Kuitpo HeadquartersBrookman Road Cnr Brookman Rd & Harvey Rds JUPITER CREEKLocal heritage
- House, fr Hack's houseConcannon Road /Sand Road JUPITER CREEKLocal heritage
- WoodlandsBassham Road JUPITER CREEKLocal 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
- Mayo
- Member of Parliament
- Rebekha SHARKIE (Centre Alliance)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 137,818
- Turnout (2025)
- 94.2%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +3.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 45.0%Labor 55.0%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 9.9 km away).
Coalition 45.8%Labor 54.2%
0.8 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +2.5 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- EchungaLabor 48.7% · Coalition 51.3% TPP (2025)3.4 km away
- LongwoodLabor 62.7% · Coalition 37.3% TPP (2025)7.2 km away
- MeadowsLabor 52.8% · Coalition 47.2% TPP (2025)7.5 km away
- MylorLabor 59.1% · Coalition 40.9% TPP (2025)8.0 km away
- MacclesfieldLabor 60.8% · Coalition 39.2% TPP (2025)9.5 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)
- 9/10
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
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Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of South Australia.