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SA · Barossa Council
Kalbeeba, 5118
Est. population · Jun 2025
484
Growth (1 yr)
+1.5%
Growth (5 yr)
+12.6%
Median age
49
Median income
$1,766/wk
Employment rate
62.5%
Languages at home
2.5%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Kalbeeba is a practical smaller community in Barossa Council, with a familiar suburban feel rather than a self-contained town centre. You get space and calm here, while the city and neighbouring suburbs are still close enough for regular outings. Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood.
Dining is thinner on the ground than in busier metro pockets, so many residents head to neighbouring suburbs for a night out. Local green pockets are modest, with bigger outdoor outings usually found in neighbouring areas. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here, with buses covering longer trips across the wider area.
Buyers typically pay more than the metro middle for a home here. Light infill development is updating a few streets while the wider area stays largely unchanged.
Desirability lands below average here: softer housing affordability weighing on the result versus similar metro suburbs, even with community and employment holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Kalbeeba snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
484
+1.5% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
6.8%
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
#63
among Metro Adelaide · Mature
Safety
13th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
84th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
8/10
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
- 28.7/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 5793rd in Australia
- State rank
- 578th in SA
- Peer rank
- #63 among Metro Adelaide · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #343 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
- Data confidence
- 60%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Population
Estimated resident population
484(June 2025)
+1.5% annual · +12.6% over 5 years · 84th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.5%
- 5-year growth
- +12.6%
- Change in 1 year
- +7
- Change in 5 years
- +54
- Growth rank in SA
- 84th 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 (~550), extrapolated at +2.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 411
- Median age
- 49
- Median household income / week
- $1,766
- Dwelling vacancy
- 6.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 10 of 147
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,733
- Employment rate
- 62.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 138 / 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 are unchanged compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 6
- Against the person
- 1
- Against property
- 5
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 12.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 411 residents
- State safety percentile
- 12.8th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 139
- Increase (daily rate)
- +0.3%
Most common offence types
- Obtain Benefit By Deception1
- Other Property Damage And Environmental1
- Other Theft1
- Sct - Non Residence1
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury1
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
Public transport
2 public transport stops in this suburb
- Devon Rd / Meadow Ave - East Side (Kalbeeba)
- Kalbeeba Rd Junction / Barossa Valley Way - South side (Kalbeeba)
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
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
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Gawler Health Service (4.9 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)
- 24
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 49.6
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· 10 proposals
July 2026
- Land Division - 1 allotment into 28 ANN MILROY LANE KALBEEBA SA 5118Under Assessment
June 2026
- Excavation & installation of fiberglass swimming pool & associated safety barrierLOT 32 BALMORAL RD KALBEEBA SA 5118Decision Made
- Construction of a Single-Storey Detached Dwelling2 ROSE HILL GR KALBEEBA SA 5118Under Assessment
April 2026
- Land division - 1 into 2 (Torrens Title)5 JAMES SIM CT KALBEEBA SA 5118Under Assessment
- Construction of a Single Storey Detached Dwelling6 ROSE HILL GR KALBEEBA SA 5118Decision Made
- Swimming Pool & Safety Barrier159 ALLENDALE RD KALBEEBA SA 5118Decision Made
- Construction of a Single Storey Detached Dwelling5 ROSE HILL GR KALBEEBA SA 5118Decision Made
March 2026
- Addition of a carport attached to the existing shed326 ALLENDALE RD KALBEEBA SA 5118Decision Made
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling8 ROSE HILL GR KALBEEBA SA 5118Decision Made
January 2026
- Construction of a store (for domestic storage only) to be associated with a dwelling in the future – 24m x 12m x 4.2m wall heightLOT 31 BALMORAL RD KALBEEBA SA 5118Decision Made
2025· 10 proposals
December 2025
- Construction of a verandah measuring 5m x 3.9m x 2.7m height19 KALBEEBA RD KALBEEBA SA 5118Decision Made
- Construction of 2 verandahs. South facing verandah measuring 17.6m x 3m x 2.8m high. East facing verandah measuring 6.24m x 6m x 2.8m high.326 ALLENDALE RD KALBEEBA SA 5118Decision Made
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling with garage and alfresco under main roofLOT 8 CALTON RD KALBEEBA SA 5118Decision Made
November 2025
- Construction of single storey detached dwelling, inclusive of a Double Garage and Alfresco under the main roofLOT 32 BALMORAL RD KALBEEBA SA 5118Decision Made
May 2025
- Land Division - 1 into 2 (Community Title)118A CALTON RD KALBEEBA SA 5118Decision Made
- 20A2519 “Variation to Development Application 23025480 – land division Stages 5 & 7 – realignment of allotment boundaries, allotment size adjustment, reduction in the number of allotments in Stages 5 & 7 (30 allotments approved in DA 23025480, reduced to 29).”LOT 1 GAUGE STATION TRK KALBEEBA SA 5118;LOT 2 CALTON RD GAWLER EAST SA 5118;LOT 3030 LOVERIDGE WAY GAWLER EAST SA 5118;LOT 3031 SCHOMBURGK DR GAWLER EAST SA 5118;LOT 3033 SCHOMBURGK DR GAWLER EAST SA 5118;LOT 8001 CALTON RD GAWLER EAST SA 5118Decision Made
April 2025
- Swimming pool and safety fence19 KALBEEBA RD KALBEEBA SA 5118Decision Made
- Construction of an outbuilding (measuring 12m x 25m x 4.1m wall height)143 ALLENDALE RD KALBEEBA SA 5118Under Assessment
March 2025
- Structural Building Repair16 LUCKS RD KALBEEBA SA 5118Decision Made
January 2025
- Verandah27 SUNNYDALE AV KALBEEBA SA 5118Decision Made
2024· 11 proposals
December 2024
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding (measuring 9m x 12m x 4m wall height)24 LAWSON RD KALBEEBA SA 5118Decision Made
- Construction of an outbuilding with attached verandah; Installation of above ground Water Tank264 ALLENDALE RD KALBEEBA SA 5118Decision Made
November 2024
- Construction of Outbuilding (measuring 16.5m * 6.5m * 3.8m wall height)9 KALBEEBA RD KALBEEBA SA 5118Decision Made
- Land division - 2 allotments into 10 Torrens Title including new public road and reserve Stage 1 - Lots 30 - 32 and 100 (development lot) Stage 2 - Lots 33 - 36, lot 37 (reserve), lots 38 - 40 and public road102 CALTON RD KALBEEBA SA 5118;106 CALTON RD KALBEEBA SA 5118Under Assessment
August 2024
- Construction of a swimming pool and verandah with associated safety barriers and retaining walls.143 ALLENDALE RD KALBEEBA SA 5118Decision Made
- Variation to DA 960/1027/2006 - Alteration to the hours of operation identified by Condition 441 SUNNYDALE AV KALBEEBA SA 5118Decision Made
July 2024
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling with portico and rear verandah (existing dwelling to be demolished upon completion)52 DEVON RD KALBEEBA SA 5118Decision Made
June 2024
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling with double garage, front porch and alfresco2 LAWSON RD KALBEEBA SA 5118Decision Made
- Construction of outbuilding - shed (measuring 9.2m x 18.3m x 3.7m wall height)19 KALBEEBA RD KALBEEBA SA 5118Decision Made
- Variation to Development Application 490/D029/20 & 960/D024/20 - change to the Stormwater Management Plan that applies to the development including changes to Conditions of Consent, and minor change to the boundaries of the allotment to be used for future school activity.LOT 1 GAUGE STATION TRK KALBEEBA SA 5118;LOT 2 CALTON RD GAWLER EAST SA 5118;LOT 3029 SCHOMBURGK DR GAWLER EAST SA 5118;LOT 3030 LOVERIDGE WAY GAWLER EAST SA 5118;LOT 3031 SCHOMBURGK DR GAWLER EAST SA 5118;LOT 3033 SCHOMBURGK DR GAWLER EAST SA 5118;LOT 8001 CALTON RD GAWLER EAST SA 5118Decision Made
April 2024
- Construction of carport (measuring 6.18m x 6.10m x 3.0m post height)23 KALBEEBA RD KALBEEBA SA 5118Decision Made
2023· 9 proposals
December 2023
- Replacing old inground swimming pool with new fibreglass swimming pool120B CALTON RD KALBEEBA SA 5118Decision Made
November 2023
- Construction of single storey detached dwelling with associated garage, porch and alfresco under main roof4 LAWSON RD KALBEEBA SA 5118Decision Made
- Construction of a Domestic Outbuilding - Carport/shelter (measuring 9m x 9m x 3.5m wall height)242 ALLENDALE RD KALBEEBA SA 5118Decision Made
October 2023
- Construction of a single-storey detached dwelling and earthworks associated with dwelling & driveway264 ALLENDALE RD KALBEEBA SA 5118Decision Made
- Construction of Domestic Outbuilding (shed) measuring 10m x 6.5m x 2.4m wall height17 SUNNYDALE AV KALBEEBA SA 5118Decision Made
- Demolition of existing sheds; Construction of a domestic outbuilding - storage (measuring 18.0m x 12.2m x 4m wall height)52 DEVON RD KALBEEBA SA 5118Decision Made
- Swimming pool and safety fence118A CALTON RD KALBEEBA SA 5118Decision Made
September 2023
- Variation to Development Application 490/D029/20 & Development Application 960/D024/20 - (affecting Stages 5 & 7 only) - land division 12 allotments into 17 allotments (comprising allotment size adjustment, the creation of an additional 5 allotments and minor change to stage boundaries) 20A2519-CGPROP10Quarry (Rev R)LOT 1 GAUGE STATION TRK KALBEEBA SA 5118;LOT 2 CALTON RD GAWLER EAST SA 5118;LOT 3002 BALMORAL TRK GAWLER EAST SA 5118;LOT 8001 CALTON RD GAWLER EAST SA 5118;LOT 8018 ADCOCK DR GAWLER EAST SA 5118;LOT 8023 CALTON RD GAWLER EAST SA 5118Decision Made
June 2023
- In relation to 1 Reserved Matter in planning consent Existing pool fence to be amended30 MEADOW RD KALBEEBA 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 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 6.8 km away).
Coalition 39.4%Labor 60.6%
4.7 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +4.3 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Gawler EastLabor 56.7% · Coalition 43.3% TPP (2025)4.3 km away
- Gawler SouthLabor 54.5% · Coalition 45.5% TPP (2025)4.7 km away
- EvanstonLabor 64.2% · Coalition 35.8% TPP (2025)5.2 km away
- GawlerLabor 65.0% · Coalition 35.0% TPP (2025)5.3 km away
- Evanston SouthLabor 63.4% · Coalition 36.6% TPP (2025)5.4 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)
- 8/10
- 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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