SA · Mount Barker Council
Kanmantoo, SA, 5252
Current weather
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90% humidity · 29.9 km/h wind · 12.5° / 9.2° today · 11.6 mm rain
Desirability index
#82 among Country & regional suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Kanmantoo is a small locality in the Mount Barker area, home to around 686 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 14 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 20.4 offences per 1,000 residents, limited but present public transport access, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- Population
- 686
- Median age
- 38
- Median household income / week
- $1,705
- Dwelling vacancy
- 7.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 20 of 265
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,455
- Employment rate
- 70.1%
- 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)
- 14
- Against the person
- 3
- Against property
- 11
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 20.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 229 residents
- State safety percentile
- 27.8th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 28
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental2
- Other Theft4
- Other Unlawful Entry With Intent1
- Receive Or Handle Proceeds Of Crime1
- Serious Assault Resulting In Injury2
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Public transport
4 public transport stops in this suburb
- Old Princes Hwy / Atkinson Rd - West side (Kanmantoo)
- Old Princes Hwy / Callington Rd - North side (Callington)
- Old Princes Hwy / Callington Rd - South side (Callington)
- Old Princes Hwy / North Rd - East side (Kanmantoo)
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
96 planning-related records
2026· 7 proposals
June 2026
- Detached Dwelling (single storey): Tree Damaging Activity12 MINE RD KANMANTOO SA 5252Under Assessment
May 2026
- Swimming pool, deck, verandah, outbuilding (carport), Retaining walls4 BAVERSTOCK CT KANMANTOO SA 5252Under Assessment
- Verandah29 YOUNG RD KANMANTOO SA 5252Under Assessment
March 2026
- Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of a single storey detached dwelling, verandah, deck, outbuilding (garage), swimming pool and safety fence, and associated retaining walls.379 SAWPIT GULLY RD KANMANTOO SA 5252Under Assessment
February 2026
- Verandah19 BARTHOLOMEW RD KANMANTOO SA 5252Decision Made
- CARPORT28 NURSERY RD KANMANTOO SA 5252Decision Made
January 2026
- Swimming pool and safety barrier23 BARTHOLOMEW RD KANMANTOO SA 5252Decision Made
2025· 23 proposals
November 2025
- Carport9 BAVERSTOCK CT KANMANTOO SA 5252Decision Made
- Outbuilding (Domestic storage)6 YOUNG RD KANMANTOO SA 5252Decision Made
October 2025
- Swimming Pool and Safety Barrier8 NURSERY RD KANMANTOO SA 5252Decision Made
- Outbuilding (Domestic Shed)33 PROCTOR RD KANMANTOO SA 5252Decision Made
September 2025
- Two (2) outbuildings274 MILLS RD KANMANTOO SA 5252Decision Made
- Two (2) outbuildings, ancillary accommodation (retrospective) and deck9 NORTH RD KANMANTOO SA 5252Decision Made
August 2025
- Outbuilding (Garage)10 COOK ST KANMANTOO SA 5252Decision Made
July 2025
- Land Division (Boundary Realignment - 3 into 3 lots)2164 OLD PRINCES HWY KANMANTOO SA 5252;236 MINE RD KANMANTOO SA 5252;LOT 1 OLD PRINCES HWY KANMANTOO SA 5252Decision Made
June 2025
- Outbuilding326 SAWPIT GULLY RD KANMANTOO SA 5252Decision Made
- Outbuilding (Domestic storage)37 NURSERY RD KANMANTOO SA 5252Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (domestic storage)30 BROUGHAM PL KANMANTOO SA 5252Decision Made
May 2025
- Detached dwelling (Single Storey) and associated retaining wall2 BAVERSTOCK CT KANMANTOO SA 5252Decision Made
- Land Division (1 into 4 - creation of 3 additional residential allotments) and associated infrastructure and tree removal – Local Heritage Place (ID 18428 – House, fr Black Dog Inn)2 PRINCES HWY KANMANTOO SA 5252Under Assessment
- Retaining Walls31 GARNET RD KANMANTOO SA 5252Under Assessment
- Verandah13 YOUNG RD KANMANTOO SA 5252Decision Made
- Ancillary Accommodation2208 OLD PRINCES HWY KANMANTOO SA 5252Decision Made
- Restoration works to Local Heritage Place - House former Black Dog Inn ID 18428, comprising, re-painting, replacement of verandah post and rebuild of a stone wall.2 PRINCES HWY KANMANTOO SA 5252Decision Made
April 2025
- Outbuilding30 BROUGHAM PL KANMANTOO SA 5252Decision Made
- Variation to DA 24040625 (Ancillary accommodation - single-storey) including deck/alfresco under main roof.7 COOK ST KANMANTOO SA 5252Decision Made
- Swimming pool and safety barrier14 PRINCES HWY KANMANTOO SA 5252Decision Made
February 2025
- Concrete Batching Plant (General industry), associated infrastructure, workshop, amenities building and water tanks348 PROCTOR RD KANMANTOO SA 5252Under Assessment
January 2025
- Outbuilding (Shed)10 ATKINSON RD KANMANTOO SA 5252Decision Made
- Establishment of a kennelling and canine hydrotherapy facility comprising two kennel buildings and a hydrotherapy and office building, associated exercise yard, above ground water tank, vehicle access and onsite parking area.362 SAWPIT GULLY RD KANMANTOO SA 5252Under Assessment
2024· 15 proposals
December 2024
- Ancillary accommodation (single-storey)7 COOK ST KANMANTOO SA 5252Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (Domestic)237 SAWPIT GULLY RD KANMANTOO SA 5252Decision Made
November 2024
- Alterations and additions to existing detached dwelling (Two storey) and relocation of existing outbuilding.29 BROUGHAM PL KANMANTOO SA 5252Decision Made
- Outbuilding101 MILLS RD KANMANTOO SA 5252Decision Made
- Outbuilding (Shed) - Replacement of existing shed4 NORTH RD KANMANTOO SA 5252Decision Made
- Detached dwelling (Single storey) and outbuilding12 PRINCES HWY KANMANTOO SA 5252Under Assessment
August 2024
- Land Division (boundary realignments - 3 allotments and closed road reserve title into 4 allotments)1443 MILITARY RD KANMANTOO SA 5252;465 MILLS RD KANMANTOO SA 5252Decision Made
July 2024
- Verandah28 NURSERY RD KANMANTOO SA 5252Decision Made
- Agricultural buildings33 MILLS RD KANMANTOO SA 5252Decision Made
May 2024
- Installation of swimming pool and safety barriers20 GARNET RD KANMANTOO SA 5252Decision Made
2023· 11 proposals
11 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 19 proposals
19 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 16 proposals
16 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026; 2021; 2022… · Updated on site
Amenities
1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Restaurant
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 4/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 5/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
23 state heritage places
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 62.7/100
- Cohort rank
- #82 among Country & regional suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
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