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SA · Barunga West Council

Kulpara, SA, 5552

Current weather

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70% humidity · 30.4 km/h wind · 14.3° / 11.6° today · 12 mm rain

Suburb snapshot

Kulpara is a small locality in the Barunga West area, home to around 56 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 7 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 125.0 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
56
Median age
36
Median household income / week
$1,437
Dwelling vacancy
48%
Unoccupied private dwellings
12 of 25
Median monthly mortgage
$712
Employment rate
39.5%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
0 / 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)
7
Against the person
0
Against property
7
Rate per 1,000 residents
125
State safety percentile
89.2th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
1
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • Other Property Damage And Environmental3
  • Other Theft2
  • Other Unlawful Entry With Intent1
  • Sct - Non Residence1

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

2 public transport stops in this suburb

  • North Tce / Upper Yorke Rd - North side (Kulpara Methodist Church)
  • North Tce / West Tce - South side (Kulpara Methodist Church)

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.

10 planning-related records

2026· 1 proposal

  • May 2026

  • Ancillary Accommodation - 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom cabin
    1724 COPPER COAST HWY KULPARA SA 5552Under Assessment
2025· 1 proposal

  • January 2025

  • Industry - Construction of a Livestock Nutrition Processing Facility (expansion of existing operations and demolition of existing buildings) including associated earthworks, driveways and vehicle parking areas.
    241 RODS RD KULPARA SA 5552Decision Made
2024· 1 proposal

  • July 2024

  • Agricultural building in the form of a farm machinery shed with a full width carport extension across one end (total dimensions of 36m x 15m x 4.8m wall height)
    LOT 1 COPPER COAST HWY KULPARA SA 5552Decision Made
2023· 2 proposals

  • December 2023

  • Agricultural building and above ground water tank
    409 SAND PIT RD KULPARA SA 5552Decision Made

  • September 2023

  • COLORBOND FREESTANDING FLAT CARPORT 6 X 6 X 3.0
    1718 COPPER COAST HWY KULPARA SA 5552Decision Made
2022· 4 proposals

  • November 2022

  • 9m x 6m Agricultural Building (storage shed for tools and small farm equipment)
    409 SAND PIT RD KULPARA SA 5552Decision Made
  • Demolish rear veranda structure and construct dwelling addition
    1718 COPPER COAST HWY KULPARA SA 5552Decision Made

  • March 2022

  • Erection of an equipment shed 21.96 m x 12m
    54 YARROO RD KULPARA SA 5552Decision Made
  • Outbuilding (shed)
    1724 COPPER COAST HWY KULPARA SA 5552Decision Made
Other· 1 proposal
  • KARA RESOURCES PTY LTD
    Materials Handling and TransportationEPA licence

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Waste Basket

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)
9/10
IRSD decile (2021)
9/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

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Heritage

4 state heritage places

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Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
15
Parks (OSM)
0

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

Data sources & freshness

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

Recent changes

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  • 9m x 6m Agricultural Building (storage shed for tools and small farm equipment)planning409 SAND PIT RD KULPARA SA 5552Lodged 28 Nov 2022 · Decision Made
  • Agricultural building and above ground water tankplanning409 SAND PIT RD KULPARA SA 5552Lodged 13 Dec 2023 · Decision Made
  • Agricultural building in the form of a farm machinery shed with a full width carport extension across one end (total dimensions of 36m x 15m x 4.8m wall height)planningLOT 1 COPPER COAST HWY KULPARA SA 5552Lodged 26 Jul 2024 · Decision Made
  • Ancillary Accommodation - 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom cabinplanning1724 COPPER COAST HWY KULPARA SA 5552Lodged 26 May 2026 · Under Assessment
  • COLORBOND FREESTANDING FLAT CARPORT 6 X 6 X 3.0planning1718 COPPER COAST HWY KULPARA SA 5552Lodged 19 Sep 2023 · Decision Made
  • Demolish rear veranda structure and construct dwelling additionplanning1718 COPPER COAST HWY KULPARA SA 5552Lodged 09 Nov 2022 · Decision Made

Data sources & freshness