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SA · Barossa Council
Light Pass, 5355
Est. population · Jun 2025
282
Growth (1 yr)
+1.1%
Growth (5 yr)
+10.2%
Median age
49
Median income
$1,593/wk
Employment rate
69.1%
Languages at home
1.7%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- Heritage area
- Education hub
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Light Pass is a quieter smaller community in Barossa Council, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. Life here is grounded in local routine rather than big-city choice.
Local shops are sparse, so a fuller set of amenities usually means travelling to a neighbouring town or regional hub. Open space is thinner than in many regional towns, so residents often travel a little further for a longer park day. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here, with buses covering longer trips across the wider area.
Housing is expensive relative to much of the state. Tree-lined streets and established homes set the tone, with little pressure to reinvent the neighbourhood.
The overall desirability read is below average, pulled by softer local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus growth momentum compared with similar regional towns, though community and employment, plus safety remain brighter spots. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Light Pass snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$700/wk
Population (ERP)
282
+1.1% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
8.9%
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
#74
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
24th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
76th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
7/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
21st
percentile among schools with ICSEA
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
- 33.6/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 4946th in Australia
- State rank
- 511th in SA
- Peer rank
- #74 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #136 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 68%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $700
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Median house sale prices cover metropolitan Adelaide and selected fringe councils (19 LGAs, including Adelaide Hills and Gawler), not all of regional South Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- SA rent report & metro median house sales — Government of South Australia · 1 January - 31 March 2026 · Updated · Quarterly; metro-fringe sales only
Population
Estimated resident population
282(June 2025)
+1.1% annual · +10.2% over 5 years · 76th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.1%
- 5-year growth
- +10.2%
- Change in 1 year
- +3
- Change in 5 years
- +26
- Growth rank in SA
- 76th 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 (~300), extrapolated at +1.9% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 256
- Median age
- 49
- Median household income / week
- $1,593
- Dwelling vacancy
- 8.9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 9 of 101
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,372
- Employment rate
- 69.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 92 / 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
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2023–24)
- 5
- Against the person
- 2
- Against property
- 3
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 17.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 128 residents
- State safety percentile
- 24.2th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 41
Most common offence types
- Graffiti1
- Obtain Benefit By Deception1
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury2
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv1
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; 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated · Financial-year releases
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 939
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 21th
School list
- Light Pass Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 939 · 21th percentile · LBOTE 6% · 38 students · Top SEA quarter 4% · 0.2 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
5 public transport stops in this suburb
- Penrice Rd / Stockwell Rd - North side (Light Pass)
- Penrice Rd / Stockwell Rd - South side (Light Pass)
- Sale Yard Rd - North side (LinkSA Depot Nurioopta)
- Stockwell Rd / Kalimna Rd - East side (Light Pass)
- Stockwell Rd / Kalimna Rd - West side (Light Pass)
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
1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 places of worship
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 8/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0
Other(1)
- Immanuel Lutheran ChurchPlace of worship
19 Immanuel Way, Light Pass
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
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
Places of worship
1 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Immanuel Lutheran Church
19 Immanuel Way, Light Pass
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Angaston District Hospital (4.5 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)
- 11
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 39.0
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° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 69 mm · ~9 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 80 mm · ~10 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 14° / 5°
- Rainfall
- 142 mm · ~18 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 125 mm · ~16 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· 3 proposals
June 2026
- Installation of a frost fan in association with existing horticulture550 STOCKWELL RD LIGHT PASS SA 5355Decision Made
April 2026
- Erect secondhand outbuilding (shed) 6m x 6m x 2.4m high267 LIGHT PASS RD LIGHT PASS SA 5355Decision Made
January 2026
- Shed that is currently erected at 41 Radford road Angaston, will be dismantled and Moved to 425 Stockwell road Light Pass and reassembled as per submitted plans using new fixings and ensuring no structural members have any damage, rust or deterioration.425 STOCKWELL RD LIGHT PASS SA 5355Decision Made
2025· 6 proposals
November 2025
- Change of use of existing building to cellar door with associated car parking and advertising; change of use from tourist accommodation to a residential dwelling; animal keeping (up to 5 sheep and goats)238 KALIMNA RD LIGHT PASS SA 5355Decision Made
September 2025
- Fibreglass swimming pool & associated safety barrier402 STOCKWELL RD LIGHT PASS SA 5355Decision Made
June 2025
- Building alterations and additions to an existing single storey detached dwelling including a carport under main roof and verandah23 IMMANUEL WAY LIGHT PASS SA 5355Under Assessment
April 2025
- Construction of a free-standing carport (9.145m L x 4.125m W x 3.3m post height)267 LIGHT PASS RD LIGHT PASS SA 5355Decision Made
- Installation and operation of two (2) frost fans (FrostBoss C59)LOT 425 LIGHT PASS RD LIGHT PASS SA 5355Decision Made
March 2025
- Construction of additions to existing dwelling (ensuite and walk-in robe), erection of a 1.8m high freestanding patio, installation of a 1.8m high fence, and construction of a swimming pool.402 STOCKWELL RD LIGHT PASS SA 5355Decision Made
2024· 5 proposals
July 2024
- Construction of an outbuilding (measuring 6.2m x 9.5m x 3.9m post height)183 KALIMNA RD LIGHT PASS SA 5355Decision Made
- Boundary realignment (2 into 2 Torrens)387 PENRICE RD LIGHT PASS SA 5355;393 PENRICE RD LIGHT PASS SA 5355Under Assessment
June 2024
- Construction of a combined domestic outbuilding and ancillary accommodation building (total building area measuring 7.65m x 12.18m x 3.05m wall height)220 KALIMNA RD LIGHT PASS SA 5355Decision Made
May 2024
- Variation of Development Application 23026242 (including increase in floor area; gable canopy; change in orientation) (23026242 – Construction of a store - barrel store)310 LIGHT PASS RD LIGHT PASS SA 5355Decision Made
- Partial change of use of the land to include outdoor functions (weekends and public holidays only) in addition to existing cellar door190 WILLOWS RD LIGHT PASS SA 5355Decision Made
2023· 8 proposals
November 2023
- Construction of two freestanding carports (measuring 7.2m x 4.0m x 3.0m post height); Construction of a domestic outbuilding - garage (measuring 10.8m x 6.151m x 2.7m wall height)293 LIGHT PASS RD LIGHT PASS SA 5355Decision Made
October 2023
- Construction of Domestic Outbuilding (measuring 14.4m x 7.8m x 3.0m wall height)427 STOCKWELL RD LIGHT PASS SA 5355Decision Made
- Construction of a store - barrel store (measuring 20m x 15.7m x 6.0m wall height)310 LIGHT PASS RD LIGHT PASS SA 5355Decision Made
September 2023
- Conservation Works for Pastor Rechner's Cottage - support the walls of cottage - footings420 LIGHT PASS RD LIGHT PASS SA 5355Decision Made
August 2023
- Construction of a carport attached to an existing dwelling393 PENRICE RD LIGHT PASS SA 5355Decision Made
May 2023
- Variation to Development Application 22026531 - Change of use of existing implement shed to max 50T Winery and construction of new storage building (increase in storage building wall height from 4.5m to 6.0m)190 WILLOWS RD LIGHT PASS SA 5355Decision Made
April 2023
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding - shed (measuring 21.6m x 11.98m x 3.66m high)114 SALEYARDS RD LIGHT PASS SA 5355Decision Made
March 2023
- Conventional Land Division - Boundary Re-alignment114 SALEYARDS RD LIGHT PASS SA 5355Decision Made
2022· 9 proposals
September 2022
- Winery expansion - shed (measuring 16.577m x 15.034m x 5.0m wall height) to be used as an equipment shed and finished wine store790 RESEARCH RD LIGHT PASS SA 5355Decision Made
August 2022
- Change of use from Girl Guides hall to/and construction of detached dwelling with attached double garage, verandah and alfresco408 LIGHT PASS RD LIGHT PASS SA 5355Decision Made
- Change of use of existing implement shed to max 50T Winery and Construction of new Warehouse building in association with winery. Stage 1 - Change of use of existing implement shed to max 50T winery. Stage 2 - Construction of new warehouse storage building in association with winery.190 WILLOWS RD LIGHT PASS SA 5355Decision Made
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding - colorbond garden shed (measuring 6m x 7m x 2.4m wall height)692 RESEARCH RD LIGHT PASS SA 5355Decision Made
July 2022
- Construction of domestic outbuilding (shed) having dimensions of 6.402m x 10.764m x 3.05m wall height267 LIGHT PASS RD LIGHT PASS SA 5355Decision Made
June 2022
- Construction of alterations and additions to shop (cellar door) inclusive of associated commercial kitchen.190 WILLOWS RD LIGHT PASS SA 5355Under Assessment
- Construction of verandah and deck, attached to the rear of an existing dwelling228 KALIMNA RD LIGHT PASS SA 5355Decision Made
April 2022
- extension to existing carport486 PENRICE RD LIGHT PASS SA 5355Decision Made
March 2022
- Construction of a verandah attached to an existing dwelling, over an existing swimming pool18 IMMANUEL WAY LIGHT PASS SA 5355Decision Made
2021· 5 proposals
November 2021
- Change of use from dwelling to tourist accommodation with a maximum of 10 guests238 KALIMNA RD LIGHT PASS SA 5355Decision Made
October 2021
- Construction of an agricultural building - implement shed (measuring 32.0m x 15.0m x 5.5m wall height)566 LIGHT PASS RD LIGHT PASS SA 5355Decision Made
August 2021
- Demolition of an existing domestic outbuilding - carport; Construction of a domestic outbuilding - garage (measuring 6.1m x 6.1m x 3.05m wall height)220 KALIMNA RD LIGHT PASS SA 5355Decision Made
June 2021
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding - garage (measuring 12.16m x 12.24m x 4.5m maximum wall height) and demolition of existing outbuilding503 STOCKWELL RD LIGHT PASS SA 5355Decision Made
May 2021
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding - shed (measuring 18.0m x 9.0m x 3.7m wall height)291 LIGHT PASS RD LIGHT PASS SA 5355Decision 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
11 heritage places
- Farmhouse290 Penrice Road PENRICELocal heritage
- Pug Cottage190 Willows Road LIGHT PASSLocal heritage
- Strait Gate Lutheran Church412 Light Pass Road LIGHT PASSState heritage
- Strait Gate Lutheran Church Tower412 Light Pass Road LIGHT PASSLocal heritage
- Cottage204 Willows Road (adjacent Sporn Farm) LIGHT PASSLocal heritage
- Dwelling ('Sporn Farm'), including Blacksmithy, Wheat Barn, Buggy Shed, Stable, Original House, Bake Oven, Shelter Shed and Bunk House210 Willows Road LIGHT PASSState heritage
- Dwelling ('The Willows'), including Cottage and Dairy310 Light Pass Road LIGHT PASSState heritage
- Dwelling - Luhr's Cottage407 Light Pass Road LIGHT PASSState heritage
- House411 Light Pass Road (corner Immanuel Way) LIGHT PASSLocal heritage
- Light Pass Primary School395 Light Pass Road LIGHT PASSLocal 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
- Barker
- Member of Parliament
- Tony PASIN (Liberal)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 127,045
- Turnout (2025)
- 92.6%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +3.6 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 63.0%Labor 37.0%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 14.2 km away).
Coalition 52.6%Labor 47.4%
10.3 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +7.5 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- NuriootpaLabor 52.7% · Coalition 47.3% TPP (2025)2.6 km away
- AngastonLabor 47.7% · Coalition 52.3% TPP (2025)3.9 km away
- StockwellLabor 40.5% · Coalition 59.5% TPP (2025)4.5 km away
- MocultaLabor 32.2% · Coalition 67.8% TPP (2025)8.3 km away
- TanundaLabor 48.2% · Coalition 51.8% TPP (2025)8.6 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)
- 7/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 8/10
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
Compare with
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