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SA · Mount Barker Council

Macclesfield (SA), SA, 5153

Current weather

8.8°CLight drizzle

95% humidity · 34.1 km/h wind · 11.7° / 8.7° today · 16.1 mm rain

Desirability index

67.6/100

#71 among Country & regional suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Macclesfield (SA) is a small locality in the Mount Barker area, home to around 1,413 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 24 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 17.0 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $790, 1 school and preschool site in the area, 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
1,413
Median age
47
Median household income / week
$1,605
Dwelling vacancy
7.5%
Unoccupied private dwellings
45 of 600
Median monthly mortgage
$1,500
Employment rate
62%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
29 / 3 / 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.

Housing

Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$790

Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.

Data sources & freshness

  • SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases

Crime & safety

Total offences (2024–25)
24
Against the person
11
Against property
13
Rate per 1,000 residents
17
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 128 residents
State safety percentile
20.7th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
23
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • Obtain Benefit By Deception2
  • Other Property Damage And Environmental5
  • Other Theft2
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury3
  • Threatening Behaviour4

Data sources & freshness

  • SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
1
Median school ICSEA
1,053
  • Macclesfield Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 1053

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Public transport

1 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Stop Macclesfield Venables St

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Planning & development

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

193 planning-related records

2026· 24 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Earthworks (filling of land) and landscaping (Macclesfield Hotel - Local Heritage Place ID 18398)
    31 VENABLES ST MACCLESFIELD SA 5153Under Assessment
  • Outbuilding
    292 MACCLESFIELD RD MACCLESFIELD SA 5153Under Assessment
  • Agricultural building (implement storage)
    26 CALABY RD MACCLESFIELD SA 5153Under Assessment
  • Outbuilding (domestic storage) with associated fence and retaining wall structures
    13 LUCK ST MACCLESFIELD SA 5153Under Assessment

  • May 2026

  • Construction of an agricultural building
    154 POUND RD MACCLESFIELD SA 5153Decision Made
  • Internal renovation
    LOT 1 LUCK ST MACCLESFIELD SA 5153Decision Made

  • April 2026

  • Verandah
    514 MACCLESFIELD RD MACCLESFIELD SA 5153Decision Made
  • Outbuilding
    10 NUNNELLY ST MACCLESFIELD SA 5153Decision Made
  • Ancillary Accommodation
    26 CALABY RD MACCLESFIELD SA 5153Under Assessment
  • Outbuilding
    72 BUGLE RANGE RD MACCLESFIELD SA 5153Decision Made
  • Outbuilding and Carport
    6 TODD ST MACCLESFIELD SA 5153Decision Made

  • March 2026

  • Carport
    6 BUGLE RANGE RD MACCLESFIELD SA 5153Decision Made
  • Verandah, outbuilding (shade structure), swimming pool and associated safety structure and deck.
    UNIT 3 12 SEARLE ST MACCLESFIELD SA 5153Under Assessment
  • Partial demolition of masonry fence in relation to Local Heritage Place (ID 18402), with construction of replacement metal sheet fence structure
    35 VENABLES ST MACCLESFIELD SA 5153Decision Made
  • Replacement of existing verandah, construction of a new verandah (covered walkway), and the extension and enclosure of existing verandah (green house)
    2537 STRATHALBYN RD MACCLESFIELD SA 5153Under Assessment

  • February 2026

  • Carport & Outbuilding (Shipping Container)
    15 LUTTERWORTH ST MACCLESFIELD SA 5153Decision Made
  • Outbuilding (Domestic)
    14 ACACIA RD MACCLESFIELD SA 5153Under Assessment

  • January 2026

  • Variation to DA 25009514 (Ancillary accommodation and deck) comprising a verandah forward of the main facade.
    48 -50 WIRRINILLA DR MACCLESFIELD SA 5153Decision Made
  • Construction of four (4) Light Towers and lighting upgrade for Macclesfield Oval
    2 -6 DAVIES ST MACCLESFIELD SA 5153Under Assessment
  • Alterations and additions to the existing single storey dwelling comprising the enclosure and change in use of the existing carport and enclosure of verandah attached to the rear of the dwelling (retrospective)
    5 POCHIN ST MACCLESFIELD SA 5153Under Assessment
  • Change in use to Light Industry with ancillary Showroom and Building Alterations and Additions
    27 VENABLES ST MACCLESFIELD SA 5153;29 VENABLES ST MACCLESFIELD SA 5153Decision Made
  • Upgrade of existing free-standing sign associated with the Macclesfield RSL (retention of the existing steel frame and replacement of sign with an LED screen)
    30 VENABLES ST MACCLESFIELD SA 5153Decision Made
  • Verandah and Deck
    58 -60 VENABLES ST MACCLESFIELD SA 5153Decision Made
  • Replacement of damaged carport measuring 5600mm long x 5200mm wide (flat roof) located on the south western side of the property.
    4 WATSON ST MACCLESFIELD SA 5153Decision Made
2025· 28 proposals

  • December 2025

  • Agricultural building (Farm Implements and Machinery storage)
    2637 STRATHALBYN RD MACCLESFIELD SA 5153Decision Made
  • Outbuilding (domestic carport and storage)
    5 KINGROSE ST MACCLESFIELD SA 5153Decision Made
  • Verandah and associated building alterations
    20 WIRRINILLA DR MACCLESFIELD SA 5153Decision Made
  • Verandah and carport structure
    8 TODD ST MACCLESFIELD SA 5153Decision Made
  • Horse Keeping - 1 horse and 1 pony
    15 LUTTERWORTH ST MACCLESFIELD SA 5153Decision Made
  • Detached Dwelling (single storey)
    LOT 1 STRATHALBYN RD MACCLESFIELD SA 5153Under Assessment

  • November 2025

  • Carport
    9 NUNNELLY ST MACCLESFIELD SA 5153Decision Made
  • shipping containter on property to be used for storage and garden shed. shipping container measurements: 6m long x 2.43 wide x 2.59 high. Shipping container placed approximately 27m back from boundary. Shipping container placed adjacent to water tanks. Shipping container to be painted in monument to match water tanks and colour of house. Landscaping to planted in front of shipping container, down side of boundary - 6x Ornamental pears, planted at 1.5m apart (already planted currently stand at 1.
    UNIT 3 12 SEARLE ST MACCLESFIELD SA 5153Decision Made
  • Alterations and additions to existing detached dwelling and associated earthworks and retaining walls
    6 PEMBERTON CT MACCLESFIELD SA 5153Decision Made

  • September 2025

  • Land division (1 into 2)
    1 NUNNELLY ST MACCLESFIELD SA 5153Under Assessment
  • Deck (Rear of Dwelling)
    19 DAVIS RD MACCLESFIELD SA 5153Decision Made
  • Construction of an agricultural building
    107A COSGROVE RD MACCLESFIELD SA 5153Decision Made
  • Shed open on one side
    196 WAKEFIELD RD MACCLESFIELD SA 5153Decision Made

  • August 2025

  • Two (2) Outbuildings (Domestic storage and Carport) and Verandah
    3 PEMBERTON CT MACCLESFIELD SA 5153Decision Made
  • Internal alterations to existing Dwelling (Single storey)
    16 WALKER ST MACCLESFIELD SA 5153Decision Made
  • Verandah
    3 MARRIOTT ST MACCLESFIELD SA 5153Decision Made
2024· 33 proposals

33 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2023· 33 proposals

33 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2022· 33 proposals

33 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2021· 40 proposals

40 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

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Amenities

3 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Macclesfield - IGABus stop
  • Macclesfield HotelPub
  • The Three Brothers ArmsPub

    40-42 Venables Street, Macclesfield

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)
7/10
IRSD decile (2021)
8/10

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

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Heritage

55 state heritage places

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Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
5
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

Desirability index

Desirability score
67.6/100
Cohort rank
#71 among Country & regional suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

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