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SA · Mount Barker Council
Meadows, 5201
Est. population · Jun 2025
1,929
Growth (1 yr)
+2.0%
Growth (5 yr)
+10.7%
Median age
39
Median income
$1,964/wk
Employment rate
64.8%
Languages at home
3.1%non-English
Most common: Italian, Spanish, Australian Indigenous languages
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Heritage area
- High desirability
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
- Café precinct
Suburb profile
Meadows anchors everyday life in Mount Barker Council, a regional smaller community with its own identity and rhythm. Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with a strong presence of young families throughout. There are enough cafés and casual dining options to keep weekends interesting without the inner-city crush.
Local green pockets are modest, with bigger outdoor outings usually found in neighbouring areas. Buses serve the suburb. Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers.
Crime trends have improved of late compared with the previous period. Period homes and heritage streetscapes give the area a character that newer suburbs rarely match.
Desirability rates good overall, led by community and employment, while parks and green space land closer to the middle of the pack for similar regional towns.
At a glance
Meadows snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$600/wk
Population (ERP)
1,929
+2.0% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
3.3%
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
#2
among Country & regional · Emerging
Safety
6th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
93rd
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
7/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
53rd
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
- 55.9/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 14% of South Australia's suburbs
- National rank
- 1459th in Australia
- State rank
- 96th in SA
- Peer rank
- #2 among Country & regional · Emerging suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #10 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 85%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $600
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
1,929(June 2025)
+2.0% annual · +10.7% over 5 years · 93th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +2.0%
- 5-year growth
- +10.7%
- Change in 1 year
- +38
- Change in 5 years
- +187
- Growth rank in SA
- 93th 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 (~2,100), extrapolated at +1.5% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 1,717
- Median age
- 39
- Median household income / week
- $1,964
- Dwelling vacancy
- 3.3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 20 of 612
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,645
- Employment rate
- 64.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 582 / 5 / 0 (+ 5 other)
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 decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 16
- Against the person
- 2
- Against property
- 14
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 8.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 858 residents
- State safety percentile
- 6.4th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 2
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -63.5%
Most common offence types
- Obtain Benefit By Deception2
- Other Offences Against Property2
- Other Property Damage And Environmental3
- Other Theft4
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv2
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
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 1 (1 schools, 1 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,013
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 53th
School list
- Meadows Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1013 · 53th percentile · LBOTE 3% · 193 students · Top SEA quarter 10% · 0.9 km awayView on My School →
- Meadows & Districts Kindergarten49 Mawson RoadPreschools
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
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Meadows and Districts Kindergartenkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services (SA) — OpenStreetMap + SA Education · current · Updated
Public transport
5 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop Meadows Battunga Rd / Brooks St
- Stop Meadows Battunga Rd / Mawson Rd
- Stop Meadows Mawson Rd / Expedition Blvd
- Stop Meadows Mawson Rd / Kondoparinga Rd
- Stop Meadows Mawson Rd / Nottage Rd
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
50 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 pubs · 1 pharmacies · 1 fast food · 3 bakeries · 1 places of worship · 1 playgrounds · 2 petrol stations
Local character & venue list
Local character
- A car helps for daily errands
- Decent local green space — 1 parks in suburb, 1 playgrounds nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 33/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 2.91
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0.58
Food & drink(5)
- Gourmet Gluten Free BakeryBakery
- Meadows Bakery & TearoomsBakery
50 Mawson Road, Meadows
- PIKAPIEBakery
- Gordo's PizzeriaFast food
- Meadows HotelPub
32 Mawson Road, Meadows
Shopping(3)
- Meadows Mini MartConvenience store
- Mogas ConvenienceConvenience store
Community(3)
- Meadows Community HallCommunity centre
- Meadows and Districts KindergartenKindergarten
- Meadows Primary SchoolSchool
Health & services(2)
- Meadows Community PharmacyPharmacy
59A Mawson Road, Meadows
- Meadows Veterinary CentreVeterinary
Sport & outdoors(5)
- Battunga ParkPark
- Playground
- Meadows OvalSports field
- Medows Bowling ClubSports field
- Sports field
Transport(1)
1 bus stops
Other(23)
- Adelaide Hills Landscape & FodderAgrarian
- Sip n SaveAlcohol
- Eringa Vale Sport HorsesAnimal Breeding
- Artwork
- Bench (7)
- Alltrends Auto GroupCar repair
- Meadows Auto Repair CentreCar repair
- MJP AutomotiveCar repair
- Hills HeatCountry Store
Vickery Road, Meadows
- Meadows CFSFire station
16 Mill Street, Meadows
- Garden
- Meadows Barn Hardware & FodderHardware
- Information
- Parking (2)
- Fuel n GoPetrol station
- MogasPetrol station
- Picnic Table
- St George's MeadowsPlace of worship
- Public toilets
- Shelter
- Meadows Wheel & Rim Tyre ShopTyres
- Vacant
- Waste Basket (3)
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
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 2
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
1 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- St George's Meadows
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Mount Barker District Soldiers' Memorial Hospital (14.6 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)
- 67
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 34.7
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· 31 proposals
August 2026
- Change of use of building to function centre940 BATTUNGA RD MEADOWS SA 5201Under Assessment
- Verandah15 KENNETT ST MEADOWS SA 5201Under Assessment
July 2026
- Swimming pool (inground) and associated swimming pool safety features12 CATT CT MEADOWS SA 5201Decision Made
- Outbuilding (garage) replacing existing carport65 RODERT RD MEADOWS SA 5201Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (domestic garage/storage) and Carport8 DAY ST MEADOWS SA 5201Under Assessment
- Detached dwelling (single storey) with associated verandah, deck, carport and outbuilding (domestic storage)LOT 23 MAWSON RD MEADOWS SA 5201Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (Garage and shed) & Rainwater Tank99 MAWSON RD MEADOWS SA 5201Under Assessment
- Verandah4 DISCOVERY CCT MEADOWS SA 5201Decision Made
June 2026
- Outbuilding comprises swimming pool with spa, associated safety fencing.33 MACCLESFIELD RD MEADOWS SA 5201Under Assessment
- Fibreglass swimming pool installation and safety fence4 DISCOVERY CCT MEADOWS SA 5201Decision Made
- Combined fence, alteration to swimming pool safety features and retaining wall structures4 DISCOVERY CCT MEADOWS SA 5201Under Assessment
- Outbuildings74 PEARSON RD MEADOWS SA 5201Under Assessment
- Horse Keeping (for a maximum of three (3) horses) and associated stables and storage building7 ROWLEY RD MEADOWS SA 5201Under Assessment
May 2026
- Land division (1 into 11, for the creation of 11 residential allotments) and associated public road, landscaping and infrastructureLOT 1003 MAWSON RD MEADOWS SA 5201Under Assessment
- Variation to Development Application 24034261 comprising additional floor area to the deck, removal of the 1.7m screening, an increase in the height of the existing fence to 2.4m, amended verandah roof height and design, changes to the dwelling addition materials, alterations to the proposed swimming pool safety fencing, and construction of a new outbuilding.40 MILL ST MEADOWS SA 5201Under Assessment
April 2026
- To add on a 7x3 shed in the rear of the yard, this would be additional to the residential house that is already on site.14 BEALLY PL MEADOWS SA 5201Decision Made
- Ancillary accommodation associated with verandah and Deck20 BEALLY PL MEADOWS SA 5201Decision Made
- Alterations and Additions to an Existing Detached Dwelling33 BOOMERANG RD MEADOWS SA 5201Under Assessment
- Change of use from shop to consulting rooms and associated multi-purpose rooms for both individual and group activities and building alterations52 MAWSON RD MEADOWS SA 5201Under Assessment
- Detached dwelling (single storey)28 NOTTAGE RD MEADOWS SA 5201Under Assessment
- Conversion of portion of existing Outbuilding to Ancillary Accommodation and associated Building Alterations151 MORRIS RD MEADOWS SA 5201Under Assessment
March 2026
- Outbuilding (shed) and carport29 BATTUNGA RD MEADOWS SA 5201Decision Made
- Fence and Retaining Wall Structure10 HAREWOOD GR MEADOWS SA 5201Decision Made
- Retaining wall14 DISCOVERY CCT MEADOWS SA 5201Decision Made
February 2026
- Ancillary accommodation (pool house)105 MAWSON RD MEADOWS SA 5201Decision Made
- Retaining walls13 DISCOVERY CCT MEADOWS SA 5201Decision Made
- Outbuilding99 KONDOPARINGA RD MEADOWS SA 5201Under Assessment
- Swimming pool and combined safety features, fence and retaining wall structure105 MAWSON RD MEADOWS SA 5201Decision Made
January 2026
- Outbuilding (shade structure)81 MAWSON RD MEADOWS SA 5201Decision Made
- Detached dwelling (Single storey), Outbuilding (domestic), retaining walls and fence and retaining wall structure26 DISCOVERY CCT MEADOWS SA 5201Decision Made
- Outbuilding (domestic garage/storage)6 DISCOVERY CCT MEADOWS SA 5201Decision Made
2025· 16 proposals
December 2025
- Verandah, deck, ancillary accommodation (pool house) and alterations to swimming pool safety features25 MACQUARIE PDE MEADOWS SA 5201Decision Made
- Outbuilding14 NINNIS CT MEADOWS SA 5201Decision Made
- Creation of additional tenancy comprising of photo studio and associated advertising59 MAWSON RD MEADOWS SA 5201Under Assessment
- Outbuilding60 AURORA CCT MEADOWS SA 5201Decision Made
- Outbuilding (domestic storage)LOT 204 AURORA CCT MEADOWS SA 5201Decision Made
- Detached dwelling (single storey), water tank (above ground - 109.5kl) and retaining walls and fencing structure.6 DISCOVERY CCT MEADOWS SA 5201Decision Made
November 2025
- Solar photovoltaic panels (ground Mounted)129 MALLAWA RD MEADOWS SA 5201Decision Made
- Decommissioning and relocation of the two (2) northern Light Towers and lighting upgrade to facilitate the enlargement of the existing oval of the Meadows Recreation Ground11 KONDOPARINGA RD MEADOWS SA 5201Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to existing detached dwelling (single storey) and associated verandah16 KONDOPARINGA RD MEADOWS SA 5201Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (shed)3 NINNIS CT MEADOWS SA 5201Decision Made
October 2025
- Fibreglass swimming pool installation & associated safety barrier25 MACQUARIE PDE MEADOWS SA 5201Decision Made
- Retaining walls (retrospective) and outbuilding (domestic storage)86 AURORA CCT MEADOWS SA 5201Decision Made
- Outbuilding (shade structure)11 KONDOPARINGA RD MEADOWS SA 5201Decision Made
- Swimming pool (in ground), spa pool (in ground) and associated swimming pool safety features7 CATT CT MEADOWS SA 5201Decision Made
September 2025
- Detached dwelling (Single storey) and associated rainwater tanks and fence and retaining wall structure12 NINNIS CT MEADOWS SA 5201Decision Made
- Verandah29 MILL ST MEADOWS SA 5201Decision 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
38 heritage places
- Battunga Gardens 1938Mawson Road /Battunga Rd MEADOWSContributory item
- Butcher's shop65 Mawson Road MEADOWSLocal heritage
- Cottage with bake-oven53 Michelmore Lane MEADOWSContributory item
- Fingerboard Corner BridgeDashwood Gully Road MEADOWSLocal heritage
- General store & residence (c1950s)69 Mawson Road MEADOWSLocal heritage
- House7 Battunga Road MEADOWSContributory item
- House6 Kondoparinga Road MEADOWSContributory item
- HouseLot 832 Mawson Road MEADOWSContributory item
- House27 Mawson Road MEADOWSContributory item
- House & Slab Shed29 Mawson Road MEADOWSContributory item
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
- Mayo
- Member of Parliament
- Rebekha SHARKIE (Centre Alliance)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 137,818
- Turnout (2025)
- 94.2%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +3.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 45.0%Labor 55.0%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 14.3 km away).
Coalition 47.1%Labor 52.9%
2.1 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +2.5 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- MeadowsLabor 52.8% · Coalition 47.2% TPP (2025)1.2 km away
- MacclesfieldLabor 60.8% · Coalition 39.2% TPP (2025)8.1 km away
- KangarillaLabor 53.3% · Coalition 46.7% TPP (2025)8.7 km away
- EchungaLabor 48.7% · Coalition 51.3% TPP (2025)9.2 km away
- AshbourneLabor 43.1% · Coalition 56.9% TPP (2025)12.5 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
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