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SA · Barossa Council

Moculta, SA, 5353

Current weather

10.4°CLight drizzle

79% humidity · 34.4 km/h wind · 12.1° / 9.2° today · 8.9 mm rain

Desirability index

68.9/100

#68 among Country & regional suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Moculta is a small locality in the Barossa area, home to around 228 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 2 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 8.8 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $330, 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
228
Median age
45
Median household income / week
$1,520
Dwelling vacancy
14%
Unoccupied private dwellings
14 of 100
Median monthly mortgage
$1,320
Employment rate
61.1%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
9 / 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.

Housing

Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$330

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)
2
Against the person
0
Against property
2
Rate per 1,000 residents
8.8
State safety percentile
6.3th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
17
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • Other Property Damage And Environmental1
  • Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv1

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

  • Truro Rd / Moculta Rd - East side (Moculta Town Hall)
  • Truro Rd / Moculta Rd - West side (Moculta Town Hall)

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Planning & development

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

31 planning-related records

2026· 3 proposals

  • April 2026

  • Construction of a domestic carport measuring (11.96m x 9.15m x 3m post height)
    512 GNADENBERG RD MOCULTA SA 5353Decision Made

  • March 2026

  • Two (2) bedroom granny flat to the rear of main dwelling with verandah facing north
    2080 KEYNETON RD MOCULTA SA 5353Under Assessment

  • January 2026

  • Construction of a domestic outbuilding (measuring 12.6m x 9m x 3m wall height)
    46 TRURO RD MOCULTA SA 5353Decision Made
2025· 5 proposals

  • September 2025

  • Land division - 1 into 2 (Torrens Title)
    5 -7 ALTMANN ST MOCULTA SA 5353Under Assessment

  • July 2025

  • Land Division 5 into 5 Torrens Title
    1488 KEYNETON RD KEYNETON SA 5353;LOT 128 KEYNETON RD MOCULTA SA 5353Under Assessment
  • Construction of a domestic outbuilding (measuring 12m x 12m x 3m wall height)
    42 TRURO RD MOCULTA SA 5353Decision Made

  • March 2025

  • Construction of 20m * 7.4m * 3.6m wall height shed
    2052 KEYNETON RD MOCULTA SA 5353Decision Made

  • January 2025

  • Construction of a dwelling addition/alteration consisting of an additional bedroom with ensuite, bathroom, laundry, kitchen/dining/living area and verandahs (under main roof); Partial demolition of rear verandah and bathroom
    94 GUM FLAT RD MOCULTA SA 5353Decision Made
2024· 5 proposals

  • October 2024

  • Construction of a single storey detached dwelling with carport and verandah under main roof, installation of tilted roof mounted solar panels and water tank (115kL capacity)
    41 TRURO RD MOCULTA SA 5353Under Assessment

  • August 2024

  • Construction of single storey detached dwelling with double garage and verandahs under main roof
    42 TRURO RD MOCULTA SA 5353Decision Made

  • July 2024

  • Construction of a single-storey detached dwelling with front porch, double garage and alfresco
    46 TRURO RD MOCULTA SA 5353Decision Made

  • May 2024

  • Installation and operation of two (2) FrostBoss C49 and two (2) FrostBoss C59 frost fans with Perkins engine
    598 MOCULTA RD MOCULTA SA 5353;LOT 281 MOCULTA RD MOCULTA SA 5353;LOT 76 LINDSAY PARK RD MOCULTA SA 5353Decision Made

  • February 2024

  • Construction of Freestanding Carport forward of dwelling (measuring 8.5m x 6.5m x 3.2m post height)
    6 DAVID ST MOCULTA SA 5353Decision Made
2023· 6 proposals

  • December 2023

  • Construction of a domestic outbuilding - garage (measuring 11.3m x 14.5m x 3.6m wall height)
    4-6 MOCULTA RD MOCULTA SA 5353Decision Made

  • November 2023

  • Construction of an extension to an existing agricultural building - shearing shed (extension measuring 12.0m x 14.0m x 4.9m wall height) total floor area = 532sqm
    544 DUCK PONDS RD MOCULTA SA 5353Decision Made
  • Construction of an Agricultural Building - General storage (measuring 12m x 24m x 5m wall height)
    784 MOCULTA RD MOCULTA SA 5353Decision Made

  • October 2023

  • Conventional Land Division - Boundary Re-Alignment (2 into 2)
    598 MOCULTA RD MOCULTA SA 5353;LOT 2 LINDSAY PARK RD MOCULTA SA 5353Decision Made

  • July 2023

  • Change in use from school to dwelling; Construction of a domestic outbuilding - garage (measuring 15.24m x 7.778m x 3.048m wall height) Stage 1 - Construction of Domestic Outbuilding - Garage; Stage 2 - Change in use from School to Dwelling.
    12-14 TRURO RD MOCULTA SA 5353Decision Made
  • Construction of an addition to an agricultural building - (measuring 18.18m x 9.0m x 4.673m max wall height)
    405 GNADENBERG RD MOCULTA SA 5353Decision Made
2022· 5 proposals

  • October 2022

  • Variation of Development Application 22008883 - to remove 'Construction of Domestic Outbuilding (9m x 6m x 3m)' - Construction of a single-storey detached dwelling with single carport and side verandah; and installation of a rainwater tank (115kL capacity)
    41 TRURO RD MOCULTA SA 5353Decision Made

  • August 2022

  • Installation and operation of 1 (one) FrostBoss C59 frosts fan with Perkins Engine
    256 GNADENBERG RD MOCULTA SA 5353Decision Made

  • July 2022

  • Construction of a building for use as a function centre and cellar door; construction of six self-contained, short-term, tourism accommodation buildings including one swimming (plunge) pool; and associated landscaping and carparking; Stage 1 - 3 x self-contained, short-term, tourism accommodation buildings (2 x two bedroom units & 1 x one bedroom unit); swimming pool Stage 2 - 3 x self-contained, short-term, tourism accommodation buildings (2 x two bedroom units & 1 x one bedroom unit) Stage 3 -
    48 TRURO RD MOCULTA SA 5353Under Assessment

  • June 2022

  • Construction of domestic outbuilding (shed) measuring 9.1m x 6.2m x 2.7m wall height
    9 ALTMANN ST MOCULTA SA 5353Decision Made
  • Lean-to attached to existing agricultural building (15.2m x 5m x 3.6m post height)
    580 HUTTON VALE RD MOCULTA SA 5353Decision Made
2021· 6 proposals

  • November 2021

  • Galvanised post and rail fence at the front of the property, 1.2m high. Colorbond post and rail fence around the perimeter of the property (except front) at 1.8m high , 2 sliding gates at the side of the property (Moculta Road) where existing driveways are
    1 TRURO RD MOCULTA SA 5353Decision Made

  • October 2021

  • Installation of a Swimming pool and associated safety fence
    11 ALTMANN ST MOCULTA SA 5353Decision Made
  • Change of use of portion of farm building (35sqm) to cellar door, construction of a verandah attached to the cellar door (measuring 5.6m x 6.7m x 2.0m gutter height), provide associated car parking
    33 GNADENBERG RD MOCULTA SA 5353Decision Made
  • Construction of a farm building (measuring 24.02m x 15.09m x 5.4m wall height
    3872 PIPELINE RD MOCULTA SA 5353Decision Made

  • July 2021

  • Change of use of existing dwelling to tourist accommodation; Change of use of existing tourist accommodation to dwelling
    787 LINDSAY PARK RD MOCULTA SA 5353Decision Made

  • June 2021

  • Construction of an agricultural building - hay shed enclosed by three walls (measuring 24.0m x 16.0m x 6.0m wall height)
    580 HUTTON VALE RD MOCULTA SA 5353Decision Made
Other· 1 proposal
  • ADELAIDE BRIGHTON CEMENT LIMITED
    Materials Handling and TransportationEPA licence

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Amenities

2 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Moculta LPOPost office

    Moculta Road

  • Public toilets

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)
5/10
IRSD decile (2021)
5/10

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

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Heritage

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Desirability index

Desirability score
68.9/100
Cohort rank
#68 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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