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SA · Mount Barker Council
Paechtown, 5245
Est. population · Jun 2025
199
Growth (1 yr)
-0.5%
Growth (5 yr)
-0.5%
Median age
51
Median income
$2,386/wk
Employment rate
68%
Languages at home
1.5%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- High desirability
- Heritage area
Suburb profile
In Mount Barker Council, Paechtown keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting.
Local green pockets are modest, with bigger outdoor outings usually found in neighbouring areas. A car helps for most daily errands, with fewer amenities clustered within an easy walk. 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. Tree-lined streets and established homes set the tone, with little pressure to reinvent the neighbourhood.
The overall desirability read is around average, pulled by softer local dining and lifestyle amenities compared with similar regional towns, though community and employment remain brighter spots. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Paechtown snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$650/wk
Population (ERP)
199
-0.5% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
3.9%
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
#9
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
1st
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
3rd
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
10/10
national SEIFA decile
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
- 50.3/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 26% of South Australia's suburbs
- National rank
- 2145th in Australia
- State rank
- 180th in SA
- Peer rank
- #9 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #24 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 62%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $650
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
199(June 2025)
-0.5% annual · -0.5% over 5 years · 3th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- -0.5%
- 5-year growth
- -0.5%
- Change in 1 year
- -1
- Change in 5 years
- -1
- Growth rank in SA
- 3th 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 (~200), extrapolated at +0.6% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 204
- Median age
- 51
- Median household income / week
- $2,386
- Dwelling vacancy
- 3.9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 3 of 77
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,250
- Employment rate
- 68%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 70 / 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
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 1
- Against the person
- 1
- Against property
- 0
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 204 residents
- State safety percentile
- 1.4th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 13
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -49.9%
Most common offence types
- Serious Assault Resulting In Injury1
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
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
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)
- 1
- Parks (OSM)
- 0
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
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Mount Barker District Soldiers' Memorial Hospital (5.8 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)
- 6
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 30.2
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· 3 proposals
June 2026
- Construction of Multi-Use Manufacturing Shed (Light Industry) for the Lavender oil distilling and manufacture of Lavender oil products with associated office and staff amenities, Retaining Walls, Fencing, and Water Tanks (above ground - 2 x 50,000 litre)95 PAECHTOWN RD PAECHTOWN SA 5245Under Assessment
May 2026
- Outbuilding (Amenities Building - Disabled Toilet) in associated with the Farm Tours and Shop (for flower farm workshops)97B DARBY RD PAECHTOWN SA 5245Under Assessment
February 2026
- Proposed Development Details Installation of an additional 2 x 50,000 litre rainwater tanks to an existing 24m x 12m shed95 PAECHTOWN RD PAECHTOWN SA 5245Decision Made
2025· 8 proposals
December 2025
- Outbuilding (Domestic Shed)97A DARBY RD PAECHTOWN SA 5245Decision Made
- Dwelling (Two Storey Split level), associated retaining walls, decking and demolition of existing dwelling.89 DARBY RD PAECHTOWN SA 5245Decision Made
November 2025
- Alterations and additions to existing dwelling47 YANTARINGA RD PAECHTOWN SA 5245Decision Made
- Swimming Pool & Safety Barrier47 FISHER RD PAECHTOWN SA 5245Decision Made
July 2025
- Internal Alterations to existing detached dwelling including demolition of internal walls93 FISHER RD PAECHTOWN SA 5245Decision Made
April 2025
- Agricultural building (Greenhouse)95 PAECHTOWN RD PAECHTOWN SA 5245Decision Made
March 2025
- The establishment of Horticulture in the form of floriculture (flower farm) and Farm Tours and Shop (for flower farm workshops), and the associated construction of an onsite carpark and Agricultural Building97B DARBY RD PAECHTOWN SA 5245Decision Made
- Agricultural Building93 FISHER RD PAECHTOWN SA 5245Decision Made
2024· 8 proposals
November 2024
- build verandah to rear of existing residence261 PAECHTOWN RD PAECHTOWN SA 5245Decision Made
September 2024
- Variation to DA 23001281(Alterations and additions to single story dwelling) - to stage the development (Stage 1 alterations and additions to living/meals, alfresco and garage, Stage 2 alterations and addition Retreat), and outbuilding (carport)352 PAECHTOWN RD PAECHTOWN SA 5245Under Assessment
August 2024
- Alterations and additions to existing approved horse agistment and riding instruction establishment (DA 580/1016/01) – Storage building and stable building146 HAINES FTRK PAECHTOWN SA 5245Decision Made
June 2024
- Ancillary Accommodation93 FISHER RD PAECHTOWN SA 5245Decision Made
May 2024
- The establishment of Light Industry within existing building for the production of lavender oil, Seasonal Farm Tours and Shops (marquee and van) and the construction of an onsite carpark in association with existing Horticulture (Lavender Farm), retaining walls and fencing.95 PAECHTOWN RD PAECHTOWN SA 5245Decision Made
- Water tanks (above ground - 2 x 50,000 litre)95 PAECHTOWN RD PAECHTOWN SA 5245Decision Made
- Swim spa and safety barrier20 YANTARINGA RD PAECHTOWN SA 5245Decision Made
March 2024
- Variation to Development Authorisation 23008756 - Enclose Carport into Outbuilding80 PAECHTOWN RD PAECHTOWN SA 5245Decision Made
2023· 4 proposals
June 2023
- Alterations and additions to existing detached dwelling (conversion of UMR garage to habitable room) and retaining wall230 PAECHTOWN RD PAECHTOWN SA 5245Decision Made
May 2023
- Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of a detached dwelling (single storey), carport and water tank (above ground)80 PAECHTOWN RD PAECHTOWN SA 5245Decision Made
March 2023
- Carport66 PAECHTOWN RD PAECHTOWN SA 5245Decision Made
February 2023
- Alterations and additions to single storey dwelling352 PAECHTOWN RD PAECHTOWN SA 5245Decision Made
2022· 5 proposals
September 2022
- Outbuilding262 PAECHTOWN RD PAECHTOWN SA 5245Decision Made
August 2022
- Water tank (Above ground)262 PAECHTOWN RD PAECHTOWN SA 5245Decision Made
June 2022
- Outbuilding, Water Storage Tank (363kL) and Fencing and Light Towers for a Tennis Court64 YANTARINGA RD PAECHTOWN SA 5245Decision Made
May 2022
- Swimming pool and safety fence264 PAECHTOWN RD PAECHTOWN SA 5245Decision Made
January 2022
- Demolition of Existing Dwelling & Construction of New Detached Dwelling (inc. Swimming Pool and Safety Fence, Retaining Wall and Water Storage Tanks (4))109 ECHUNGA RD PAECHTOWN SA 5245Decision Made
2021· 5 proposals
November 2021
- Agricultural building (hay shed)254 PAECHTOWN RD PAECHTOWN SA 5245Decision Made
October 2021
- Variation to application 580/810/20 (demolition of existing dwelling and construction of new detached dwelling, including swimming pool and safety fence, retaining wall and water storage tanks (4)) to remove condition 2 relating to the demolition of the dwelling and change the use of the existing dwelling to tourist accommodation; horse keeping and horse conditioning and rehabilitation facility109 ECHUNGA RD PAECHTOWN SA 5245Decision Made
September 2021
- Telecommunications Facility (comprising a 35.5 metre high monopole, antennae & associated infrastructure)58 PAECHTOWN RD PAECHTOWN SA 5245Decision Made
June 2021
- Demolition of existing dwelling and structures and construction of a new detached dwelling262 PAECHTOWN RD PAECHTOWN SA 5245Decision Made
May 2021
- Deck38 HAINES FTRK PAECHTOWN SA 5245Decision 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
5 heritage places
- Former JF Paech House, stone outbuilding and two slab barns97C Darby Road PAECHTOWNState heritage
- Glenmona, 3 level house, cottage & barn (aka Glendarra)Darby Road PAECHTOWNLocal heritage
- BarnPaechtown Road HAHNDORFState heritage
- DwellingPaechtown Road HAHNDORFState heritage
- Oakside Park Stud, former Paech House, Stables and Barn149 Darby Road PAECHTOWNState 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
- 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 5.7 km away).
Coalition 46.3%Labor 53.7%
1.3 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +2.9 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- HahndorfLabor 48.5% · Coalition 51.5% TPP (2025)2.0 km away
- Mount Barker CentralLabor 58.3% · Coalition 41.7% TPP (2025)4.3 km away
- Mount BarkerLabor 60.5% · Coalition 39.5% TPP (2025)4.5 km away
- LittlehamptonLabor 57.1% · Coalition 42.9% TPP (2025)4.6 km away
- Mount Barker EastLabor 55.2% · Coalition 44.8% TPP (2025)4.7 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)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
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
This suburb ranks highly for
More in Mount Barker Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of South Australia.