SA · Mount Barker Council
Petwood, SA, 5254
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Suburb snapshot
Petwood is a small locality in the Mount Barker area, home to around 90 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 6 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 66.7 offences per 1,000 residents, 2 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- Population
- 90
- Median age
- 42
- Median household income / week
- $1,812
- Dwelling vacancy
- 0%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 0 of 29
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,525
- Employment rate
- 72.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 0 / 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.
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 6
- Against the person
- 1
- Against property
- 5
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 66.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 90 residents
- State safety percentile
- 74.3th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 15
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental1
- Other Theft1
- Sct - Non Residence1
- Theft From Motor Vehicle1
- 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
Roadworks & transport
2 active roadworks / incidents
- ConstructionSouth Eastern Freeway, Back Callington Rd16 Jun 2026 – 16 Jul 2026
- ConstructionSouth Eastern Freeway, Back Callington Rd16 Jun 2026 – 16 Jul 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Traffic SA road events — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
14 planning-related records
2026· 1 proposal
June 2026
- Outbuilding (domestic storage)103 BACK CALLINGTON RD PETWOOD SA 5254Under Assessment
2025· 2 proposals
November 2025
- Outbuilding (Domestic Garage/Carport)LOT 100 BACK CALLINGTON RD PETWOOD SA 5254Decision Made
July 2025
- Carport191 BACK CALLINGTON RD PETWOOD SA 5254Decision Made
2024· 5 proposals
November 2024
- Detached dwelling (Single storey) and Water tanks (above ground - three (3) x 60000L)LOT 100 BACK CALLINGTON RD PETWOOD SA 5254Decision Made
October 2024
- Store374 BACK CALLINGTON RD PETWOOD SA 5254Decision Made
September 2024
- Verandah191 BACK CALLINGTON RD PETWOOD SA 5254Decision Made
May 2024
- Variation to development authorisation 23013152 (managers residence in association with existing function venue, in the form of a single-storey dwelling and associated deck) comprising an amended roof line, increased building height, re-location of building element and additional building link to manager's residence.271 BACK CALLINGTON RD PETWOOD SA 5254Decision Made
January 2024
- Outbuilding (Shelter), Rainwater Tank, Swimming Pool (above ground) with associated Swimming Pool Safety Features and Deck155 PETWOOD RD PETWOOD SA 5254Decision Made
2023· 1 proposal
August 2023
- Managers residence in association with existing function venue, in the form of a single-storey dwelling and associated deck.271 BACK CALLINGTON RD PETWOOD SA 5254Under Assessment
2021· 4 proposals
December 2021
- Outbuilding431 PETWOOD RD PETWOOD SA 5254Decision Made
October 2021
- Agricultural building155 PETWOOD RD PETWOOD SA 5254Decision Made
August 2021
- Variation to DA 580/902/17 - Change in use to function centre, bed and breakfast and toilet block271 BACK CALLINGTON RD PETWOOD SA 5254Decision Made
July 2021
- Tourist accommodation including carparking and landscaping346 IRONSTONE RANGE RD PETWOOD SA 5254Decision Made
Other· 1 proposal
- MACA DEVELOPMENTS PTY. LTD.Resource Recovery Waste Disposal and RelatedEPA licence
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026; 2021; 2023… · Updated on site
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 9/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 9/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Recent changes
- Agricultural buildingplanning155 PETWOOD RD PETWOOD SA 5254Lodged 04 Oct 2021 · Decision Made
- Carportplanning191 BACK CALLINGTON RD PETWOOD SA 5254Lodged 24 Jul 2025 · Decision Made
- Detached dwelling (Single storey) and Water tanks (above ground - three (3) x 60000L)planningLOT 100 BACK CALLINGTON RD PETWOOD SA 5254Lodged 28 Nov 2024 · Decision Made
- MACA DEVELOPMENTS PTY. LTD.planningResource Recovery Waste Disposal and RelatedEPA licence
- Managers residence in association with existing function venue, in the form of a single-storey dwelling and associated deck.planning271 BACK CALLINGTON RD PETWOOD SA 5254Lodged 16 Aug 2023 · Under Assessment
- Outbuildingplanning431 PETWOOD RD PETWOOD SA 5254Lodged 17 Dec 2021 · Decision Made
- Outbuilding (Domestic Garage/Carport)planningLOT 100 BACK CALLINGTON RD PETWOOD SA 5254Lodged 10 Nov 2025 · Decision Made
- Outbuilding (Shelter), Rainwater Tank, Swimming Pool (above ground) with associated Swimming Pool Safety Features and Deckplanning155 PETWOOD RD PETWOOD SA 5254Lodged 10 Jan 2024 · Decision Made
- Outbuilding (domestic storage)planning103 BACK CALLINGTON RD PETWOOD SA 5254Lodged 22 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
- Storeplanning374 BACK CALLINGTON RD PETWOOD SA 5254Lodged 21 Oct 2024 · Decision Made
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Updated on site
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