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SA · Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council

Polish Hill River, SA, 5453

Current weather

10.3°CMainly clear

75% humidity · 29.5 km/h wind · 12.2° / 8.5° today · 10.1 mm rain

Suburb snapshot

Polish Hill River is a small locality in the Clare and Gilbert Valleys area, home to around 38 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 2 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 52.6 offences per 1,000 residents, 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
38
Median age
56
Median household income / week
$2,750
Dwelling vacancy
35%
Unoccupied private dwellings
7 of 20
Median monthly mortgage
$0
Employment rate
64.7%
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)
2
Against the person
0
Against property
2
Rate per 1,000 residents
52.6
State safety percentile
66.5th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
27
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • 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

Planning & development

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

12 planning-related records

2026· 1 proposal

  • February 2026

  • Horse keeping (2 horses)
    116 POLISH HILL RIVER RD POLISH HILL RIVER SA 5453Decision Made
2025· 2 proposals

  • September 2025

  • Excavation & installation of fiberglass swimming pool.
    116 POLISH HILL RIVER RD POLISH HILL RIVER SA 5453Decision Made

  • February 2025

  • Installation of four (4) Frost Fans (C49 FrostBoss) ancillary to existing vineyards
    406 QUARRY RD POLISH HILL RIVER SA 5453Decision Made
2024· 1 proposal

  • August 2024

  • Installation of one (1) frost fan (FrostBoss C49) ancillary to existing vineyards
    406 QUARRY RD POLISH HILL RIVER SA 5453Decision Made
2023· 2 proposals

  • April 2023

  • Vineyard education centre ancillary to an existing winery and verandah
    406 QUARRY RD POLISH HILL RIVER SA 5453Under Assessment

  • January 2023

  • Freestanding carport next to house
    18 EDWARDS RD POLISH HILL RIVER SA 5453Decision Made
2022· 3 proposals

  • December 2022

  • Construction of eleven (11) tourist accommodation suites with associated verandahs and decking, signage, service sheds, rainwater tanks and ground-mounted solar photovoltaic panels
    752 JOLLY WAY POLISH HILL RIVER SA 5453;897 SPRING FARM RD PENWORTHAM SA 5453Under Assessment

  • July 2022

  • Verandah
    225B POLISH HILL RIVER RD POLISH HILL RIVER SA 5453Decision Made

  • March 2022

  • To build a new wine tank onsite capable of storing 200,000 litres of wine with a tank size of diameter 5125mm Diameter 10,750mm high
    233 POLISH HILL RIVER RD POLISH HILL RIVER SA 5453Decision Made
2021· 2 proposals

  • December 2021

  • Alterations and additions to an existing dwelling with associated verandah and deck
    803 SPRING FARM RD POLISH HILL RIVER SA 5453Under Assessment

  • October 2021

  • Amenities Block with attached Verandah (2.5m x 12m)
    242 QUARRY RD POLISH HILL RIVER SA 5453Decision Made
Other· 1 proposal
  • PIKES WINES PTY LTD
    Food Production and Animal Plant ProcessingEPA licence

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Amenities

2 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Pikes WineryAlcohol
  • Parking

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

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

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Heritage

2 state heritage places

  • Heritage placeState heritage
  • Heritage placeState heritage

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Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via SA Planning geohub. Safer places from CFS designated locations.

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Recent changes

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  • Alterations and additions to an existing dwelling with associated verandah and deckplanning803 SPRING FARM RD POLISH HILL RIVER SA 5453Lodged 17 Dec 2021 · Under Assessment
  • Amenities Block with attached Verandah (2.5m x 12m)planning242 QUARRY RD POLISH HILL RIVER SA 5453Lodged 12 Oct 2021 · Decision Made
  • Construction of eleven (11) tourist accommodation suites with associated verandahs and decking, signage, service sheds, rainwater tanks and ground-mounted solar photovoltaic panelsplanning752 JOLLY WAY POLISH HILL RIVER SA 5453;897 SPRING FARM RD PENWORTHAM SA 5453Lodged 09 Dec 2022 · Under Assessment
  • Excavation & installation of fiberglass swimming pool.planning116 POLISH HILL RIVER RD POLISH HILL RIVER SA 5453Lodged 08 Sep 2025 · Decision Made
  • Freestanding carport next to houseplanning18 EDWARDS RD POLISH HILL RIVER SA 5453Lodged 09 Jan 2023 · Decision Made
  • Horse keeping (2 horses)planning116 POLISH HILL RIVER RD POLISH HILL RIVER SA 5453Lodged 21 Feb 2026 · Decision Made
  • Installation of four (4) Frost Fans (C49 FrostBoss) ancillary to existing vineyardsplanning406 QUARRY RD POLISH HILL RIVER SA 5453Lodged 11 Feb 2025 · Decision Made
  • Installation of one (1) frost fan (FrostBoss C49) ancillary to existing vineyardsplanning406 QUARRY RD POLISH HILL RIVER SA 5453Lodged 16 Aug 2024 · Decision Made

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