SA · Mount Barker Council
Prospect Hill, SA, 5201
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Suburb snapshot
Prospect Hill is a small locality in the Mount Barker area, home to around 158 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 1 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 6.3 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $850, 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
- 158
- Median age
- 47
- Median household income / week
- $2,071
- Dwelling vacancy
- 5.7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 3 of 53
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,733
- Employment rate
- 71%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 3 / 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)
- $850
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)
- 1
- Against the person
- 0
- Against property
- 1
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 6.3
- State safety percentile
- 3.2th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 2
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- 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.
21 planning-related records
2026· 1 proposal
June 2026
- Land Division (3 into 3 - boundary realignment)266 BLACK NURSERY RD PROSPECT HILL SA 5201;422 MORRIS RD PROSPECT HILL SA 5201Under Assessment
2025· 4 proposals
December 2025
- Outbuilding (domestic storage); Outbuilding (carport)72 MILLIGAN RD PROSPECT HILL SA 5201Decision Made
September 2025
- Alterations and additions to existing single storey dwelling72 MILLIGAN RD PROSPECT HILL SA 5201Under Assessment
May 2025
- Land division (boundary realignment 2 into 2)326 HARVEY RD PROSPECT HILL SA 5201;LOT 20 GRIGGS AV PROSPECT HILL SA 5201Decision Made
March 2025
- Water Storage Tank451 MORRIS RD PROSPECT HILL SA 5201Decision Made
2024· 5 proposals
November 2024
- Change of Use of existing Dwelling to Workers Accommodation and construction of a Detached Dwelling (single storey)72 MILLIGAN RD PROSPECT HILL SA 5201Under Assessment
September 2024
- Agricultural BuildingLOT 20 GRIGGS AV PROSPECT HILL SA 5201Decision Made
- Detached dwelling (Single storey)LOT 4151 MORRIS RD PROSPECT HILL SA 5201Decision Made
July 2024
- Detached Dwelling (Single Storey), Outbuilding and Rainwater tanks (Above ground - 2 x 50000l)266 BLACK NURSERY RD PROSPECT HILL SA 5201Decision Made
March 2024
- Agricultural building322 HARVEY RD PROSPECT HILL SA 5201Decision Made
2023· 4 proposals
November 2023
- Construction of outbuilding (domestic storage/workshop) and carport287 MORRIS RD PROSPECT HILL SA 5201Decision Made
May 2023
- Outbuilding (domestic garage)41 LAUREL RD PROSPECT HILL SA 5201Decision Made
April 2023
- Verandah/ vergolaLOT 53 HARVEY RD PROSPECT HILL SA 5201Decision Made
March 2023
- Construction of a verandah213 MILLIGAN RD PROSPECT HILL SA 5201Decision Made
2022· 3 proposals
October 2022
- Alterations & additions to existing dwelling including deck and garage229 BLACK NURSERY RD PROSPECT HILL SA 5201Decision Made
June 2022
- Detached Dwelling and Retrospective Construction of Outbuilding355 MORRIS RD PROSPECT HILL SA 5201Decision Made
February 2022
- Agricultural building (storage for vineyard bird netting and associated equipment)347 BALD HILL RD PROSPECT HILL SA 5201Decision Made
2021· 4 proposals
October 2021
- Construction of an outbuilding (chapel) and a partial change of use to a wedding venue with a maximum of 50 guests, in association with the existing primary production uses and dwelling261 MILLIGAN RD PROSPECT HILL SA 5201Decision Made
- Agricultural building422 MORRIS RD PROSPECT HILL SA 5201Decision Made
May 2021
- Agricultural building and rain water tank (115,000 litres)LOT 53 HARVEY RD PROSPECT HILL SA 5201Decision Made
March 2021
- Agricultural Building and Water Storage Tank225 HARVEY RD PROSPECT HILL SA 5201Decision Made
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026; 2021; 2022… · Updated on site
Amenities
3 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Playground
- Shelter
- Telephone
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.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
5 state heritage places
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Recent changes
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- Agricultural BuildingplanningLOT 20 GRIGGS AV PROSPECT HILL SA 5201Lodged 25 Sep 2024 · Decision Made
- Agricultural Building and Water Storage Tankplanning225 HARVEY RD PROSPECT HILL SA 5201Lodged 31 Mar 2021 · Decision Made
- Agricultural buildingplanning322 HARVEY RD PROSPECT HILL SA 5201Lodged 13 Mar 2024 · Decision Made
- Agricultural buildingplanning422 MORRIS RD PROSPECT HILL SA 5201Lodged 26 Oct 2021 · Decision Made
- Agricultural building (storage for vineyard bird netting and associated equipment)planning347 BALD HILL RD PROSPECT HILL SA 5201Lodged 02 Feb 2022 · Decision Made
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Updated on site
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