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SA · Mount Barker Council
Prospect Hill, 5201
Est. population · Jun 2025
174
Growth (1 yr)
+1.8%
Growth (5 yr)
+9.4%
Median age
47
Median income
$2,071/wk
Employment rate
71%
Languages at home
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
- Green suburb
- Heritage area
Suburb profile
Prospect Hill is a welcoming smaller community in Mount Barker Council, with a settled community character. The area suits established families and long-term locals, with family life visible on every street. Local shops, markets and community spots keep everyday life grounded in the town itself.
Local green pockets are modest, with bigger outdoor outings usually found in neighbouring areas. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here than in denser, more walkable pockets. Housing is expensive relative to much of the state.
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.
At a glance
Prospect Hill snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$850/wk
Population (ERP)
174
+1.8% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
5.7%
Census unoccupied dwellings
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Safety
2nd
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
90th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
8/10
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
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.
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
174(June 2025)
+1.8% annual · +9.4% over 5 years · 90th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.8%
- 5-year growth
- +9.4%
- Change in 1 year
- +3
- Change in 5 years
- +15
- Growth rank in SA
- 90th 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 +1.6% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- 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)
- 50 / 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
- 0
- Against property
- 1
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 5.7
- State safety percentile
- 2.3th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 2
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -74.9%
Most common offence types
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv1
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
5 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 playgrounds
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Decent local green space — 0 parks in suburb, 1 playgrounds nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 0/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0
Sport & outdoors(2)
- Playground
- Sports field
Other(3)
- Information
- Shelter
- Telephone
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
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)
- 5
- 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
- Strathalbyn and District Health Service (15.1 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
- 34.5
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· 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 5201Decision Made
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
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
- Community Post OfficeMorris Road PROSPECT HILLLocal heritage
- Cottage, fr James CottageMorris Road PROSPECT HILLLocal heritage
- HouseLot 52 Morris Road PROSPECT HILLLocal heritage
- Prospect Hill Museum (former General Store)Morris Road PROSPECT HILLState heritage
- Prospect Hill Uniting Church, fr Wesleyan, barn & MemorialMorris Road PROSPECT HILLLocal 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 16.1 km away).
Coalition 48.8%Labor 51.2%
3.7 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +1.4 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- MeadowsLabor 52.8% · Coalition 47.2% TPP (2025)5.9 km away
- AshbourneLabor 43.1% · Coalition 56.9% TPP (2025)7.4 km away
- KangarillaLabor 53.3% · Coalition 46.7% TPP (2025)10.8 km away
- MacclesfieldLabor 60.8% · Coalition 39.2% TPP (2025)11.9 km away
- McLaren FlatLabor 57.1% · Coalition 42.9% TPP (2025)13.0 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)
- 8/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 8/10
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
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.