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SA · Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council
Saddleworth, 5413
Est. population · Jun 2025
501
Growth (1 yr)
+0.4%
Growth (5 yr)
+1.6%
Median age
55
Median income
$894/wk
Employment rate
46.7%
Languages at home
2.9%non-English
Most common: Spanish
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Education hub
- Excellent transport
- Heritage area
- High desirability
Suburb profile
In Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council, Saddleworth keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. Life here is grounded in local routine rather than big-city choice.
Pocket parks and green corners give residents room to get outside without leaving the neighbourhood. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here, with buses covering longer trips across the wider area. Homes are relatively cheap compared with the wider market, which keeps entry costs lower.
Reported crime has been rising recently. This is a mature, settled pocket where the existing streetscape still defines the local character.
The desirability picture is below average, weighed down by softer community and employment, plus local dining and lifestyle amenities relative to similar regional towns. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Saddleworth snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$330/wk
Population (ERP)
501
+0.4% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
11.2%
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
#95
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
36th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
52nd
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
1/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
22nd
percentile among schools with ICSEA
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
- 29.9/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 5605th in Australia
- State rank
- 564th in SA
- Peer rank
- #95 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #168 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 85%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $330
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
501(June 2025)
+0.4% annual · +1.6% over 5 years · 52th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.4%
- 5-year growth
- +1.6%
- Change in 1 year
- +2
- Change in 5 years
- +8
- Growth rank in SA
- 52th 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 (~500), extrapolated at +0.5% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 483
- Median age
- 55
- Median household income / week
- $894
- Dwelling vacancy
- 11.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 28 of 250
- Median monthly mortgage
- $789
- Employment rate
- 46.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 208 / 7 / 0 (+ 5 other)
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 increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 12
- Against the person
- 2
- Against property
- 10
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 24
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 242 residents
- State safety percentile
- 36.2th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 2
- Increase (daily rate)
- +50.4%
Most common offence types
- Abduction, Harassment And Other Offences1
- Other Property Damage And Environmental3
- Other Theft3
- Sct - Non Residence1
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv2
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
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 1 (1 schools, 1 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA
- 943
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 22th
School list
- Saddleworth Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 943 · 22th percentile · LBOTE 4% · 46 students · Top SEA quarter 9% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
- Saddleworth Early Learning Centre7 Saddle RoadPreschools
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
4 public transport stops in this suburb
- Belverdere St / Burra Rd - North side (Saddleworth Roadhouse)
- Belvidere St / Burra Rd - South side (Saddleworth Roadhouse)
- Burra Rd / Belvidere Rd - East side (Saddleworth Roadhouse)
- Burra Rd / Belvidere Rd - West side (Saddleworth Roadhouse)
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · current · Updated
Amenities
10 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 places of worship · 1 playgrounds
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Great for outdoor family life — 1 parks mapped in suburb, 1 playgrounds nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 6/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 2.07
Sport & outdoors(3)
- Park
- Playground
- Sports field
Other(6)
- Saddleworth Caravan ParkCaravan Site
- Saddleworth CFSFire station
1 Charles Street, Saddleworth
- Saddleworth HotelHotel
- Our Lady of the ValleyPlace of worship
- Public toilets
- Shower (2)
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)
- 9
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
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
Places of worship
1 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Our Lady of the Valley
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Riverton District Soldiers' Memorial Hospital (10.4 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)
- 14
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 27.9
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° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 69 mm · ~9 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 80 mm · ~10 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 14° / 5°
- Rainfall
- 142 mm · ~18 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 125 mm · ~16 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· 2 proposals
June 2026
- Single storey detached dwelling and outbuilding (shed)LOT 463 BURRA RD SADDLEWORTH SA 5413Under Assessment
February 2026
- Verandah7 CURB ST SADDLEWORTH SA 5413Decision Made
2025· 8 proposals
December 2025
- Land Division (Torrens Title - 1 into 2 allotments)16 CHARLES ST SADDLEWORTH SA 5413Decision Made
- Outbuilding (shed with attached carport)LOT 12 FREDERICK ST SADDLEWORTH SA 5413Decision Made
September 2025
- Outbuilding (shed)9 CURB ST SADDLEWORTH SA 5413Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling and deck9 CURB ST SADDLEWORTH SA 5413Decision Made
August 2025
- Installation of new signage including one (1) freestanding pylon sign and two (2) fascia signs attached to the existing building1248 SADDLEWORTH RD SADDLEWORTH SA 5413Decision Made
July 2025
- Land Division (Boundary Realignment - 2 into 2 allotments)30 MARRABEL RD SADDLEWORTH SA 5413Decision Made
May 2025
- CarportLOT 1 MARRABEL RD SADDLEWORTH SA 5413Decision Made
March 2025
- Outbuilding (shed)23 BELVIDERE RD SADDLEWORTH SA 5413Decision Made
2024· 8 proposals
October 2024
- Deck and Verandah additions to an existing detached dwellingLOT 12 FREDERICK ST SADDLEWORTH SA 5413Decision Made
- Domestic storage shed30 HAZELEIGH RD SADDLEWORTH SA 5413Decision Made
- Land Division (Torrens Title - 1 into 2 allotments)LOT 2 HAZELEIGH RD SADDLEWORTH SA 5413Decision Made
September 2024
- Verandah additions to a detached dwelling23 GIRTH ST SADDLEWORTH SA 5413Decision Made
- Detached dwelling with garage, verandah and deck under main roof and 3 outbuildings (2 sheds including one with an attached verandah; and a shipping container)LOT 528 LARSEN LANE SADDLEWORTH SA 5413Under Assessment
August 2024
- OutbuildingLOT 1 HALL ST TARPEENA SA 5277Decision Made
February 2024
- Outbuilding (garage)22 BURRA RD SADDLEWORTH SA 5413Decision Made
- Outbuilding (garage)LOT 330 BURRA RD SADDLEWORTH SA 5413;LOT 332 BURRA RD SADDLEWORTH SA 5413Decision Made
2023· 10 proposals
December 2023
- Outbuilding (shed) and carport2 MARY ST SADDLEWORTH SA 5413Decision Made
October 2023
- Single storey detached dwelling2 MARY ST SADDLEWORTH SA 5413Decision Made
June 2023
- Single storey detached dwelling with garage under main roof and 2 outbuildings (sheds)LOT 528 LARSEN LANE SADDLEWORTH SA 5413Under Assessment
- Carport and verandah10 BIT ST SADDLEWORTH SA 5413Decision Made
May 2023
- Outbuilding (Shed)3 WHIP ST SADDLEWORTH SA 5413Decision Made
April 2023
- Carport4 REIN ST SADDLEWORTH SA 5413Decision Made
March 2023
- Agricultural building (implement storage)86 COGHILL RD SADDLEWORTH SA 5413Decision Made
- Agricultural Building457 GOLF COURSE RD SADDLEWORTH SA 5413Decision Made
February 2023
- Agricultural building (implement storage)326 HAZELEIGH RD SADDLEWORTH SA 5413Decision Made
- Agricultural building (shearing shed)246 PLUECKHAHNS RD SADDLEWORTH SA 5413Decision Made
2022· 11 proposals
November 2022
- Garaport with bathroom facility3 HILL ST SADDLEWORTH SA 5413Decision Made
- Carport13 MINDEN ST SADDLEWORTH SA 5413;15 MINDEN ST SADDLEWORTH SA 5413Decision Made
October 2022
- Carport10 BURRA RD SADDLEWORTH SA 5413Decision Made
- Outbuilding (garage)17 CURB ST SADDLEWORTH SA 5413Decision Made
September 2022
- Change of Use - Dwelling to Tourist Accommodation25 BURRA RD SADDLEWORTH SA 5413Decision Made
- Outbuilding (garage)4 REIN ST SADDLEWORTH SA 5413Decision Made
July 2022
- DOMESTIC GABLE SHED WOODLAND GREY ROOF / EVENING HAZE WALLS651 SADDLEWORTH RD SADDLEWORTH SA 5413Decision Made
May 2022
- Outbuilding (garage)11 SPUR ST SADDLEWORTH SA 5413Decision Made
March 2022
- New implement storage shedLOT 130 GREENSLADES RD SADDLEWORTH SA 5413Decision Made
February 2022
- Land Division 1 into 23 BELVIDERE RD SADDLEWORTH SA 5413Decision Made
January 2022
- Outbuilding - building of a double garage3 WHIP ST SADDLEWORTH SA 5413Decision Made
2021· 1 proposal
December 2021
- Attached carport 7.5m x 4.5m7 THOMAS ST SADDLEWORTH SA 5413Decision 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
1 heritage place
- St Stephen's Catholic Church & GraveyardBarrier Highway near SADDLEWORTHState heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
- Bushfire safer places
- 1
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
- Grey
- Member of Parliament
- Tom VENNING (Liberal)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 128,707
- Turnout (2025)
- 89.4%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +5.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 54.6%Labor 45.4%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 24.7 km away).
Coalition 61.9%Labor 38.1%
7.3 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +4.2 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- SaddleworthLabor 38.1% · Coalition 61.9% TPP (2025)0.6 km away
- RivertonLabor 44.0% · Coalition 56.0% TPP (2025)8.7 km away
- ManooraLabor 25.0% · Coalition 75.0% TPP (2025)10.0 km away
- MarrabelLabor 29.8% · Coalition 70.2% TPP (2025)10.9 km away
- AuburnLabor 47.4% · Coalition 52.6% TPP (2025)11.3 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)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
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
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