Median house price
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SA · Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council
Sevenhill, 5453
Est. population · Jun 2025
169
Growth (1 yr)
+0.6%
Growth (5 yr)
+1.8%
Median age
49
Median income
$1,562/wk
Employment rate
61.6%
Languages at home
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
- Heritage area
- Excellent transport
Suburb profile
Sevenhill is a welcoming smaller community in Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council, with a settled community character. Distance from the metro area around Adelaide is part of the appeal, with regional hubs closer to hand than the city. A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood.
For comparable suburbs, the café and dining scene is notably rich, with locals returning to favourite spots. Open space is thinner than in many comparable suburbs, so residents often travel a little further for a longer park day. A car helps for most daily errands, though buses still link the suburb further afield.
Housing sits above the suburban middle: not the top of the market, but clearly pricier than average. The streetscape feels settled and established, with older homes giving the area a familiar, lived-in look.
At a glance
Sevenhill snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
169
+0.6% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
22.8%
Census unoccupied dwellings
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Safety
3rd
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
57th
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
Population
Estimated resident population
169(June 2025)
+0.6% annual · +1.8% over 5 years · 57th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.6%
- 5-year growth
- +1.8%
- Change in 1 year
- +1
- Change in 5 years
- +3
- Growth rank in SA
- 57th 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 (~150), extrapolated at +0.5% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 163
- Median age
- 49
- Median household income / week
- $1,562
- Dwelling vacancy
- 22.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 18 of 79
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,667
- Employment rate
- 61.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 59 / 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
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 1
- Against the person
- 1
- Against property
- 0
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 5.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 163 residents
- State safety percentile
- 2.7th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 27
Most common offence types
- Blackmail And Extortion1
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
Public transport
2 public transport stops in this suburb
- Main North Rd / College Rd - East side (Sevenhill Cottages)
- Main North Rd / College Rd - West side (Sevenhill Hotel)
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
22 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 pubs · 1 bakeries · 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
- 7/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 12.27
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0
Food & drink(2)
- The Little Red GrapeBakery
148 Horrocks Highway, Sevenhill
- Sevenhill HotelPub
Sport & outdoors(2)
- Richardson Park PlayspacePlayground
- Sports field
Other(12)
- Bench (2)
- Bicycle Parking
- CFSFire station
- Owl CottageGuest House
84A Willow Glen, Sevenhill
- Skillogalee HouseGuest House
170 Hughes Park Road, Sevenhill
- Wren CottageGuest House
84B Willow Glen, Sevenhill
- Information (3)
- Jesuits at SevenhillInformation
- Picnic Table (2)
- Public toilets
- Shelter (3)
- Good Catholic GirlWine
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)
- 2
- 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
- Clare Hospital (7.5 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)
- 5
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 29.6
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
- Agricultural building (implement storage)LOT 102 SAW MILL RD SEVENHILL SA 5453Under Assessment
May 2026
- Land Division (Torren Title - 1 into 5 allotments)32 COLLEGE RD SEVENHILL SA 5453Under Assessment
2025· 3 proposals
November 2025
- Outbuilding (garage)25 INDUSTRIAL ST SEVENHILL SA 5453Decision Made
September 2025
- Alterations and additions to an existing telecommunications facility including an equipment building (controlled environment vault (CEV)), diesel generator and load bank for use in association with the proposed Telstra Inter-City Fibre Network, replacing the existing access gate, reconfiguring existing underground power supply, and providing power and fibre to the facility.LOT 200 MAIN NORTH RD SEVENHILL SA 5453Decision Made
- Outbuilding (shed and verandah extension to an existing shed)122 QUARRY RD SEVENHILL SA 5453Decision Made
2024· 7 proposals
November 2024
- Outbuilding (shed)38 MAIN NORTH RD SEVENHILL SA 5453Decision Made
October 2024
- Swimming pool with associated safety features, extension to the existing decking and landscaping99 MOUNTAIN ST SEVENHILL SA 5453Decision Made
August 2024
- Alterations and additions to existing tourist accommodation, including swimming pool, deck, verandahs and living area additions to an existing building and construction of a new tourist accommodation building for use in association with the existing building170 HUGHES PARK RD SEVENHILL SA 5453Decision Made
July 2024
- Installation of fibreglass inground swimming pool and safety barriers13 INDUSTRIAL ST SEVENHILL SA 5453Decision Made
June 2024
- Outbuilding (shed)18 COLLEGE RD SEVENHILL SA 5453Decision Made
- Above ground water storage tanks (3) and associated works170 HUGHES PARK RD SEVENHILL SA 5453Decision Made
April 2024
- Store (for wine storage in barrels)) and function venue (including kitchen and amenities) in a single storey building with attached verandah and roof-mounted solar photovoltaic panels170 HUGHES PARK RD SEVENHILL SA 5453Decision Made
2023· 4 proposals
December 2023
- Change of use for part of existing shed to dwelling, including verandah and internal alterations and above ground water tanks51 BAYES RD SEVENHILL SA 5453Decision Made
June 2023
- Single storey detached dwelling with carport, rainwater tank and retaining walls and associated driveway worksLOT 3 SAW MILL RD SEVENHILL SA 5453Decision Made
- Amenities block ancillary to an existing playground36 COLLEGE RD SEVENHILL SA 5453Under Assessment
January 2023
- Carport (partially enclosed)13 INDUSTRIAL ST SEVENHILL SA 5453Decision Made
2022· 2 proposals
September 2022
- Detached dwelling, shed (outbuilding), above ground water tank and solar photovoltaic panels (roof mounted)LOT 51 HUGHES PARK RD SEVENHILL SA 5453Decision Made
May 2022
- Outbuilding (Shed)30 QUARRY RD SEVENHILL SA 5453Decision Made
2021· 3 proposals
November 2021
- 9m x 13m x 5m roof only shelter136 QUARRY RD SEVENHILL SA 5453Decision Made
- Semi attached Stratco Outback Verandahs to North and West side of House .22 BAYES RD SEVENHILL SA 5453Decision Made
January 2021
- Verandah12B RICHARDSON FARM RD SEVENHILL SA 5453Decision Made
2020· 2 proposals
October 2020
- Existing alfresco roof extended for weather protection outside laundry8091 HORROCKS HWY SEVENHILL SA 5453Decision Made
September 2020
- Single Storey Timber Framed DwellingLOT 51 MAIN NORTH RD SEVENHILL SA 5453Decision 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
4 heritage places
- Cottage (Edward Penna)Main North Road SEVENHILLLocal heritage
- Cottage (Laura Davies)Main North Road SEVENHILLLocal heritage
- Cottage (Nykiel)Main North Road SEVENHILLLocal heritage
- Sevenhill Complex, comprising St Aloysius Catholic Church, St Aloysius College, Sevenhill Cellars, Shrines, Weikert House (Ruin), Smithy/Dairy (Ruin) and Sevenhill CemeteryCollege Road SEVENHILLState 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
- 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 30.7 km away).
Coalition 61.5%Labor 38.5%
6.8 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +2.3 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- ClareLabor 37.2% · Coalition 62.8% TPP (2025)5.5 km away
- WatervaleLabor 44.0% · Coalition 56.0% TPP (2025)7.3 km away
- BlythLabor 32.7% · Coalition 67.3% TPP (2025)13.6 km away
- AuburnLabor 47.4% · Coalition 52.6% TPP (2025)15.3 km away
- Farrell FlatLabor 30.4% · Coalition 69.6% TPP (2025)17.5 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 Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of South Australia.