SA · Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council
Spring Farm (SA), SA, 5453
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Suburb snapshot
Spring Farm (SA) is a small locality in the Clare and Gilbert Valleys area, home to around 105 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 1 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 9.5 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $600, 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
- 105
- Median age
- 43
- Median household income / week
- $2,250
- Dwelling vacancy
- 16.3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 8 of 49
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,800
- Employment rate
- 70%
- 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.
Housing
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $600
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
- 9.5
- State safety percentile
- 7.2th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 27
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Other Theft1
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.
19 planning-related records
2026· 2 proposals
June 2026
- Extension to an existing shed (to accommodate storage and office facilities) and construction of a new shed (for storage of parked trucks)LOT 221 SLAUGHTERHOUSE RD SPRING FARM SA 5453Under Assessment
January 2026
- Outbuilding (shed)43 SLAUGHTERHOUSE RD SPRING FARM SA 5453Decision Made
2025· 3 proposals
July 2025
- Extension to an existing shed (associated with an existing transportation business)LOT 221 SLAUGHTERHOUSE RD SPRING FARM SA 5453Decision Made
June 2025
- Dwelling addition (in a detached building) comprising wine storage facility, laundry and amenities & free-standing carport324 SPRING FARM RD SPRING FARM SA 5453Decision Made
May 2025
- Single storey detached dwelling with verandah and carport, outbuilding (shed), above-ground rainwater tanks and swimming pool with associated safety features with associated landscaping127 QUARRY RD SPRING FARM SA 5453Under Assessment
2023· 4 proposals
December 2023
- Carport19 QUARRY RD SPRING FARM SA 5453Decision Made
October 2023
- Tourist accommodation in the form of three (3) villas with associated verandahs, decking and spas with safety features216 SPRING FARM RD SPRING FARM SA 5453Under Assessment
July 2023
- New lysaght living collection veranda and pergola275 WARENDA RD SPRING FARM SA 5453Decision Made
June 2023
- Alterations to an existing storage dam to increase storage capacity and take the dam off streamLOT 101 SPRING FARM RD SPRING FARM SA 5453Decision Made
2022· 3 proposals
December 2022
- Swimming pool and safety fence205 SPRING FARM RD SPRING FARM SA 5453Decision Made
September 2022
- 65 Megaliter Turkey Nest Dam126 CLAMPETT RD SPRING FARM SA 5453Decision Made
April 2022
- Partial change of use from dwelling to hosted tourist accommodation and the installation of two x freestanding signs19 QUARRY RD SPRING FARM SA 5453Decision Made
2021· 4 proposals
December 2021
- Swimming pool and safety fence298 SPRING FARM RD SPRING FARM SA 5453Decision Made
October 2021
- 9.0m x 12.0m 3.9m extension to existing shed106 WENDOUREE EAST RD SPRING FARM SA 5453Decision Made
July 2021
- 2x Free-standing Verandah38 QUARRY RD SPRING FARM SA 5453Decision Made
May 2021
- Dwelling alteration – carport to home office298 SPRING FARM RD SPRING FARM SA 5453Decision Made
2020· 2 proposals
September 2020
- Single storey dwelling attached to existing shed with a vine covered pergolaLOT 20 QUARRY RD SPRING FARM SA 5453Decision Made
August 2020
- Single storey detached dwelling235 WARENDA RD SPRING FARM SA 5453Decision Made
Other· 1 proposal
- TIM ADAMS CONTRACT PROCESSING PTY LTDFood Production and Animal Plant ProcessingEPA licence
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020; 2020–2026; 2021… · Updated on site
Amenities
1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Artisans table wine bar and bistroRestaurant
Wendouree Road
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)
- 9/10
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
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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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- 2x Free-standing Verandahplanning38 QUARRY RD SPRING FARM SA 5453Lodged 22 Jul 2021 · Decision Made
- 65 Megaliter Turkey Nest Damplanning126 CLAMPETT RD SPRING FARM SA 5453Lodged 12 Sep 2022 · Decision Made
- 9.0m x 12.0m 3.9m extension to existing shedplanning106 WENDOUREE EAST RD SPRING FARM SA 5453Lodged 26 Oct 2021 · Decision Made
- Alterations to an existing storage dam to increase storage capacity and take the dam off streamplanningLOT 101 SPRING FARM RD SPRING FARM SA 5453Lodged 16 Jun 2023 · Decision Made
- Carportplanning19 QUARRY RD SPRING FARM SA 5453Lodged 04 Dec 2023 · Decision Made
- Dwelling addition (in a detached building) comprising wine storage facility, laundry and amenities & free-standing carportplanning324 SPRING FARM RD SPRING FARM SA 5453Lodged 18 Jun 2025 · 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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