SA · Barossa Council
Springton, 5235
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Desirability score
- Heritage
- Affordable
- Rural
- Established
- Residential
Suburb profile
In Barossa, Springton keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. The community is self-contained in the best sense. Local life comes first, with the region opening up beyond. The landscape itself is part of the lifestyle: open paddocks, big skies and room to breathe.
Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with a strong presence of young families throughout. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting. Housing remains accessible compared with many parts of the state.
A busy pipeline of new development is gradually changing the look and feel of the streets.
On the desirability index, the suburb sits below average overall, with local dining and lifestyle amenities and growth momentum the main drags compared with similar regional towns. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 680
- Median age
- 47
- Median household income / week
- $1,331
- Dwelling vacancy
- 9.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 30 of 306
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Employment rate
- 58.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 20 / 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 · 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)
- $450
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
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)
- 13
- Against the person
- 3
- Against property
- 10
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 19.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 227 residents
- State safety percentile
- 25.6th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 12
- Increase (daily rate)
- +160.7%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Common Assault1
- Other Theft7
- Other Unlawful Entry With Intent1
- Serious Assault Resulting In Injury1
- 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 · Period: 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,006
- Springton Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 1006
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site · Static register
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
2 public transport stops in this suburb
- Miller St / Graetz Tce - East side (Springton)
- Miller St / Johannes St - West side (Springton)
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
78 planning-related records
2026· 7 proposals
June 2026
- Decommissioning of existing catchment dam and installation of new lined raised 20 Megalitre earth constructed tank291 HAMILTONS RD SPRINGTON SA 5235Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (shed) measuring 18m x 7.5m x 4.4m wall height61 FRENCHS RD SPRINGTON SA 5235Under Assessment
May 2026
- Carport forward of dwelling7 -9 GILBERT TCE SPRINGTON SA 5235Decision Made
April 2026
- Land Division (Boundary Realignment) - 2 allotments into 216 -18 MILLER ST SPRINGTON SA 5235Decision Made
March 2026
- Construction of an Outbuilding 5.4 x 6.2 x 2.7m high and a Carport 5.4 x 6.2 x 2.7m high8 -10 ANGAS ST SPRINGTON SA 5235Decision Made
January 2026
- Construction of three 280kL above ground water tanks and pump in association with existing viticulture291 HAMILTONS RD SPRINGTON SA 5235Decision Made
- Construction of a verandah attached to an existing dwelling288 WOOLFORD RD SPRINGTON SA 5235Decision Made
2025· 18 proposals
December 2025
- Verandah86 LAUBES RD SPRINGTON SA 5235Decision Made
September 2025
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling with associated retaining walls5 CHARLES ST SPRINGTON SA 5235Under Assessment
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling with associated water tank (160kL capacity)LOT 595 E LORKES RD SPRINGTON SA 5235Decision Made
August 2025
- Construction of an agricultural building (measuring 6.18m x 15.25m x 3.03m wall height)LOT 159 EDEN VALLEY RD SPRINGTON SA 5235Decision Made
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding (measuring 15m x 6.2m x 3m wall height)11 GILBERT TCE SPRINGTON SA 5235Decision Made
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling with associated retaining walls3 CHARLES ST SPRINGTON SA 5235Under Assessment
June 2025
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling with front porch, rear alfresco and double garage22 MACDONNELL TCE SPRINGTON SA 5235Under Assessment
- Domestic Garage7 WILLIAM ST SPRINGTON SA 5235Decision Made
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding (measuring 4.1m x 12m x 2.5m wall height) and partial demolition of existing carport5 HAMILTONS RD SPRINGTON SA 5235Decision Made
May 2025
- Construction of an Agricultural Building (measuring 25m x 9m x 5m wall height)LOT 595 E LORKES RD SPRINGTON SA 5235Decision Made
April 2025
- Construction of verandah5 ECKERTS ST SPRINGTON SA 5235Decision Made
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling with a verandah UMR, an agricultural building, domestic outbuilding (shipping container), and a rainwater tank254 STRACHANS RD SPRINGTON SA 5235Under Assessment
- Construction of single storey detached dwelling with associated retaining and fencing6 FERDINAND ST SPRINGTON SA 5235Decision Made
March 2025
- Construction of 2NO sheds. (10m * 10m * 3.1 wall height) and (6m * 6m * 2.4 wall height)26 JUTLAND RD SPRINGTON SA 5235Decision Made
February 2025
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling with carport, verandahs and decking area under main roof and construction of a domestic outbuilding (measuring 9m x 12m x 3m wall height) and installation of water tank (104kL)LOT 152 HAMILTONS RD SPRINGTON SA 5235Under Assessment
- Construction of a shed (12.247m * 6.151m*3m wall height)20 FERDINAND ST SPRINGTON SA 5235Decision Made
January 2025
- Single Storey Detached DwellingLOT 9 WILLIAMSTOWN RD SPRINGTON SA 5235Decision Made
- Change of use to animal keeping (Comprising a total of 25 dogs with up to 10 greyhounds for racing purposes) and associated kennel enclosures in association with existing dwelling102 HAMILTONS RD SPRINGTON SA 5235Decision Made
2024· 15 proposals
November 2024
- Construction of outbuilding – domestic shed17 DALY ST SPRINGTON SA 5235Decision Made
- Installation of domestic outbuilding (shipping container) measuring 12.19m x 2.44m x 2.99m80 BURNS EXTENSION RD SPRINGTON SA 5235Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to the existing dwelling; Construction of carport31 DALY ST SPRINGTON SA 5235Decision Made
- Installation of a transportable single-storey detached dwelling (measuring 3m x 12m x 2.85m wall height), comprising bedroom, bathroom and open-plan kitchen, living and meals area.LOT 21 JUTLAND RD SPRINGTON SA 5235Under Assessment
- Construction of gable end carport (measuring 8.26m x 5.82m x 3m post height) & gable end verandah (measuring 10.20m x 5.82m x 3m post height)61 FRENCHS RD SPRINGTON SA 5235Decision Made
August 2024
- Construction of a detached dwelling (partial two-storey) with alfrescos and double garage under main roof7 CHARLES ST SPRINGTON SA 5235Decision Made
- Contruction of Verandah attached to existing dwelling (measuring 18.72m x 2.48m x 3.3m post height)LOT 2890 GRAETZ TCE SPRINGTON SA 5235Decision Made
- Construction of a split-level, single-storey detached dwelling with front porch and single garage under main roof17 DALY ST SPRINGTON SA 5235Decision Made
- Construction of Verandah attached to Dwelling (measuring 7.48m x 4.14m x 3.43m post height)538 STRACHANS RD SPRINGTON SA 5235Decision Made
July 2024
- Conventional Land Division (2 into 3)18 WILLIAM ST SPRINGTON SA 5235Decision Made
- Installation of above ground Spa-pool and safety barrier851 ANGAS VALLEY RD SPRINGTON SA 5235Decision Made
- Construction of a tourist accommodation building274 LAUBES RD SPRINGTON SA 5235Under Assessment
- Construction of Agricultural Building (measuring 17m x 8.0m x 3.6m wall height)86 CHURCH RD SPRINGTON SA 5235Decision Made
June 2024
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding (measuring 6.15m x 9m x 2.7m wall height)2 FERDINAND ST SPRINGTON SA 5235Decision Made
May 2024
- Construction of verandah (measuring 14.0m x 2.1m x 2.5m total height)32 WILLIAMSTOWN RD SPRINGTON SA 5235Decision 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 · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 3/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 3/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
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
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 · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 2
- Parks (OSM)
- 2
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 features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 28.4/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 5506th in Australia
- State rank
- 548th in SA
- Peer rank
- #91 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #166 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 78%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Common Assaultcrime1
- Other Theftcrime7
- Other Unlawful Entry With Intentcrime1
- Serious Assault Resulting In Injurycrime1
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mvcrime1
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
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