SA · Barossa Council
Stockwell, SA, 5355
Current weather
10.4°CLight drizzle
79% humidity · 34.4 km/h wind · 12.1° / 9.2° today · 8.9 mm rain
Desirability index
64.4/100
How this score is calculated#78 among Country & regional suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Stockwell is a small locality in the Barossa area, home to around 516 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 6 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 11.6 offences per 1,000 residents, limited but present public transport access, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- Population
- 516
- Median age
- 37
- Median household income / week
- $2,025
- Dwelling vacancy
- 7.1%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 12 of 170
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,573
- Employment rate
- 67.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 15 / 3 / 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.
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 6
- Against the person
- 1
- Against property
- 5
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 11.6
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 516 residents
- State safety percentile
- 11.3th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 41
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Common Assault1
- Other Fraud, Deception And Related Offences1
- Other Property Damage And Environmental1
- Other Theft1
- Other Unlawful Entry With Intent2
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Public transport
1 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stockwell Rd / Duckponds Rd - West side (Stockwell)
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.
58 planning-related records
2026· 5 proposals
June 2026
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding10 DUCK PONDS RD STOCKWELL SA 5355Under Assessment
April 2026
- Dwelling addition including patio, verandah/deck and bathroom/laundry extension.11 STOCKWELL RD STOCKWELL SA 5355Under Assessment
February 2026
- Carport144 LIGHT PASS RD STOCKWELL SA 5355Decision Made
January 2026
- Single storey detached dwelling with ancillary carport forward of the building line and outbuilding to side of dwelling6A TUCKER PDE STOCKWELL SA 5355Under Assessment
- Verandah24 MICKAN RD STOCKWELL SA 5355Decision Made
2025· 10 proposals
September 2025
- Placement of a building to be used for tourist accommodation (up to 3 guests)908 RESEARCH RD STOCKWELL SA 5355Under Assessment
- verandah7 SCHLIEBS RD STOCKWELL SA 5355Decision Made
August 2025
- Construction of verandah (measuring 3.8m x 12m x 3.2m post height)1 DUCK PONDS RD STOCKWELL SA 5355Decision Made
- Installation of in-ground fibreglass swimming pool and associated safety features7 SCHLIEBS RD STOCKWELL SA 5355Decision Made
- Construction of a verandah (measuring 6m x 4m x 3m post height)4 PLAINS RD STOCKWELL SA 5355Decision Made
June 2025
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding (measuring 13.25m x 5.4m x 2.7m wall height)8A RAILWAY TCE STOCKWELL SA 5355Decision Made
- Partial demolition of existing dwelling (some external walls); construction of a dwelling addition consisting of ensuite, bathroom, kitchen/dining/living area, verandah under main roof; construction of a carport (measuring 6m x 11.5m x 3m post height)3 STOCKWELL RD STOCKWELL SA 5355Decision Made
March 2025
- Fibreglass Swimming Pool & safety barrier8A RAILWAY TCE STOCKWELL SA 5355Decision Made
- Construction of a carport 4.9m * 9.2m * 3.2m post height30 MICKAN RD STOCKWELL SA 5355Decision Made
- Construction of an extension to an existing domestic outbuilding (measuring 5.8m x 12m x 3.065m wall height)50 LAUCKE DR STOCKWELL SA 5355Decision Made
2024· 9 proposals
November 2024
- The proposal involves the installation of a swim spa measuring 3880mm x 2280mm x 1240mm, complete with a cover. The designated area is enclosed by 1800mm-high fencing.19 KING ST N STOCKWELL SA 5355Decision Made
September 2024
- Fibreglass Swimming Pool & associated safety barrier24 LAUCKE DR STOCKWELL SA 5355Decision Made
August 2024
- Construction of domestic outbuilding - Garaport (garage portion measuring 7.7m x 12.3m x 3.0m wall height & carport portion measuring 7.7m x 6.1m x 3.0m post height)LOT 82 RAILWAY TCE STOCKWELL SA 5355Decision Made
June 2024
- Installation of ground mounted photovoltaic solar panel system (142kW) and associated infrastructure and fencing63 LIGHT PASS RD STOCKWELL SA 5355Decision Made
- Alterations and Additions to existing single storey detached dwelling (including alterations to swimming pool safety fence/barrier)152 LIGHT PASS RD STOCKWELL SA 5355Decision Made
April 2024
- Construction of Single Storey Detached Dwelling with double garage and verandahs under main roof; Construction of combined retaining wall and fencing up to 3.71m24 KING ST N STOCKWELL SA 5355Decision Made
February 2024
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding - Garage (measuring 6.2m x 12.2m x 3.048m wall height) and erection of fencing (within Historic Area)20 DUCK PONDS RD STOCKWELL SA 5355Decision Made
- Construction of attached verandah (measuring 8.0m x 7.6m x 3.5m maximum height)24 MICKAN RD STOCKWELL SA 5355Decision Made
January 2024
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding - garage (measuring 6.0m x 6.0m x 3.025m wall height)28 KING ST N STOCKWELL SA 5355Decision Made
2023· 12 proposals
November 2023
- Construction of a 160ML irrigation dam, with max fill of 11m and max cut of 6.5mLOT 4 DUCK PONDS RD STOCKWELL SA 5355Under Assessment
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding - shed/garage (measuring 9.0m x 6.0m x 2.7m wall height)11 LAUCKE DR STOCKWELL SA 5355Decision Made
- Construction of building to be used for Light Industry (workshop) measuring 28.5m x 15.4m x 8.0m wall height; and Construction of Store in association with existing Light Industry measuring 25.5m x 15.4m x 3.9m wall height3052B STURT HWY STOCKWELL SA 5355Under Assessment
- Construction of a Verandah attached to the side of an existing dwelling42 LAUCKE DR STOCKWELL SA 5355Decision Made
September 2023
- Fibreglass In-Ground Swimming Pool1 DUCK PONDS RD STOCKWELL SA 5355Decision Made
August 2023
- Construction of an Inground swimming pool and associated safety fence; Construction of a domestic outbuilding - pool shed (measuring 9.1m x 3.995m x 3.05m wall height)6 RAILWAY TCE STOCKWELL SA 5355Decision Made
June 2023
- Construction of a shelter over the pre-existing biogas skid and slab (measuring 3.3m x 3.0m x 2.7m max wall height, skillion roof)LOT 364 PIPELINE RD STOCKWELL SA 5355Decision Made
- Construction of in-ground swimming pool and associated safety fencing42 LAUCKE DR STOCKWELL SA 5355Decision Made
May 2023
- Demolition of an old wine cellar production area; Construction of a new low-alcohol production facility, including two new tank farms3182-3184 STURT HWY STOCKWELL SA 5355Decision Made
- Demolition of an existing domestic outbuilding; Construction of a domestic outbuilding - domestic storage & wood store (6.0m x 4.0m x 2.7m wall height)3 STOCKWELL RD STOCKWELL SA 5355Decision Made
February 2023
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding - garage (measuring 7.0m x 6.1m x 3.0m wall height)16 LAUCKE DR STOCKWELL SA 5355Decision Made
January 2023
- Construction of a single-storey dwelling addition in association with an existing single-storey detached dwelling & associated earthworks12 DUCK PONDS RD STOCKWELL SA 5355Decision Made
2022· 12 proposals
November 2022
- Construction of two domestic outbuildings - freestanding carports (measuring 6.0m x 6.18m x 3.0m post height)1 DUCK PONDS RD STOCKWELL SA 5355Decision Made
- Demolition and replacement of existing gable & skillion roof verandah attached to dwelling; Construction of a domestic outbuilding - freestanding carport (measuring 6.6m x 6.0m x 3.0m post height)27 KING ST N STOCKWELL SA 5355Decision Made
October 2022
- Land Division - 1 into 2 Torrens Title Allotments6 TUCKER PDE STOCKWELL SA 5355Decision Made
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding - free-standing carport (measuring 9.2m x 3.865m x 3.0m gutter height)21-23 KING ST N STOCKWELL SA 5355Decision Made
2021· 7 proposals
7 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026; 2021; 2022… · Updated on site
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 5/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 6/10
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
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 3
- Parks (OSM)
- 2
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 64.4/100
- Cohort rank
- #78 among Country & regional suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
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