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SA · Barossa Council

Tanunda, SA, 5352

Current weather

10.7°CLight drizzle

78% humidity · 30.7 km/h wind · 12.8° / 9.6° today · 12.8 mm rain

Desirability index

80.5/100

#42 among Country & regional suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Tanunda is a smaller suburban community in the Barossa area, home to around 4,710 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 95 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 20.2 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $600 (flats $450, houses $625), 3 school and preschool sites in the area, 12 public transport stops within the suburb, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

Population
4,710
Median age
48
Median household income / week
$1,450
Dwelling vacancy
9.2%
Unoccupied private dwellings
197 of 2,131
Median monthly mortgage
$1,452
Employment rate
56.1%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
98 / 162 / 16

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

Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$450
Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$625
All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$600
Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
20

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)
95
Against the person
28
Against property
67
Rate per 1,000 residents
20.2
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 168 residents
State safety percentile
27.7th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
20
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • Obtain Benefit By Deception10
  • Other Property Damage And Environmental13
  • Other Theft13
  • Other Unlawful Entry With Intent10
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury12

Data sources & freshness

  • SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
3 (2 schools, 1 preschools)
Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
1,040.5
  • Disability Unit Tanunda PSResearch RoadSpecialist Facilities
  • Faith Lutheran CollegeCombined · ICSEA 1060
  • Tanunda Kindergarten AssociationMacDonnell StreetPreschools
  • Tanunda Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 1021

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Public transport

12 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Mangolia Rd - North Side (Faith Lutheran Senior College)
  • Mangolia Rd - South Side (Faith Lutheran Senior College)
  • Maria St / Jane Pl - West side (Faith Lutheran Jr College)
  • Murray St / Bushman St - South East side (Tanunda PO)
  • Research Rd - West side (Tanunda Primary School)

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.

742 planning-related records

2026· 88 proposals

  • July 2026

  • Building alterations and additions to an existing dwelling; carport; domestic outbuilding; partial demolition of existing dwelling
    15 MUNZBERG CT TANUNDA SA 5352Under Assessment

  • June 2026

  • Alterations to existing building including reinstatement of a subfloor cellar lintel
    7 BAROSSA VALLEY WAY TANUNDA SA 5352Under Assessment
  • Single storey detached dwelling
    57 WALLACE DR TANUNDA SA 5352Under Assessment
  • Single storey detached dwelling
    13 SCHROEDER RD TANUNDA SA 5352Under Assessment
  • Construction of a store with open bay (measuring 12m x 25.3m x 4.5m wall height); partial demolition of existing building
    SHOP 1-2 193 MURRAY ST TANUNDA SA 5352;UNIT 1 195 MURRAY ST TANUNDA SA 5352;UNIT CP MURRAY ST TANUNDA SA 5352Under Assessment
  • Construction of an Outbuilding
    1 RIESCHIECK CL TANUNDA SA 5352Under Assessment
  • Construction of a domestic outbuilding with skillion design
    155 MURRAY ST TANUNDA SA 5352Under Assessment
  • Additions to existing shop (restaurant) and light industry in the form of expanded light industry and function venue with associated office, together with new signage, ancillary shade sail, decking, storage building, timber arbour, 1.2m masonry fence and retaining walls to 1.6m height with associated parking and manoeuvring areas
    2A MURRAY ST TANUNDA SA 5352;LOT 1 MURRAY ST TANUNDA SA 5352Under Assessment
  • Construction of four tennis court lights associated with the existing dwelling
    8 FIRST AV TANUNDA SA 5352Under Assessment

  • May 2026

  • Attached verandah measuring 5m east side x 2.5m west side x 11m length x 2.4m high
    LOT 772 BRIDGE ST TANUNDA SA 5352Under Assessment
  • Construction of an outbuilding and dwelling addition
    27 JOHN ST TANUNDA SA 5352Under Assessment
  • Fence and gate in Colourbond along front boundary in Historic Area
    28 BILYARA RD TANUNDA SA 5352Under Assessment
  • Construction of a two storey detached dwelling with a double garage and balcony; three underground rainwater tanks
    35 FIEDLER ST TANUNDA SA 5352Under Assessment
  • Single storey detached dwelling
    27 RIEBE ST TANUNDA SA 5352Under Assessment
  • Single storey detached dwelling.
    32 WALLACE DR TANUNDA SA 5352Under Assessment
  • 1 into 2 Torrens titles land division including, new crossover, demolition of the dwelling and sheds, and removal of trees.
    36 MARIA ST TANUNDA SA 5352Under Assessment
  • Variation to Development Authorisation 26005216 to change location of cabins and jumping pillow
    1F -1H MURRAY ST TANUNDA SA 5352Under Assessment
  • Single storey detached dwelling
    LOT 58 SCHRADER AV TANUNDA SA 5352Under Assessment
  • Single storey detached dwelling
    40 WALLACE DR TANUNDA SA 5352Under Assessment
  • Single storey dwelling with garage to front, verandah to rear, swimming pool, deck and boundary realignment to two (2) conventional allotments
    37 JANE PL TANUNDA SA 5352;39 JANE PL TANUNDA SA 5352Under Assessment
  • Installation of a fibreglass pool, attached spa and safety features
    2 KERRYN DR TANUNDA SA 5352Decision Made
  • Single Storey Detached Dwelling
    LOT 76 WALLACE DR TANUNDA SA 5352Under Assessment
  • Carport measuring 5.6m x 3.2m x 2.7m post height
    27 JOHN ST TANUNDA SA 5352Decision Made
  • Single storey detached dwelling
    LOT 82 WALLACE DR TANUNDA SA 5352Under Assessment
  • Carport measuring 5.1m x 5.8m x 2.8m high
    88 BURINGS RD TANUNDA SA 5352Under Assessment
  • Demolish existing verandah and replace with new verandah 11.7 m × 5m x 2.6m post height
    8 SECOND AV TANUNDA SA 5352Decision Made
  • Construction of a verandah measuring 4.5m x 5m x 2.5m post height
    7B PARA RD TANUNDA SA 5352Decision Made
  • Single storey detached dwelling.
    LOT 41 RIEBE ST TANUNDA SA 5352Under Assessment
  • Storage shed 3m x 7m x 2.4m high
    9 THIRD AV TANUNDA SA 5352Decision Made
  • Addition to existing recreation area in the form of second storey modification to existing home team box and second storey addition to existing canteen building, with associated stairs and safety barriers
    18 BILYARA RD TANUNDA SA 5352Under Assessment
  • Outbuilding (garage)
    18 WALLACE DR TANUNDA SA 5352Decision Made

  • April 2026

  • Construction of retaining walls and fencing
    12 BETHANY RD TANUNDA SA 5352Decision Made
  • Variation of Development Application 25019824 - revised siting and design of attached carport
    15 JOHN ST TANUNDA SA 5352Decision Made
  • Development comprising of a change of use from machinery shed to Function Centre, demolition of existing dwelling and construction of detached dwelling, construction of Tourist Accommodation comprising six (6) units, carport, swimming pool and associated safety fencing, and masonry walls, establishing new access points, car parking and landscaping, in association with the existing vineyard and winery activities on the land.
    73 PRESSER RD TANUNDA SA 5352Under Assessment
  • Construction of a domestic outbuilding having dimensions of 7m x 4m x 2.4m (wall height)
    9 FIRST AV TANUNDA SA 5352Decision Made
  • Variation to Development Authorisation 24042247 (increase number of proposed allotments from 96 to 100 allotments, amend entry road design off Menge Road and reduce reserve sizes adjacent to Menge Road)
    159 -165 MURRAY ST TANUNDA SA 5352;168 MENGE RD TANUNDA SA 5352Decision Made
  • Change of use of part of the building from shop to an office space
    41 MURRAY ST TANUNDA SA 5352Decision Made
  • Swimming pool and safety barrier
    10 HOFFMANN AV TANUNDA SA 5352Decision Made
  • Single storey detached dwelling
    27 WALLACE DR TANUNDA SA 5352Decision Made
  • Construction of a single storey detached dwelling
    102 MENGE RD TANUNDA SA 5352Decision Made
2025· 185 proposals

185 proposals lodged in 2025. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2024· 143 proposals

143 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2023· 104 proposals

104 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2022· 102 proposals

102 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2021· 109 proposals

109 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

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Amenities

63 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Pioneer AntiquesAntiques
  • ANZATM

    44 Murray Street, Tanunda

  • Bank SAATM
  • Apex BakeryBakery

    1A Elizabeth Street

  • Tanunda BakeryBakery
  • WestpacBank
  • Z Wine BarBar
  • Wild Flower Hair & BeautyBeauty salon
  • Bench (8)
  • Tanunda CellarsBeverages

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

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
1
Emergency department
On site
  • Tanunda War Memorial Hospital15 Mill StreetPublic Hospital

Data sources & freshness

  • Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · Period: current · Updated on site

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
6/10
IRSD decile (2021)
6/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

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Heritage

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Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid
Bushfire safer places
1

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via SA Planning geohub. Safer places from CFS designated locations.

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Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
32
Parks (OSM)
29

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
80.5/100
Cohort rank
#42 among Country & regional suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

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