Median house price
—
No data available
SA · Light Council
Ward Belt, 5118
Est. population · Jun 2025
169
Growth (1 yr)
+1.8%
Growth (5 yr)
+8.3%
Median age
45
Median income
$1,583/wk
Employment rate
59.5%
Languages at home
2.7%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
- Heritage area
Suburb profile
Ward Belt is a welcoming smaller community in Light Council, with a settled community character. Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Local amenities are on the light side, so many everyday needs are met by travelling to a neighbouring suburb or town.
Open space is thinner than in many comparable suburbs, so residents often travel a little further for a longer park day. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here than in denser, more walkable pockets. Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers.
Reported crime has been rising recently. The streetscape feels settled and established, with older homes giving the area a familiar, lived-in look.
At a glance
Ward Belt snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$560/wk
Population (ERP)
169
+1.8% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
13.8%
Census unoccupied dwellings
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Safety
86th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
91st
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
3/10
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
Housing
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $560
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Median house sale prices cover metropolitan Adelaide and selected fringe councils (19 LGAs, including Adelaide Hills and Gawler), not all of regional South Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- SA rent report & metro median house sales — Government of South Australia · 1 January - 31 March 2026 · Updated · Quarterly; metro-fringe sales only
Population
Estimated resident population
169(June 2025)
+1.8% annual · +8.3% over 5 years · 91th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.8%
- 5-year growth
- +8.3%
- Change in 1 year
- +3
- Change in 5 years
- +13
- Growth rank in SA
- 91th 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 (~200), extrapolated at +1.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 158
- Median age
- 45
- Median household income / week
- $1,583
- Dwelling vacancy
- 13.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 8 of 58
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,749
- Employment rate
- 59.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 53 / 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
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 17
- Against the person
- 3
- Against property
- 14
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 100.6
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 53 residents
- State safety percentile
- 85.7th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 139
- Increase (daily rate)
- +184.1%
Most common offence types
- Abduction, Harassment And Other Offences1
- Dangerous Or Negligent Acts1
- Other Theft4
- Property Damage By Fire Or Explosion4
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv3
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
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
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
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Gawler Health Service (7.6 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)
- 7
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 41.4
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· 4 proposals
July 2026
- Outbuilding (small storage shed)1473 TWO WELLS RD WARD BELT SA 5118Decision Made
May 2026
- Construction of a Domestic Outbuilding ancillary to a dwelling5 WARD BELT RD WARD BELT SA 5118Decision Made
February 2026
- Construction of an agricultural building for implement storage in association with the existing farming land use3 SAILPLANE CT WARD BELT SA 5118Decision Made
January 2026
- Construction of single storey dwellingLOT 241 WARD BELT RD WARD BELT SA 5118Decision Made
2025· 2 proposals
October 2025
- Horse keeping for up to three (3) horses and construction of associated horse shelters ancillary to existing dwelling7 SAILPLANE CT WARD BELT SA 5118Decision Made
August 2025
- Land division (Torrens Title) 1 allotment into 2 allotments437 OATES RD WARD BELT SA 5118Decision Made
2024· 10 proposals
December 2024
- Telecommunications facility consisting of 30m monopole, antennas, equipment cabinet and fencing.6 SAILPLANE CT WARD BELT SA 5118Under Assessment
- Construction of an Aircraft Hangar in association with existing aerodrome1 WARD BELT RD WARD BELT SA 5118Decision Made
August 2024
- Construction of Domestic Outbuilding in association with residential use of the land314 HATCHER RD WARD BELT SA 5118Decision Made
July 2024
- Alterations and Additions to existing Intensive Animal Keeping (Poultry Farm) including increase in bird numbers (maximum 205,000), demolition of two existing poultry sheds, construction of one replacement poultry shed and new access1473 TWO WELLS RD WARD BELT SA 5118Decision Made
June 2024
- Construction of Meteorological Monitoring Station comprising Shipping Container (Switchboard Room), Signage and associated security fencing1 WARD BELT RD WARD BELT SA 5118Decision Made
- Construction of an Aircraft Hangar in association with existing aerodrome1 WARD BELT RD WARD BELT SA 5118Decision Made
May 2024
- Aircraft hangar in association with existing aerodrome1 WARD BELT RD WARD BELT SA 5118Decision Made
April 2024
- Horticulture comprising the construction of seventy-four (74) greenhouses for market gardening, associated light industry in the form of six (6) packing sheds, workers accommodation, two (2) 100kL water tanks and ancillary stormwater basins, car parking and landscapingLOT 1 WHITELAW RD WARD BELT SA 5118Under Assessment
February 2024
- Land division - boundary re-alignment84 WHITELAW RD WARD BELT SA 5118;LOT 437 TWO WELLS RD BUCHFELDE SA 5118Decision Made
- construction of an aircraft hanger in association with an aerodrome1 WARD BELT RD WARD BELT SA 5118Decision Made
2023· 4 proposals
September 2023
- Land division - boundary re-alignment1835 TWO WELLS RD BUCHFELDE SA 5118;LOT 885 WHITELAW RD WARD BELT SA 5118Decision Made
June 2023
- Swimming pool and safety fence13 WARD BELT RD WARD BELT SA 5118Decision Made
March 2023
- Change in Land Use for the purposes of Horse Keeping and Equestrian Centre with ancillary stables, storage building and toilet building in association with existing dwelling623 PARKERS RD WARD BELT SA 5118Decision Made
February 2023
- Agricultural building for machinery and implement storage ancillary to the farming use of the land437 OATES RD WARD BELT SA 5118Decision Made
2022· 7 proposals
November 2022
- Aircraft hangar ancillary to existing aerodrome1 WARD BELT RD WARD BELT SA 5118Decision Made
September 2022
- Aircraft hangar in association with existing aerodrome1 WARD BELT RD WARD BELT SA 5118Decision Made
- Aircraft hangar ancillary to existing aerodrome1 WARD BELT RD WARD BELT SA 5118Decision Made
May 2022
- Agricultural building ancillary to farming land use2 SAILPLANE CT WARD BELT SA 5118Decision Made
January 2022
- Alterations and additions to existing intensive animal husbandry in the form of a poultry farm including demolition of two existing poultry sheds and construction of two replacement poultry sheds, increase to poultry numbers and landscaping, conversion of existing managers residence to workers accommodation with building work to be undertaken in two stages. Stage 1 - Civil works and footings, Stage 2 - Remainder of works1473 TWO WELLS RD WARD BELT SA 5118Decision Made
- Aircraft hangar in association with existing aerodrome1 WARD BELT RD WARD BELT SA 5118Decision Made
- Aircraft Hangar associated with existing Aerodrome1 WARD BELT RD WARD BELT SA 5118Decision Made
2021· 2 proposals
October 2021
- a small ground mount solar system.LOT 80 HATCHER RD WARD BELT SA 5118Decision Made
August 2021
- Alterations and additions to existing dwelling with Garage and two (2) verandahs under main roof45 FAIRLIE RD WARD BELT SA 5118Decision Made
Other· 1 proposal
- ADELAIDE SOARING CLUB INCHydrocarbon and ChemicalEPA licence
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
1 heritage place
- Cemetery611 Parkers Road WARD BELTLocal 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 32.7 km away).
Coalition 38.8%Labor 61.2%
15.8 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +8.7 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Angle Vale North (Grey)Labor 73.8% · Coalition 26.1% TPP (2025)5.6 km away
- Angle Vale (Grey)Labor 58.7% · Coalition 41.3% TPP (2025)6.4 km away
- RoseworthyLabor 46.3% · Coalition 53.7% TPP (2025)9.0 km away
- WasleysLabor 51.9% · Coalition 48.1% TPP (2025)12.7 km away
- Two WellsLabor 52.1% · Coalition 47.9% TPP (2025)14.1 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)
- 3/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 3/10
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 Light Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of South Australia.