SA · Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council
Auburn (SA), SA, 5451
Current weather
11.1°CMainly clear
73% humidity · 29.6 km/h wind · 12.4° / 9.5° today · 10.1 mm rain
Desirability index
#69 among Country & regional suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Auburn (SA) is a small locality in the Clare and Gilbert Valleys area, home to around 668 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 11 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 16.5 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $470, 2 school and preschool sites in the area, limited but present public transport access, a solid spread of nearby amenities and everyday services, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- Population
- 668
- Median age
- 54
- Median household income / week
- $1,218
- Dwelling vacancy
- 14.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 53 of 358
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,213
- Employment rate
- 59.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 17 / 11 / 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)
- $470
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)
- 11
- Against the person
- 2
- Against property
- 9
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 16.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 334 residents
- State safety percentile
- 19.4th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 1
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Obtain Benefit By Deception1
- Other Property Damage And Environmental2
- Other Theft3
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury2
- Theft From Shop1
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
- 2 (1 schools, 1 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA
- 947
- Auburn PlaycentreSt Vincent StreetPlaycentres
- Auburn Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 947
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
1 public transport stops in this suburb
- Main North Rd - East side (Auburn Roadhouse)
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.
163 planning-related records
2026· 9 proposals
June 2026
- Single storey detached dwelling and deck7 MILL LANE AUBURN SA 5451Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (shed) and carport118 SADDLEWORTH RD AUBURN SA 5451Decision Made
April 2026
- Shed extension (for domestic storage and domestic workshop use)7 MILL LANE AUBURN SA 5451Decision Made
- Outbuilding (shed)15 FORD ST AUBURN SA 5451Under Assessment
- Change of use for part of an existing building from outbuilding (shed) to tourist accommodation20 BROTHERS HILL RD AUBURN SA 5451Under Assessment
March 2026
- Verandahs (3)17 RAGLAN ST AUBURN SA 5451Decision Made
February 2026
- Single storey detached dwellingLOT 102 NORTH ST AUBURN SA 5451Decision Made
- Land division (boundary realignment - 2 into 2 allotments)LOT 776 HORROCKS HWY AUBURN SA 5451Decision Made
January 2026
- Outbuilding (shed) and spa with associated safety features (to be situated within the outbuilding)3 MELLER ST AUBURN SA 5451Decision Made
2025· 33 proposals
October 2025
- Habitable building (hobby room) with attached verandah for use in association with the existing dwelling59 RAGLAN ST AUBURN SA 5451Decision Made
- Outbuilding (shed)9 PORT RD AUBURN SA 5451Decision Made
September 2025
- Land Division (Torrens Title - 1 into 2 allotments)41 PORT RD AUBURN SA 5451Decision Made
- Swimming Pool and Safety Fence6 SOUTH ST AUBURN SA 5451Decision Made
- Detached dwelling with garage and verandah under main roof and above ground rainwater tank53 SOUTH ST AUBURN SA 5451Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (garage) and carport37 PORT RD AUBURN SA 5451Decision Made
- Deck, verandah and staircase to rear of dwelling and staircase to front of dwelling31 FORD ST AUBURN SA 5451Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling46 MOORES RD AUBURN SA 5451Decision Made
August 2025
- Refurbishment of the existing toilets to install a wheelchair accessible toilet and ambulant accessible closets in the men's and women's toilets.28 MAIN NORTH RD AUBURN SA 5451Decision Made
- Digital sign (community notice board) attached to the building28 MAIN NORTH RD AUBURN SA 5451Decision Made
- Advertisements attached to existing verandah24 MAIN NORTH RD AUBURN SA 5451Decision Made
July 2025
- Carport19 HENRY ST AUBURN SA 5451Decision Made
- Freestanding carport11 NORTH ST AUBURN SA 5451Decision Made
- Outbuilding (shed)4 MAIN NORTH RD AUBURN SA 5451Decision Made
- Patio Verandah14 KINGSTON TCE AUBURN SA 5451Decision Made
June 2025
- Installation of a Frost fan (FrostBoss C49) associated with existing vineyardsLOT 13 HORROCKS HWY AUBURN SA 5451Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to an existing dwelling (including bathroom addition, alterations to floor layout and roofing and additions to decking) and attached carport addition9 DENNIS RD AUBURN SA 5451Decision Made
- Domestic storage shedGLOBE ST AUBURN SA 5451Decision Made
- Variation to DA 24032341 - changes to design of the dwelling including external facades and roofline, repositioning of crossovers & amendments to associated earthworks resulting in additional retaining walls - single storey detached dwelling with retaining walls4 STANLEY ST AUBURN SA 5451Decision Made
May 2025
- Freestanding carportLOT 902 KINGSTON TCE AUBURN SA 5451Decision Made
- Change of use from bed and breakfast/tourist accommodation to detached dwelling3 KINGSTON TCE AUBURN SA 5451Decision Made
- Freestanding carport4712 BALAKLAVA RD AUBURN SA 5451Decision Made
- Installation of solar photovoltaic panels (ground mounted - 30kW)89A WINERY RD AUBURN SA 5451Decision Made
- Outbuilding (garage with attached carport)24 GLOBE ST AUBURN SA 5451Decision Made
- Outbuilding (shed)51 HENRY ST AUBURN SA 5451Decision Made
April 2025
- Carport and verandah additions to a detached dwelling20 BROTHERS HILL RD AUBURN SA 5451Under Assessment
March 2025
- Outbuilding (shed)17 RAGLAN ST AUBURN SA 5451Decision Made
- Verandah (5.21m x 2.7m) and carport (8m x 8m)82 WILLMOTT RD AUBURN SA 5451Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling29 PORT RD AUBURN SA 5451Decision Made
February 2025
- Carport25 DALY ST AUBURN SA 5451Decision Made
- Outbuilding (shed)8 YOUNG ST AUBURN SA 5451Decision Made
2024· 23 proposals
23 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 26 proposals
26 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 22 proposals
22 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 37 proposals
37 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2020· 11 proposals
11 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020; 2020–2026; 2021… · Updated on site
Amenities
19 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Cogwebs Bicycle Hire & CafeBicycle Rental;Cafe
- Auburn BrigadeFire station
- Becker's HardwareHardware
- Information BayParking
- PerrysPetrol station
- Clare Valley Family PharmacyPharmacy
- Place of worship (2)
- Playground (2)
- Public toilets
- Terroire AuburnRestaurant
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)
- 5/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 5/10
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
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via SA Planning geohub. Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 3
- Parks (OSM)
- 0
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
- 68.5/100
- Cohort rank
- #69 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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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
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