SA · Barossa Council
Barossa Goldfields, 5351
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- Heritage area
- Green suburb
- Café precinct
- Education hub
Suburb profile
Barossa Goldfields is a welcoming smaller community in Barossa, with a settled community character. The capital is reachable when needed, but everyday life stays firmly rooted in the surrounding region. Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with plenty of young families in the mix.
Local shops, markets and community spots keep everyday life grounded in the town itself. Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose.
A trickle of new development is refreshing selected pockets without changing the overall feel.
Population
- Population
- 63
- Median age
- 47
- Median household income / week
- $2,083
- Dwelling vacancy
- 0%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 0 of 25
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,059
- Employment rate
- 68.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 0 / 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.
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 1
- Against the person
- 0
- Against property
- 1
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 15.9
- State safety percentile
- 18.1th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 31
Most common offence types
- Other Theft1
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
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
14 planning-related records
2026· 1 proposal
May 2026
- Agricultural building 11m x 18m x 4.2m wall height. 25kL water tank x 4LOT 9 ALLENDALE RD BAROSSA GOLDFIELDS SA 5351Decision Made
2025· 5 proposals
September 2025
- Swimming pool and spa and safety fence405 WOODLANDS RD BAROSSA GOLDFIELDS SA 5351Decision Made
August 2025
- Construction of a deck attached to the rear of an existing dwelling (measuring 13.5m x 5.4m x 1.5m floor height)164 GREEN GULLY RD BAROSSA GOLDFIELDS SA 5351Decision Made
- Construction of swimming pool and safety fence164 GREEN GULLY RD BAROSSA GOLDFIELDS SA 5351Decision Made
April 2025
- Construction of a combined verandah (measuring 6.8m W x 4.8m L & 8.9m W x 4.5m L x 2.49m post height) and carport (measuring 6.2m W x 7.5m L x 2.49m post height)405 WOODLANDS RD BAROSSA GOLDFIELDS SA 5351Decision Made
January 2025
- Installation of inground fibreglass swimming pool, temporary fencing & permanent pool fencing.678B ALLENDALE RD BAROSSA GOLDFIELDS SA 5351Decision Made
2024· 3 proposals
September 2024
- Installation of swimming pool and associated safety barriers118 GREEN GULLY RD BAROSSA GOLDFIELDS SA 5351Decision Made
May 2024
- Construction of Verandah (measuring 4.0m x 5.0m x 3.0m total height)357 WOODLANDS RD BAROSSA GOLDFIELDS SA 5351Decision Made
March 2024
- Construction of a single storey dwelling addition (connected via breezeway to the rear of existing dwelling)225 GOLDFIELDS RD BAROSSA GOLDFIELDS SA 5351Decision Made
2023· 3 proposals
November 2023
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding - garage (measuring 7.78m x 6.1m x 3.66m wall height)381 GOLDFIELDS RD BAROSSA GOLDFIELDS SA 5351Decision Made
- Demolition of existing outbuilding; Construction of new outbuilding – domestic storage shed (measuring 20.0m x 10.0m x 3.6m wall height)264 GOLDFIELDS RD BAROSSA GOLDFIELDS SA 5351Decision Made
April 2023
- Construction of a farm building - implements shed (measuring 12.0m x 6.0m x 3.8m wall height)218 GOLDFIELDS RD BAROSSA GOLDFIELDS SA 5351Decision Made
2022· 1 proposal
July 2022
- Construction of alterations and additions to an existing single-storey detached dwelling678B ALLENDALE RD BAROSSA GOLDFIELDS SA 5351Decision Made
2021· 1 proposal
September 2021
- Construction of a verandah attached to an existing dwelling337 GOLDFIELDS RD BAROSSA GOLDFIELDS SA 5351Decision 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)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
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
3 state heritage places
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- Heritage placeState heritage
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
Recent changes
- Other Theftcrime1
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- Agricultural building 11m x 18m x 4.2m wall height. 25kL water tank x 4planningLOT 9 ALLENDALE RD BAROSSA GOLDFIELDS SA 5351Lodged 27 May 2026 · Decision Made
- Construction of Verandah (measuring 4.0m x 5.0m x 3.0m total height)planning357 WOODLANDS RD BAROSSA GOLDFIELDS SA 5351Lodged 31 May 2024 · Decision Made
- Construction of a combined verandah (measuring 6.8m W x 4.8m L & 8.9m W x 4.5m L x 2.49m post height) and carport (measuring 6.2m W x 7.5m L x 2.49m post height)planning405 WOODLANDS RD BAROSSA GOLDFIELDS SA 5351Lodged 16 Apr 2025 · Decision Made
- Construction of a deck attached to the rear of an existing dwelling (measuring 13.5m x 5.4m x 1.5m floor height)planning164 GREEN GULLY RD BAROSSA GOLDFIELDS SA 5351Lodged 29 Aug 2025 · Decision Made
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding - garage (measuring 7.78m x 6.1m x 3.66m wall height)planning381 GOLDFIELDS RD BAROSSA GOLDFIELDS SA 5351Lodged 09 Nov 2023 · Decision Made
- Construction of a farm building - implements shed (measuring 12.0m x 6.0m x 3.8m wall height)planning218 GOLDFIELDS RD BAROSSA GOLDFIELDS SA 5351Lodged 05 Apr 2023 · Decision Made
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Updated on site
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
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